STORMWATER RUNOFF

WHAT IS STORM WATER RUNOFF - Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground.

WHY IS STORM WATER RUNOFF A PROBLEM? Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing and providing drinking water.

TO CONTACT THE CITY OF LONG BEACH'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT REGARDING STORMWATER RUNOFF PLEASE CLICK HERE

To report problems or violations of storm water runoff contact the City of Long Beach's Building Department at 228-863-1554 or by email at cityoflongbeachms@hotmail.com earl@cityoflongbeachms.com

10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution

	Use fertilizers Sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, an gutters
	Never Dump anything down storm drains or in streams
	Vegetate bare spots in your yard
	Compost your yard waste
	Use lease toxic pesticides, follow labels, and learn how to prevent pest problems
	Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces; consider a rain garden to capture runoff
	Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway
	Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil
	Pick up after your pet
	Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly

For more information, visit www.epa.gov/nps or www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater

Ordinance #507

amending #344 (Zoning Ordinance) regulations for erosion and sediment control, and construction and post-construction stormwater quality requirements

Ordinance #508

amending #477 (Subdivision Regulations) regulations for erosion and sediment control, and construction and post-construction stormwater quality requirements

Ordinance #509

amending #465 (regulating modifications made to public drainage ways within the city of long beach, establishing fees and procedures for the issuing of drainage modification permits, and setting penalties for violating this ordinance) regulations for erosion and sediment control, and construction and post-construction stormwater quality requirements

SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) Application