Here you will find the latest news on efforts to reduce storm water pollution, informative educational materials, pollution prevention tips for residents, businesses and construction activities, online documents and reporting forms, and links to other resources. Together, we can prevent storm water pollution and keep our channels, creeks, bays and ocean clean.

Report a pollution spill or an illegal dumping into the storm drain, (714) 738-6897.

Sewer and Storm Drains are Different

The storm drain system moves all of the water from outside homes and businesses (storm water and urban runoff) and carries the untreated water straight to local rivers, wetlands, and eventually the ocean. 

The sewer system is a network of pipes which moves all of the water from the inside homes and businesses (water from sinks, bathtubs, toilets, etc.) to a wastewater treatment facility, where the water is cleaned before being released into the ocean. 

What Can Flow to the Street and Storm Drain System?          

• Storm water
• Air conditioning condensate
• Landscaping water
• Residential car wash water
• Dechlorinated and algae free pool water

What Can't Flow to the Street and Storm Drain System?

• Any chemicals or hazardous material (example: motor oil, transmission fluid)
• Trash, cigarette butts and landscaping debris
• Pet waste and sewage
• Construction debris, concrete slurry or dirt

General Information: Do you know where the water in your storm drain goes?

N.P.D.E.S. and Storm Water: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System is a federally mandated program.

Stormwater/Wastewater Resources: Information regarding news on efforts to reduce stormwater pollution, informative educational materials, pollution prevention tips for residents and businesses, online documents and reporting forms, links to other stormwater program participants and more. Together, we can prevent stormwater pollution and keep our channels, creeks, bays and ocean clean.

Pollution Prevention:

• For Residents
• For Businesses

Kids Corner: Kids, check it out. See how you can help prevent storm water pollution

Education Materials and Other Resources: Informative brochures with simple storm water pollution prevention guidelines and link to related sites.