Stormwater Program

Author:

Ana LugoC.I.P. AdministratorCity Engineering

Summary:

The Stormwater permits program protects surface waters from stormwater runoff in urban areas.

Last Updated:

5/27/2009

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permits program comes from the 1972 Federal Clean Water Act and its major amendment the 1987 Water Quality Act. The United States Congress directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to introduce these regulations to protect surface waters from stormwater runoff in urban areas. Urban stormwater runoff is considered to be one of the leading sources of poor water quality due to its tendency to contain heavy concentrations of pollutants from vehicles, buildings, pavement, industry and other urban sources.

Stormwater Jurisdictions and Regulations

There are two stormwater jurisdictions and regulations that communities and owners need to follow. Construction site owners/operators must satisfy both State and City regulations.

State Regulations: Information about the AZPDES stormwater municipal, construction and industrial programs.
City Program: Information about the City of Yuma's stormwater program and regulations.

Are You Concerned About a Violation?

If you see any of the following, call (928) 373-4500.

Do you have a complaint about dust, sediment, trash or construction debris coming from a construction site?
Have you seen someone dumping into the streets or storm drains?

For More Information

For more information about the Stormwater Program, please contact Development Engineering...

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