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Best Management Practices
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BMP Design Manual
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Concrete & Mortar Projects
This information is for do-it-yourself remodelers, masons and bricklayers, contractors and anyone else who uses concrete or mortar to complete a construction project.
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Home Repair & Remodeling
Stormwater pollution comes from a variety of sources including oil, fuel and fluids from vehicles and heavy equipment, and from materials such as concrete and mortar from construction activities.
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Horses & Livestock
Horses and livestock wastes are among the many common storm water pollutants that can degrade water quality.
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Industrial & Commercial BMPs
Your business is required to prevent urban runoff pollution by implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs).
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Irrigation Runoff
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Power Washing
Wash water from power washing activities may contain significant quantities of oil, grease, chemicals, dirt, and detergents that could end-up in our creeks, rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Disposing of these materials into storm drains causes serious ecological problems — and is prohibited by law.
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Restaurants
Restaurants contribute to storm water pollution through improper cleaning practices that allow food particles, oil, grease, trash and cleaning products to flow into the street, gutter or storm drain. These discharges pollute our creeks, rivers and ocean and are prohibited by law.
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Residential
Stormwater pollution comes from a variety of activities around the home including irrigation, fertilizers, pets and septic systems.
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Stormwater Forms
Contact Us
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Sara Trunzo
Senior Civil Engineer
Ph: 858-668-4622
Report Illegal Dumping
Code Compliance
Ph: 858-688-4663
Ph: 858-668-4664, press "0" for immediate assistance
Email:
Poway Sheriff's Station
(After business hours)
Ph: 858-513-2800
San Diego County
Regional Discharge
Hotline
Ph: 888-846-0800
Staff Directory