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Current Storm Drain Rates (PDF)
Water from your neighborhood goes into the storm drain system. It then flows straight to local creeks and the Bay without being cleaned or treated. When it rains, water can carry pollution into the storm drains. This also happens with other runoff, like water from sprinklers or washing. Common storm water pollution comes from:
- Trash and litter from overfilled garbage containers
- Oil, grease and other fluids from cars
- Antifreeze, oil, paint or household cleaners dumped or rinsed into the gutter
- Soap and dirt from washing cars in the driveway or street
- Weed killers, fertilizers and pesticides that are washed off lawns
- Soil from construction or landscaping that erodes or blows into the street
- Pet waste
Last Updated:
06-27-2026