Only rain water is allowed in a storm drain. Our Public Works Department staff are dedicated to stopping illegal stormwater discharge.

If you see anyone dumping or pouring wash-waters, sewage, automotive fluids, construction materials, paint, sediment and/or silt, food wastes or pet wastes into a storm drain, contact us. Reporting incidents of water pollution problems such as illegal dumping or discharges help keep our local creeks and the Pacific Ocean clean.

When to Make a Report

• When you notice unusual odors in or near the storm drain
• When you find dumped waste in or near the storm drain
• When the drainage system has unusually large flows during dry periods
• When you see someone illegally dumping anything into the storm drain

Contact

Department of Public Works
650-738-3767