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Stormwater Pollution Prevention for Businesses and Homeowners

Stormwater is rain that runs off streets, roofs, and other hard surfaces that do not allow the water to infiltrate into the ground. It can pick up pollutants, such as metals, bacteria, and sediment, as it flows off these surfaces. Stormwater pollutants can cause problems in our surface waters, making unhealthy habitats for fish and unhealthy areas to swim.

For these reasons, the City takes a serious approach to properly managing stormwater. If you are a business or land owner and you have stormwater facilities onsite, please review our guidance for proper maintenance. If you need some technical assistance, we would be happy to come out to assist you.

The Stormwater Utility protects water quality, reduces harm to aquatic habitat, and minimizes flooding in the City. The City has outlined a comprehensive approach to the overall management of stormwater in the 2002 Comprehensive Stormwater Implementation Plan, and looks toward long-term goals emphasizing prevention, community participation, and resource conservation.

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Help Control Flooding
Use a garden rake, shovel, or even your foot, to remove the leaves or debris from the top of the storm drain. Flooding can be an issue during the late fall as leaves and other debris clog the roadway drains. If you notice flooding in your area, please call (360) 754-4150 to report the problem.

To learn more about flooding issues and safety, click here.

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Draft Stormwater Manual
Public comment is now open on the Draft Stormwater Manual. The Draft manual is in the final stages of revision and can be downloaded from the City of Olympia's website using the above link. If you would like to submit a comment, either send them to:

          Dan Smith, Water Resources Specialist
          555 Israel Road SW
          Tumwater, WA 98501

or e-mail them here. The City of Tumwater will be scheduling a public hearing in the near future. If you are not on StormTAC's e-mail list, and would like to receive notification of the upcoming events surrounding the adoption of the Drainage Manual, please contact Dan Smith at (360) 754-4140 or via e-mail.

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