RESIDENTIAL STORMWATER WEB RESOURCES

WHAT IS STORMWATER?

Stormwater runoff is water that runs off the land after it rains (or when snow melts in the mountains). Some of this water sinks into the ground, but much of it flows untreated across lawns, sidewalks, curbs, streets, and parking lots through the storm drain system, directly to retention/infiltration basins, city parks, community lakes, canals, washes, and rivers.

Polluted stormwater can affect our personal uses of water, agriculture, industry, recreation, and the environment. It can even affect our groundwater. Here in Arizona, we all have a responsibility to be good stewards of our precious water resources.

LEARN MORE

Learn more about this important topic by watching these short Educational Videos on Preventing Stormwater Pollution.

Be proactive about potential pollutants and how to manage them. Read the Best Management Practices Guidebook in English or Spanish.

Read more about stormwater regulations that are specific to your city. Use the interactive Enforcement List to click on the code,  regulation, or ordinance for your city or town.