Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Everywhere in the West Valley storm drains carry water from streets and yards to local creeks and on to San Francisco Bay -- without wastewater treatment. Stormwater Pollution occurs when pollutants accumulate on streets and other surfaces and are washed off by rainfall or water. The pollutants flow into storm drains and from there directly into creeks and on to the Bay. Residents may contribute to stormwater pollution through regular everyday activities like driving and gardening. Commercial and industrial activities can also be sources of pollution.
Stormwater pollution is an important issue because it affects the health of local creeks and San Francisco Bay. Stormwater pollution reduces water quality.
NPDES Stormwater Runoff History
NPDES Permit
More information can be found on the West Valley Clean Water Program website at http://www.cleancreeks.org/
Requirements for Development
Conditions of approval for development projects include the installation and maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for site design and storm water treatment, which must be designed per approved numeric sizing criteria. General guidance on the selection and implementation of BMP’s and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans can be found on the California Storm Water Quality Association website at http://www.cabmphandbooks.com/ and at http://www.scvurppp-w2k.com/default.htm (link to “Reports & Products 2003-2004” and “Guidance Manual”).
Each Group 1 and Group 2 project will also require a Certification of Engineered Storm Water Treatment for New and Redevelopment Projects. The Certification of Engineered Storm Water Treatment for New and Redevelopment Projects may be obtained at the Public Works Department at City Hall.
Owners of properties with treatment BMP’s will also be required to certify on-going operation and maintenance. For more information, please contact: Public Works Engineering at (408) 868-1274 or via email to iharvancik@saratoga.ca.us
Notice To Contractors
Stormwater Permit
(NPDES) Compliance Policy
Stormwater Regulation Changes
Definition of Group 1 & 2 Projects
Information Hanouts
Landscape Maintenance Techniques for Pest Reduction
Pesticide Control Measures for Development Projects
Sediment Tracking Control Bulletin for Construction Sites
Alternative Building Materials That Reduce Pollutants
Join With The City to Reduce Pesticides
Powerpoint Presentation - Bay Friendly Landscaping and Gardening
