Monitoring for Illicit Connections and Illegal Dumping: Pima County's
storm drain system includes roadways, pipes and constructed channels.
Pima County monitors discharges from the storm drain system during
both dry and wet weather. It is illegal to dump waste into the
storm drain system. If an inappropriate or illegal discharge
is detected, the flow is traced back to its source so that the
discharge can be eliminated.
Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity: Certain categories of industrial facilities are required to obtain
storm water discharge permits. See Storm
Water Permits for Industrial Activities for more information about the types of industries
impacted by these regulations. Pima County is developing an industrial
facility database and inspection program to assist our industrial
community in achieving compliance with federal requirements.
Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction
Sites: The
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) requires all
construction sites, one acre and larger, to obtain a storm water
discharge permit. See Storm Water
Permits for Construction Sites for more information. Pima County implements an inspection program
that is designed to assist construction site operators in achieving
compliance with State regulations.
Storm Water Assistance Program: Pima County is developing a
Storm Water Assistance Program as an extension of its existing
Business Assistance Program. The Storm Water Assistance Program
is designed to help businesses comply with storm water regulations
and to educate citizens about storm water runoff and associated
concerns.
