Public Works

Stormwater

The Stormwater and Environmental Compliance Division is responsible for monitoring the City's stormwater quality and maintaining the storm drain system.

Stormwater runoff is caused by rain or excess water that flows over land, such as streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and does not absorb into the ground. This runoff picks up pollutants such as trash, chemicals, oils, and dirt/sediment that can harm our ocean and coastline. To protect these resources, communities, construction companies, industries, and others, use stormwater controls, to filter out pollutants and/or prevent pollution by controlling it at its source. The benefits of effective stormwater runoff management can include:

• Protection of wetlands and aquatic ecosystems,
• Improved quality of coastal waters,
• Conservation of water resources,
• Protection of public health, and flood control.

• Stormwater Management Plan

  The objective of the City’s Stormwater Management Plan is to prohibit non-stormwater discharge and reduce the discharge of pollutants in an effort to limit adverse impact to our ocean and coastal region.

  The City’s Plan aims to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Federal Clean Water Act and the California Waterboard’s State Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. These Acts established pollution control programs and water quality criteria recommendations that are critical in our efforts to protect water quality.

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

  The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program was created in 1972 as a part of the Clean Water Act. The program helps address water pollution by regulating storm drain points of entry that discharge pollutants to our waterways.

  On March 28, 2014, the Regional Water Quality Board made effective Order No. R4-2014-0024, which renews the municipal NDPES permit.

  • Attachment I
  • Attachment H
  • Attachment G
  • Attachment F
  • Attachment E
  • Attachment D
  • Attachment C
  • Attachment B
  • Attachment A
  • Order No_ R4-2014-0024

   

• Best Management Practices (BMP)

  Best Management Practices (BMP) : Any program, technology, process siting criteria, operational methods, or engineered systems which, when implemented, prevents, controls, removes or reduces pollution.

  • Compliance for Mobile Businesses
  • Contractor's - Developer's Training
  • Fresh Concrete and Mortar Application
  • General Construction & Site Supervision
  • Heavy Equipment and Earth Moving
  • Horse Owners and Equine Industry
  • Painting
  • Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
  • Proper Maintenance Practices for Your Business
  • Responsible Pest Control
  • Roadwork and Paving
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention at Worksites
  • Tips for Home Improvement Projects
  • Tips for Landscaping & Gardening
  • Tips for Pet Care
  • Tips for Pool Maintenance
  • Tips for the Automotive Industry
  • Tips for the Food Service Industry
  • Tips for the Home Mechanic

   

• Contact

  Storm Water/Environmental Compliance Officer:

  • (562) 570-6383

  Dump Line:

  • (562) 570-DUMP

  Flood Assistance:

  • (562) 570-2700

  After Hours Contact:

  • (562) 570-2700
  
  
  

• Reports

  Annual Reports

  • Annual Report FY2018-2019
  • Annual Report FY2015
  • Annual Report FY2014
  • Annual Report FY2013
  • Annual Report FY2012
  • Annual Report FY2011
  • Annual Report FY2010
  • Annual Report FY2009
  • Annual Report FY 2008
  • Annual Report FY 2006
  • Annual Report FY 2005
  • Annual Report FY 2004
  • Annual Report FY2003
  • Annual Report FY2002

   

  Download Report

  • AbTech Study Report

   

  Maps

  • Stormwater System Maps 23-45
  • Stormwater System Maps 1-22
  • Stormwater System Map Index
  • SD 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22 and 23
  • SD 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 12
  • Pumpstation Location Map

   

  Monitoring Reports

  • 2014-2015 Monitoring Report
  • 2013-2014 Monitoring Report
  • 2011-2012 Monitoring Report
  • 2010-2011 Monitoring Report
  • 2009-2010 Monitoring Report
  • 2008-2009 Monitoring Report
  • 2006-2007 Monitoring Report
  • 2005-2006 Monitoring Report
  • 2004-2005 Monitoring Report
  • 2003-2004 Monitoring Report
  • 2002-2003 Monitoring Report
  • 2001-2002 Monitoring Report
  • 2000-2001 Monitoring Report

   

  Questions and Addendums

  • Response to Questions for R-6799
  • Questions for R-6799
  • Plans and Specifications No_ R-6799
  • Addendum No_ 3 to R-6799
  • Addendum No_ 2 to R-6799
  • Addendum No_ 1 to R-6799

   

• Resources

  • Report Storm Drain Dumping in Long Beach
  • California Stormwater Quality Association
  • Los Angeles County Water Resources
  • Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
  • Stormwater Resources Control Board
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Los Angeles Waterkeeper Organization
  • California Coastal Conservancy
  • Keep America Beautiful Non-Profit
  • Friends of the LA River Non-Profit
  • Heal the Bay
  • Tree People Non-Profit
  • Long Beach Municipal Urban Stormwater (LB-MUST) Project