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​See Something, Say Something.

All storm drains in your community are connected to a storm sewer system that is designed to carry untreated stormwater runoff into nearby waterbodies, including ponds, streams, and rivers. When stormwater is polluted, these pollutants enter nearby waterways and can impact local water quality and biological communities. Dumping toxic pollutants straight into storm drains is dangerous to human and aquatic life. It’s also illegal! Do your part in protecting local waterways and if you see someone illegally dumping, say something. ​
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Illegal Dumping

​Any discharge into storm drains that is not entirely composed of stormwater is known as an illicit discharge. Sewage, pollutants, and other hazardous materials threaten the health of aquatic ecosystems. Some of these include but are not limited to:
  • Trash
  • Automotive fluids such as oils, greases, or antifreeze
  • Household hazardous products like paints and detergents
  • Fertilizers and pesticides
  • Soaps from washing vehicles
  • Yard and pet waste
Indirect signs of illicit discharges that can serve as evidence include:
  • Strange odors
  • Odd residues such as oily sheens or foam
  • Discoloration of waters colors
  • Materials such as tissue paper, sanitary products, etc.
  • Stains on storm drains or storm sewer outfalls
  • Discharges from storm drains during dry weather periods

Report Illegal Dumping & Key Links by County

Only rain down the storm drain: if you see anything other than rainwater entering storm drains, the first step to take is to contact a local agency and report the situation:
Please call 911 if the illegal discharge is of immediate threat to health or safety.
Contact Ohio EPA’s 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline at 1-800-282-9378 for hazardous materials
Butler County
Butler County Storm Water District
513-785-4120

Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky
Sanitation District Number 1
859-578-7450
Clermont County
Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District
513-732-7744

Warren County
Warren County
Soil and Water Conservation District
513-695-1337
Hamilton County
Hamilton County Environmental Crimes Task Force 
513-946-7788

Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste can have a negative impact on the environment and can create health and safety risks for your family. Check with your county to find out where to dispose of household hazardous waste.
butler county
Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District
​513-887-3653
Clermont county
Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District
​513-732-7744
hamilton county
Hamilton County ReSource
​513-946-7777
Northern kentucky
warren county
Warren County Solid Waste Management District
The Regional Storm Water Collaborative is composed of storm water districts, municipalities, and soil and water conservation districts in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
​Our purpose is to raise awareness about water quality issues in the Ohio River Valley. 

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All administrative functions for the 
Regional Storm Water Collaborative 
are based out of the offices of 
The Hamilton County Conservation District:
2702 E. Kemper Rd.
Sharonville, OH 45241
(513) 946-8020
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Save Local Waters
​2702 E. Kemper Rd.
Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone: 
(513) 946-80202

​Partners
Butler County Storm Water District 
Clermont Soil and Water
Hamilton County Storm Water District

City of Fairfield 
City of Middletown
City of Monroe
​City of Hamilton 
City of Loveland
City of Oxford
​City of Forest Park​
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Village of Indian Hill

  • About
    • Partnership Opportunities
    • Government Regulations
    • Ohio River Watershed
  • Rain Barrel Art Project
    • Participate
    • Selected Artists
    • Auction
    • What is a Rain Barrel?
    • Rain Barrel Photos
  • Take Action
    • Workshops >
      • Upcoming >
        • Stormwater Field Day
      • Archive >
        • Rain Barrel Workshops
        • Fostering Sustainable Behavior Seminar
        • H2Ohio
        • Rain Barrel Prep
        • Concrete Washout
        • HOA Webinar Series
    • Buffer the Banks
    • Top 10 Tips
    • See Something, Say Something
    • Uncool Pool
    • Slow it down & Soak it up
    • End Plastic Pollution
    • Take Back Your Home
    • Take Back Your Lawn BINGO
  • Sales