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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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Tires in Streams
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Automotive Fluid
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Storm Drains
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Illegal Dumping
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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:
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Reporting 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
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
