Stormwater Management: Chino vs Rialto

Can I wash my car in the driveway in Chino?

Occasional residential car washing is generally allowed as a non-stormwater discharge under the San Bernardino MS4 permit, but commercial mobile detailers and fleet washers must capture or divert wash water. Avoid heavy detergent use and never wash near a storm drain inlet.

How do I report illegal dumping into a Chino storm drain?

Call Chino Police at (909) 334-3000 during business hours or (909) 628-1234 after hours. For paint, oil, or chemical spills also call the CalEPA 24-hour spill line at 1-800-852-7550.

Do I need a Water Quality Management Plan for my project?

Yes if your project is a 'priority development project' under Order R8-2010-0036 — typically creating or replacing 5,000+ sq ft of impervious surface, restaurants, auto-service uses, parking lots, or hillside development. The WQMP is submitted with grading/building applications to Chino Engineering.

Can I drain my swimming pool to the gutter?

Only after fully dechlorinating the water (let it sit 24-48 hours after stopping chemical additions, test for zero residual chlorine) and neutralizing pH. Chlorinated pool water is an illicit discharge.

Do I need a permit to wash my driveway in Rialto?

Wash water cannot discharge to the storm drain. Use dry methods (sweeping) or capture and dispose of wash water to the sanitary sewer with permission. Untreated discharge of soap, oil, or sediment to the gutter is an illicit discharge under Title 13.

When do I need a SWPPP for construction?

Any project disturbing 1 acre or more (including smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan) must obtain coverage under the State Construction General Permit and maintain a SWPPP. Smaller sites in Rialto still need erosion and sediment BMPs under the city WQMP.

Can I drain my pool to the street?

Only if dechlorinated and pH-neutral, and only with prior approval. Generally Rialto requires pool water to be discharged to the sanitary sewer via an approved cleanout.