Stormwater Management: Jurupa Valley vs Murrieta
How do stormwater management rules compare between Jurupa Valley, CA and Murrieta, CA?
Jurupa Valley and Murrieta have similar restriction levels.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
Jurupa Valley Municipal Code Title 13, Chapter 13.40 (Urban Runoff and Stormwater Protection) prohibits non-stormwater discharges to the MS4 and implements the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's MS4 NPDES permit (Order R8-2010-0033) for Riverside County co-permittees. Construction sites disturbing 1 acre or more must obtain coverage under the State Construction General Permit (SWRCB Order 2022-0057-DWQ) and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
View full Jurupa Valley rules →Murrieta, CA
Riverside County
Murrieta is a co-permittee under the Riverside County MS4 NPDES permit issued by the Santa Ana and San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Boards. Residents and contractors must prevent non-stormwater discharges to the storm drain system, and construction projects disturbing one acre or more need a Construction General Permit (SWRCB Order 2022-0057-DWQ).
View full Murrieta rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Jurupa Valley | Murrieta |
|---|---|---|
| Code citation | Jurupa Valley Code Title 13, Ch. 13.40 (Urban Runoff/Stormwater Protection) | - |
| MS4 permit | Santa Ana RWQCB Order R8-2010-0033 (Riverside County MS4 NPDES) | - |
| Construction threshold | 1 acre or more disturbed = State Construction General Permit + SWPPP required | - |
| LID threshold | New/redevelopment ≥5,000 sq ft impervious = WQMP/LID required | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Jurupa Valley FAQ
Can I wash my car in the driveway?
Individual residential car washing is a conditionally allowed discharge under most Phase I MS4 permits, but commercial washing must capture wash water. Avoid soaps reaching the storm drain.
Can I drain my pool to the street?
Only after dechlorination (chlorine residual non-detect) and no acidic/salty water. Pool acid and saltwater pool discharges are prohibited.
Murrieta FAQ
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