Environmental Rules in Saratoga County, NY (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Saratoga County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Saratoga County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Stormwater Management

Saratoga County bans discharging anything but stormwater into its municipal separate storm sewer system, with limited exemptions for flows like groundwater and firefighting water, enforced under County Code Chapter 285.

Saratoga County MS4 Stormwater Discharge Rule

Significant Restrictions

Saratoga County Code § 285-6

Prohibition of illegal discharges. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the County MS4 any materials other than stormwater except as provided in Subsection A. The commencement, conduct or continuance of any illegal discharge to the County MS4 is prohibited except as described as follows...

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