Bryan, TX Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Ch. 46, Art. III, Bryan Code
- Illicit discharge
- Prohibited into MS4/watercourses
- Enforcement
- Public works director (administrator)
- Emergency power
- Suspend utility/MS4 access, no notice
- Penalty basis
- Misdemeanor per Sec. 1-14
Summary
Bryan bans non-stormwater discharges into its storm drain system and requires permits and pollution controls for construction sites under its MS4 program.
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to be discharged into the MS4 or watercourses any materials, including, but not limited to pollutants or waters containing pollutants that cause or contribute to a violation of applicable water quality standards, other than stormwater.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31).
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 46, Article III, it is unlawful to discharge anything but stormwater into the city's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) or watercourses, including used motor oil, industrial or hazardous waste, sewage, grease trap waste, yard waste, and wastewater from car washing, power washing, or concrete/asphalt cleanup. Limited exceptions cover things like landscape irrigation runoff, footing drains, and firefighting water. The city can suspend water, sewer, or MS4 access without prior notice for discharges that pose imminent danger, and bill violators for cleanup and enforcement costs.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor under Sec. 1-14; city may also suspend utility/MS4 access without notice and bill the violator for testing, containment, cleanup, and removal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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