El Cajon enforces stormwater regulations under its NPDES Municipal Permit as a co-permittee in the San Diego region. Development projects must implement permanent stormwater BMPs. Illegal discharge to the storm drain system is prohibited and enforced by Code Compliance.
The City of El Cajon is a co-permittee under the San Diego Regional MS4 Permit (Order No. R9-2013-0001 as amended). All new development and significant redevelopment projects must incorporate permanent stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as bioretention, permeable pavement, or detention basins. Priority Development Projects must prepare a Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SWQMP). It is unlawful to discharge any non-stormwater substance into the city's storm drain system. Common violations include washing vehicles on driveways with runoff entering storm drains, dumping paint or chemicals, and allowing construction debris to enter the drainage system. The city provides a storm drain hotline for reporting illegal discharges.
Illegal discharge to the storm drain system is a violation of the municipal code and the federal Clean Water Act. Penalties range from administrative fines to criminal prosecution. State fines may reach $10,000 per day for ongoing violations. Code Compliance can be contacted at 619-441-1726.
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