Sacramento County's Stormwater Quality Program operates under the state-issued NPDES Phase I MS4 permit. Construction sites disturbing 1 acre or more require a state Construction General Permit. Residential property owners must not allow dirt, paint, oil, fertilizer, or other pollutants to enter storm drains.
SCC Title 15 (Drainage and Flood Control) and the County Stormwater Quality Ordinance prohibit illicit discharges to the County storm-drain system. Residents are responsible for keeping leaves, debris, and pet waste out of gutters. Construction sites require Best Management Practices (silt fences, fiber rolls, stabilized entrances). Car-washing on driveways is generally discouraged - use of biodegradable soap and routing wash water to landscape is preferred.
Illicit-discharge violations begin with notice; escalation includes administrative penalties up to $10,000/day for serious or repeat violations under Water Code §13385.
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