Frisco operates an MS4 stormwater system under TCEQ TPDES Phase II permit TXR040000. Construction sites 1+ acre require SWPPP and Notice of Intent. Residents prohibited from discharging anything but rainwater to storm drains under Chapter 26.
Frisco Code Chapter 26 (Stormwater Management) prohibits illicit discharges including oil, paint, soap, pool water, and yard waste into storm drains that flow to Lewisville Lake and Lake Lavon via Stewart Creek, Rowlett Creek, and Doe Branch. Construction projects disturbing 1+ acre file TPDES NOI with TCEQ and SWPPP with Frisco Engineering. Residents reporting illicit discharge can call 972-292-5400.
Illicit discharge 500-2,000 per day plus cleanup costs. Construction SWPPP violations: stop-work order and TCEQ penalties up to 25,000 per day.
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