Fulshear, TX Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)
Key Facts
- Ordinance number
- 2025-1505
- Sanitary sewer drain
- Prohibited
- Advance notice
- 24 hours minimum
- Notice contact
- Inspections@FulshearTexas.Gov
Summary
Fulshear Ordinance 2025-1505 protects local waterways by regulating how residents drain pools and spas and prohibiting discharges to the sanitary sewer.
The City of Fulshear's Public Works Department is responsible for the water distribution, wastewater/sanitary sewer collection and treatment, drainage, streets, public right-of-way, City Traffic Signals, City facilities and parks, Engineering and Capital Improvements. Over 90 miles of paved streets are continuously maintained, repaired, cleaned, and improved. The Streets and Drainage Division maintains all public streets, curb, signs, and signal and flasher units. The Engineering Division plans and programs improvement projects of City infrastructure throughout the City, including, but not limited to street overlay, redesigning of drainage and Utility facilities. A high standard of permitting and inspections are maintained by professional City staff, who are knowledgeable in City Public Infrastructure Codes, This ensures provisions for the safety, health, welfare, protection and benefit of the whole Fulshear community.
Full Breakdown
Adopted in 2025, Ordinance 2025-1505 requires residents to drain pool or spa water either into the storm drain system or slowly onto their own lawn so it remains on the property. Discharge into the sanitary sewer is forbidden. Property owners must give the city written notice at least 24 hours before draining a pool or spa, including full name and property address, by emailing Inspections@FulshearTexas.Gov or delivering notice in person at City Hall. The rule supports the city's MS4 stormwater program and protects creeks from pool chemicals.
Violations & Fines
Citations, daily fines, and required remediation. Repeat or willful discharges may be referred to TCEQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drain my pool into the street gutter?
What if I dump pool water into my sewer cleanout?
Sources & Official References
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