Little Rock operates an MS4 stormwater system under ADEQ permit authority. Property owners cannot discharge pollutants, sediment, or non-stormwater into city storm drains, gutters, or tributaries that flow to the Arkansas River.
Little Rock Public Works enforces stormwater rules tied to the city's federally required MS4 permit. Prohibited discharges include sediment, paint, motor oil, pet waste, soaps, fertilizers, and pool water with chlorine. Construction sites disturbing one or more acres need an Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment NPDES permit and a site-specific stormwater pollution prevention plan. Residents who power-wash driveways or change oil should keep runoff out of curb inlets. Public Works investigates illicit-discharge complaints and may require remediation, including soil stabilization or contaminated-soil removal at owner expense.
Civil penalties up to $1,000 per day per violation, mandatory cleanup, possible stop-work order, and referral to ADEQ for repeat or willful illicit discharges.
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