Stormwater Program

"When it Rains, It Drains"

To report stormwater problems,
call 618-624-4500, Ext. 3

DID YOU KNOW ...…a sewer system and a storm drain system are not the same?
These two systems are completely different. The water that goes down a sink, tub or toilet in a home or business flows to a wastewater treatment plant where it is treated and filtered. Water that flows down driveways and streets and into a gutter goes untreated into a storm drain which flows directly to a lake, river or the ocean. Some people think that this water goes to our local wastewater treatment plant to be cleaned.

They are mistaken!

Materials that are spilled, dumped, or poured onto these surfaces can enter the storm drain system and eventually travel to our sloughs, canals, creeks and eventually the River without being treated. Polluted water harms plants and animals and can cause disease.

St. Clair County Business Storm Water Guide Brochure (PDF)

St. Clair County Kids Storm Water Guide Brochure (PDF)

St. Clair County Resident Storm Water Guide Brochure (PDF)