Water carrying pollution such as oil, pet waste, or paint enters the storm system which can harm the rivers and lakes we rely on for recreation, ecological value and our water system.
It is against Albany Municipal Code to dump or discharge waste into a storm system (catch basins, ditches, streams, and ponds). If you see someone using the storm system for disposal, report it!
Online reporting form or call 541-917-7600.
Indicators of Pollution
Corroded or stained pipes
Suds or foamy water
Oil sheen
Unusual water color
Dumped debris
Debris or dirt in road
Prohibited
- dumping yard debris
- dumping liquids into storm drains chlorinated swimming pool/hot tub draining
- carpet cleaning
- sanitary sewer overflows
- washing down of loading areas
- concrete cutting and washout
- industrial wastewater
- commercial carwash wastewater
Allowable
- residential car washing (using cold water and no soap)
- landscape irrigation
- uncontaminated water line flushing
- lawn watering
- water flowing from riparian habitats and wetlands
- dechlorinated swimming pool water
- foundation, footing and crawlspace drains (where flows are not contaminated [i.e., process materials or other pollutant])
- fire hydrant flushing
- street and pavement washwaters (provided that chemicals, soaps, detergents, steam or heated water are not used)
