Illicit Discharge

Ordinance for Clean Water

Osceola County has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance #08-28(PDF, 217KB), which is designed to protect the Osceola County natural waterways by prohibiting anything but rainwater to be placed in the stormwater system.

Stormwater System Restrictions

What is allowed in the stormwater system?

  • A/C condensation
  • De-chlorinated pool water
  • Discharge from potable water sources
  • Diverted stream flows
  • Landscape irrigation
  • Lawn watering
  • Rising ground water
  • Street wash water
  • Uncontaminated ground water
  • Water line flushing

What is not allowed in the stormwater system by Ordinance #08-28?

  • Auto/household chemicals
  • Car wash water
  • Oil
  • Industrial discharges
  • Laundry wastewater
  • Leaves
  • Grass clippings and lawn debris
  • Pesticides and fertilizers
  • Litter
  • Pet waste
  • Radiator flush water
  • Roadway accident spills
  • Sanitary wastewater
  • Septic tank effluent
  • Chlorinated pool water

Report an Illicit Discharge

To Report Pollution in Stormwater Drains, contact Environment and Public Lands by calling 407-742-0366 or email Stormwater@osceola.org.

Additionally, follow Healthy Habits for Clean Water on tips on how you can prevent water pollution.

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