Illicit Discharge
Ordinance for Clean Water:
Osceola County has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance #08-28, which is designed to protect the Osceola County natural waterways by prohibiting anything but rainwater to be placed in the stormwater system.
What is allowed in the stormwater system? | What is NOT allowed in the stormwater system by Ordinance #08-28? |
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A/C condensation | Auto/household chemicals |
De-chlorinated pool water | Car wash water |
Discharge from potable water sources | Oil |
Diverted stream flows | Industrial discharges |
Landscape irrigation | Laundry wastewater |
Lawn watering | Leaves |
Rising ground water | Grass clippings and lawn debris |
Street wash water | Pesticides and fertilizers |
Uncontaminated ground water | Litter |
Water line flushing | Pet waste |
Radiator flush water | |
Roadway accident spills | |
Sanitary wastewater | |
Septic tank effluent | |
Chlorinated pool water |
Report an Illicit Discharge:
Solid Pollution – contact Solid Waste at 407-742-7750
Liquid Pollution – contact Natural Resources at 407-742-8650
You can help prevent water pollution by following the Healthy Habits for Clean Water.