Stormwater
Stormwater Management Utility plans, designs, constructs, maintains, administers all City Stormwater conveyances and facilities, and the regulations for its control, as well as establishes standards for design and construction.
It is against the law to allow anything other than rain water to enter the stormwater drainage system.
Helpful stormwater information relevant to industrial and commercial properties
The City is committed to maintaining water quality through multiple programs required by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Lake Oswego is committed to protecting the environment of the city and the surrounding area through its Stormwater Management Utility. In an effort to further protect our water sources, Erosion Control Permits are required for construction projects under any of the following circumstances:
Public Works Maintenance is responsible for the day to day operation of the stormwater utility. These services include catch basin maintenance, street sweeping, stormwater facility maintenance and emergency utility services.
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