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? |
|---|---|
| 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.