Only rainwater should be discharged into our streams and waterways. If it is not rainwater and it is being discharged into our stormwater collection system or directly into our waterway’s (streams, creeks, rivers, lakes.) then it is an illicit discharge.
Examples of illicit discharges include:
Effluent from septic tanks
Untreated waste from industrial facilities
Concrete Washout from construction sites
Untreated sanitary sewer water from a residence or business.
Illicit discharges are illegal and punishable by fines up to $1,000 dollars per day. If you encounter an illicit discharge, we encourage you to report them through the illicit discharge form or by calling Scott Flemming at 502-664-6254.
Report Illicit Discharge