Search form Search Website You are here Home » Public Works Stormwater, Surface Water & Groundwater Utility The City of Vancouver invites the public to review and offer comments on the regular annual update of its Stormwater Management Plan. Review the draft 2017 plan (PDF). About our programs Vancouver’s Stormwater, Surface Water and Groundwater programs not only provide the direction and technical expertise needed in the planning, review and design of efficient storm water systems, they also are leading the way in protecting and improving our surface and ground water resources for our community and our environment. Every year, our Operations Center's Drainage/Surface Water Team cleans each of Vancouver's 13,000-plus catch stormwater drains. In the process, the team removes approximately 500 tons of leaves, sediment and other debris. They also maintain more than 300 miles of stormwater pipe lines. Meanwhile, our Surface Water Management Team in Engineering Services provides engineering direction and technical expertise in the planning, review and design of efficient stormwater systems. Protecting our community water resources and complying with permit regulations is critical part of our work. Remember: When mixed with rain, leaves in streets can quickly clog stormwater drains, causing standing water and flooding. Never rake or blow leaves or other yard debris into the street. Stormwater Management Plan Clean, abundant water resources are vital to Vancouver’s high quality of life. All of us are responsible for protection and management of the water all around us - surface and ground water, streams and aquifers. The City of Vancouver promotes clean water practices to protect, preserve or improve surface water and groundwater resources. Read more Water Resources Protection Program (Application Required) Help protect our community's natural water resources and wildlife by installing medallions near stormwater drains and catch basins. Read more Report a Spill or Illicit Discharge Spills of oil or hazardous materials must be reported. A spill of any size that enters a stormwater drain may cause harm to surface or ground water. Read more Street Sweeping Street sweeping helps keep sediment, leaves and other debris and pollutants out of the stormwater system. Residential streets in the City of Vancouver are swept approximately every nine weeks. You can help protect water quality and improve our community by keeping streets free of litter and debris. Read more Current Stormwater Projects The City of Vancouver's Stormwater Utility actively works to improve water quality and manage stormwater quantity through a variety of projects and programs. Read more Return to Top I want to... Connect Welcome to Public Works At Your Service Customer Center Service Requests Drinking Water Garbage & Recycling Severe Weather - Public Works Response Streets, Signals & Lights Trees & Urban Forestry Stormwater, Surface Water & Groundwater Utility Stormwater Management Program Street Sweeping Home & Garden Clean Water Tips Controlling Development and Construction Runoff Water Resources Protection Program Report a Spill or Illicit Discharge Current Stormwater Projects Surface Water/Stormwater Design & Construction Requirements Vancouver Lake Watershed Water Resources Education Center About/Contact Grounds & Cemeteries Sewer System & Wastewater Treatment Facilities Engineering Requirements & System Plans Environment/Other Services Public Works Fact Sheets and FAQs Grounds Maintenance Public Works Preventative Response to COVID-19 Construction Projects Contact Information Public Works Administration 4500 SE Columbia Way Vancouver, Washington Phone: 360-487-7130 Fax: 360-487-7139 View Full Contact Details Latest News City of Vancouver announces location of first supportive Safe Stay Community for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness La Ciudad busca un voluntario con problemas de movilidad por discapacidad para participar en la Comisión de Transporte y Movilidad Городская администрация ищет волонтера с ограниченными возможностями передвижения по причине инвалидности для работы в Комиссии по контролю перевозок и транспорта. View All News Selecteer een taal▼ Home Sitemap Employee portal Legal notices Accessibility Wi-Fi Login