New Federal Mandate

The Federal Clean Water Act has mandated that Chesterfield County enact an Illicit Discharge Ordinance. This new ordinance went into effect November 1, 1997 and makes it illegal to discharge pollutants to the storm sewer system or to county waters. Discharges that are not permitted include things such as gasoline, oil, anti-freeze and other pollutants.

The Water Quality Section staff of the Chesterfield Department of Environmental Engineering is available for assistance with pollution prevention mechanisms and for permit issues with the Department of Environmental Quality. A Business and Industry Guide to Chesterfield County’s Illicit Discharge Ordinance is available from the Department of Environmental Engineering.

If you have any questions regarding this new ordinance or would like more information please call… 748-1035.