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The City of Temecula is committed to improving water quality by implementing programs that systematically reduce and eliminate pollutants from urban runoff (i.e. grease, oil, pesticide, fertilizer, paint, pet waste, trash, sediment, etc.) before reaching our local creeks. These creeks historically receive untreated runoff from numerous storm drain systems throughout the city. Flows from each creek drain into the
Santa Margarita River
, which ultimately discharges into the Pacific Ocean.
 
To effectively address this issue, the City adopted EPA's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations as part of the City's Water Quality Program and Sustainability Program to reduce pollutants in urban runoff and in storm water. As part of the NPDES regulations, the City of Temecula was issued a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. This State Permit places pollution prevention requirements on planned developments, construction sites, commercial and industrial businesses, municipal facilities and activities, and residential communities.
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NPDES Hotline
Report illegal discharges here, or call
us at 951-694-6411 during business hours,
and at 1-800-506-2555
after business hours. |
The City's Water Quality Program includes, but is not limited to, conducting outreach and public education, monitoring water quality, identifying pollutant sources, eliminating illegal discharges, promoting Best Management Practices (BMPs), inspecting businesses and construction sites, and assisting the development community in plan review so they comply with post-construction Water Quality Management Plan requirements.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR SPECIFIC REFERENCES:
NPDES MS4 Permit
This Permit outlines the City's water quality requirements mandated by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.
City of Temecula Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP)
This document describes the City's urban runoff management programs implemented to comply with the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit.
City of Temecula Storm Water Ordinance
This Ordinance (TMC Title 8.28) outlines the City's NPDES requirements in accordance with the NPDES MS4 Permit.
Stormwater Best Management Practices Handbooks
The City adopted these handbooks as BMP standards for new developments, construction sites, industrial and commercial businesses, and municipal activities.
Storm Water BMP Brochures
Local Weather Report
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