Only rain belongs in the storm drain system. Everything else, with few exceptions, is considered a pollutant and will have an adverse effect on water quality. Some pollutants are:
- Automotive fluids
- Cleaning products
- Concrete
- Food waste
- Herbicides
- Paint
- Pesticides
- Sediment
- Sewage overflows
- Yard waste
Anyone placing these materials into the street gutter or storm drain inlet is a violation of Fremont Municipal Code (Title VIII, Chapter 11) and is subject to a citation.
dial 9-1-1.
To report illegal dumping of a Non-Hazardous Material in a storm drain call the City of Fremont Environmental Services Division immediately at 510-494-4570 (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Clogged Storm Drains
To report clogged or overflowing storm drains, call Maintenance at 510-979-5700. (During times of extraordinarily heavy rains, storm drains may overflow even when not clogged.)
For more information, questions or comments, call the City of Fremont Environmental Services Division at 510-494-4570.
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