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Stormwater Services Division

Paul Wiebke, P.E. – Acting Manager

(919) 560-4326
Fax (919) 560-4316
Paul.Wiebke@durhamnc.gov

Stormwater Performance Standards for Development Ordinance Effective March 17, 2009
Jordan Lake Nutrient Management Strategy Fact Sheet
Stormwater 101/201 September 11, 2008 Presentations
FEMA approves a Letter of Map Revision for Grove Park
Stormwater Development Review Important Announcements
Stormwater Management and Pollution Control Ordinance adopted 11/20/2006.

These 4 joined photos show rain falling (upper left), a storm drain inlet (upper right), a storm drain outlet (lower left), and a local creek (lower right).

Stormwater is the runoff that occurs when rain water falls onto impervious surfaces like roads, roofs, driveways, and parking lots. Under the Federal Clean Water Act, Durham is required to have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge stormwater into streams. Since storm drains flow directly to streams without any treatment, all citizens play a role in preventing polluted runoff.

How to contact us

The Stormwater Services office is located on the third floor of City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza in the Public Works Department. To contact us call 560-4326, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To report a water quality concern call 560-SWIM (7946).

For information on drinking water, water and wastewater treatment and water conservation, please visit the Department of Water Management.