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Stormwater Management
Report Stormwater Violations
Report immediately if you see:
- Overwatering
- Oil
- Hazardous Waste
- Littering/Dumping
- Pet Waste
- Soaps/Detergents
- Unidentified Substances in runoff
- Sewage
To report any incidents of waste dumping call our Stormwater Hotline during business hours at 209-599-2108 or after hours at 209-599-2102.
Volunteer
The City of Ripon is looking for individuals and groups to volunteer with its stormwater program. We have several opportunities to help the community and environment.
Contact the Engineering Department for more information at 209-599-2108.
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Car Wash Outreach
Keep your car and your waterways clean.
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Construction & Development Stormwater Programs
Find links to various construction and development stormwater programs.
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Fats, Oils & Greases (FOG)
Fats, oils, and greases can be especially detrimental to plumbing and stormwater systems alike.
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Invasive Species
An invasive species is a plant, fungus, or animal species that is not native to a specific location (an introduced species), and which has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health.
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Mobile Cleaner
As required by Federal and State regulations, and the City of Ripon’s local ordinances prohibits the discharge of wastewater from pressure washing/surface cleaning to the storm drain system (including storm drains, roadside ditches, gutters, streets, sidewalks, drainage channels, swales, creeks, and streams), or any natural or surface waters.
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Only Rain Down the Drain
In urban communities, it's especially important that only rain goes down storm drains.
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Tips for Landscapers & Home Gardeners
Find stormwater-conscious tips for landscapers and home gardeners.
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Tips for Pet Owners
Know how to properly dispose of your pet's waste to keep it from getting into stormwater systems.