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  Call (813) 622-1901 to report an illicit discharge

Illicit Discharge

 An illicit discharge is defined as the intentional disposal of any material by placement of and/or directing any material into the stormwater system. 

Because there are hundreds of miles of storm sewers within the City of Tampa, it is a daunting task to identify and eliminate all illicit discharges that may be occurring.  You can help by reporting suspected illicit discharges of chemicals, paint, oil and grease, yard waste, fertilizer and other questionable materials to local authorities so that they can be investigated and resolved.  Local ordinances deem it illegal to dispose of any pollutants to the storm sewer.

Illicit Discharges harm our waterways and may cause flooding:

Type of Material
Proper Disposal Method
Lawn clippings Collect and recycle
Yard Waste City Yard Waste Collection
Trash, litter and debris Throw refuse in trash cans
Pet Waste Pick up after your pets
Soil and sediment Stabilize your property to prevent erosion
Pool discharges Dechlorinate before discharging to storm sewer
Dumping toxic chemicals Take to Household Chemical Collection event
Water softener discharges Route piping to sanitary sewer system
Vehicle fluids Take to an auto parts store or Household Chemical Collection Event

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