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It is the responsibility of the City to ensure that the water leaving the City meets all state and federal requirements. The City has a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit which specifies numerous measures that the City must take to prevent stormwater pollution. The NPDES permit programs implemented by the City include public outreach, illicit discharge detection and elimination, planning and land development, construction, commercial and industrial facilities, and public agency activities. Furthermore, the City is a participating member of the Malibu Creek Watershed (MCW) Watershed Management Program (WMP) along with the cities of Calabasas, Westlake Village, and Hidden Hills and the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

WMP members to monitor water quality in our local waterways as well as implement local and regional Storm Water quality improvement projects. Through permit implementation and inter-agency collaboration, the City can achieve water quality standards as enforced by the Regional Water Quality Control Board – Los Angeles. The City’s Public Works Department is charged with the responsibility of implementing these programs. For questions or further information, please contact Kelly Fisher at kfisher@agourahillscity.org or (818) 597-7338.

Public Outreach

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

Planning and Land Development

This program is designed to minimize the Storm Water quality impacts from new and redevelopment projects with water quality structural projects, also known as low impact development. The program contains specific requirements for developers to follow, including environmentally aware site planning and construction of facilities to treat Storm Water prior to discharge into the public storm drain system or local waterways.

Construction Program

Commercial and Industrial Inspections Program

This program is designed to prevent illicit discharges to the storm drain and waterways, reduce industrial and commercial discharges of Storm Water to the maximum extent practicable, and prevent industrial and commercial discharges from causing a water quality violation. The NPDES permit requires that the City inspect all restaurants, automotive service facilities, retail gasoline outlets, automotive dealerships, nurseries, and industrial facilities for compliance with discharge prohibitions through proper implementation of Storm Water best management practices. The inspections are to occur once every two years.

Public Agency Activities

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