The City of Encinitas Clean Water Program works to protect and improve the quality of our local waterways including creeks, lagoons, and beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Through pollution prevention, public education, and enforcement, we help safeguard our watersheds, wildlife, and recreational areas for everyone. We also enlist the public's help to report pollution. 

Report Stormwater Pollution!

Environmental pollution in the street, gutter, storm drain, open channel, or waterway, can be reported to the Clean Water Program via email, by phone, or reporting through the MyEncinitas app utilizing the information below:

Email: cleanwater@encinitasca.gov

Phone: (760) 633-2787

MyEncinitas App

What Causes Stormwater Pollution?

Click each photo below to learn about the types of pollutants each activity can generate and how to properly control each pollutant.

Residential                  Commercial                Construction 

Pollution can come from a variety of sources including:

 When it rains or when sprinklers overflow these pollutants can wash into storm drains and flow untreated into creeks, lagoons, and the ocean, having a negative effect on water quality and wildlife.

How YOU Can Help!

The City has developed minimum Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can make a difference as simple actions that prevent pollution from entering the storm drain system. These BMPs are enforced by the Clean Water Program through Title 20 Stormwater Management of the City's Municipal Code.

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Frequently Asked Questions and Additional Resources