Stormwater

Iowa Salt eventTo report an illicit discharge into the community waters or storm sewers click here or contact:

Monday--Friday,                     
8:00 am --5:00pm
Engineering Department
City Hall 
715 Mulberry St. 
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Phone: (319) 291-4312
Fax: (319) 291-4262
Email: stormwater@waterloo-ia.org

All other times please report an illicit discharge to:
Waste Management
3505 Easton Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: (319) 291-4553 (Sewer & Waste Water)


  • For more information about Storm Water Quality Management visit the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Website .
  • The U.S. EPA has a National Menu of Best Management Practices for Phase II that can be found here. Additional information can also be found below under our Brochures tab. These brochures contain many fact sheets detailing how Waterloo citizens can assist the City in meeting its storm water quality goals.
  • For information on the City’s erosion and sediment control requirements for construction sites, see Article B, Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control, under Title 8 – Public Utilities, Chapter 4 - Storm Water Management Program, in the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances.
  • For information on the City’s storm water management requirements for developments, see Article C, Post-Construction Storm Water Management Program, under Title 8 – Public Utilities, Chapter 4 - Storm Water Management Program, in the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances.
  • To access the City’s Construction Site Runoff (CSR) Permit Application and Guide, visit the Applications page under the City of Waterloo’s Building Department webpage.
  • The Iowa DNR requires that all contractors and installers be qualified in storm water pollution prevention when working on sites permitted under NPDES General Permit No. 2. Click here for eTraining opportunities provided through the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) to receive your certification. If you have questions regarding a different type of certification, please reach out to the Storm Water Specialist to verify if it is acceptable. Additional information regarding storm water pollution prevention can be found under the Construction Site Compliance Videos tab below.
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Storm Water User Fee Information6 documents

  • Ordinance 4980
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  • City Council Work Session Presentation 12-7-2009
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  • Storm Water User Fee Fact Sheet
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  • Current Stormwater User Fees (Ordinance 5482) pdf
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    The fees stated will become effective with bills issued after July 1, 2019.
  • Current Stormwater User Fees (Ordinance 5482) City Code  website Link
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    The fees stated will become effective with bills issued after July 1, 2019.
  • Homeowners guide to Winter Salt Use
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Brochures53 documents

Erosion and Sediment Control & Good Housekeeping Resources4 documents

  • Construction Controls.pdf
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  • Erosion & Sediment Field Guide
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  • Waterloo Concrete Brochure
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  • Developing Pollution Prevention Plans Best Management Practices
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Managing Water Drainage around Your Property4 documents

  • Downspouts and Stormwater
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  • Drainage In Your Neighborhood
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  • Managing Groundwater
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  • Urban Stormwater Drainage
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Maintaining Clean Water11 documents

  • Managing Yard Waste
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  • Clean Water For All
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  • Source Water Protection
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  • Stormwater vs Rainwater
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  • Healthy Habits for Clean Water
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  • Clean Water Do's
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  • Clean Water Don'ts
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  • Clean Water and You
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  • Draining Pools and Spas
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  • The Scoop on Dog Poop
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  • Trash Pollution Prevention
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Household Hazardous Waste and Chemical Management5 documents

  • Iowa DNR HHM Publications
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  • Safe Alternatives for Household Chemicals
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  • Disposal of Pesticides, Batteries, Paints & Motor Oil
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  • De-icer Options
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  • Disposal of Household Hazardous Wastes
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Understanding Storm Water4 documents

  • Understanding Sewer Systems
    document date 09-11-2023
  • History of Clean Water
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  • Understanding Watersheds
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  • Understanding Stormwater
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Best Management Practices to Reduce Storm Water Runoff15 documents

  • Water Quality in Our Community
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  • Rain Garden Design Manual
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  • Rain Water Harvesting
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  • Rainscape It
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  • Bioretention Cells
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  • Bioswales
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  • Green Infrastructure
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  • Green Roofs
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  • Permeable Pavers
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  • Rain Gardens
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  • Rainscaping Urban Lanscapes
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  • Rainwater Harvesting- Simple Solutions
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  • Stormwater Wetlands
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  • Trees and Our Waters
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  • Inspection and Maintenance Guide for Stormwater BMP
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Improving Soil Health5 documents

  • Spring Greening, Spring Cleaning
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  • Soil Quality Restoration
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  • Soil Health & Your Lawn
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  • Soil Quality - Better Lawns Made Easy
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  • Soil Quality Restoration - Improving Soil Health
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Native Plantings4 documents

  • Iowa Weed & Native Plant ID
    document date 09-11-2023
  • Milkweed for Monarchs
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  • Native Landscaping.pdf
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  • Native Plant Species for Rain Gardens and Biocells
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Winter Stormwater Tips1 document

  • Winter stormwater tips.pdf
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Construction Site Compliance Videos5 documents

  • Introduction & Regulatory Requirements
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    Part 1 of the Construction Site Compliance Clips
  • Erosion Control
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    Part 2 of the Construction Site Compliance Clips
  • Sediment Control
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    Part 3 of the Construction Site Compliance Clips
  • Good Housekeeping
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    Part 4 of the Construction Site Compliance Clips
  • Final Vegetative Cover
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    Part 5 of the Construction Site Compliance Clips