Environmental Services administers and coordinates storm water quality activities. Foremost among the activities are those directed to water pollution prevention in Arlington's waterways. The program includes public education, water quality monitoring, control of sediment and other pollutants from development by plan review and construction inspection, industrial inspection, spill response, citizen call response, and enforcement of the Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

This department is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements or in the future, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination (TPDES) requirements.

Do you know what happens to water on the street, where it goes, what happens to it? Find out by checking out some of our topics and learn how YOU can help keep Arlington's creeks clean!

STORMWATER HIGHLIGHTS
Blowing or Sweeping Leaves or Grass Clippings in the Streets is a Violation Did you know that grass clippings and tree leaves are considered a source of pollution when washed directly into storm drains? Any material swept or blown into neighborhood streets and curb inlets along our city streets enter storm drains. The storm drains carry that waste material to one of our creeks here in Arlington. Too many grass clippings and leaves cloud the water and block the sunlight that is essential to aquatic life. And, as they decompose, can lower the oxygen content of the water which can also harm fish and other living things. Read more about grass clippings
		Used Cooking Oil Disposal Did you fry a turkey for a Holiday Dinner? Wondering how to get rid of the used oil? We have an answer for you. The Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street, 817-871-5227, in Fort Worth will take the oil free of charge, and any other additional household hazardous waste.
		Need A Speaker? Does your organization, civic club or classroom need a speaker? Is your organization interested in storm water quality and pollution prevention? The City of Arlington's Environmental Services has speakers available for general presentations concerning water quality and pollution. For additional information call 817-459-6587.