WELCOME to Stormwater Management 

Pasco County's Storm Drainage System

Pasco County's storm drainage system is designed to carry stormwater runoff caused by rainfall. Stormwater is water produced by rain which becomes stormwater runoff as the water runs off the land. A major goal of the Division is to resolve existing stormwater runoff control problems and prevent new problems from occurring.  Stormwater runoff problems can cause pollution of our water bodies, soil erosion and flooding.

Protecting Our Water Quality

One of the greatest sources of water pollution is caused by polluted stormwater runoff and illicit discharges. Only rainwater is allowed in storm drains, everything else is considered an illicit discharge and is not allowed in any public drainage system. Stormwater Management is responsible for ensuring that our stormwater runoff and discharges do not pollute the waters of the United States. The Division enforces the County's ordinance which prohibits illicit discharges entering into the County’s storm drainage system.  Along with the Division's role in protecting the quality of our water, Stormwater Management is responsible for meeting requirements mandated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for reducing stormwater pollutants in our water bodies. Pasco County holds a NPDES permit which was initially issued to Pasco County by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency but now is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency.

Stormwater Utility

The Division administers the Stormwater Utility which is dedicated funds utilized for managing and maintaining the County's stormwater management programs. The Stormwater Utility enables the Division to provide better services to citizens with issues concerning drainage problems, flooding conditions, and meeting state and national requirements for preventing stormwater pollution and protecting the quality of our water.