In an attempt to improve the water quality of Oceanside’s creeks, rivers, lakes and beaches, the City of Oceanside has established the Clean Water Program. This multi-faceted program is designed to not only help Oceanside businesses comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations governing urban runoff, but act as a resource for teachers, residents and businesses to help enhance water quality through pollution prevention practices, community activities and education. Using compliance, education, awareness and technical assistance, the City of Oceanside strives to improve water quality beyond federal, state and local requirements.
If you are looking for compliance information, tips for pollution prevention or our event calendar, simply click on the appropriate link to the left.
   
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As a coastal community, Oceanside relies on clean water for its residents, healthy beaches, public safety and a desirable environment for wildlife.
When it rains, many of the pollutants that lurk on our streets, sidewalks, parking lots and gutters wash down the storm drains, and into the nearest body of water. In Oceanside, our three major bodies of water that drain to the Pacific Ocean are Buena Vista Creek, Loma Alta Creek and the San Luis Rey River.
Unfortunately, storm drains do not filter water or debris, nor are they connected to the sewer system, so any pollutant that flows into the storm drain eventually ends up in our ocean.
As Oceanside residents, we simply need to work together and change a few habits to benefit our health, our families and our community. Remember, every bit of pollution hurts.
Click on the link below to view the most recent Clean Water Program Newsletter to learn how you can help protect Oceanside’s waterways.
Fall 2009  (246 KB)
January 2009 (274 KB)
Oceanside Pet Waste Mail Survey
Pet waste left on grass, sidewalks, and along trails is not only a leading cause of bacterial contamination in waterways, it is also an issue that concerns Oceanside residents. In the spring of 2009, the City of Oceanside Clean Water Program launched a Pick Pp Your Pet Waste Campaign to encourage dog owners to clean up after their pets. The project focused on the San Luis Rey River Trail which is used for a variety of recreational purposes including walking, running, and biking. Many people also bring their dogs with them to the trail. Although most dog owners who use the trail clean up after their pets, some pet waste still accumulates along the trail.
A brief survey was mailed to a random sample of 300 Oceanside residents living in neighborhoods near the trail. The goal of the survey was to identify the reasons why people do or do not pick up after their pets on the Trail and other public areas. Click on the links below to see a copy of the survey and the results of that survey. If you have any questions about the Pick Up Your Pet Waste Campaign, please contact Cynthia Mallett at 760-435-5807.
Oceanside Pet Waste Survey (28 KB)
Oceanside Pet Waste Survey Results (24 KB)
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