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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.
January 2009  (274 KB)
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