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Stormwater
Welcome to the Stormwater Division of the Public Works Department. Our mission is to ensure the public's health and safety and to protect the environment by establishing and enforcing standards for stormwater drainage and environmental protection.
Whether at the permit counter or on a construction site, we take pride in our ability to provide excellent customer service through technical knowledge, positive attitude, efficiency and problem solving.
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What is Stormwater?
Learn about stormwater and the components of managing the stormwater system to maintain the health of our local waterways and remain in compliance with state regulations.
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Stormwater Education
The City works with the Battle Ground School District and the Vancouver Water Resources Center to provide educational opportunities to local students. The city also provides educational information at City Hall and online. Runoff from surfaces such as street, driveways, parking lots, and lawns is the largest source of water pollution we face today. Learn how to reduce your contribution of pollution with a few simple measures.
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Illicit Discharge
Illicit discharges are discharges to the Storm Sewer that contain materials other than stormwater, including antifreeze, oils and other substances. Please call the Illicit Discharge Hotline at (360) 342-5070 to report any illicit discharges, spills or contaminated stormwater runoff you come across.
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Stormwater Management Program Document
The City of Battle Ground Stormwater Management Program protects our local streams and rivers by ensuring the City complies with the Clean Water Act. The program includes public education and involvement, illicit discharge removal, runoff control, and maintenance of the City's Storm Sewer.
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Stormwater Maintenance Manual
Requirements from the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Clean Water Act require the city to comply with rules to protect our water resources by ensuring that storm drainage facilities are properly operated and maintained. This manual describes the steps taken to assure that city storm facilities meet water quality requirements.
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Stormwater Management Plan
The purpose of this plan is to guide future decisions for planning, funding and implementing the City's stormwater program, including a capital improvement program, through 2035.
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NPDES Report
As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States.
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Stormwater Utility Service
Management of the City's stormwater drainage system is supported by utility rate revenues.
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Design & Construction Requirements
This page provides information contained in the Battle Ground Municipal Code that governs stormwater design.
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Standard Details & Construction Requirements
Compliance with standard stormwater design and construction requirements supports a system that is safe, reliable, durable, and maintainable.
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Apply for a Construction Stormwater General Permit
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Apply for an Industrial Stormwater General Permit