While most of us might not think of it, liquids we dispose into the streets that drain into the city’s storm water system pose unsafe environmental conditions as the liquids flow into our lakes and rivers. This includes water from swimming pools and hot tubs.

Water from swimming pools and hot tubs often contain high levels of chemicals and therefore need to be disposed of properly. Discharging water into the public sanitary sewer system is the best practice. If draining to the public sanitary sewer is not possible, another option for draining residential pool or hot tub water is to discharge de-chlorinated water over a grassy area that is contained on your property.

Discharges to the storm water system are prohibited unless the following conditions are met:

Only de-chlorinated, ph neutral, chemical-free, clean water may be slowly discharged into the storm drain system.