Stormwater
Stormwater Program
In 1992 the State of Colorado stormwater regulation (5 CCR 1002-61) went into effect based on EPA regulations. The regulation is meant to reduce the amount of pollutants from entering streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands as a result of discharges associated with construction activities. The State regulation includes residential, commercial and industrial areas. Prior to construction, a stormwater discharge permit must be obtained through the Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Division for any soil disturbance exceeding one acre. Under contract with CDPHE, San Juan Basin Health Department conducts compliance inspections of construction sites in La Plata, Archuleta and San Juan Counties.
Fact sheet - oil and gas industry construction
Application and SWMP guidance document - construction
Beginning October 1, 2003, Within the City limits of Durango, a stormwater discharge permit must be obtained for disturbance areas of 1/2 acre or greater. Applications for a stormwater discharge permit within the city limits must be obtained from the City of Durango.
For more information or to file a complaint, please contact San Juan Basin Health Depatment's stormwater program manager, Chad Engelhardt at: (970) 247-5702 Extension 224 or chad@sjbhd.org.
For matters within the Durango City limits please contact: Kinsey Holton at the City of Durango Public Works - Engineering Department: (970) 385-2860 or email the Public Works Department.