What is the purpose of stormwater management?
In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, the City of Santa Fe must obtain federal authorization to discharge pollutants to waters of the United States via our storm sewer system. In order to qualify for the NPDES permits necessary to do so, we must implement a plan to reduce and control the pollutants that are carried into these waters. The Storm Water Management Division is responsible for implementation of the City of Santa Fe Stormwater Management Plan and for enforcement of city and state ordinances and regulations relative to stormwater pollution and management.
