The Environmental Compliance division was established to provide for the management of water quality and for the control of stormwater and sediment in York County. The need for this more regimented approach to managing run-off comes as a result of the need to maintain quality development, as well as the protection of our waterways, wildlife and aquatic life.

Responsibilities

• Protect the land and waters from the adverse effects of excessive soil erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater through good and responsible development.
• Reduce the damage potential of flood water and protect properties near land disturbing activities.
• Ensure that temporary erosion and sediment control measures are provided to protect individuals occupying land (adjacent to and downstream from proposed developments) from being damaged by sediment due to the proposed development.
• Provide a high level of customer service & communication to the public and private sectors.
• Provides educational services to the community through presentations to schools, community and civic groups. 

   

 This Office Does Not

• Install culverts
• Provide stormdrain maintenance
• Manage timbering on private property not associated with development