STORM DRAIN MARKING PROGRAM
The Storm Drain Marking Program was designed to raise citizen awareness and educate the public about the connection between storm drains and the local creeks.
What are storm drains? Storm drains are the drains that you see at the street corners or low points in the street or parking lot.
What are storm drains for? They are for transporting stormwater.
What is stormwater? Stormwater is water from rain, snow, sleet, or hail that flows across the ground or pavement when it rains. Stormwater either seeps into the ground or it flows into the drains. These drains are connected to an series of underground pipes that discharge directly into streams and creeks.
Why is stormwater a concern? As stormwater travels across the ground it can pick up pollutants and carries them directly to the nearest creek or stream. This water is not treated before entering our creeks and streams.
Why mark storm drains?
Storm drain marking informs others about the street-to-river connection.
Help reduce pollutants entering the streams, rivers and lakes.
Storm drain marking is a great way to earn conservation badges.
For neighborhoods to mingle with protecting water quality.
Who can participate in the Storm Marking?
Any civic or community group
Local Businesses
Civic Organizations
Churches
Academic Institutions
Homeowner Associations
Scout Troops
How to participate in the Storm Marking Program
- Determine the area where you want to mark the storm drains.
- Determine the number of storm drains in the area.
- Contact York County's Environmental Outreach Coordinator to discuss project area and date. Get approval and attend a brief training given by York County.
- Mark the drains and then mark the location of the drains on a map provided by York
County.
York County will supply everything you need for your Storm Drain Marking event, all you need are the people.
How do we sign-up?
Complete the Storm Drain Marking form here or contact the York County Environmental Compliance Outreach Coordinator at 803-818-5145 or email carolyn.partin@yorkcountygov.com.
The work will be performed under and in accordance with the York County Environmental Compliance Division's Storm Drain Marking General Program Conditions and Safety Guidelines found here and incorporated herein by reference. Applicants to whom Storm Drain Marking Program Designation and Agreement are issued shall at all times indemnify and save harmless York County Government and all of its employees, agents and officers, from responsibility, damage or liability arising from the exercise of the privileges granted under designated programs. The program Designation and Agreement may be terminated by York County Government at any time. York County reserves the right to deny an adoption request or to cancel the Local Program Designation Agreement of any group.