When it comes to protecting Bloomington’s water resources, everyone can help. The City’s Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program is a key part of our stormwater management strategy. Its goal is simple but vital: keep pollutants out of the storm sewer system and ultimately out of our lakes, creeks and rivers.
Storm drains are designed to carry only clean rainwater. Sometimes, substances like oil, soaps, chemicals and trash make their way into storm drains. This is known as illicit discharge. These pollutants can harm aquatic life, impact water quality and threaten public health.
Here’s how you can help:
Watch for cloudy or discolored water entering storm drains or ditches.
Report oil sheens, soap suds or floating debris in drainage areas.
Look out for pipes or hoses discharging into storm drains or waterways.
To report suspicious discharges, visit blm.mn/eng/water-and-you or contact Engineering at 952-563-4870 or engineering@BloomingtonMN.gov.
