Storm Water

Storm Water in Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs enjoys views and recreational benefits that come from its surrounding mountains, natural drainage channels, the Jordan River, and Utah Lake. All these natural features are affected by storm water. Storm Water is the runoff from precipitation (rain or snow melt) that is not absorbed into the ground and flows over land surfaces entering our lakes and streams. As the water travels across land, it collects debris, sediment, yard waste, engine oils, lawn fertilizers, herbicides, and other pollutants that negatively impact our lakes, streams and drinking water. 

Storm Water Markers Brochure

Storm Drain Outfalls

The City Storm Drain System includes 200 miles of gravity storm drainpipe, nearly 5,800 manholes, and approximately 100 oil-water separators (grease traps) that are inspected, operated, and maintained by the Sanitary Sewer Division of the Public Works Department (PWD).  

Soil and debris often enter the storm drain system during storm events and are associated with naturally occurring sediment transport, construction activities, and litter.  The storm drain pipes and manholes are inspected and cleaned in a similar manner to those of the sanitary sewer system pipes with the goal of maintaining the free flow of storm water to the outfalls to prevent back-ups and flooding.  There may be times when intensity of rainfall events are such that the storm drain system cannot effectively convey the volume of storm water generated.  In the event any flooding or threatening conditions are observed associated with the City Storm Drain System, please contact the PWD Emergency 24/7 Phone Number and report the circumstances and location.

During significant storm water flow conditions, please exercise extreme caution by not allowing children or animals to play near canals or other waterways where fast-moving water exists.  Storm water situations are exceptionally dangerous.

Please see map to view the location of Storm Drain Outfalls throughout the City.

Saratoga Springs Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP)

For more information about impaired waterbodies in the state of Utah and pollutants of concern, please visit the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ) interactive map at (https://enviro.deq.utah.gov/).

 Long-Term Storm Water Management

The following USWAC templates can be used by owners/responsible parties of storm water devices:

1. Long-Term Storm Water Management Agreement (LTSWMA), New Development
2. Long-Term Storm Water Management Agreement (LTSWMA), Existing Sites
3. Long-Term Storm Water Management Plan (LTSWMP), Plan
4. UPDES Storm Water Evaluation Form

Report Illegal Dumping or Illicit Discharge

If you are aware of any illegal dumping or illicit discharge, report it by calling 801-766-6506, ext. 220.