Storm Water
Storm water is just as it sounds: water from storm events. Any precipitation that falls from the sky, including rain, hail, and snow, is considered storm water.
Storm Water runs off of hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, and other hard impervious areas and does not have the ability to soak into the ground. As a result, water flows off these surfaces and collects in gutter or basins which run directly into the City’s storm drains. These drains carry the water as well as any sediment, garbage, and toxic chemicals suspended in the stormwater directly to our lakes and streams. Most drainage systems do not provide treatment, so preventing contamination of stormwater is crucial to ensure that pollutants do not enter our waterways.

Dos and Don'ts
South Weber City ordinance prohibits dumping or storing dirt, mulch, gravel, etc. on city streets. New more stringent EPA rules closely regulate what goes into storm drains and South Weber City could receive fines for allowing dirt or debris to be placed on city streets. Citations could be issued to residents/contractors/developers who put dirt, mulch, gravel, etc. on city streets.
Many times people pollute water and don’t know they are doing it. Now you know, here are a few things you can do:
- Clean up after your pet. Bring bags along when you walk you dog and encourage others to do the same.
- Don’t leave grass clippings and/or leaves in the street when you do the yard work. Use them for fertilizer, compost them, or bag them.
- Don’t litter.
- Don’t put gas or motor oil in the gutter.
- Don’t wash pesticides or solvents down the gutter.
- Don’t wash radiator fluid down the gutter.
- Never dump anything down the storm drain. It is meant only for rainwater.
- Use water wisely and encourage others to do the same.
- Wash the family car on the lawn, not on the road or driveway.
Household Hazardous Waste
It is important to know there are a LOT of hazardous materials in your home, and they need to be disposed of properly. Did you know you can do this for free?
Household hazardous waste is anything in or around your home that is poisonous, flammable, corrosive, or toxic, as well as products or electronics that contain certain metals.
Disposing of these items in your garbage can or down sewers is dangerous, and it is illegal to abandon them or pour them into gutters, storm drains, or waterways.
Here are some common household hazardous materials:
- Paint/Stain/Paint thinner
- Household cleaners
- Oils/Kerosene/Gasoline/Diesel
- Batteries
- Pesticides/Fertilizers
Why is it dangerous?
These substances can contaminate the air, water, and soil.
Free Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Wasatch Integrated Waste, located in Layton at 1997 East 3500 North, operates a free household hazardous waste recycling facility.
Residents of Davis County may safely dispose of household hazardous waste free of charge at this location. For more information and a list of allowed items, you can visit their website.
Emergency Spills and Illegal Dumping
What is a spill?
A spill is the accidental spill of any liquid other than culinary or secondary water, or any solid material that could be washed to gutters, storm drains, ditches, streams, creeks, canals, detention ponds, secondary water ponds, or rivers.
Storm Water Emergency Hotline:
Please report spills and illegal dumping by dialing 801-479-3177 ext. 2218.
Contact Information
Storm Water Department: 801-479-3177 ext. 2218
Davis County Environmental Health Services Division: 801-525-5100
Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District: 801-614-5600