The stormwater drains in parking lots and along the roadways discharge directly into state water bodies. No cleanup occurs once stormwater enters the drain, so anything that gets put into the drain, such as oil or litter, goes to the same place, the Jordan River.

As part of the Stormwater Management Plan the University of Utah prohibits the commencement, conduct or continuance of any illegal, non-stormwater discharge to the storm drain system. Pollutants include, but are not limited to the following:

• Household Hazardous Wastes (kitchen and bathroom cleaners, etc.)
• Oil (even edible oils) and/or fluids from motor vehicles
• Pet Waste can contain E. coli and other contaminants and needs to be picked up immediately.
• Trash, litter, or debris such as grass clippings
• Construction site-generated pollutants (concrete washout, sediment)

Remember: Only clean water can go down the storm drain

For more information on stormwater pollution prevention or any of the following please contact  Environmental Health and Safety: (801)581-6590

• To report outdoor spills, illegal dumping or other illicit discharges threatening storm drains
• To submit questions or comments concerning the University’s Stormwater Management Program
• To report construction site related pollution concerns such as sediment tracking onto streets