Under the Public Works Department’s oversight, the City’s Clean Water Program inspects and enforces regulations and policies on industrial facilities, commercial businesses, construction sites, City-owned facilities, and public right-of-way. The main driver for stormwater pollution prevention in Oakley is the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit (MRP), which addresses the water quality and flow-related impacts of stormwater runoff on receiving waters, including creeks and the Delta. The program’s implementation authority comes from the City’s Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance.
Report Illegal Dumping or Spill
If you notice any unusualsubstance in or around a storm drain or if you see someone dumping anything into the storm drain, street, or gutter, please report it to us (publicworks@ci.oakley.ca.us or 925-625-7037). The information you provide will help us maintain the health of our creeks and the Delta.
If you notice unusual substances in or around a storm drain inlet or see someone dumping anything into a storm drain, don’t wait! Call the Contra Costa County Public Works (24-hour line) at 925-646-2441 immediately. You may also complete an an Online Reporting Form. If you know of an emergency and need immediate assistance, call 911.
Help Oakley to becom a Litter-Free City
In our City, storm drains transport water directly to local creeks and the Delta without any treatments. This means that litter and other pollutants washed down these storm drains ends up in our creeks. Litter in local creeks can impact water quality, detract from the beauty of our natural environment, and hamper recreational use.
How You Can Help:
- Minimize Trash: Use reusable or recyclable materials whenever possible to reduce the amount of trash you generate.
- Volunteer: Participate in your community clean-up events to pick up litter.
- Proper Disposal: Always dispose of trash in proper receptacles
- Community Impact: Litter diminishes the visual appeal and can decrease property values. Whether you own a business or a home, help keep our community beautiful by encouraging others to reduce litter.
Oakley’s Commitment to Sustainable Pest Management
The City of Oakley has established an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy for City-owned and managed facilities, focusing on long-term pest prevention through techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, resistant varieties. Pesticides are used only when necessary and applied to minimize risks to beneficial organisms and the environment. To protect local water quality, the City ensures that maintenance staff and contractors are trained in IPM practices and must obtain approval before pesticide application. Additionally, the City participates in regional outreach programs to reduce pesticide use among residents and reports its efforts annually to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Board as part of its Clean Water permit compliance.
To view the City’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy, click here.
Related Organizations and Resources
- Contra Costa Clean Water Program
- San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Region 2), Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit (MRP)
- Bay Area Municipal Stormwater Collaborative
- Our Water, Our World – Find stores in your area that carry less toxic solutions for your garden problems.
- Delta Diablo Sanitation District
- Ironhouse Sanitary District