Stormwater Maintenance, within the Public Works Division, has primary responsibility for implementing the legal requirements of the NPDES/MS4 Permit. This permit requires that the city take steps to protect surface water quality, lake water quality, and the health and safety of Mount Dora citizens. Services Rendered   In this regard, the group provides stormwater services, maintenance, and operations, as well as long-term planning and goals for effective stormwater management within the utilities district. Stormwater Maintenance is responsible for the installation of water quality protection structures, maintenance of the existing MS4 system, and data collection from filter and structure cleaning and street sweeping.

      

Improving Water Quality

The following links provide information on what the city of Mount Dora is doing to improve the water quality of the stormwater runoff into the streams and lakes. It also includes information on what you can do to help reduce pollution.

Stormwater Projects  Completed Projects 2013 (PDF) Completed Projects 2012 (PDF) Completed Projects 2011 (PDF) Completed Projects 2010 (PDF) Completed Projects 2009 (PDF) Completed Projects 2008 (PDF)

Informative Brochures  Create a Florida Friendly Yard (PDF) Proper Use and Disposal of Leftover Hazardous Household Products (PDF) What are Illicit Discharges and how can YOU prevent them? (PDF) How to Reduce the Use of Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers (PDF)

Helpful Documents

• Stormwater and Why It’s Important (PDF)
• Florida Friendly Fertilizing (PDF)
• Clean Water Begins at Home (PDF)
• Fertilizer Rules for True Floridians (PDF)
• Neighborhood Guide to Stormwater Systems (PDF) This is a link a document on the St. Johns Water Management District Page.