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Stormwater Management Program

The primary goal of the City of Brighton Stormwater Program is to reduce the amount of pollutants entering streams, lakes and rivers. Pollutants, such as fertilizers, pesticides, sediments, trash and spilled chemicals may be transported by rain water runoff from residential, commercial and industrial areas into the storm sewer system discharging directly into our local waterways without receiving any treatment.

In an effort to regulate what is allowed to flow down the storm drain, a Stormwater Ordinance was adopted by City Council in January 2007. This ordinance, which targets to improve water quality in our local waterways, makes it unlawful, with some exceptions for residential neighborhoods, for any person to discharge non-storm water into the city's storm water drainage system.

The purpose of the City's Stormwater Program is to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of the following six minimum control measures not only to protect the city's natural resources, ensure public safety, and continue to improve the quality of life of all residents, but also to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations:

Information for Residents & Commercial Business Owners:

1&2) Public Education, Participation and Involvement

Each citizen and visitor is an important partner in helping the City to keep stormwater clean. Click here for stormwater educational materials, information about the household hazardous waste collection events, and volunteering opportunities.

3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: Click here to report concerns regarding discharges into the storm sewer system and storm sewer system mapping information.

Information for Developers and Builders Operating in Brighton:

4) Construction Site Runoff Control: Click here to learn about erosion and sediment control requirements for construction sites.

5) Post-Construction Stormwater management:

Click here to learn about post-construction requirements for development and re-development projects.

Information for City of Brighton Employees:

6) Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations: Click here for information on municipal employee's training and standard operation procedures on proper stormwater management practices.

View the City of Brighton - MS4 Boundary Limits Map - Dec 2009.

For information about the City's MS4 Stormwater Discharge Permit click here or please contact the City of Brighton Stormwater Coordinator: Juliana Archuleta (303) 655-2121 / jarchuleta@brightonco.gov