Hasn't the City always had storm drains? Nothing has changed at my home/business. Why am I being charged now when I wasn't several years ago?
Yes, the City has had storm drains for a long time. However, the federal regulations that require a comprehensive storm water quality management program are relatively new. The utility fee enables the City to meet its responsibilities to manage the storm drain system more closely, study the contents of storm water, seek out and eliminate illicit connections and illegal dumping, enforce codes more strictly, and educate citizens.

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1. Why does the city care if I blow my grass and leaves into the street or gutters?
2. What stormwater detention requirements and discharge permits apply in Ponca City?
3. What type of drainage system maintenance procedures can homeowners perform?
4. What can I do to prevent stormwater run-off pollution?
5. Hasn't the City always had storm drains? Nothing has changed at my home/business. Why am I being charged now when I wasn't several years ago?
6. Why are the storm water and sanitary sewer systems separate?