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250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94301

Telephone:

Phone: 650-329-2151
Fax: 650-329-2299

Hours:

Also, Public Works Engineering for Storm Drains is 650-329-2129, After-hours problems or illegal dumping 650-329-2413

Pollution Prevention

Public Works Engineering and Engineering Service Links

Reduce Plastics in our creeks and Bay
This page summarizes the City's work on reducing plastics in our local creeks and Bay.
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Less Toxic Pest Control
Come find more information about pesticide use at home and pesticide use at City property and public areas.
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Storm Water Protection
All of the storm drains in the Regional Water Quality Control Plant's service area drain directly to local creeks and the Bay.
( more flood and storm information )
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Plastic Bag Restrictions
The purpose of this summary is to provide information to on Palo Alto's Comprehensive Reusable Bag Program.
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Meeting Development Standards for Stormwater Quality

"Pollution Prevention -- It's Part of the Plan"
Contractors and crews must plan ahead to keep dirt, debris, and other construction waste away from storm drains and local creeks. Following these guidelines will ensure your compliance with City of Palo Alto ordinance requirements.
Item Dated: 05/15/2008

BMP Maintenance
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Calculating Storm Water Run-on at Construction Sites
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Guidelines and Standards for Land Uses Near Strams
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Planning Your Land Development Project
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Removal and Cleanup of Temporary BMPs
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Stabilized Construction Entrance/Exit
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Stormwater Pollution Control Requirements
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Using Site Design Techniques to Meet Development Standards for Stormwater Quality
Item Dated: 06/02/2006

Acceptable Use Policy

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