Storm Water Management Plan - Updated Sep 2009 (PDF)

Citizens can report storm water pollution by calling the Engineering Department at (575) 525-6164.

Residents of Doña Ana County may take Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) directly to the Amador Avenue Recycling Center operated by the South Central Solid Waste Authority or to any of the eight Community Collection Centers.

More Information about Household Hazardous Waste Disposal In Doña Ana County (PDF)

Operators of most construction activities within Doña Ana County are required to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). This is the same SWPPP which the Environmental Protection Agency requires for construction activity. The SWPPP must be submitted to the County for review a minimum of 30 days before disturbing any land. For Subdivisions, the SWPPP must be included with the Final Subdivision Plan submittal. The SWPPP requirements are in Section 9 of the County’s Storm Water Management Ordinance.

• SWPPP Flow Chart: Determine if your construction activity needs a SWPPP
• LEW Flow Chart: Determine if your construction activity qualifies for a Low Erosivity Waiver (LEW) from the SWPPP requirement
• Guidance on Preparing a SWPPP
• County’s Storm Water Management Ordinance

The construction activity may also be required to submit a Notice of Intent to the EPA. Read more about EPA’s permit and requirements for construction activity.

LID is an approach to land development (or re-development) that works with nature to manage stormwater as close to its source as possible.

Visit the EPA's LID page for more information.