National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit

Let’s keep our water clean! We all play a crucial role in safeguarding the quality of water in our local streams and wetlands. Rainwater running off our yards, driveways, streets, eventually ends up in storm drains, flowing into nearby streams and to Puget Sound without any treatment. The best way to protect our water is by stopping pollution from entering our waterways in the first place. By taking the below steps we can work together to ensure that our local waterways remain pristine and healthy. 

Five Easy Things You Can Do

  1. Report a Spill at 425-263-8088
  2. Volunteer - Place Storm Drain Markers: call 425-263-8089 for more information
  3. Pick Up After Your Pet
  4. Practice Natural Yard Care
  5. Rain Barrel Program

Five Things the City Does

  1. Maintain stormwater infrastructure - Public Works staff protects water quality by removing dirt and pollutants from storm drains and storm facilities.
  2. Respond to all reported spills and illicit discharges.
  3. Follow the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Permit.
  4. Review development projects to ensure they follow the most current regulations for stormwater management.
  5. Fund school programs, where Mukilteo students and teachers learn the importance of water quality and watershed health through fun and exciting field trips and classroom activities.