Can I drain my swimming pool or hot tub to the ditch?

Only if you contact us in advance to authorize it! Swimming pool and hot tub water must be dechlorinated to a concentration of 0.1 parts per million, pH adjusted and possibly re-oxygenated before being discharged. Discharge volume and flow must be controlled to prevent erosion and the re-suspension of sediment in the ditch. Pool and hot tub cleaning wastewater and filter backwash may not be disposed of in the ditch.

Other Prohibited Discharges

Other potable water discharges are also prohibited, such as from:

  • Dust control waters
  • Fire hydrant flushing
  • Irrigation runoff
  • Lawn watering
  • Washdown waters
  • Water line flushing

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1. Are the CDID #1 ditches waters of the U.S.?
2. What is an illicit discharge?
3. Are non-stormwater discharges allowed?
4. Can I drain my swimming pool or hot tub to the ditch?
5. What do I need to know before starting construction?