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Storm Water Utility


The City of St. Clair maintains a Storm Water System which includes, storm sewer mains, catch basins and manholes.  The system has five (5) major outlets to the LeSueur River, including the storm water drainage ditch on the east end of the town. 

 

To help maintain the Storm Water System, the City of St. Clair has a City-Wide Storm Water Utility. 



STORM
WATER DRAINAGE UTILITY RATES:   

   Single Family Residential:    $6.00 per acre 
   Multi-Family Residential:$30.00 per acre
   Non-Residential:$30.00 per acre
   Cemeteries:$10.00 per acre


ONLY RAIN IN THE STORM DRAIN!

City storm sewers are designed to carry rain water (commonly referred to as 'storm water'), surface run-off and snow melt to the river.   

Storm sewers are not designed to handle leaves, grass clippings and other yard debris.  During rainstorms, grass clippings, leaves and other yard debris can plug storm drains/grates and accumulate in the pipes, contributing to clogs and back-ups.  In heavy rain events these clogs and back-ups can cause flooding. 

In addition to grass clippings, leaves and debris, storm water often contains materials found on streets and parking lots such as oil, antifreeze, gasoline, soil, litter, pet wastes, fertilizers and pesticides. When even small amounts of these materials enter lakes and streams, they become pollutants that can kill fish and reduce water aesthetics.

GRASS CLIPPINGS, LEAVES, TWIGS and YARD DEBRIS

When it rains, grass clippings, leaves and other yard debris can end up in storm drains, causing blockages. Preventing these blockages is easy.
  • Compost grass clippings.
  • Keep mowed grass off the street by mowing grass into the yard not into the street.
  • Do not rake grass or leaves into the street or curb/gutter. It can plug city drainage systems.
  • Do not allow soil, leaves or grass clippings to accumulate on driveways, sidewalks, or in streets.

OTHER MATERIALS

Storm drains in St. Clair transport rain to the LeSueur River. Storm water often contains materials found on streets and parking lots such as grass clippings, oil, antifreeze, gasoline, soil, litter, pet wastes, fertilizers, pesticides and leaves. When even small amounts of these materials enter lakes and streams, they become pollutants that can kill fish and reduce water aesthetics.

HELP KEEP STORM DRAINS CLEAN

Do not dispose of motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, paints, solvents, or other materials in storm drains. 
  • When doing vehicle maintenance and repairs, clean up spilled liquids and other materials. 
  • Wash vehicles on a grassy area rather than on the driveway and reduce the amount of soap used.  Using biodegradable soap or low phosphate to wash vehicles is best.
  • Sweep fertilizer and soil off driveways and walkways.
  • Dispose of pet wastes properly.