The Stormwater Fund will utilize revenues derived from the Stormwater fee to provide for management of rainfall runoff. This fund will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with Federal and State regulations as they pertain to Stormwater.

The City of Ponca City, like other communities in Oklahoma, is required by federal environmental regulations to implement a phase II stormwater management program.  This involves public awareness of stormwater issues, monitoring stormwater discharges into area creeks and rivers, and correction of improper or illicit discharges. The stormwater division is also responsible for public education and outreach.

Ponca City is a member of the Green Country Stormwater Alliance

What is Stormwater Runoff?

Stormwater runoff is the water that flows off impervious surface areas such as roofs, driveways, parking lots, streets, and other hard surfaces during rainstorms. Rather than being absorbed into the ground, it pours into ditches, culverts, catch basins and storm sewers. As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants. Stormwater can flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. Polluted runoff is the nation's greatest threat to clean water. By practicing healthy household habits, homeowners can keep common pollutants like pesticides, pet waste, grass clippings and automotive fluids off the ground and out of stormwater. Adopt these healthy household habits and help protect lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and coastal waters. Remember to share the habits with your neighbors.

10 Things You Can Do To Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution