Storm Drain Cleaning Assistance Program accepting business signups through October

Lane County's Stormwater Management Program is back and accepting business applicants through October 31.

This voluntary program, which the County coordinates in partnership with Stormwater Protection Systems(SPS), allows businesses in Lane County to help maintain storm drains for a reduced flat fee of $68 per drain. More than 200 businesses across Lane County have signed up to participate in the program since starting in 2023.

Lane County-based businesses can sign up each fall and spring in anticipation of heavy rainfall and more water entering the storm drain systems. To register a company for the fall program, visit lanecountyor.gov/SCAPand sign up by October 31.

Stormwater often drains directly into rivers and streams without treatment, resulting in pollutants from parking lots and roadways, contributing to water quality issues. Storm drain cleaning and maintenance are vital in ensuring clean waterways by removing contaminants like heavy metals, oil, pesticides, and fertilizers while reducing parking lot flooding.

Businesses are responsible for cleaning and maintaining privately owned storm drains in their parking lots. The program aims to make this service more affordable and encourage biannual cleanings.

The $68 per drain fee covers debris removal from standard parking lot drains, power washing in and around the drain, and disposal of all contaminated sediment. The program does not cover additional fees for jetting, repair, or oversized storm drains.

Interested businesses can register or get more information at LaneCountyor.gov/SCAPor email [email protected].