UCSC Clean Water
The UCSC Stormwater Program manages the health of Campus watersheds through implementation of regulatory permits.
- Waste Discharge Requirements for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4 Permit),
- General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (IGP),
- General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities (CGP), and
- Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems (SSO Program).
- Trash Amendments
The UCSC Clean Water Program is committed to safeguarding the campus’s natural water systems through sustainable stormwater management and community engagement. By implementing best practices and fostering awareness, we aim to protect water quality and preserve the health of our local watershed.
Get Involved in the Stormwater Management Program
Interested in getting involved with the Stormwater Management Program? Now accepting 2 or 5 unit internship requests. See internship tab for more information. Are you a staff or faculty member with an idea on how to protect stormwater? Please contact the Stormwater Programs Manager at (831) 459-4520.
Reporting a Concern
To report a stormwater concern, please call EH&S at (831) 459-2553 (9-2553 from any campus phone) or submit an e-EH&S Reporting form.
In 2015, the Athletics and Recreation Wellness Center Rainwater Reclamation project became the campus’s first prototype rainwater catchment system. Rainwater captured from the roof is piped to a 2,825 gallon storage tank. The rainwater is “purple piped” back into the building’s water closets. At 1.28 gallons per flush, the storage volume will accommodate approximately 2,207 flushes (or more if tank is periodically filled by rain and fog) before the tank runs dry and the water closets are switched back over to potable water supply. More on our newest rainwater harvesting program!
Learn More About Stormwater Management
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