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2023 Stormwater Management Courses
Stormwater Master Plan Updates
The Design Criteria Manual Cost Analysis, latest version of the workbook, and helpful handouts on the workbook can be found below:
View the Cost Analysis, Workbook, and Handouts (PDF)
The updated Storm Drainage Design Criteria Manual, effective October 30, 2018 is available below.
View the Stormwater Master Plan Here (PDF)
Stormwater Quality Program
The City of Durango administers a municipal stormwater program in accordance with its Colorado Discharge Permit System MS4 Permit, to protect local water bodies from pollutants found in urban stormwater runoff. Program elements include:
- Providing public education on stormwater quality and pollution prevention
- Monitoring construction site erosion and sediment control
- Design standards for permanent water quality control measures
- Assisting with response to spills or illicit discharges to the storm drainage system.
- Pollution prevention and best management practices for municipal operations.
The City of Durango MS4 Program Description Document (PDD) is publicly available upon request.
Construction Stormwater Requirements
The City of Durango is a designated Qualifying Local Program by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Water Quality Control Division. Construction sites disturbing less than five acres are automatically covered under the State Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities with a City Stormwater Permit. Questions? Call 970-375-4810
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Engineering Department
Physical Address
River City Hall
1235 Camino del Rio
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-375-4810
Office Hours
7:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Phone calls answered until 4:30 p.m.