Stormwater

The Clean Water Act defines the City of Frankfort as a Phase II community. Therefore, the City is required to implement programs and practices to control polluted stormwater runoff from entering our waterways.

Minimum Controls & Pollutants

The City of Frankfort has a permit from the Kentucky Division of Water which requires six minimum controls for stormwater:

• Construction site stormwater runoff control
• Good housekeeping for municipal operations
• Illicit discharge detection and elimination
• Post-construction stormwater management, and pollution prevention
• Public education and outreach.
• Public involvement and participation

We want to protect the surrounding waterways we use for drinking and recreation. These six measures help keep pollutants out of our water, such as:

• Fertilizers
• Oils
• Pesticides
• Salts
• Sewage

More Information

If you have any problems or questions, please call 502-875-8500

If you are reporting a illicit discharge into our stormwater system or waterways, please call 502-875-8500.