City of Springfield, Florida Stormwater

10/16/2026

Please join us on Saturday to help keep our City clean.

10/15/2026

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10/08/2026

Littering leads to environmental and marine pollution and can block water drains, resulting in flooding and other standing water issues such as favour cholera and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.
If you witness any illegal dumping or illicit discharges, please contact the City of Springfield Code Enforcement at 850-872-7270 x107 during normal business hours or the Springfield Police Department at 850-872-7545 after hours.

10/06/2026

Please join us tomorrow for the Grand Opening of the new Springfield Civic Center!

10/05/2026

What are the impacts of Stormwater?
• Sediment - Sediment enters stormwater when rainwater flows across bare soil. Soil particles become entrained in the runoff and are carried to streams. Sediment reduces water clarity, impedes aquatic plant growth and destroys aquatic habitats
• Nutrients - In urban environments the two largest contributors to nutrients in stormwater runoff are pet waste and fertilizer. Excess nutrients cause algae overgrowths or algal blooms which may be toxic to humans and pets and reduce water oxygen levels for fish and other aquatic organisms.
• Bacteria and pathogens - Human and animal waste (pets and wildlife) contribute bacteria and pathogens to stormwater. Animal waste is carried to the storm sewer system by surface runoff. Human waste may enter the storm sewer system due to aging and failing infrastructure, sanitary sewer overflows, and inappropriately maintained septic systems. In excess, these bacteria and pathogens cause illness and result in closing of swimming areas and impairment of streams that limits other recreational use.
• Trash and debris - Stormwater runoff picks up trash and pollutants from streets and parking lots. These are carried through the storm sewer system and into our waterways. Trash may choke or suffocate wildlife and is unsightly.
• Oils, chemicals, and other pollutants - From leaking automotive fluids to paint brushes rinsed out in the driveway, any chemical that is not properly stored, used, or disposed of has the potential to end up in the storm drain. Pollutants and chemicals alter water chemistry, diminishing water quality that supports many aquatic organisms.

09/30/2026

Please join us on October 17th to help keep our City clean.

09/07/2026

One of the obvious ramifications of mishandling waste is damage to the environment. It goes without saying that environmental pollution caused by poor and improper waste disposal can reap serious havoc on habitats, ecosystems, air, water, and soil. These consequences can have both long and short-term effects. Chemicals that are not disposed of properly can pass through wastewater treatment systems and enter drinking water or oceans, leading to health hazards and harming biodiversity. Pollution and toxins can impact fisheries, plants, livestock and contaminate other food sources. Human activity and waste has been linked to excessive growth of algae in oceans across the world, producing deadly toxins that kill marine life and impact human health. Ultimately, the most obvious and immediate consequence of improper waste disposal is the irreparable damage to the environment that will impact humans for years to come.

If you witness any illegal dumping or illicit discharges, please contact the City of Springfield Code Enforcement at 850-872-7270 x107 during normal business hours or the Springfield Police Department at 850-872-7545 after hours.

09/03/2026

What Can I Do to Prevent Stormwater Pollution?

The EPA controls storm water pollution at industries and construction sites by inspecting sites and enforcing the agency's requirements. However, a significant amount of storm water pollution is caused by everyday human activities that are not regulated by the EPA – washing and maintaining cars, littering, watering lawns, etc. There are many simple, basic steps people can do each day to prevent storm water pollution:

• Don't dump waste into storm drains.
• Keep yard clippings out of the street.
• Dispose of household chemicals properly by following the directions on the package or by calling the local public works department for proper disposal guidelines.
• Clean up oil spills and fix leaking automobiles.
• Use drip pans to catch engine oil and other pollutants while repairing cars.
• Recycle used motor oil.
• Sweep driveways clean instead of hosing them down.
• Water your lawn by hand, or adjusted sprinklers to avoid over-watering. If any water flows off your lawn, you're using too much water.
• Wash your car at a commercial car wash, or at least wash your car on an unpaved surface so the excess water can be absorbed by the ground.
• Drain swimming pools and spas into a sanitary sewer outlet, never into a street or a storm drain. Check first with your local wastewater treatment plant before disposing of anything in the sewer.

08/25/2026

07/07/2026

Illegal dumping creates an eye sore to the public and is harmful to our waterways. Common types of materials that are illegally dumped are:
Asbestos
Discarded Furniture
Medical Waste
Waste Tires
Yard Trimmings
Construction & Demolition debris
Household Garbage
Obsolete Electronics
Please help to keep our waters safe for everyone!

If you witness any illegal dumping or illicit discharges, please contact the City of Springfield Code Enforcement at 850-872-7270 x107 during normal business hours or the Springfield Police Department at 850-872-7545 after hours.