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General Information
In Texas, stormwater is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) under the provisions of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“TPDES”), Small (Phase II) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (“MS4”) General Permit No. TXR040000. This general permit authorizes discharges from small MS4s into surface water in the state, and specifies that small MS4s must develop and implement a stormwater management program (“SWMP”) meeting certain minimum requirements imposed by the general permit.
The purpose of TCEQ’s stormwater program is to protect and enhance water quality. “Stormwater” refers to any rainwater that doesn’t get absorbed into the ground, but instead flows into a water body. It is regulated by the TCEQ because stormwater flowing over impervious surfaces, like buildings or pavement, can carry pollutants with it, thereby negatively impacting water quality. Such pollutants can include, among others, motor vehicle fluids, yard fertilizers, pesticides, pet waste, trash, oils, greases, silts, sediments and any other chemicals in contact with the stormwater.
As a Phase II, level 2 MS4, the District is authorized to discharge stormwater directly from its MS4 to groundwaters and surface waters of the state.
The waterbody receiving stormwater discharges from the District’s MS4 is Wilbarger Creek, which is not identified as impaired water in the Texas Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality.
Stormwater Management Plan
The District is required to develop and implement its SWMP, which focuses on five “Minimum Control Measures” to reduce the negative impacts of stormwater runoff and enhance water quality:
The District, in conjunction with Lakeside Water Control and Improvement Nos. 1, 2C, and 2D (collectively, the “Districts”), has developed a Shared SWMP as required for coverage under the general permit. However, as non-traditional MS4s, the Districts must rely on neighboring MS4 operators and the TCEQ in order to implement the SWMP to the maximum extent practicable. Such additional enforcement assistance is allowed by Part III Section A.3(b)(2) of the general permit.
Annual Report
In addition to the SWMP, the District must submit a yearly annual report to the TCEQ in order to demonstrate compliance with the general permit. Under the general permit, if permittees are participating in a shared SWMP, as the District is, then they must contribute to a system-wide annual report. Copies of the Districts’ Annual Reports are available below.
2025 Year 6 Annual Report
2024 Year 5 Annual Report
2023 Year 4 Annual Report
2022 Year 3 Annual Report
2021 Year 2 Annual Report
2020 Year 1 Annual Report
Environmental Pollution Reporting
Please report all pollution concerns to the City of Pflugerville, especially if any such concern has the potential to impact a stream, creek, or other nearby water sources.
For immediate assistance, call (512) 990-6348 and/or (512) 990-6300. Otherwise, pollution concerns, illicit discharges, and/or illegal dumping may also be reported to [email protected] or via the City’s Report a Problem webpage.
For reference, pollution concerns that warrant reporting may include, but are not limited to, illegal dumping into the storm drain; improper disposal of commercial or industrial waste; spills or leaks; sewage or septic discharges; construction site runoff; and the improper disposal of trash, pool water, household chemicals, motor oils, other mechanical fluids, etc. Further information about pollutants of concern is also available on the City’s Environmental Pollution Prevention Hot-Line and Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination webpage.
Stormwater Codes/Ordinances
Travis County Code
Pflugerville Stormwater Ordinance
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Storm Water Management Programs for the City of Pflugerville Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Travis County
RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN LAKESIDE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1,2B, 2C, AND 2D
Waste Disposal/Recycling Resources
City of Pflugerville Recycling Center: To recycle items at the center, you must be a resident of the City of Pflugerville and a utility customer. Please bring a valid photo ID and a recent utility statement from the City of Pflugerville for verification.
Location: 15500 Sun Light Near Way, #B, Inside Travis County Metro Park (Formerly 2609 E. Pecan).
City of Austin Household Hazardous Waste Facility:
Location: 2514 Business Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Phone: (512) 974-4343
Landscaping and Lawn Care Resources