Welcome to the Environmental Compliance Division (ECD). The ECD was established in February 2004. Its mission is “ To protect public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. To achieve compliance, City staff, businesses and residents are provided with services consisting of Public Education and Outreach, Training, Inspection, and Enforcement.”
"Rule of Thumb" - All non-stormwater discharges to the storm drain system may be comprised of Hazardous Material and should therefore be reported immediately by dialing 9-1-1.
Our Storm Drain System
Non-Stormwater Discharges
Fats, Oils and Grease
Help Prevent Discharge of Non-Stormwater
Permitted Discharges to The City's Stormwater Drain System
If you witness illegal dumping of a Hazardous Material in a storm drain, dial 9-1-1.
To report a discharge of non-stormwater to the municipal storm drain system, after calling 9-1-1, you may call the City of Garden Grove Environmental Compliance Division at 714-741-5956 (M-F, 8am - 5pm). During after-office hours, you may leave a message at 714-741-5375.
Proper management of non-storm water runoff by residents will help to avoid any regulatory intervention as well as protect the safety of our municipal storm drain system. Our adopted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, the State Fish and Game Code, State Water Code and Municipal Code for Stormwater Quality, enforced by the Environmental Compliance Division, all include provisions that prohibit the un-permitted discharge of non-storm water runoff into the municipal storm drain system and surface waters.
The City of Garden Grove’s Municipal Code governing Stormwater Quality is available for review in Title 6 Health and Sanitation, Chapter 6.40.
The City of Garden Grove Local Implementation Plan (LIP) explains how City officials will implement procedures to insure compliance with their NPDES permit. Specifics governing water quality and construction activities, commercial business activities, industrial activities, residential living and municipal activities, all can be found in the City of Garden Grove LIP. The City LIP is available for review in the Public Works Department. You may reserve a time to review by calling (714) 741-5375.
Go to the County Storm Water Program for more information on how you can protect our storm drains.
Information for Vendors and Event Coordinators Operating in Garden Grove
Cover Letter and Final Sheets
IC2 - Animal Handling Areas
IC6 - Contaminated or Erodible Surface Areas
IC9 - Outdoor Drainage from Indoor Areas
IC10 - Outdoor Loading/Unloading of Materials
IC15 - Parking and Storage Area Maintenance
IC17 - Spill Prevention and Cleanup
IC18 - Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
IC19 - Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance and Repair
IC20 - Vehicle and Equipment Washing and Steam Cleaning
IC21 - Waste Handling and Disposal
IC22 - Eating and Drinking Establishments
