Reporting Illicit Discharges

To protect the quality of our streams and public health, report illicit discharges. Because the storm drains are separate from the sanitary sewer system, polluted waters flow directly into local creeks and pollute those waterways. Anything entering the storm sewer system that is not 100% storm water is an ILLICIT DISCHARGE and is expressly prohibited from entering the system by the City of Allen.

TO REPORT A VIOLATION, PLEASE CALL THE FOLLOWING 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 214.509.4512

To report illegal trash and debris dumping, please visit the Code Compliance page.

Common Illicit Discharge Violations Include:

Oil, anti-freeze, paint, cleaning fluids
Contaminated foundation drains
Sanitary sewer discharges
Chlorinated backwash and draining associated with swimming pools
Commercial car wash
Cooling water unless no chemicals added or has TPDES permit
Septic tank discharges
Industrial discharges
Wash waters from commercial/industrial activities
Washing machine discharges
Household toxics
Fertilizers, pesticides, lawn/landscape waste

What You Can Do To Help:

Law enforcement officials need your help in fighting environmental crime. Citizens can take an active role in stopping illicit discharges by following the suggestions listed below :

Always dispose of your own chemicals properly
Spread the word to friends and neighbors that an illicit discharge is a crime
Organize volunteer cleanups of waterway areas
Verify your contractors and/or vehicles are not causing chemicals to enter storm drains

When Reporting Illicit Discharges, Include the Following Information:

Specific street location within the city
License plate number and description of the offending vehicle (if applicable)
Personal description of the violator
Description of what is being discharged into the storm system
Date and time of the violation
Your name and telephone number (helpful to investigate and prosecute and you can remain anonymous)

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