Stormwater Quality

To contact the Stormwater Quality Division during office hours, call (405) 739-1040.

To report emergency spills after hours or on weekends, call (405) 739-1383.

The Stormwater Quality Division was created as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency’s phase two Stormwater regulations of the Clean Water Act which the City of Midwest City is required to meet.

The goal of these regulations is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters so that they can support the protection of fish, wildlife, and recreation in and on our waters. To maintain safe and clean water resources, our Stormwater Quality technicians conduct a variety of specialized work skills and also receive professional training certifications through multiple national and state programs.

Five specialized tasks carried out by Stormwater Technicians:

Stormwater Quality Emergency Spill Response

Emergency Response

Any time a large amount of hazardous material is spilled, there is a threat that the pollutant has or will contaminate one of our creeks. As such, our technicians are available to respond to a spill, day or night, to make sure the purity of our natural waters remains intact. The spill and any contaminants within the receiving body of water must be properly cleaned up.

Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste Facility Operation

The Stormwater Quality Division is responsible for the collection and proper disposal of household-generated hazardous waste for both Midwest City residents and residents of other participating communities. Hazardous waste items, such as poisonous chemicals and flammable liquids, cannot be disposed of with normal solid waste items in the trash bin because they can harm or damage the environment, wildlife, city equipment, and even city personnel.

Stormwater Quality Inspections

Our technicians routinely inspect businesses, residences, and ongoing construction projects to ensure Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) regulations are upheld, and to prevent illicit discharges of pollutants from entering our storm drains, and subsequently, our creeks. Sediment, grass clippings, broken water lines, and raw sewage are some of the most common pollutants in illicit discharges.

Public Education

Our technicians regularly participate in public events to host educational activities and distribute educational materials that inform residents and other city personnel on the importance of our natural waters, environment, and wildlife. In addition to attending events, these stormwater educational materials are available year-round in various public locations such as city offices, facilities, or community centers.

Educational stormwater messages can also be seen presented occasionally on billboards or permanently as a mural at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.