ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Environmental Services administers the City's stormwater quality activities in pursuit of compliance with TCEQ and EPA regulations derived from the Clean Water Act. This department is also involved in floodplain management, the Drainage Utility System and implementation of the City's Drainage Capital Improvement Program.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Clean Water Project
The Mansfield Clean Water Project is a collection of programs with the goal of improving the quality of our local waterways. This includes the Stormwater Awareness Program. Volunteers are an important component of several of these programs. Be sure to visit the pages for the different programs to see where volunteers are needed.
Visit the Clean Water Project Homepage.
Construction Site Erosion And Sediment Control
Environmental Services also oversees the City's erosion and sediment control inspection program. Information about the State permit, City requirements, and stormwater design criteria is contained within this section.
Visit the Erosion and Sediment Control Homepage.
Flood Plain Management
Floodplain management is the operation of a community program of corrective and preventative measures for reducing flood damage. These measures take a variety of forms and generally include zoning, subdivision, or building requirements, and special-purpose floodplain ordinances.
Drainage
Storm Drainage maintenance includes repair of damaged underground pipes and the clearing of sediment and blockages from drainage ditches and channels on city property. The Storm Drainage Utility Department does not routinely clear drainage utility easements on private property unless the drainage flow is obstructed, nor does it provide erosion control on private property.
Mosquito
Mosquitoes can be a huge nuisance and can also cause unwanted health issues. Luckily, there are preventive measures that can be taken. Find out more about how you can play an important part in preventing these pests in your neighborhood.
Visit the Mosquito Control homepage
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