City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Cleanup Projects

The City of Rancho Cordova is home to six miles of the American River, as well as to 41 miles of creeks and channels, some of which flow directly to the river. The city’s Stormwater Division (Public Works Department) protects these waterways by preventing pollutants from entering the drainage system.

This includes operating and maintaining:

• Six pump stations
• Six regional detention basins
• 254 miles of drainage pipes
• 7,740 drainage inlets
• 4,370 manholes
• 70 acres of creek channels and tributaries

The Storm Water Division also coordinates emergency response activities, responds to customer service requests and coordinates with other agencies including the Department of Fish and Wildlife for all permitting requirements.

In addition, the city collaborates with Sacramento County and other surrounding jurisdictions to monitor and reduce pollution. These stakeholders are referred to as the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership.

You can help out the Stromwater Division in many ways. One way is to remember that only rain should go down the drain.

Water and pollutants that enter storm drains flow through a system of underground pipes, which flow into creeks, canals and the American River. Please be mindful that anything other than rainwater that enters a storm drain may affect water quality and consequently plants and animal habitats.

Beyond being mindful of what you put into the streams, the Stormwater Division regularly schedules work days to clean channels, streams, and even city streets. Look out for volunteer clean up opportunities shared here and please fan our page to stay on top of the latest cleanup opportunities.