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Public Works
Department

Salt Lake County
Public Works
Engineering

Government Center
2001 South State Street
N3100
SLC, UT 84190

Phone: 801 468-2711
Email

FAQ Index

What is a Flood Control Permit?
What is the design criteria for drainage systems?
Who maintains County streets and sidewalks?
Where do I report flooding problems?
What do I have to do if I want to dig in the County right-of-way?
Where is County construction occurring?
How can I get sidewalks in my neighborhood?
Why is there such an emphasis lately on clean stormwater?
I can understand why used oil or doggie doo would be bad in the gutter, but what about grass clippings and leaves?

Why is there such an emphasis lately on clean stormwater?

Stormwater discharges to streams, rivers and lakes are not treated. Any material that gets into the gutter or drainageway goes to the stream. About one-half the water pollution in the U.S. is caused by this type pollution.

Salt Lake County Government Center – 2001 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84190 – 801 468-3000