Amended fire restrictions: Stage 1 fire restrictions in western Boulder County. Fire restrictions rescinded in eastern Boulder County.

Boulder County government offices closed Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The District Attorney’s Office is open Oct. 14.

Stormwater Quality and Spill Protection
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Stormwater Quality and Spill Protection

People in Boulder County enjoy our streams for their beauty and recreation and rely on our streams for clean drinking water, growing healthy food, and economic vitality. These waterways are also home to diverse aquatic life that depend on clean water to live.

As water from rainfall or snowmelt flows over rooftops, roads, and yards, it picks up and carries pollutants such as fertilizers, soap, oil, dirt, metals, and solvents that then become stormwater pollution. This pollution is carried to the storm drainage system, which flows untreated into our local creeks and streams, harming water quality and aquatic life. Stormwater pollution is significant in Boulder County’s semi-arid climate, where water is scarce.

Learn more about common pollutants and steps to keep our water clean at Keep It Clean Partnership.org

Report a Concern or Spill

Boulder County’s Role

Boulder County works with businesses, agencies, and individuals to foster shared responsibility for the health of our waterbodies.

Hotline Information

Report non-emergency concerns about illegal discharges or spills using the buttons on this page or call the Boulder County non-emergency number 303-441-1564 during business hours.

WaterQualitySpills@bouldercounty.gov

All active emergency or hazardous spills should be reported to 911.

Contact Us


Water Quality Program

Main: 303-441-1564
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Location

Boulder
3450 Broadway
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Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday

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