City of Durham, NC Government - Stormwater Services

City of Durham, NC Government - Stormwater Services City of Durham Stormwater Services

The Stormwater Services Division with the City’s Public Works Department is responsible for enforcing all existing stormwater ordinances and regulations. Activities include storm drainage design and plan review; inspecting and maintaining City-owned drainage systems; education and outreach; stream monitoring; and watershed master planning and restoration. For Durham One Call service requests, visi

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06/15/2026

Dye test in the Ellerbe Creek watershed, 800 block of Glendale Ave. Crews used yellow-green dye that is non-toxic.

06/11/2026
06/01/2026

Dye test in the Little Lick Creek watershed, 3000 block of Holloway St. Staff used red dye that is non-toxic.

Congratulations, Paul! We are grateful for all the ways you have led, encouraged, hired, taught, trained, and crunched n...
06/01/2026

Congratulations, Paul! We are grateful for all the ways you have led, encouraged, hired, taught, trained, and crunched numbers to keep our stormwater program humming.

05/26/2026

City staff conducted a dye test in the Ellerbe Creek watershed, 1200 block of N. Roxboro St. They used yellow dye that is non-toxic.

05/22/2026
05/13/2026

City staff conducted a dye test in the Third Fork Creek watershed, 2900 block of Buckingham Rd. They used red dye that is non-toxic.

Amazing public servants like Daryl and the Impact Team who support volunteer litter cleanups in our streams and surround...
05/13/2026

Amazing public servants like Daryl and the Impact Team who support volunteer litter cleanups in our streams and surrounding areas? Yes, please!

05/11/2026

Traffic changes coming soon!

Starting this month – Fall 2026:

Crews will close Duke Street between W. Trinity Ave. and Monmouth Ave.

Look for digital message boards and follow detour signs.

You can use Washington St. or Buchanan Blvd. to avoid the work site.

We’re building a stream and wetland complex near downtown.

The project will include a paved trail, public art and plantings.

Hit the link below in our comment section for the project web page and to contact our City of Durham, NC Government - Stormwater Services team with questions.

We are evaluating locations for our algal floway project and would love to hear your opinions! Visit durhamnc.gov/4678 t...
04/27/2026

We are evaluating locations for our algal floway project and would love to hear your opinions! Visit durhamnc.gov/4678 to take our survey and learn about this effort to remove nutrient pollution from Falls Lake.

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101 City Hall Plz
Durham, NC
27701

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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