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Water Pollution. It closes beaches, kills wildlife and poisons our drinking water. It comes in many forms: from animal waste, construction work and air pollution. Unfortunately, many of us directly contribute to the problem. Thousands of small sources of pollution continue to harm our waters. The pollutants flow through the storm drain system into local streams, lakes and coastal waters. Individually, these pollutants may not be a major concern, but combined together they can result in widespread water quality problems.
What is the NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit? The Clean Water Act of 1972 originally established the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to control wastewater discharges from various industries and wastewater treatment plants known as "point sources". The 1987 Water Quality Act amended the NPDES permit system to address "non-point" source pollution. This type of pollution occurs when pollutants such as bacteria, sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers and trash from roadways, parking lots, yards, and other areas are exposed to rainfall and washes into our streams, rivers and oceans.
The City of South Daytona, along with other local governments is required to manage stormwater under the Federal Clean Water Act's NPDES discharge permit which establishes guidelines for municipalities to minimize pollutants in stormwater runoff to the "maximum extent practicable." Did you know that the U.S. EPA now estimates that over 80 percent of the water quality problems in the United States are due to non-point source pollution?
Day to day management of the program falls under the Public Works Department. They, in turn, report to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. However, the lifestyle and work environment of almost every resident of South Daytona will be impacted by this new law. Ultimately, each of us is responsible for protecting our waters.
What is the City's role? The NPDES rules require South Daytona, other cities and counties to keep their storm drains and sewers as free from pollutants as possible and develop a stormwater program. The City of South Daytona has already been performing some of the "Best Management Practices" of the program under our Code of Ordinances and municipal operations policies and will be implementing more in the near future. Some of the practices are:
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Regular maintenance of public rights-of way such as street sweeping, litter collection and storm drain facility maintenance.
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A comprehensive soil erosion and sedimentation control program.
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Plan review procedures to assure unauthorized connections to the storm sewer are not made.
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Proper spill response procedures.
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Development of a comprehensive stormwater facility map.
Identification and removal of unauthorized connections to the stormwater system. -
Public education efforts to inform citizens about stormwater quality through educational events and newsletter articles.
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Public Involvement Activities such as our annual "Sparkle Days Campaign" in which residents can participate in cleaning up their properties.
How can the "South Daytona Web Site" help? This web site will contain
public education information for our residents and businesses. (See our first article below!) It will periodically be updated to include: Proper Disposal of HazardousWastes, Environmental Lawn and Garden Activities, Trash Reduction and Recycling, Pet Waste Disposal and much, much more.
The City of South Daytona is excited about educating our residents in the important endeavor of a Clean Water Program and hope you will be too. We are proud of our community and strive to be environmentally educated. Please feel free to call your Public Works Department at 386-322-3080 or email our program coordinator at sdpublicworks@southdaytona.org We look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Emergency Contact Information:
Volusia County Emergency Management
Volusia County Shelters Directions
Volusia County Shelters Transport
Marine and Weather
Phone: 386-258-8733
National Hurricane Center
Phone: 305-229-4470
Disaster Assistance Programs
Phone: 386-226-1400
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Phone: 800-621-3362
Salvation Army
Phone: 386-236-2020
Electric Utility
- Florida Power and Light (FPL) provides the electrical service to all of our residents. To report a power outage, service problem or tree trimming request, please contact FPL at 1-800-4OUTAGE or visit www.fpl.com
Telephone Utility
- AT&T provides telephone service to all of our residents. To report a phone outage or service problem, please contact AT&T at 1-800-432-1424 or visit https://www.att.com/.
Cable Utility
- Spectrum provides cable service to all of our residents. To report a cable or service problem, please contact Spectrum at 1-833-267-6094 or visit www.spectrum.net.
Natural Gas Utility
- TECO Peoples Gas provides natural gas service to all of our residents. To report a natural gas outage or service problem, please contact TECO Peoples Gas at 1-877-TECO-PGS or visit www.peoplesgas.com.
Refuse Collection
RESIDENTIAL PICKUP
HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE - MONDAY AND THURSDAY
RECYCLING
MONDAY: From Big Tree Road, north to Beville Road & Reed Canal Road, south to the City limits
THURSDAY: Between Big Tree Road and Reed Canal Road
YARD TRASH - MONDAY
Please have your garbage at the curb by 7:00 A.M. on day of pickup and no earlier than 6:00 P.M. the night before the scheduled pick up day. Return containers to the proper storage area by the end of the pickup day.
For complaints or problems contact the Public Works Department at (386)-322-3080 or via the web at http://www.southdaytona.org/egov/apps/Action/center.egov and we will be happy to assist you.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Household Garbage: Included in this category are food scraps, packaging, clothing, toys, small appliances and non-recyclables. Items must be containerized in garbage cans and placed behind the curb before 7:00 A.M. on Monday and Thursday. All hazardous materials which are harmful to the environment; such as gasoline, thinners/solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides, and motor oil should not be disposed of in your garbage.
Garbage cans should be no larger than 32 gallons, and no smaller than a 20 gallon container. The 50 and 90 gallon toters are too heavy for collectors to lift, and Waste Pro of FL., Inc. trucks are not equipped with special lifts for these large toters. Waste Pro of FL, Inc. will not collect from improper containers such as wheelbarrows, plastic tubs or nylon bags that attach to blowers, etc. These items are not considered proper containers and could become damaged. Please properly bag your garbage and use the approved containers.
Recycling: Residents should place their recycling materials in the green bin(s). Items that can be recycled are:
- PAPER materials such as newspapers (with inserts), mixed office paper, phone books, junk mail, magazines, cereal and snack boxes (no liners), pizza boxes, beverage cartons and cardboard boxes no larger than 4' x 4'. Larger cardboard boxes will be collected by the garbage truck.
- GLASS bottles that are green, amber and clear.
- ALUMINUM/STEEL cans, includes aerosol cans. Make sure the aerosol cans are empty and remove plastic tips/tops before recycling. Metal hangers are not accepted for recycling.
- PLASTIC containers coded 1 through 7. Plastic bottles which can be recycled include the following; soda, juice, milk, soap, bleach, shampoo, hair spray, alcohol, peroxide, etc. Additionally, residents may recycle margarine and sour cream tubs, yogurt cups, plastic deli containers, prescription bottles, hot drink tops and CD cases. Styrofoam containers and plastic bags are not acceptable at this time.
Please rinse cans and jars to reduce odor and discourage insects and rodents. If you only use one recycle bin, please place your newspapers and lighter items in the bottom of the bin to reduce littering in your neighborhood. It is highly recommended that you have at least two recycle bins. Then you can place the paper/cardboard items in one bin, and your cans and bottles in the second bin. When you put the bins out for pickup, simply stack the heavier one on top of the one which contains the paper items. This will prevent the paper items from getting blown away on windy days.
ARE YOU RECYCLING MORE? NEED ANOTHER RECYCLING BIN? If you need an extra recycling bin, contact the Public Works Department at 322-3080 or use our online service request at: http://www.southdaytona.org/egov/apps/Action/center.egov
Vegetative Garden & Yard Trash Service: Grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, etc. must be containerized in garbage cans and/or trash bags and placed behind the curb before 7:00 A.M., Monday. Palm fronds, shrubs, tree brush, and braches will also be picked up if placed curbside by pickup time on Monday morning. Waste Pro of FL., Inc. has agreed to collect yard waste regardless of the diameter and weight. If a contractor is hired by a resident for yard work, it is the contractor's responsibility to take away any yard debris generated by them.
Appliances/Furniture/Televisions: Refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, window air conditioning units, couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, cabinets, counter-tops, televisions, etc. Place at the curb on normal garbage collection days. Remove all doors. Items will be picked up within 48 hours. There is no need to call.
Household Construction Trash: Small amounts of wood, concrete, block, plaster board, carpet etc. generated by "do-it-yourself" projects, which are cut up and contained within a garbage can or bag weighing less than 50 lbs., can be placed with your Monday or Thursday garbage. Larger amounts of these materials require roll-off service. Schedule delivery of containers at least 3 days in advance by calling 386-322-3002.
Tires: You should leave old tires where you purchase new tires. Or, place at the curb on normal garbage collection days. Eight (8) tires per residence per year will be picked up free of charge.
You may also take up to four (4) regular passenger size tires to Tomoka Landfill located at 1990 Tomoka Farms Road in Port Orange. For further information, please call 386-947-2952.
Motor Oil: Dispose of used motor oil at the recycling igloo, open 24 hours a day, at the City of South Daytona's Public Works facility, 1770 Segrave Street. Please DO NOT put gasoline, cleaning fluids, solvents, chemicals, etc. in the oil igloo. They pollute the oil making it un-recyclable. Not for commercial use. Dispose of empty motor oil cans in the container located next to the oil igloo. Dispose of motor oil filters by draining oil for minimum of 3 hours and placing in the oil igloo compartment or regular household garbage.
Automobile Batteries: You should leave your old battery where you purchase a replacement battery, or place it at the curb on normal garbage collection days. Two (2) batteries per residence per year may be picked up curbside.
Household Hazardous Waste: Paint & paint thinners - take these to the Tomoka Landfill's Paint Exchange Facility. Empty dry containers, with lids removed, may be included in your regular garbage. Contact the landfill at 947-2952 for instructions on the disposition of gasoline, solvents, pool chemicals, etc.
Fluorescent Tubes/Bulbs: Must be taken to Tomoka Landfill for disposal.
Home Heating Fuel Removal: Residents can contact Volusia County Solid Waste Division at 386-943-7889 for free home heating fuel oil removal.
Roll off service is available. Cost of this service depends on the size and frequency of the pick up. Please call 386-322-3002 for more information
Commercial Pickup:
The City has an exclusive agreement with Waste Pro Inc. to provide all dumpster and roll-off services. To schedule drop off or pick up of dumpster at 386-322-3002.
Contact Us First If You Have a Water or Sewer Problem
A waterline break or sewer line clog can be a stressful experience, particularly if you are not sure who to call.
The Public Works Department is here to assist you and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. We can be reached by calling 386-322-3080 or by email at sdpublicworks@southdaytona.org
AFTER normal business hours, on weekends, or holidays, residents may call Police Dispatch at 386-323-3568 to report the problem. They will contact the Public Works on-call employee who will respond to assist you.
A waterline located on any City right-of-way, up to and including the water meter is the responsibility of the City for repair. Any waterline break from the hand valve (including the valve) located on the service side (house side) of the meter to the house will be the responsibility of the property owner.
Sewer lines located on any public right-of-way up to and including the sewer laterals and clean outs located on the property line is the responsibility of the City for repair. Any sewer line backup or clog from the property line to the house will be the responsibility of the property owner.
The City cannot repair a break or clog if it is on the homeowner side. If the problem is on the City's side, the City will make repairs as necessary.
Please remember, the City will not reimburse you for costs if you call a plumber or other repair service and it is later determined to be determined to be on the City's side.
The Utilities Division maintains the City's approximate 40 miles off water distribution lines and 35 miles of sewer lines. The City purchases its water from and transfers its sewage to the City of Daytona Beach.
Water
Our purpose is to ensure that safe and potable water is provided to the public. Our responsibilities include drinking water analysis, water quality assurance and meter readings, installation and repair.
Wastewater
Our purpose is to ensure that wastewater is efficiently and effectively collected from the public. Our responsibilities include, pump and lift station repair and maintenance, sewer backup prevention and inspection.
The Public Works Department currently maintains 22 pump/lift stations throughout the City. Wastewater is collected from residences in gravity mains. These gravity mains are connected to various pump/lift stations that transport the sewage to the City of Daytona Beach for treatment. Each lift station has an alarm system that warns when the station is being overloaded. If you hear the alarm coming from the station please call the number located underneath the alarm signal.
The City is committed to enhancing its stormwater system to better manage flooding events, such as those caused by Hurricanes Ian and Milton. Both large and small-scale improvement projects that we will be completing in our residential neighborhoods so stay tuned.
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