Stormwater Management

Stormwater. the runoff from rain or melting snow. travels over surfaces like streets, driveways, and lawns, eventually entering our storm drains. This runoff can carry pollutants such as oil, antifreeze, detergents, pesticides, fertilizers, and pet waste into our waterways. 

The City of Maize is dedicated to protecting local waterways by monitoring and managing stormwater runoff in compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System  (NPDES) requirements. Our Stormwater Management Program focuses on reducing pollution through public education, monitoring construction sites, and maintaining clean streets and parks. 

Residents play an important role in preventing stormwater pollution. Please report any of the following activities to the Public Works Department at 316-722-4854:

• Dumping substances into storm drains, ditches, streams, or creeks.
• Allowing vehicle maintenance fluids or cleaning agents to drain into curbs or storm drains.
• Excessive dirt or mud on roadways from construction sites.
• Overflowing sanitary sewer manholes.
• Illegal connections to storm drains, such as processed or wash water.
• Sweeping large amounts of grass clippings or leaves into streets, storm drains, or creeks.

For emergencies like chemical or fuel spills, please call 911 immediately. Together, we can all contribute to keeping our waterways clean and safe.

Maize City Hall can be contacted 24 hours a day. City Hall hours are 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. If calling after hours, please leave your name, contact number and a detailed message and we will get back to you on the next business day.

Callers will be asked to leave a detailed report to be investigated. Emergencies, such as chemical and fuel spills, should still be reported to 911.

The purpose of this is to decrease the amount of illicit dumping into our local waterways by investigating sightings and working with the community to enhance our quality of water. Water that runs through the storm drain is not treated before it reaches our creeks and streams. We can all do our part to keep our waterways clean!