Public Works
Stormwater
Stormwater is water from precipitation (rain, snow, ice, sleet) that goes across the ground and pavement and flows directly into storm drains, creeks, streams, ditches, lakes, ponds, rivers, etc. Stormwater, as it flows, tends to pick up garbage, debris, sediment, chemicals, automotive fluids and other pollutants before it reaches our waterways. This runoff is relatively dirty and harms the fish and wildlife living in the waterways. Water that flows to and through the storm drains is not treated water, therefore, it's generally polluted by the time it reaches the waterway. This storm drain system is different from the sanitary sewer system.
The City of Goodlettsville is required by state and federal governmental agencies to have a permit for all waters that discharge from the City's storm drain system into our creeks and streams. This permit requires the City to provide information to its residents and business owners, monitoring programs, inspections and policies governing stormwater. If you see illegal dumping into our City's storm drains, contact Public Works immediately by calling (615) 859-2740 or via email.
What Residents Can Do
What Restaurants Can Do
What Contractors Can Do
"What Residents Can Do"- Fertilize and use pesticides sparingly.
- Compost or recycle yard waste.
- Don't fertilize or apply pesticides before an expected rain.
- Use native plants in your landscaping. They require less water and chemical application.
- Store pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals in a covered area.
- Clean up chemical spills immediately with an absorbent material such as kitty litter or sand.
- Follow the directions on all cleaning product's labels carefully.
- Use alternatives to cleaning products such as baking soda and vinegar when possible.
- Recycle leftover amounts of paint or solvent, offer excess to someone else who could use it, or use it on another project of your own.
- Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors.
- Use water-based paint when possible.
- Use a commercial car wash, or wash your car on an unpaved surface.
- Pick up pet waste when walking your dog. Flush pet waste when possible. Pet waste left on the ground allows harmful bacteria to wash into local bodies of water.
- Wait until a test kit does not detect chlorine before draining your swimming pool.
- Have your septic tank pumped regularly.
- Dispose of construction debris such as drywall and concrete properly. If you live in Davidson County, call (615) 880-1000 or if you live in Sumner County, call (615) 452-1114.- Don't dump hazardous substances such as used oil, household chemicals or other wastes onto pavement or directly into storm drains.- Pick up litter, dispose of yard waste and leaves properly.
- Get involved in local clean-up days and recycle household hazardous waste. Call 859-7979 for more information.
- To recycle hazardous waste call (615) 880-1000 (Davidson County) or (615) 452-1114 (Sumner County).
- Divert your gutter drains away from storm drains. - Click here to read an informational brochure on how you can help prevent stormwater pollution.
"What Restaurants Can Do"
Click here to review an informational brochure giving restaurant owners suggested guidelines to help improve and prevent stormwater pollution.
"What Contractors Can Do"
The City of Goodlettsville is required by state and federal governmental agencies to have a permit for all waters that discharge from the City's storm drain system into our creeks and streams. This permit requires the City to provide information to its residents and business owners, monitoring programs, inspections and policies governing stormwater. If you see illegal dumping into our City's storm drains, contact Public Works immediately by calling (615) 859-2740 or via email.
What Residents Can Do
What Restaurants Can Do
What Contractors Can Do
"What Residents Can Do"- Fertilize and use pesticides sparingly.
- Compost or recycle yard waste.
- Don't fertilize or apply pesticides before an expected rain.
- Use native plants in your landscaping. They require less water and chemical application.
- Store pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals in a covered area.
- Clean up chemical spills immediately with an absorbent material such as kitty litter or sand.
- Follow the directions on all cleaning product's labels carefully.
- Use alternatives to cleaning products such as baking soda and vinegar when possible.
- Recycle leftover amounts of paint or solvent, offer excess to someone else who could use it, or use it on another project of your own.
- Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors.
- Use water-based paint when possible.
- Use a commercial car wash, or wash your car on an unpaved surface.
- Pick up pet waste when walking your dog. Flush pet waste when possible. Pet waste left on the ground allows harmful bacteria to wash into local bodies of water.
- Wait until a test kit does not detect chlorine before draining your swimming pool.
- Have your septic tank pumped regularly.
- Dispose of construction debris such as drywall and concrete properly. If you live in Davidson County, call (615) 880-1000 or if you live in Sumner County, call (615) 452-1114.- Don't dump hazardous substances such as used oil, household chemicals or other wastes onto pavement or directly into storm drains.- Pick up litter, dispose of yard waste and leaves properly.
- Get involved in local clean-up days and recycle household hazardous waste. Call 859-7979 for more information.
- To recycle hazardous waste call (615) 880-1000 (Davidson County) or (615) 452-1114 (Sumner County).
- Divert your gutter drains away from storm drains. - Click here to read an informational brochure on how you can help prevent stormwater pollution.
"What Restaurants Can Do"
Click here to review an informational brochure giving restaurant owners suggested guidelines to help improve and prevent stormwater pollution.
"What Contractors Can Do"
Contractors will need to come to the Public Works Department to complete the Land Disturbance Permit.Read the City of Goodlettsville's Stormwater Policy
Read the City of Goodlettsville's Stormwater Ordinance
Print the City of Goodlettsville's Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance Agreement
Review the Land Disturbance Permit
Review the Residential Lot Control checklist
Click here for an updated copy of the Construction Stormwater Inspection Certification from TDEC.
Review various NPDES permitting forms & NOIs from TDEC by clicking here.
Click here to review a PowerPoint presentation of a checklist and information for construction companies.