The Town’s storm system manages rainfall and includes storm lines, mains, ponds, and outfalls.
Rainfall that does not soak into the ground flows as runoff into storm drains (catch basins), carrying any residue with it. Stormwater is not treated — it empties directly into local waterways.
Learn more below.
View the Storm Mains and Catch Basins map.
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Roof cleaning and moss treatment products can runoff your property and enter storm drains.
The Town does not endorse any specific cleaning or treatment products.
Recommended cleaning methods are:
- Asphalt, cedar, and untreated wood shingles: Clean using plain water or water with a non-hazardous cleaning solution.
- Treated wood shingles: Dry wash only, as these materials contain toxic preservatives.
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- The Town’s Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw No. 713 regulates discharge into any public or private system - refer to PART 2, USE OF SEWER SYSTEM, WASTE DISCHARGES, Section 2.2. Prohibited Discharges.
- Contact Bylaw Enforcement by email at bylaw@comox.ca or phone 250-339-2202 (ask for Bylaw Services).
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- RUNOFF from properties and disposal of products down sinks, toilets, or showers can cause serious and lasting harm to the wastewater system, creeks, ponds, fish habitat, and marine environments.
- PROHIBITED materials/products are listed in the Town’s Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw No. 713 - refer to PART 2, USE OF SEWER SYSTEM, WASTE DISCHARGES, Section 2.2. Prohibited Discharges. (Bylaw Enforcement is listed below.)
- SAFE DISPOSAL methods can be found by using the Wizard tool on the Town’s Solid Waste webpage.
Storm drain water does not get treated; it flows directly into creeks, ponds, and the ocean.
Products can runoff from properties into storm drains. Common sources of runoff include:
- Washing or treating a building, roof, window, driveway, or vehicle
- Lawn fertilizing or pesticides
- Vehicles leaking fluids
Clearing leaves from drains fronting your property will help prevent local flooding.
View the Storm Mains and Catch Basins map.
Please do not put leaves onto the road , as this creates a hazard, and our limited staff and equipment do not allow for prompt removal. This action is also in contravention of Bylaw 1652.
Thank you for your assistance!
Clearing snow and ice from drains fronting your property will help drain melting snow and any rainfall groundwater. View the Storm Mains and Catch Basins map.
Please do not shovel snow onto the road , as this creates a traffic hazard, and our limited staff and equipment do not allow for prompt removal.
Thank you for your assistance!
View the Winter Operations webpage which outlines the snow and ice control measures to be taken by Town staff, residents and business owners in an effort to keep properties and travel as safe as possible.
