Emergencies should be immediately reported by calling 911.

Please report any spills or dumping incidents, whether accidental or intentional, to the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District or applicable Member Agency at:

South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District              (805) 489-6666

City of Arroyo Grande                                                      (805) 473-5440

City of Grover Beach                                                        (805) 473-4511

Oceano Community Services District                                (805) 481-6730

The South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District and your applicable Member Agency is on call 24 hours a days, 7 days a week by either Staff or an emergency answering service.

A "spill' or "'dumping incident" is any pollutant discharge to the environment or storm drain system, which includes the street, gutter, and waterways (such as the Arroyo Grande creek). Spills and dumping incidents are also defined as any discharge to the sanitary sewer that exceeds pollutant limits or causes hazardous conditions to City workers, the sewer collection system, or the wastewater treatment facility.

Examples of spills or dumping incidents that occur in residential neighborhoods include the following:

• used motor oil
• swimming pool, fountain, and spa water
• paint or paint thinners
• leftover concrete or construction debris
• fertilizers and pesticides
• grease and solvents
• sediment or saw cut slurry
• litter, refuse, and debris

Examples of spills or dumping incidents that occur at commercial businesses or industrial facilities include discharge of the following:

• restaurant mat wash water or greasy wastes
• mop water or carpet cleaning water
• automotive fluids
• soapy car wash water to the storm drain from a vehicle service facility
• wastewater to the sanitary sewer that is too acidic or corrosive
• wastewater to the sanitary sewer that exceeds pollutant limits
• litter, refuse, and debris