Managing Stormwater

Think Blue San Diego – the City’s Stormwater Department – works in all weather conditions to build, maintain and modernize efficient stormwater infrastructure that lays the foundation for safe, sustainable and thriving communities. Part of that job is educating the public on the need for significant investments to upgrade the stormwater system to ensure clean water and clean beaches for all of us.

Managing Our Stormwater

92000

Miles of street sweeping

1100

Miles of pipes

46000

Drain structures

480

Water quality & green infrastructure projects

79

Flow diversion for potential stormwater capture

69

Miles of channels

68

Monitored sites

15

Flood reduction
pump stations

12

Miles of levees

6

Watersheds

Freeway Flooding San Diego Region
Meet San Diego’s Stormwater Champions!

The dedicated employees of the City of San Diego Stormwater Department understand how important clean water and clean beaches are to our region. They work hard everyday because clean water is vital to healthy communities.

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Newest Addition
to Think Blue

Photo of a blue heron

Improving
Quality of Life

Concrete storm drain pipes

Investing in
San Diego