Stormwater Division

Landis Stormwater Department

The Town of Landis is actively working to protect local streams from stormwater pollution. When it rains, pollutants like fertilizer, oil, grease, and pet waste are washed off the ground and carried into nearby storm drains. Since these drains are not connected to any treatment system, whatever flows into them is discharged directly into the nearest water body.

Stormwater runoff refers to rain and other precipitation that does not absorb into the ground and instead flows into storm drains, eventually releasing back into natural water sources. This runoff can negatively impact these sources due to contamination from pollutants such as sediments, plant nutrients, metals, organic materials, oil, grease, pet waste, and pesticides.

How can you help?

  • Do not dump waste into storm drains
  • Reduce pesticide use
  • Do not litter
  • Do not dump grass clippings and other yard waste into drains
  • Clean up pet waste

Public Works Stormwater Division

704-857-2411

Utilitybilling@townoflandisnc.gov

Blake Abernathy, Public Works Director

Justin Foster, Water Resources Foreman

The Town of Landis is committed to protecting local streams from stormwater pollution. When it rains, pollutants such as fertilizer, oil, grease, and pet waste are washed from surfaces and carried into nearby storm drains. Since these drains are not connected to a treatment system, everything that flows into them ends up directly in the closest water body.

You can help keep our local waters clean. By visiting this site, you’ve already taken the first step—getting informed. Next, consider taking action by doing one or more of the following:

  • Adopt clean water habits to reduce pollution from your home or business.

  • Participate in local projects and volunteer opportunities focused on water conservation.

  • Report stormwater issues to help address potential problems.

While residents, businesses, and industries are doing their part to prevent stormwater pollution, the Town of Landis is also taking proactive steps. Since 2005, we have held a Phase II Stormwater Permit, which requires us to develop and implement a comprehensive stormwater management program. This program includes the following key measures:

  • Educating citizens and business owners about ways to prevent stormwater pollution.

  • Involving the community in developing and implementing local stormwater initiatives.

  • Identifying and removing unlawful discharges into the stormwater sewer system.

  • Regulating new developments to ensure proper stormwater treatment before water reaches local waterways.

  • Reducing and eliminating pollution from Town operations and activities.

If you observe illegal dumping, illicit discharges or connections, or any other issues related to the Town’s stormwater system, please report it by calling 704-857-2411, option 2, during normal business hours. For after-hours emergencies, weekends, or holidays, contact 704-857-2411, option 2. Let’s work together to protect our water resources!

Regional Stormwater Partnership

The Town of Landis is part of a regional stormwater partnership formed by the Centralina Council of Governments and several other communities. This partnership was created to raise awareness about stormwater issues and to support local governments in launching and managing their stormwater programs.

As part of this effort, Channel 36 WCNC introduced the WaterWise program, which has since expanded regionally to increase community involvement beyond the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. The program features informative segments developed and presented by the station’s on-air meteorologist and airs on local television.

In addition to the broadcasts, a dedicated website provides valuable information about stormwater issues and ways to get involved. To learn more, please visit wcnc.envirocast.net.