FAQs • Mount Pleasant, SC • CivicEngage

I need to drain my pool. Where can I pump the water?: It is against the law to pump chlorinated pool water into the storm drain system. However, with permission, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) will accept pool water into the sanitary sewer system. To request to discharge pool water into the sewer, you can reach MPW's Customer Service Center at 843-884-9626. Customer Service personnel will need to know the dimensions of your pool and general sewer discharge location. For more information, please contact our Stormwater Office at 843-856-2157.

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Water Quality

1. I have a water quality concern. Who should I contact?: Contact the Stormwater - Water Quality Division office at 843-856-2157. Please check our Report It! page to find out more information.

2. Where can I find out more information on the storm drain marking program in the Town?: Visit our Residential page to find out more information on the Storm Drain Marking Program and other volunteer activities through the Water Quality Division. You can also contact our NPDES coordinator at 843-856-2157 or stormwater@tompsc.com.

3. Where can I dispose of used oil or gas?: The Town has a used oil recycling drop off center located at our maintenance facility. We can accept 5 gallons of oil or gas at a time. We can also accept oil filters too! Our facility is located under the blue awning across the road from our Waste Management office at 1355 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway. You can also recycle used oil at the Charleston County Recycling Center at 13 Romney Street or by contacting your local auto retail store to see if they collect used oil at their location. Help protect our local waterways from pollution - make sure oil and gas oil never go down the storm drain!

4. I want to schedule a Stormwater Program presentation at my school or venue. What type of programs does the Stormwater Division provide and who do I contact?: The Water Quality division can tailor their presentation to your needs, whether your focus is water quality, stormwater policy, household BMPs, construction permitting, or other. Presentations may include lectures, informational brochures, hands-on activities, and more and are designed to reach a variety of audiences and ages. Please contact the Town's NPDES Coordinator to coordinate a presentation at your venue. You can reach us by phone at 843-856-2157 or by email at stormwater@tompsc.com.

5. I need to drain my pool. Where can I pump the water?: It is against the law to pump chlorinated pool water into the storm drain system. However, with permission, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) will accept pool water into the sanitary sewer system. To request to discharge pool water into the sewer, you can reach MPW's Customer Service Center at 843-884-9626. Customer Service personnel will need to know the dimensions of your pool and general sewer discharge location. For more information, please contact our Stormwater Office at 843-856-2157.