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Pools and spas contain a number of pollutants, chemicals and other matter not allowed in the Town’s storm water system. This is in accordance with our Storm Water Permit requirement which is mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. These pollutants consist of chlorine, bromine, salts, skin, hair and other matter. Our storm water conveyance system is made up of gutters, streets, washes, retention basins and other water conveyance structures that are not connected to the sewer wastewater system.
Fountain Hills Requirements
As part of our Storm Water Management Plan, the Town of Fountain Hills requires that all drained pool and spa water be retained on the property or be discharged into your sewer clean-out except where prohibited by the Fountain Hills Sanitary District.
Drainage into the streets or washes is not allowed. If periodic maintenance is being done, such as back-washing, you can backwash your pool or spa directly onto your property. The water must be retained on the property until it is absorbed into the ground.