Inspections

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The City of Oceanside inspects businesses that have been identified by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board as being a potential threat to water quality. The Watershed Protection Program team works with owners and operators to find the most effective Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the business and to protect our downstream waterways! Inspections are conducted without notice; however, you may download the Business Inspection Form in order to understand the areas the inspector will concentrate on during the visit. 

 

The following types of businesses have been identified by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board as being a threat to water quality. This classification was based on the type of activities performed and materials used for business operations. 

  • Automobile Mechanical Repair, Maintenance, Fueling, or Cleaning 

  • Airplane Mechanical Repair, Maintenance, Fueling, or Cleaning 

  • Boat Mechanical Repair, Maintenance, Fueling, or Cleaning 

  • Equipment Repair, Maintenance, Fueling, or Cleaning 

  • Automobile and Other Vehicle Body Repair or Painting 

  • Mobile Automobile or Other Vehicle Washing 

  • Automobile (or Other Vehicle) Parking Lots and Storage Facilities 

  • Retail or Wholesale Fueling 

  • Pest Control Services 

  • Eating or Drinking Establishments 

  • Mobile Carpet, Drape or Furniture Cleaning 

  • Cement Mixing or Cutting 

  • Masonry 

  • Painting and Coating 

  • Botanical or Zoological Gardens and Exhibits 

  • Landscaping 

  • Nurseries and Greenhouses 

  • Golf Courses, Parks and Other Recreational Areas/Facilities 

  • Cemeteries 

  • Pool and Fountain Cleaning 

  • Marinas 

  • Port-a-Potty Servicing 

  • Other Commercial Activities Contributing Significant Pollutant Loads 

Contact

Report any water running in the street when it is not raining or someone dumping something in the storm drain or curb and gutter by calling Customer Care at 760-435-4500.

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