Agricultural and landscape businesses have the potential to introduce various types of pollutants to stormwater including pesticides, fertilizers (nutrients), landscape trimmings, soil/sediment, trash, oil and bacteria. These businesses are often considered a high priority because of their ongoing outdoor operations. 

Check out the Agricultural Business Guide for Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent stormwater pollution. 

Esta guía útil proporciona a las empresas las mejores prácticas de gestión para prevenir la contaminación en la escorrentía de aguas pluviales. 

The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board issued the General Agriculture Orders No. R9-2016-0004 and No. R9-2016-0005 (or Ag Orders, for short) to reduce agricultural runoff, improve water quality and protect California watersheds. This set forth water quality requirements for agricultural operations and created the Commercial Agriculture Regulatory Program. Enrollment in the Commercial Agriculture Regulatory Program is mandatory for all commercial agricultural operations in the San Diego Water Board’s jurisdiction. This includes farms, nurseries, orchards and vineyards that produce crops or ornamentals with the intent to make a profit. For more information and to enroll, check out the California Water Board's Commercial Agriculture Regulatory Program. 

Additionally, below is a list of informational resources that discuss management of agricultural runoff:  

Funding:  

• University of California Cooperative Extension Funding
• City of Oceanside-Agricultural Customers Resources

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 the Urban Runoff Hotline at 760-435-4500.

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