Frequently Asked Questions

The stormwater drainage system collects all rain that runs off a hard surface such as pavement and roof tops. This runoff, called stormwater, flows along the curb and gutter and then into a storm drain.

After entering the storm drain, stormwater is routed to the nearest pond, lake, or river. Anything that enters the stormwater drainage system besides rainfall is considered an illicit discharge and is a violation of the Town of Lady Lake and Lake County's Illicit Discharge Ordinance.

Grease, oils, yard debris and detergents have potential to cause fish kills and other biological degradation, and restrict recreational activities such as swimming and fishing. The purpose of the Illicit Discharge Ordinance is to protect public health, safety and welfare by controlling pollution in our waterways.

Do your part to protect our environment from these types of pollution. Follow these best management practices.

An illicit discharge is any direct or indirect non-stormwater discharge to the storm drain system.

An illicit connection is any connection which allows non-stormwater to enter the storm drain system including sewage, wastewater and wash water.

Illicit discharges and connections are a violation of Town code.

To report an illicit discharge inside Town of Lady Lake, please call the Public Works Department at 352-751-1526, or Code Enforcement at 352-751-1562. In Lake County please call 352-516-0643.