As required by Federal and State regulations, and the City of Ripon's local ordinances prohibit the discharge of wastewater from pressure washing/surface cleaning to the storm drain system (including storm drains, roadside ditches, gutters, streets, sidewalks, drainage channels, swales, creeks and streams), or any natural or surface waters.
A permit may be required prior to disposal to the sanitary sewer. Check first with the City's Public Works Department (209) 599-2151.
Where should wash water go?