Stormwater
The City of Dixon owns and operates a stormwater drainage system that incorporates storm drain inlets and piping, several detention ponds, and serves eight drainage basins within the Dixon General Plan boundary. This system collects stormwater and drainage runoff, detains it, and discharges it into the Dixon Resource Conservation District (RCD) ditch system south of the City limits. This ditch system, in turn, drains into Hass Slough and navigable waterways to the south.
The City's stormwater drainage collection system is a separate piping system independent of the sanitary sewer collection system. The stormwater system, per State requirements, is intended to collect only rainwater runoff.
Solano Coastal Clean-up Day 2026!
Click on the image below to learn more and register for the event. You can also visit Solano RCD's website for additional information and waiver links. It takes a village and little things to make a huge difference!
Like last year, the City of Dixon will host this event at the Doyle Stormwater Pond, B2, located at the north end of Doyle Lane, from 9 am to 12 pm, Saturday, September 19th, 2026. We hope you join us!
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
New development and redevelopment projects must comply with the state's stormwater permit requirements. The city references state permit requirements, City Engineering Standards, and the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater Best Management Practices Development Handbook for reviewing development and redevelopment projects for compliance.
State Permit Requirements
CASQA Best Management Practices Fact Sheets
- Section 4.4 Site Design and Source Control BMP Fact Sheets
- Section 5.7 Treatment Control BMP Fact Sheets
Pyrethroid Management Plan (PMP)
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles
- University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM)
- Green Gardener Northern California
- Yolo County Household Hazardous Waste Program
Less Toxic Pesticide Resources
Resources & Videos
City Ordinances
Resource Conservation Districts (RCD)
To report an illicit discharge, please contact the State Water Resources Control Board.
Flooding conditions: If citizens of Dixon or unincorporated areas are in need of sand and sandbags for flooding conditions, they can pick up the sandbags at the Dixon Fire Department located at 205 Ford Way. Sand for City residents is located at the old Ace Hardware Site (N. Jackson at West A). Sand for County residents is located at the end of Industrial Way.
