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Thurston County, Washington

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.

Community Planning and Economic Development

Storm drains and ponds are man-made features used to reduce erosion, flooding and the amount of pollution in stormwater by collecting and slowly releasing rainwater runoff. There are more than 1,000 storm ponds in the county.  It’s our job to inspect stormwater facilities that are in the County right-of-way or owned and operated by the County.  We check them annually to make sure they’re working right. It is the responsibility of the facility owner – typically homeowners, business owners or HOAs –  to keep them in good working order.

​Inspections & forms  |  Problems, Maintenance & Repair  |  Types of Storm Drains & Ponds  |  Locating your storm drain or other facility type  |  Reducing pollution - a state & federal requirement