The City does all the required testing of its water supply and shares this information in the annual Consumer Confidence Report. Water Quality Report for 2023, City of Port Orchard Water Quality Report for 2023, McCormick Woods
Stormwater specialists from local governments are working with businesses to help stop harmful materials and chemicals from entering waterways. Businesses are required to take actions to prevent sources of water pollution. This improves the water quality of our streams, lakes, and Puget Sound. Source control is mandated by the federal Clean Water Act and will … Continued
The City does not allow “Children at Play” signs in the right of way. If a neighborhood wants a specialized sign to alert the drivers, one can be designed, but the citizen has to pay for it.
Please visit our Parks page at: https://www.portorchardwa.gov/port-orchard-parks/
Please see the Title 13 Public Utilities, section 13.04.025 ‘Fee Schedule’ of the Port Orchard Municipal Code: https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/PortOrchard/
No. The City will hire professional land surveys for public property requirements. The City does not survey private lands or resolve private property issues.
A minor stormwater permit is required for projects that create less than 5,000 square feet of impervious surface. Land clearing also requires a minor stormwater permit. For larger projects, a major stormwater permit is required. Typically a major stormwater project requires the services of a licensed engineer.
Public Works maintains the catch basins and culverts that are in a City street. It also maintains those stormwater ponds that are owned by the City of Port Orchard. Property owners are responsible for maintaining their own property, to include foot drains, roof drains, and residential basins. If a homeowners association or group of neighbors … Continued
Online: Street Light Problem Email: Streetlights@PSE.com Phone: (425) 456-2496
The City can install speed humps on public roads that have less than 750 cars per day and are requested by the neighborhoods. To get the process started, the neighbors need to send a written request to Attention:Public Works Department at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
