Dear Borough of Longport Residents and Business Owners:

In accordance with our New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit, the Borough of Longport has adopted various ordinances to regulate the impact of stormwater runoff and pollutants on the environment. Below is an overview of the requirements and environmental benefits of these ordinances:

Pet Waste: This ordinance requires pet owners to pick up and properly dispose of pet waste dropped on public or other people's property. It prevents fecal contamination from impacting the local waterways. For more information on pet waste and water pollution, please click here.

Litter: This ordinance states that it is unlawful to throw, drop, discard or otherwise place litter of any nature upon any public or private property, other than in a litter receptacle. The purpose of the ordinance is to prevent unsightly and unsanitary conditions and prevent litter from impacting waterways.

Improper Disposal of Waste: This ordinance states that it is illegal to dispose of waste in any place not specifically designated for the purpose of solid waste storage and disposal. The purpose of the ordinance is to prevent unsanitary conditions and groundwater pollution.

Wildlife Feeding: Feeding of water fowl on municipal park property is prohibited by this ordinance. The borough enacted this ordinance as a method to reduce the transport of pollutants into local water bodies. It can result in the destruction of fish, wildlife, and habitats; threats to public health; and, the loss of recreational and aesthetic value.

We have enacted the above ordinances to protect our environment, and to keep pollutants that are commonly conveyed by storm water from adversely impacting our waterways and groundwater supplies. These ordinances can be found online by visiting the borough’s website at www.longportnj.gov and clicking on the “Code Book” icon.

Please do your part to reduce stormwater pollution in the Borough of Longport. Things such as litter, pesticides, fertilizer, and grass clippings that go down storm drains can pose a threat to drinking water supplies as well as our oceans and back bay areas. Please click here to learn more about how you can help reduce stormwater pollution.

Thank you for your continued cooperation with our environmental protection efforts.

For tips on how to reduce stormwater pollution, please click here.

Borough of Longport - Stormwater Drainage Maps, please click here.

Borough of Longport - Stormwater Management Plan, please click here.

Borough of Longport - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, please click here.