In Central Florida, many cities struggle with stormwater management and maintenance problems. The City of Longwood seeks to prevent many common problems before they begin with a proactive approach to both the design and maintenance of the stormwater management system.
Click here to see a map of the City's entire stormwater management system. Every pond, ditch, and inlet is located, examined, and maintained on a regular basis.
Strict standards are in place to require privately owned stormwater management systems to meet the same standards they were designed to meet. To read the City's stormwater ordinance, click here. |
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What To Do With Hazardous Waste |
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Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is free of charge for the residential households of Seminole County for many common substances found in the home. HHW items are not picked up at curbside and require special handling and disposal.
Some examples of HHW include: Anti-Freeze , Paints, Automobile Batteries, Poisons, Compact Fluorescent Lights, Pool Chemicals, Computer Components, Propane Tanks, Fluorescent Light Tubes, Rechargeable Batteries, Gasoline and Cans (Up to 5 gallons), Solvents, Glues, Televisions, Insecticides, Thermostats, Lawn Chemicals, Thermometers, Mercury-Containing Devices, Used Oil.
HHW is accepted at FREE OF CHARGE at all times during regular business hours at the Central Transfer Station, which is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am - 5:30pm.
For more information, visit Seminole County's Household Hazardous Waste website here.
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 The City of Longwood Public Works Department has begun placing new markers on drainage inlets throughout the City. These markers are intended to remind everyone that the materials that enter the City's stormwater system through inlets end up in our local water bodies. To help protect our lakes, please make sure to "let only rain down the drain."
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How can I help improve stormwater quality? |
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Stormwater runoff from our streets, homes, and businesses goes through a system of retention and treatment structures and is released into the natural environment. Check out this brochure to learn how you can help to keep dangerous pollutants out of our lakes and drinking water.
Citizens guide to Stormwater Management
Contractors Guide to Stormwater Management
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New Aerating Fountains Installed |
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The City of Longwood has recently completed the installation of three new aerating fountains. These fountains are located in Lake Horton, Lake Jane, and in the Highland Hills retention area. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, these fountains also aid in aquatic plant control and are an important part of the City's Stormwater Management system. |
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 The City of Longwood, Seminole County, the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have partnered together to revise and update the 1995 Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). FEMA’s map modernization program entails providing updated flood maps and data for communities nationwide that are more accurate, easier-to-use, and readily available.
Seminole County Building Department--Flood prone areas
FEMA's Map Modernization Link
National Flood Insurance Program
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