It is illegal in The City of Oak Ridge North to dump any type of debris into a canal, stream, river or drainage ditch. This debris can become entangled in culverts and shallow streambeds, canals or drainage ditches and impede drainage causing the flow of water to back up. Citizens of Oak Ridge North should also keep drainage ditches on their property free of debris, foliage and vegetation that would impede the flow of water. The city inspects all channels and ditches at least once a year, if you see channels that are blocked or debris that has been dumped, please report it to the City.
Debris dumping should be reported to the City at 281.292.4648.