Frequently Asked Questions

Most drainage concerns on private property are a private or civil matter. The City has no jurisdiction or responsibility for drainage or erosion issues on private property unless a public facility is contributing directly to the problem. New developments in the City of Liberty are subject to compliance with the City stormwater management ordinance addressing control of volumes and quality of stormwater discharges. 

For more information, or to report erosion and drainage concerns associated with public facilities or new commercial developments, you may contact the Engineering Division via email or call 816.439.4500.

Building construction sites are required to utilize and maintain adequate Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) measures per the conditions of the building permit. To report erosion and drainage concerns on building construction sites, you may contact the Building Permit & Inspections Department at 816.439.4530. 

Undeveloped lots in residential subdivisions, large land disturbance areas (grading, earthmoving, etc.), and City public works projects are required to utilize and maintain adequate ESC measures per the conditions of the City Land Disturbance Permit or City construction contract. 

To report erosion and drainage concerns on undeveloped or Public Works construction sites, you may contact the Engineering Division via email or call 816.439.4500 

To report spills, dumping or draining of pollutants to the street, storm drain, drainageway or waterway, contact the City of Liberty Engineering Division via email or call 816.439.4500. 

For spill emergencies after normal business hours, please contact the Liberty Fire Department at 816.439.4310.

Visit the City of Liberty Stormwater Quality Homepage or contact the City Engineering Division either at publicworks@libertymo.gov or 816.439.4500. You can navigate directly to the stormwater quality webpage from the City homepage: Home > Departments > Public Works > Stormwater Quality Homepage

Visit the City of Liberty Stormwater Quality Homepage or contact the City Engineering Division via email. You can navigate directly to the stormwater quality webpage from the City homepage: Home > Departments > Public Works > Stormwater Quality Homepage

To report spills, dumping or draining of pollutants to the street, storm drain, drainageway or waterway, contact the City of Liberty Engineering Division via email. For spill emergencies after normal business hours, please contact the Liberty Fire Department at 816.439.4310.

Building construction sites are required to utilize and maintain adequate erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) measures per the conditions of the building permit. To report erosion and drainage concerns on building construction sites, you may contact the Building Permit & Inspections Department at 816.439.4530. Undeveloped lots in residential subdivisions, large land disturbance areas (grading, earthmoving, etc.) and City public works projects are required to utilize and maintain adequate erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) measures per the conditions of the City Land Disturbance Permit or City construction contract. To report erosion and drainage concerns on undeveloped or Public Works construction sites, you may contact the Engineering Division via email.

Most drainage concerns on private property are a private or civil matter. The City has no jurisdiction or responsibility for drainage or erosion issues on private property unless a public facility is contributing directly to the problem. New developments in the City of Liberty are subject to compliance with the City stormwater management ordinance addressing control of volumes and quality of stormwater discharges. For more information or to report erosion and drainage concerns associated with public facilities or new commercial developments, you may contact the Engineering Division via email. 

Most drainage concerns on private property are a private or civil matter. The City has no jurisdiction or responsibility for drainage or erosion issues on private property unless a public facility is contributing directly to the problem. New developments in the City of Liberty are subject to compliance with the City stormwater management ordinance addressing control of volumes and quality of stormwater discharges. For more information or to report erosion and drainage concerns associated with public facilities or new commercial developments, you may contact the Engineering Division at 816.439.4500.

The City of Liberty is responsible for keeping public storm water drains open so that water can easily flow into the storm water drains and conveyance system. If you are experiencing water drainage problems due to a stopped up public storm drain, please contact the City of Liberty Street and Storm Sewer Maintenance Division at 816.439.4514.

Building construction sites are required to utilize and maintain adequate erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) measures per the conditions of the building permit. To report erosion and drainage concerns on building construction sites, you may contact the Building Permit & Inspections Department at 816.439.4530. Undeveloped lots in residential subdivisions, large land disturbance areas (grading, earthmoving, etc.) and City public works projects are required to utilize and maintain adequate erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) measures per the conditions of the City Land Disturbance Permit or City construction contract. To report erosion and drainage concerns on undeveloped or Public Works construction sites, you may contact the Engineering Division at 816.439.4500.

To report spills, dumping or draining of pollutants to the street, storm drain, drainageway or waterway, call the City of Liberty Engineering Division at 816.439.4500. For spill emergencies after normal business hours, please contact the Liberty Fire Department at 816.439.4310.

Visit the City of Liberty Stormwater Quality Homepage or contact the City Engineering Division at 816.439.4500. You can navigate directly to the stormwater quality webpage from the City homepage: Home > Departments > Public Works > Stormwater Quality Homepage