Seasonal

St. Charles has a robust program for combating mosquito outbreaks, which includes surveillance, monitoring, larval control and adult mosquito control. 

What you can do:

1.  Discard old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles, or any containers sitting outside that hold water.

2.    Drain low lying areas in the yard holding water.  Before filling in any low lying areas, please contact the Community Development Department at 360-377-4443 to make sure there are no permitting requirements or drainage concerns by doing so.

As we head into spring, we will start to see severe storms--thunderstorms, tornadoes--in St. Charles. Already there have been reports of tornadoes touching down in our area. It’s a good idea to know what to do before the weather turns bad. A couple of terms that are important to know:

Watch – Severe weather is possible in and near the watch area. Stay informed and be ready to act if a warning is issued.

Please take a moment to watch this special message from St. Charles Mayor Raymond Rogina

 Click here https://vimeo.com/264072977

The City of St. Charles was recently awarded a grant of $13,000 from Morton Arboretum which will be used for the inventory and assessment of the City’s nearly 21,000 parkway trees.

The inventory and assessment process includes evaluating and documenting each individual tree to identify any required maintenance, as outlined in the City’s Urban Forestry Management Plan.

Why does the City perform hydrant flushing?

Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants.  It’s a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the City’s water distribution system.  It ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses.  It also improves water quality by clearing iron and other mineral deposits from the water mains.

What are the effects of hydrant flushing?