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Storm Drain System
 The City of Lathrop
incorporated on July 1, 1989 with the intent of providing better service to the
existing residents through growth and development of infrastructure. One of several
first steps the City took was to develop Master Plans for utilities. Under this
umbrella, the Storm Drainage (SD) Master Plan was prepared and adopted in 1992 with
one singular goal; control the flooding of public and private lands. The SD Master
Plan specifically identified existing deficiencies within the Historic area of Lathrop
and provided a recommended framework for flood protection enhancements. This document
has since been updated several times and is currently under another evaluation.
 The existing storm
water drainage in much of town consists of surface run-off to detention basins which
then discharge into pipes or pump stations that convey it to the San Joaquin River.
One very important task of the City Staff is to keep the system operational during
storm events. Therefore, the City of Lathrop Maintenance Group provides round the
clock storm drain maintenance services for our community. As preventive maintenance,
the Department of Public Works undertakes an aggressive cleaning of the Storm Drain
system every spring and summer. The cleaning includes all ditches, pipes and inlets.
City crews are currently maintaining sixteen Storm Drain Pump Stations. City crews
are currently maintaining sixteen detention/retention basins. Some of the City basins
serve dual functions. The basin is also used as a park. City crews are currently
maintaining three Outfall structures to the river. The structures release storm
run off into the San Joaquin River.
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