City of Bessemer City
Environmental Initiatives
Protecting local streams from stormwater pollution, plus resources, tips, drought updates and ways to get involved.
Stormwater and how it affects local streams, rivers and lakes
Bessemer City is working to protect our local streams from being damaged by stormwater pollution.
When it rains, pollutants such as fertilizer, oil, grease and pet waste are picked up from the ground and carried into the nearest storm drain down the street. The storm drains are not connected to a treatment system, so everything that flows down the drain goes directly to the nearest water body. You can make a difference and help us keep our local waters clean. Learn how on the Reduce Home Pollution and Reduce Business Pollution pages, and find stormwater services on the Public Works page.
Environmental resources
Agencies and tools that can help, including the Gaston County Natural Resources Department, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and Earth911. See all environmental resources.
Reducing pollution in the home and business
As a business owner, employee or resident of Bessemer City, there are many things you can do to help protect our local streams from being damaged by stormwater pollution. Learn how you can do your part to reduce business pollution and home pollution.
Report an environmental issue
If you know of an environmental issue that needs to be reported, or wish to express a concern about an environmental hazard, please call City Hall at 704-629-5542.
In this section
Environmental Resources
County, state and online resources for conservation, recycling and hazardous waste.
Reduce Business Pollution
Simple steps businesses can take to keep pollutants out of storm drains.
Reduce Home Pollution
Everyday ways to keep pollutants out of storm drains at home.
Drought
The City's current water shortage stage and conservation guidelines.
EV Charging Stations
Free EV charging downtown on East Virginia and West Pennsylvania avenues.
Keep Bessemer City Beautiful
A volunteer program for litter prevention, beautification, waste reduction and environmental education.