Columbia Water pollution, contamination ordinance (§ 17-67)
Chapter 17: Parks and Recreation · Article IV. Conduct Regulations
In short: In a city park, you may not throw, dump or place anything, liquid or solid, in any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other water in or next to the park, or in any connected stream, storm sewer or drain, if it could pollute, discolor or contaminate the water.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful for any person in a park to throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, bay or other body of water in or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such waters, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution, discoloration or contamination of said waters.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 17-67
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.