The Storm Water Management Program is comprised of six elements that, when implemented in concert, are expected to result in significant reductions of pollutants discharged into receiving waterbodies.

The six program elements, termed "minimum control measures", are outlined below.

PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

Distributing educational materials and performing outreach to inform citizens about the impacts polluted stormwater runoff discharge can have on water quality.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/INVOLVEMENT

Providing opportunities for citizens to participate in program development and implementation, including effectively publicizing public hearings and/or encouraging citizen representatives on a storm water management panel.

ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION

Developing and implementing a plan to detect and eliminate
illicit discharges to the storm sewer system (includes developing
a system map and informing the community about hazards
associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of
waste).

CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL

Developing, implementing, and enforcing an erosion and
sediment control program for construction activities that
disturb one or more acres of land (controls could include
silt fences and temporary storm water detention ponds).

POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL

Developing, implementing, and enforcing a program to address
discharges of post-construction storm water runoff from new
development and redevelopment areas.  Applicable controls
could include preventative actions such as protecting sensitive
areas (e.g. wetlands) or the use of structural BMPs such as
grass swales or porous pavement.

POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Developing and implementing a program with the goal of
preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal
operations.  The program must include municipal staff
training on pollution prevention measures and techniques
(e.g. regular street sweeping, reduction in the use of
pesticides or street salt, and frequent catch-basin cleaning).

HOW TO PROTECT STORMWATER QUALITY

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