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West Virginia University

West Virginia University. Municipal Separate Stormwater System (MS4) Requirements. MS4 and WVU?. Is a requirement of Phase II, EPA Stormwater Regulations Requires some state universities to develop a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP). Marshall, WV State University, and Fairmont State.

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West Virginia University

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  1. West Virginia University Municipal Separate Stormwater System (MS4) Requirements

  2. MS4 and WVU? • Is a requirement of Phase II, EPA Stormwater Regulations • Requires some state universities to develop a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP). • Marshall, WV State University, and Fairmont State. • WV DEP is implementing this requirement

  3. What WVU Facilities? • Morgantown Campuses/Operations • Includes Athletic Facilities, HSC, some farm areas, Downtown and Evansdale campuses, parking lots and other facilities. • Does not include the Chestnut Ridge Forest • Other WVU operations not included. • Only includes areas in “census defined Urbanized Areas”

  4. Census Defined Urbanized Areas • Based upon most recent US Census data. • MS4 requirements apply to WVU facilities and properties within US Census defined Urbanized Areas. • Only WVU facilities in Morgantown and Charleston, WV are in Urbanized areas. • The following map outlines the Urbanized areas in Monongalia County in red.

  5. Key Concepts- MS4 Permits • Minimum Control Measures (MCM)-6 MCM’s for an integrated Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) • Best Management Practices (BMPs)-recommended and proven examples • Continuous Improvement –during & between 5-year permits • Measurable Goals-documented, enforceable, verifiable • Annual Report- documents progress of program implementation

  6. The MS4 Permit Cycle

  7. Site Registration & SWMP • Must submit by January 22, 2010 • Site Registration Application • Form provided by DEP • Must provide supporting documentation • and be signed by person in authority • Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) • This is a Program, not a Plan! • Many requirements outlined in general permit • Other entity (MUB?) can implement parts of WVU plan.

  8. SWMP Requirements • Develop plan to reduce discharge of pollutants • Must use known, available, & reasonable methods of pollution prevention (BMP’s) • Provide opportunity for public participation • Outline program implementation & enforcement methods • Must include ongoing information gathering and use

  9. SWMP Requirements con’t • SWMP must outline how BMP’s will control discharge of regulated pollutants. • Mon River regulated pollutants currently include: • Aluminum, manganese, iron, and pH • Future regulated pollutants are under review at this time and may change. • Must submit annual report to DEP on anniversary of SWMP approval. • SWMP must include all 6 minimum control measures ….

  10. Minimum control measures Primary SWMP Components!

  11. SWMP Minimum Control Measures • Public Education and Outreach • Public Involvement and Participation • Illegal discharge detection & elimination • Construction site runoff control • New development & redevelopment stormwater control • Pollution prevention & good housekeeping

  12. Special conditions General Permit Part III

  13. Sharing Responsibility • May rely on another MS4 to satisfy one or more of WVU’s permit obligations! • This may allow use of some MUB activities on WVU’s behalf • MUB must implement the control measure in compliance with the new General Permit • MUB must formally agree to do this on our behalf. • This MUST be documented in WVU’s SWMP.

  14. Stormwater Monitoring • Regulated pollutant monitoring • Monitoring is required to assess effectiveness of Plan • Aluminum, iron, manganese, & pH are currently regulated • Future pollutants may include Fecal coliform, PCB’s, lead • Must monitor one location 2 times a year • Nitrogen compounds and phosphorous

  15. Annual Report • Must submit report to DEP each year & include • Minimum control measures activities • How effectiveness of activities are measured • Compliance with each BMP specified • Progress toward achieving measurable goals • Results of info collected and analyzed during year • Summary of stormwater activities for coming year • Any change in measurable goals • Status of street and parking design assessment • Description of coordination efforts with other MS4’s • Summary of site inspections & enforcement activities • Fiscal analysis of capital and operating expenditures

  16. Penalties • Noncompliance with the MS4 General Permit are considered violation of Federal Clean Water Act. • Noncompliance with MS4 General Permit and submitted Site Registration and SWMP are considered a violation of WV State Code.

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