The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to implement the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The U.S. EPA oversees the NPDES Stormwater Program, which regulates storm water discharges from three potential sources: 1) municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), 2) construction activities, and 3) industrial activities.
California’s Municipal Storm Water Program, overseen by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), regulates storm water discharges from MS4s statewide. The SWRCB issued the Phase I MS4 General Permit (Order 2003-0005-DWQ) on April 13, 2003, to regulate storm water discharges from medium to large municipalities. On February 5, 2013, the SWRCB issued the Phase II Small MS4 General Permit (Order 2013-0001-DWQ) which regulated smaller municipalities, such as VTA, effective July 1, 2013. Both permit types aim to protect water quality by requiring implementation of various Best Management Practices (BMPs), structural controls, and training, education, and outreach.
The VTA Stormwater Program is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Phase II Small MS4 General Permit. VTA documents its activities and efforts to ensure access to clean water throughout the year to demonstrate compliance. Each year, this information is compiled into an annual report.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to implement the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The U.S. EPA oversees the NPDES Stormwater Program, which regulates storm water discharges from three potential sources: 1) municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), 2) construction activities, and 3) industrial activities.
California’s Municipal Storm Water Program, overseen by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), regulates storm water discharges from MS4s statewide. The SWRCB issued the Phase I MS4 General Permit (Order 2003-0005-DWQ) on April 13, 2003, to regulate storm water discharges from medium to large municipalities. On February 5, 2013, the SWRCB issued the Phase II Small MS4 General Permit (Order 2013-0001-DWQ) which regulated smaller municipalities, such as VTA, effective July 1, 2013. Both permit types aim to protect water quality by requiring implementation of various Best Management Practices (BMPs), structural controls, and training, education, and outreach.
The VTA Stormwater Program is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Phase II Small MS4 General Permit. VTA documents its activities and efforts to ensure access to clean water throughout the year to demonstrate compliance. Each year, this information is compiled into an annual report.