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<th><center><font size=3>'''Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System'''</font size></center></th>
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#Background_Information Background Information]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#Background_Information Background Information]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#2020_MS4_General_Permit 2020 MS4 General Permit]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#2020_MS4_General_Permit 2020 MS4 General Permit]
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#MS4_Stormwater_Permit MS4 Stormwater Permit]
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#MS4_Stormwater_Permits_(Individual) MS4 Stormwater Permits (Individual)]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#Previous_Permits Previous Permits]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#Previous_Permits Previous Permits]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#Minimum_Control_Measures Minimum Control Measures]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_MS4_page#Minimum_Control_Measures Minimum Control Measures]
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==Background Information==
 
==Background Information==
*[[What is a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)?]] - REMOVED CITY OF AUSTIN IMAGE AND LINK ON THE RIGHT, NO LONGER AVAILABLE, ALREADY MOVED YOUTUBE VIDEO FROM THIS PAGE'S OTHER RESOURCES. SHOULD WE REMOVE THE CONTACT INFORMATION FROM THE SIDE? WE HAVE IT DOWN LOW TOO.
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Regulated MS4 permittees are required to develop a stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) to reduce the pollutants entering the municipality's storm sewer system. When applying for the MS4 permit, permittees identified measurable goals they intended their SWPPP to reach. Based on these goals, permittees should evaluate the effectiveness of their program and make any necessary changes.
*[[Why is a municipality regulated under the MS4 permit?]] - DELETE OTHER RESOURCES
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*[[What is a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)?]]
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*[[Why is a municipality regulated under the MS4 permit?]] <FONT color = #FF0000> DELETE OTHER RESOURCES - PERHAPS THIS CAN BE COMBINED WITH THE "WHAT IS AN MS4?" LINK ABOVE? </font>
 
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_General_Permit_reissuance 2020 MS4 General Permit Reissuance Page]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_General_Permit_reissuance 2020 MS4 General Permit Reissuance Page]
 
*[[2020 MS4 General Permit|2020 MS4 General Permit Wiki Version]]
 
*[[2020 MS4 General Permit|2020 MS4 General Permit Wiki Version]]
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_Annual_Report MS4 Annual Report]
 
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==MS4 Stormwater Permit==
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==MS4 Stormwater Permits (Individual)==
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Mpls_MS4Permit_Mod.pdf 2018 Minneapolis Phase I Permit]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Mpls_MS4Permit_Mod.pdf 2018 Minneapolis Phase I Permit]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Final_Permit-StPaul_MS4Permit.pdf 2018 St. Paul Phase 1 permit]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=File:Final_Permit-StPaul_MS4Permit.pdf 2018 St. Paul Phase 1 permit]
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_Annual_Report MS4 Annual Report]
 
 
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When seeking to manage a Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4), an effective Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) has six different components known as Minimum Control Measures (MCMs).
 
When seeking to manage a Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4), an effective Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) has six different components known as Minimum Control Measures (MCMs).
  
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_1_Public_Education_and_Outreach Minimum Control Measures 1 - Public Education and Outreach] - PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM PAGE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/images/d/dd/MS4DocumentaionRequired.pdf MS4 documentation required - What should I document under the MS4 Permit?]
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_2_Public_Participation/Involvement Minimum Control Measures 2 - Public Participation/Involvement] - PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM PAGE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_1_Public_Education_and_Outreach Minimum Control Measures 1 - Public Education and Outreach]  
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_3_Illicit_Discharge_Detection_and_Elimination Minimum Control Measures 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination] - PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM PAGE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_2_Public_Participation/Involvement Minimum Control Measures 2 - Public Participation/Involvement]
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_4_Construction_Site_Stormwater_Control Minimum Control Measures 4 - Construction Site Stormwater Control] - PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM PAGE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_3_Illicit_Discharge_Detection_and_Elimination Minimum Control Measures 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination]  
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_5_Post-Construction_Stormwater_Management Minimum Control Measures 5 - Post-Construction Stormwater Management] - PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM PAGE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_4_Construction_Site_Stormwater_Control Minimum Control Measures 4 - Construction Site Stormwater Control]  
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_6_Pollution_Prevention/Good_Housekeeping Minimum Control Measures 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping] - PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM PAGE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_5_Post-Construction_Stormwater_Management Minimum Control Measures 5 - Post-Construction Stormwater Management]  
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MCM_6_Pollution_Prevention/Good_Housekeeping Minimum Control Measures 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping]  
 
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<pre>WENT THROUGH AND CHECKED REDUNDANT AND BROKEN LINKS ON THE TEST MCM PAGES ALREADY - CHECK TO MAKE SURE ANY DELETED PAGES IN "WHAT LINKS HERE" ARE PROPERLY UPDATED TO THE NEW PAGES - I.E. ANY MCM STUFF POINTING TO THE MS4 TOOLKIT ARE UPDATED TO THE LANDING PAGE OR APPROPRIATE MCM</pre>
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<pre>ALL MCM PAGES NEED TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM # PAGE CODE RESPECTIVELY, JUST COPY PASTE IT OVER AND EVERYTHING SHOULD WORK</pre>
  
 
==Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)==
 
==Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)==
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==Tools and Resources==
 
==Tools and Resources==
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Assessing_total_suspended_sediment_and_total_phosphorus_removal_efficiency_of_permittee_owned/operated_constructed_stormwater_ponds Assessing Total Suspended Sediment and Total Phosphorus Removal Efficiency of Permittee Owned/Operated Constructed Stormwater Ponds]: guidance related to assessing the total suspended sediment (TSS) and total phosphorus (TP) removal efficiency of MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permittee owned/operated ponds constructed and used for the collection and treatment of stormwater.
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Regulatory/Municipal_(MS4)/Procedures_and_checklists#Checklist_Documents Checklist Documents and Examples of Procedures] - PAGE NEEDS TRANSFERRANCE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Assessing_total_suspended_sediment_and_total_phosphorus_removal_efficiency_of_permittee_owned/operated_constructed_stormwater_ponds Assessing Total Suspended Sediment and Total Phosphorus Removal Efficiency of Permittee Owned/Operated Constructed Stormwater Ponds] - guidance related to assessing the total suspended sediment (TSS) and total phosphorus (TP) removal efficiency of MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permittee owned/operated ponds constructed and used for the collection and treatment of stormwater.
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit Documentation Requirements and Documents to Retain Under the MS4 Permit] - FIXED TABLE ALIGNMENT
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Regulatory/Municipal_(MS4)/Procedures_and_checklists#Checklist_Documents Checklist and Maintenance Documents and Examples of Procedures for MS4 BMP Methods] <FONT color = #FF0000> PAGE NEEDS TRANSFERRANCE </font>
*[https://mpca.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8d310e604baa43699b25395834d0c69a MS4 Mapping Tool]: An interactive online map tool that can be used to view and explore Minnesota MS4 boundaries, defined urbanized areas, impaired waters, outstanding resource value waters, trout waters and approved TMDL study areas.<br />
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit Documentation Requirements and Documents to Retain Under the MS4 Permit] <FONT color = #FF0000>LINKS HAVE BEEN CHECKED, OK FOR DELETING</FONT>
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=New_permit_requirements_and_related_guidance_materials New Permit Requirements and Related Guidance Materials]
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*[https://mpca.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8d310e604baa43699b25395834d0c69a MS4 Mapping Tool] - An interactive online map tool to view and explore Minnesota MS4 boundaries, defined urbanized areas, impaired waters, outstanding resource value waters, trout waters and approved TMDL study areas.<br>
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheets Pollution Prevention Guidance Fact Sheets]: A Collection of Links to a Variety of Minnesota Stormwater Manual Fact Sheets on Stormwater Pollution Prevention Methods Within MS4s.
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=New_permit_requirements_and_related_guidance_materials New Permit Requirements and Related Guidance Materials] <FONT color = #FF0000>LINKS HAVE BEEN CHECKED, OK FOR DELETING</font>
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_fact_sheets Pollution Prevention Guidance Fact Sheets] - A Collection of Minnesota Stormwater Manual Fact Sheets on MS4 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Methods.
 
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==MS4 Audit Guidance==  
 
==MS4 Audit Guidance==  
 
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to evaluate MS4 permittees for compliance with the [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm4-59k.pdf MS4 General Permit]. The MPCA does this through compliance audits. To find out more information about the audit process see the pages below:
 
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to evaluate MS4 permittees for compliance with the [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm4-59k.pdf MS4 General Permit]. The MPCA does this through compliance audits. To find out more information about the audit process see the pages below:
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=General_Stormwater_Program_Management General Stormwater Program Management - Examples for tracking activities in your SWPPP] - I FEEL THIS PAGE COULD BE WORKED INTO THE MAIN PAGE AND DELETED
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*[https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-11/documents/measurablegoals.pdf EPA's measureable goal guidance for developing and evaluating a stormwater progarm's goal]
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Phase_II_MS4_audit_process Phase II MS4 Audit Process]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Phase_II_MS4_audit_process Phase II MS4 Audit Process]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Self-audit_guidance_for_Phase_II_MS4s Self-Audit Guidance for Phase II MS4s]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Self-audit_guidance_for_Phase_II_MS4s Self-Audit Guidance for Phase II MS4s]
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==MPCA MS4 Technical Assistance==
 
==MPCA MS4 Technical Assistance==
 
*[[2017 MS4 Technical Assistance and Outreach Needs Survey Results]]
 
*[[2017 MS4 Technical Assistance and Outreach Needs Survey Results]]
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*[https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5201a163e4b01f15d7f763c6/t/5a60b07fec212d0970fb88b0/1516286083066/2017+Guidebook+Green+Communities.pdf Green Communities A guidebook for developing clean water projects with Homeowners’ Associations - Washington Conservation District]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_case_studies MS4 Case Studies]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_case_studies MS4 Case Studies]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_webinars_and_videos MS4 Webinars and Videos]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_webinars_and_videos MS4 Webinars and Videos]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_staff_contact_information_and_staff_assignments MPCA MS4 Staff Contact Information]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_staff_contact_information_and_staff_assignments MPCA MS4 Staff Contact Information]
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=MS4_Staff_Site_Plan_Review_Guidance MS4 Staff Site Plan Review Guidance]
 
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/municipal-stormwater-ms4#guidance-and-bmps-da807a70 MPCA MS4 Website]
 
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/municipal-stormwater-ms4#guidance-and-bmps-da807a70 MPCA MS4 Website]
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==Other Resources and Documents==
 
==Other Resources and Documents==
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_ms4_acknowledgements Acknowledgements to Contributors] - PAGE NEEDS TRANSFERRANCE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_ms4_acknowledgements Acknowledgements to Contributors] <FONT color = #FF0000>PAGE NEEDS TRANSFERRANCE OF THE TEST PAGE TO LIVE PAGE</FONT>
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_ms4_photo_library MS4 Outreach Photo Library] - PAGE NEEDS TRANSFERRANCE
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*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Aaron_test_ms4_photo_library MS4 Outreach Photo Library] <FONT color = #FF0000>PAGE NEEDS TRANSFERRANCE OFF TEST PAGE TO LIVE PAGE</font>
 
*[https://youtu.be/xx1pgugfXeU MS4 Program Overview and Minimum Control Measures (MCM) Descriptions - YouTube Video]
 
*[https://youtu.be/xx1pgugfXeU MS4 Program Overview and Minimum Control Measures (MCM) Descriptions - YouTube Video]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Pond,_lake,_and_wetland_inventory Pond, Lake, and Wetland Inventory]
 
*[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Pond,_lake,_and_wetland_inventory Pond, Lake, and Wetland Inventory]
 
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm1-07.pdf Stormwater and Wetlands - Planning and Evaluation Guidelines]
 
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm1-07.pdf Stormwater and Wetlands - Planning and Evaluation Guidelines]
 
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm4-28.pdf Untreated Stormwater Runoff to Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands]
 
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm4-28.pdf Untreated Stormwater Runoff to Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands]

Latest revision as of 17:55, 3 June 2024

Warning: This page is an edit and testing page use by the wiki authors. It is not a content page for the Manual. Information on this page may not be accurate and should not be used as guidance in managing stormwater.
Information: We recently updated this page and will continue to work on information about MS4 stormwater management. If you have suggestions, we welcome comments using the comment box at the bottom of most pages in the manual.
Information: NOTE: Minnesota uses the term Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for MS4 stormwater, while several states and EPA may use the term Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). These terms refer to the same thing.
icon for MS4 stormwater

The municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) stormwater program is designed to reduce the amount of sediment and pollution that enters surface and ground water from storm sewer systems. Public entities that own or operate an MS4 play a key role in preventing or reducing the negative impacts stormwater runoff has on our valuable water resources.

Proper stormwater runoff management in urbanized areas is especially important for restoring and protecting surface waters. Urbanized areas are more likely to have activities that contribute pollutants to stormwater runoff, like applying anti/deicing mixtures to roads; fueling vehicles; grease, oil, and other spills; landscaping; and using pesticides and fertilizers. Urbanized areas have a large amount of impervious surfaces, or surfaces that rain and snowmelt cannot pass through, such as streets, driveways, rooftops, parking lots and sidewalks. Stormwater runoff from these surfaces travels faster and in higher amounts, damaging rivers, streams, and wetlands; destroying aquatic habitats; increasing the amount of pollutants that enter surface waters; and limiting groundwater recharge and the MS4 program is to help mitigate the impact.

Background Information

Regulated MS4 permittees are required to develop a stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) to reduce the pollutants entering the municipality's storm sewer system. When applying for the MS4 permit, permittees identified measurable goals they intended their SWPPP to reach. Based on these goals, permittees should evaluate the effectiveness of their program and make any necessary changes.


2020 MS4 General Permit


MS4 Stormwater Permits (Individual)


Previous Permits


Minimum Control Measures

When seeking to manage a Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4), an effective Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) has six different components known as Minimum Control Measures (MCMs).


WENT THROUGH AND CHECKED REDUNDANT AND BROKEN LINKS ON THE TEST MCM PAGES ALREADY - CHECK TO MAKE SURE ANY DELETED PAGES IN "WHAT LINKS HERE" ARE PROPERLY UPDATED TO THE NEW PAGES - I.E. ANY MCM STUFF POINTING TO THE MS4 TOOLKIT ARE UPDATED TO THE LANDING PAGE OR APPROPRIATE MCM
ALL MCM PAGES NEED TO BE UPDATED WITH THE AARON TEST MCM # PAGE CODE RESPECTIVELY, JUST COPY PASTE IT OVER AND EVERYTHING SHOULD WORK

Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)

Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) are EPA approved amounts of pollutant loading that can occur and have a water body meet water quality standards. Follow this link to learn more about them along with guidance and resources.

Tools and Resources

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MS4 Audit Guidance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to evaluate MS4 permittees for compliance with the MS4 General Permit. The MPCA does this through compliance audits. To find out more information about the audit process see the pages below:


MPCA MS4 Technical Assistance


Other Resources and Documents

This page was last edited on 3 June 2024, at 17:55.