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*[https://www3.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/fact2-5.pdf EPA Illicit Discharge Fact sheet] - EPA fact sheet on MCM 3 | *[https://www3.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/fact2-5.pdf EPA Illicit Discharge Fact sheet] - EPA fact sheet on MCM 3 | ||
*[https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-11/documents/idde_manualwithappendices.pdf Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessments] - EPA's manual on techniques to detect and correct discharges in municipal storm drains | *[https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-11/documents/idde_manualwithappendices.pdf Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessments] - EPA's manual on techniques to detect and correct discharges in municipal storm drains | ||
− | *[ | + | *[https://chesapeakestormwater.net/resource/tracking-and-eliminating-illicit-discharges-presentation-slides/ Tracking and Eliminating Illicit Discharges] - Chesapeake Stormwater Network's archived webcast on how to track and eliminate illicit discharges |
*[[media:Final IDDE Field Guide HRPDC.pdf|Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Field Guide]] - Hampton Roads Planning District Commission's field guide on illicit discharge detection and elimination | *[[media:Final IDDE Field Guide HRPDC.pdf|Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Field Guide]] - Hampton Roads Planning District Commission's field guide on illicit discharge detection and elimination | ||
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*[[media:Illicit Discharge Investigation Report - MN State.docx|Illicit Discharge documentation template]] - Minnesota State's (MnSCU) template to track the required information related to illicit discharges discovered or observed by staff | *[[media:Illicit Discharge Investigation Report - MN State.docx|Illicit Discharge documentation template]] - Minnesota State's (MnSCU) template to track the required information related to illicit discharges discovered or observed by staff | ||
*[[media:Illicit Discharge Reporting Form - MN State.docx|Illicit Discharge documentation template]] - Minnesota State's (MnSCU) template to track reports (e.g. complaints, referrals) of illicit discharges | *[[media:Illicit Discharge Reporting Form - MN State.docx|Illicit Discharge documentation template]] - Minnesota State's (MnSCU) template to track reports (e.g. complaints, referrals) of illicit discharges | ||
− | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit Documentation that MS4 staff should retain] - List of all the documentation requirements (what information to keep, how long to keep it, level of detail to keep, etc.) for compliance with the | + | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit Documentation that MS4 staff should retain] - List of all the documentation requirements (what information to keep, how long to keep it, level of detail to keep, etc.) for compliance with the MS4 General Permit |
*[[media:Enforcement Action Documentation Tracking.xlsx|Enforcement action documentation template]] - MPCA's template for documenting all enforcement actions used to compel compliance with your regulatory mechanisms | *[[media:Enforcement Action Documentation Tracking.xlsx|Enforcement action documentation template]] - MPCA's template for documenting all enforcement actions used to compel compliance with your regulatory mechanisms | ||
*[[media:Employee Training Tracking.xlsx|Employee training tracking template]] - MPCA template to document all required information related to employee training events | *[[media:Employee Training Tracking.xlsx|Employee training tracking template]] - MPCA template to document all required information related to employee training events | ||
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===Checklists=== | ===Checklists=== | ||
− | These checklists can be used to meet the [ | + | These checklists can be used to meet the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=2020_MS4_General_Permit_Section_18_MCM_3:_Illicit_Discharge_Detection_and_Elimination MS4 General Permit requirement] for incorporating illicit discharge inspections into municipal inspections. |
*[[media:Rain_Garden_&_Bioretention_Systems_Inspection_Checklist.pdf|Rain garden/bioretention basin inspection checklist]] - University of Minnesota's (U of M) checklist for inspecting bioretention systems, such as rain gardens | *[[media:Rain_Garden_&_Bioretention_Systems_Inspection_Checklist.pdf|Rain garden/bioretention basin inspection checklist]] - University of Minnesota's (U of M) checklist for inspecting bioretention systems, such as rain gardens | ||
*[[media:Constructed Wetlands Inspection Checklist.pdf|Constructed wetland inspection checklist]] - U of M's checklist for inspecting constructed wetlands | *[[media:Constructed Wetlands Inspection Checklist.pdf|Constructed wetland inspection checklist]] - U of M's checklist for inspecting constructed wetlands | ||
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*[[media:Outfall Inspection Form - Arden Hills.docx|Outfall inspection checklist]] - City of Arden Hills' checklist for inspecting outfalls | *[[media:Outfall Inspection Form - Arden Hills.docx|Outfall inspection checklist]] - City of Arden Hills' checklist for inspecting outfalls | ||
*[[media:General Inspection Checklist - MN State.docx|Stockpile and storage/material handling area inspection checklist]] - Minnesota State's (MnSCU) checklist for inspecting stockpiles and storage/material handling areas | *[[media:General Inspection Checklist - MN State.docx|Stockpile and storage/material handling area inspection checklist]] - Minnesota State's (MnSCU) checklist for inspecting stockpiles and storage/material handling areas | ||
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+ | ==Illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE)== | ||
+ | The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 3, which addresses illicit discharge detection and elimination. | ||
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+ | [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=2020_MS4_General_Permit_Section_18_MCM_3:_Illicit_Discharge_Detection_and_Elimination 2020 MS4 General Permit Section 18 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination] | ||
+ | [[MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination]] |
In Minnesota, our storm sewer systems carry water directly to our lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This water does not go to a treatment plant before entering our surface water. To maintain fishable, swimmable, and drinkable water and prevent pollution from entering our waterbodies, only stormwater should enter a storm sewer system. If anything else, such as oil, chemicals, or sediment, enters the system it is usually an illicit discharge. Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 3 of the MS4 General Permit requires permittees to develop and implement a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges within their storm sewer system.
The illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) program must include:
Click on the blue links above in the "MS4 General Permit requirements" section to get more information and resources specific to those permit requirements. In addition, all resources related to MCM 3 are below.
Fact sheets and guidance documents should provide background information and tips to inform your approach to implementing MCM 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Fill in the blanks and adopt ordinance language that meets the regulatory mechanism requirements for MCM 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Example procedures are those that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Below are examples, tools, or other resources to jump-start your illicit discharge detection and elimination training program.
These checklists can be used to meet the MS4 General Permit requirement for incorporating illicit discharge inspections into municipal inspections.
The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 3, which addresses illicit discharge detection and elimination.
2020 MS4 General Permit Section 18 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination