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[[File:IDDE field trip004F.JPG|right|thumb|alt=This image shows a person documenting findings while inspecting an outfall |<font size=2>Person documenting findings while inspecting an outfall </font size>]] | [[File:IDDE field trip004F.JPG|right|thumb|alt=This image shows a person documenting findings while inspecting an outfall |<font size=2>Person documenting findings while inspecting an outfall </font size>]] | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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==MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 6== | ==MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 6== | ||
− | Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6 in the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title= | + | Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6 in the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Program_for_Municipal_Separate_Storm_Sewer_Systems_(MS4) MS4 General Permit] requires permittees to maintain a operations and maintenance program to prevent or reduce pollutant discharges from municipally owned or operated properties. The program must include: |
:#A [[Facility Inventory]] that documents municipally owned/operated facilities that may pollute stormwater. | :#A [[Facility Inventory]] that documents municipally owned/operated facilities that may pollute stormwater. | ||
:#Best management practices (BMPs) to prevent or reduce the stormwater impacts from the facilities documented on the [[Facility Inventory]]. | :#Best management practices (BMPs) to prevent or reduce the stormwater impacts from the facilities documented on the [[Facility Inventory]]. | ||
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:#[[Municipal operation inspections]] which is inspections of structural stormwater BMPs annually, at least one inspection of ponds and outfalls during the permit term, and quarterly inspections of stockpiles and storage and material handling areas documented in the Facility Inventory. | :#[[Municipal operation inspections]] which is inspections of structural stormwater BMPs annually, at least one inspection of ponds and outfalls during the permit term, and quarterly inspections of stockpiles and storage and material handling areas documented in the Facility Inventory. | ||
:#Maintenance of structural BMPs, outfalls, and ponds based on the results of the [[Municipal operation inspections]]. | :#Maintenance of structural BMPs, outfalls, and ponds based on the results of the [[Municipal operation inspections]]. | ||
− | :#[[Employee training]] as appropriate for the employee's position. Training should address the importance of protecting water quality and describe relevant | + | :#[[Employee training]] as appropriate for the employee's position. Training should address the importance of protecting water quality and describe relevant MS4 General Permit requirements. The training should have a schedule that establishes initial training for new and seasonal employees and recurring training for existing employees. |
:# Documentation detailed [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit here]. | :# Documentation detailed [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Documentation_requirements_and_documents_to_retain_under_the_MS4_permit here]. | ||
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*[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/ U of M Online Manual for assessing the performance of, and schedule maintenance for, stormwater treatment practices] - the University of Minnesota's Online Manual for assessing and maintaining stormwater treatment practices | *[http://stormwaterbook.safl.umn.edu/ U of M Online Manual for assessing the performance of, and schedule maintenance for, stormwater treatment practices] - the University of Minnesota's Online Manual for assessing and maintaining stormwater treatment practices | ||
*[http://stormwaterbook.dl.umn.edu/developing-assessment-program U of M Online Manual for Developing an Assessment Program] - Section of the University of Minnesota's Online Manual specifically related to the types of stormwater pond assessment programs and how to develop an assessment program for each | *[http://stormwaterbook.dl.umn.edu/developing-assessment-program U of M Online Manual for Developing an Assessment Program] - Section of the University of Minnesota's Online Manual specifically related to the types of stormwater pond assessment programs and how to develop an assessment program for each | ||
+ | *[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm1-07.pdf Stormwater and wetlands: Planning and evaluation guidelines (wq-strm1-07)] | ||
+ | *[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-strm4-28.pdf Untreated stormwater runoff to lakes, streams, and wetlands (wq-strm4-28)] | ||
===Webinars/videos=== | ===Webinars/videos=== | ||
Webinars that will help enhance your pollution prevention operations. | Webinars that will help enhance your pollution prevention operations. | ||
− | *[ | + | *[https://chesapeakestormwater.net/resource_subject/municipal-pollution-prevention-good-housekeeping/ Webcast - Good Housekeeping and Municipal Pollution Prevention] - Chesapeake Stormwater Network's archived webcast on best practices for field operations, staff training on stormwater, and prioritizing work |
*[https://vimeo.com/193645231 Eden Prairie's Vacuum Dredge Box] - Eden Prairie's less invasive and resource intensive method for dredging stormwater pond sediments | *[https://vimeo.com/193645231 Eden Prairie's Vacuum Dredge Box] - Eden Prairie's less invasive and resource intensive method for dredging stormwater pond sediments | ||
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===Documentation and tracking templates=== | ===Documentation and tracking templates=== | ||
− | Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the | + | Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 PART III.STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)#6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations| MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping. |
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*[[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 | ||
*[[media:Training Schedule - Columbia Heights.pdf|Employee training schedule example]] - City of Columbia Heights' employee training tracking system | *[[media:Training Schedule - Columbia Heights.pdf|Employee training schedule example]] - City of Columbia Heights' employee training tracking system | ||
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===Checklists=== | ===Checklists=== | ||
− | Below are methods that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the municipal operation inspection documentation | + | Below are methods that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the municipal operation inspection documentation Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations| requirements in the MS4 General Permit for MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping. |
*[[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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===Example procedures=== | ===Example procedures=== | ||
− | Example procedures are those that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the | + | Example procedures are those that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 PART III.STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)#6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations| MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping. |
*[[media:Stormwater Pond TP-TSS Effectiveness Procedures - West St. Paul.pdf|Pond TSS and TP removal effectiveness procedure]] - City of West St. Paul's procedures for determining the effectiveness of TSS and TP removal | *[[media:Stormwater Pond TP-TSS Effectiveness Procedures - West St. Paul.pdf|Pond TSS and TP removal effectiveness procedure]] - City of West St. Paul's procedures for determining the effectiveness of TSS and TP removal | ||
*[[media:Stormwater Pond TP-TSS Effectiveness Procedures - Oakdale.docx|Pond TSS and TP removal effectiveness procedure]] - City of Oakdale's procedures for determining the effectiveness of TSS and TP removal | *[[media:Stormwater Pond TP-TSS Effectiveness Procedures - Oakdale.docx|Pond TSS and TP removal effectiveness procedure]] - City of Oakdale's procedures for determining the effectiveness of TSS and TP removal | ||
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+ | ==Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations== | ||
+ | The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 6, which addresses pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations. | ||
+ | *[[:Training programs and print materials for Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6]] | ||
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+ | ==Additional Resources== | ||
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Cold_climate_impact_on_runoff_management Cold climate impact on runoff management] | ||
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Smart_Salting_(S2)_training_information#model_snow_and_ice_policies Smart salting (S2) training information model snow and ice policies] | ||
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Smart_Salting_(S2)_training_information#example_snow_and_ice_policies Smart salting (S2) training information example snow and ice policies] | ||
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Smart_Salting_(S2)_training_information Smart salting (S2) training information] | ||
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/Assessing_the_performance_of_stormwater_ponds Assessing the performance of stormwater ponds] |
It is generally easier and less expensive to prevent pollution at the source than restore surface waters once they're polluted. Permitted municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) communities are the first line of defense for many pollutants entering storm sewer systems within their jurisdiction, such as
Minimum Control Measure (MCM) 6 in the MS4 General Permit requires permittees to maintain a operations and maintenance program to prevent or reduce pollutant discharges from municipally owned or operated properties. The 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 6 are below.
Fact sheets and guidance documents should provide background information and tips to inform your approach to implementing MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.
Webinars that will help enhance your pollution prevention operations.
Below are examples, tools, or other resources to jump-start your employee training program.
Documentation and tracking templates are examples that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 PART III.STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)#6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations| MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.
Below are methods that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the municipal operation inspection documentation Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations| requirements in the MS4 General Permit for MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.
Example procedures are those that local stormwater staff are currently using to meet the MS4 PART III.STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)#6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations| MS4 General Permit requirements for MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.
The information in this section provides MS4 permittees with tools they can use to meet MCM 6, which addresses pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.