Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program

In an effort to protect our water resources, the city has a federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit, administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

The permit requires the City, as the owner of a comprehensive storm sewer system, to develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). The goal of the SWPPP is to reduce the discharge of pollutants from our storm sewer system.

The program has six goals:

1. Public education and outreach
2. Public participation and involvement
3. Illicit discharge and elimination
4. Construction site runoff control
5. Post-construction storm water management
6. Pollution prevention/good housekeeping

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (PDF)

Stormwater Education Articles

• Storm Sewer vs Sanitary Sewer
• Spring Yard Cleanup
• Spring Clean for Water Quality
• Riparian Buffers
• Rainscaping Practices
• Pond Management
• Pond Buffers
• Pet Waste Management
• Lawn Fertilizers
• Illicit Discharge Infographic
• Ice Snow Removal
• Grass Clippings
• Fall Cleanup
• Dishwashers
• Cow Manure
• Car Care
• Algae_Duck Weed
• Winter Maintenance
• Winter Maintenance-2019

Related Documents:

• 2019 Annual Stormwater Report (PDF)
• 2018 Annual Stormwater Report (PDF)
• 2020 Annual SWPPP Presentation (PDF)

Related Information

• Drainage System Design Ordinance: Code 11-7-10
• Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance: Code 11-7-12