Municipalities

The Clean Water Act requires that municipalities obtain stormwater permits under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. At the request of the communities of Genesee County, the Drain Commissions office is coordinating the management and implementation of this program.

In Genesee County the Phase II Stormwater Education Program is implemented through collaboration among local units of government and public organizations. The cooperative nature of the program ensures that the most effective program is implemented using the least resources possible. The partnership brings regulated units of government including townships and cities  together with local partners who are working to protect our communities’ natural resources. This partnership facilitates our community’s compliance with federal regulation while supporting existing organizations working in our communities to positively affect water quality.

Through the Our Water Program, the Genesee County Drain Commissioner's Office - SWM is offering free training on Good House keeping and Illicit Discharge (Brochure)

What: an overview of:

• The illicit discharge program, including how to identify and who to contact.
• The good housekeeping program, including identifying materials, equipment and practices that have a potential to pollute storm water.
• How to minimize the potential for pollution into storm water.
• Permit requirements.

When: three 1-hour sessions:

• June 3rd at 8:30AM, IDEP (Power Point, Power Point Handout, IDEP Video by North Central Texas Council Governments)
• June 10th at 8:30AM, Good Housekeeping Part 1
• June 17th at 8:30AM, Good Housekeeping Part 2

Who should attend: appropriate staff includes someone employed by or working for a Municipality or Governmental Agency that is responsible for operation and maintenance of publicly owned property. (i.e. parking lot sweeping, salt application, fertilizer/ pesticide application, DPW yard, fleet maintenance)

Contact Sue Hogan P.E. or Tom Jones P.E. at GCDC for a Zoom Link.

Role of Municipalities

Sub-committee Members

Watershed Workgroups

www.gcdcswm.com