Public entities that own or operate an MS4 are required to develop and implement a stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) to reduce the discharge of pollutants from their storm sewer system, to the maximum extent practicable. An effective SWPPP has six components, called minimum control measures (MCM).
- Public education and outreach, which includes teaching the public about better stormwater management
- Public participation: Include residents in solving stormwater pollution problems
- A plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm sewer system (like chemical dumping and wastewater connections)
- Construction-site runoff controls
- Post-construction runoff controls
- Pollution prevention and municipal “good housekeeping” measures, like inspecting and maintaining infrastructure, covering salt piles, and street sweeping
The regulated entity must identify best management practices (BMPs) they will implement to reduce pollution from reaching impaired waters covered by a total maximum daily load (TMDL) study. They must also identify BMPs for each minimum control measure, and submit an annual report on the implementation of the SWPPP.
Saint Anthony Village 2020 MS4 Permit Application
The MPCA reissued the MS4 General Permit (MNR040000) on November 16, 2020. The City of St. Anthony Village submitted a MS4 Reauthorization Application to the MPCA for their review. The MPCA reviewed this application for completeness and determined that it is complete. The 30-day public comment period for the City of Saint Anthony Village’s SWPPP opened on September 14th, 2021 and concludes at 4:30pm on October 14th, 2021.
Saint Anthony Village 2020 MS4 Permit Application
Supporting documentation
Annual MS4 Public Meeting
The City of Saint Anthony Village holds a public meeting annually. to review the City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and approve ordinance updates in line with the MPCA’s most recent MS4 General Permit requirements. City staff make a short presentation on the program’s recent accomplishments and activities. Interested persons or parties may review the SWPPP at City Hall or on the City’s webpage and make oral comments or submit written comments during or following the public meeting.