Stormwater Management Program Requirements

As a requirement of the NPDES Phase II Program, Stormwater Management Programs are required by the City of Rochester that includes Best Management Practices (BMPs) and measurable goals for each of the minimum control measures as designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  The BMPs and measurable goals for each of these elements must be included in the permit application of the Notice of Intent (NOI).

Measurable goals are established to gauge compliance and program effectiveness.  These goals reflect the needs and characteristics of the City of Rochester and the areas served by the stormwater systems.
Part of the requirements in the development of a stormwater management plan under the Phase II NOI include annual reporting to the EPA.  The reporting is a basis for gauging the effectiveness and compliance within the developed plan.  Documented actions are included in the annual reports to EPA.  Information such as the number of outfalls screened, complaints received and corrected, the number of discharges and quantities of flow eliminated, and the number of dye or smoke tests conducted are included in these annual reports.