Online anytime - Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operators

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) are vital components of a city's water system. By collecting stormwater runoff, these systems help to prevent flooding.

This Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operators covers some of the components an operator of a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) must include in its Stormwater Management Program. Specifically, it fulfills the sixth Minimum Control Measure of MS4 management as outlined by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

This course covers various types and sources of pollution, MS4 implementation, requirements of MS4 operators and guidelines for development.  It focus on the types of pollution that enters waterways from streets and vehicle maintenance areas, and pollution that results from poor storm sewer systems and floor management practices.

Upon successful completion of this online, 3-hour program, students will receive a certificate of completion. This course can qualify for 3.0 Professional Developmental Hours.

Who Should Take this Course?

• Stormwater Professionals
• Municipal Operators

Topics to be Covered:

• Types and Sources of Pollution
• Identifying Potential Pollutants
• MS4 Operator Requirements and Responsibilities
• MS4 Implementation
• MS4 Inventory Processes
• Best Management Practices for Construction Waste, Material Storage, Secondary Containment and Dust Control
• Equipment and Vehicle Cleaning Guides
• Spill Reporting on Construction Sites
• New Construction

Minimum Control Measures in the MS4 Phase II of the NPDES Permit:

• Public Education and Outreach
• Public Participation and Involvement
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
• Construction Site Runoff Control
• Post-Construction Runoff Control
• Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping