Storm Water Program 

Storm Water Information

Final General Permit Renewal - Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (Multi-Sector General Permit)

Draft General Permit Renewal - Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity in the Big Darby Creek Watershed

Interactive Map of Construction Storm Water Permits issued in 2011

Small MS4 Annual Report Form

Storm Water Post-Construction Q & A

Background

Storm water discharges are generated by runoff from land and impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops during rainfall and snow events that often contain pollutants in quantities that could adversely affect water quality. Most storm water discharges are considered point sources and require coverage by an NPDES permit. The primary method to control storm water discharges is through the use of best management practices (BMPs).

For additional background information, see:

• Overview of entire NPDES Storm Water Program Fact Sheet [PDF 22K]
• USEPA Phases of the NPDES Stormwater Program
• USEPA Storm Water Publications

Municipal Storm Water Outreach

• The Ohio EPA Office of Compliance Assistance & Pollution Prevention is hosting a series of MS4 workshops.
• Storm Water Videos
• USEPA Storm Water Webcast Series
• 2011 Ohio Stormwater Conference

Storm Water Related Activities

Find information, including application forms and permits, about storm water activities by clicking on the photos or text below.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES		INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES (Includes Marina General Permit)		MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4)

Links

USEPA Storm Water Program Page
ODNR Division of Soil & Water Conservation
Ohio Stormwater Association
Center for Watershed Protection
Stormwater Journal

For More Information:

See the Storm Water Program Contacts page.

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