Stormwater Permit
City of Ames NPDES MS-4 Stormwater Permit Requirements
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a permit to the City and the permit requires the City to prepare an annual report. See the reports below.
Public Works oversees the permit requirements. Below is a summary of these requirements.
Construction Site Runoff Control
- Construction Site Erosion Control Ordinance: Municipal Code Chapter 5A
- Review of SWPPPs for compliance with General Permit No. 2
- Quarterly inspections of all construction sites within City limits for which NOIs have been issued by IDNR
- Enforcement of non-compliance
Post Construction Stormwater Management
- Post Construction Stormwater Management Ordinance: Municipal Code Chapter 5B
- Conservation Subdivision Ordinance: Municipal Code Chapter 23
- Review of stormwater plans
- Inspection and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
- Watershed assessment plan
Public Education and Outreach
- Educating different target audiences including children, citizens and businesses
Public Participation
- Engaging local residents and groups in water quality issues, projects, and events
- Encouraging citizens and businesses to implement stormwater practices through the cost share program
Good Housekeeping
- Municipal programs that use best management practices to prevent pollution
- Staff training on stormwater pollution prevention
- Pollution prevention plans and spill prevention
Illicit Discharge
- Prevent illegal discharge of pollutants into the storm sewer system
- Illicit Discharge Ordinance: Municipal Code Chapter 28, Div. VIII 28.804
- Hotline-Contact Information
- Response, cleanup, and prevention
- Education