Managing Urban Stormwater Runoff: North Hennepin Community College MS4 Plan
North Hennepin Community College is designated as an MS4 due to its location in an urban area, aiming to treat urban stormwater runoff and improve water quality. The MS4 Plan includes implementing six minimum control measures, such as public education, illicit discharge detection, and construction site runoff control.
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North Hennepin Community College MS4 Plan October 24, 2014 NHCC Logo
Background First, what does MS4 stand for? Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Why is North Hennepin Community College an MS4? MnSCU campuses located in an urban area were designated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as an MS4 in 2006 What is the goal of an MS4 Plan? To maintain and improve waters of the state through treatment of urban storm water runoff. NHCC Logo
What is required by an MS4 Plan? Implement six minimum control measures (MCMs) Public education and outreach Public participation and involvement Illicit discharge detection and elimination Construction site runoff control Post construction site runoff control Pollution prevention/good housekeeping NHCC Logo
MCM I Public Education and Outreach Distribute education materials Public participation Education program Annual public meeting NHCC Logo
MCM II Public Participation/ Involvement Public notice of annual meeting Solicit public input Consider public input Annual campus clean-up event NHCC Logo
MCM III Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Storm sewer map Regulatory control program Detection plan Public and employee information program NHCC Logo
MCM IV Construction Site Storm water run-off control Construction site erosion and sediment control BMPs Waste control BMPs Site plan reviews Procedure for complaints of storm water non-compliance Site inspection and enforcement NHCC Logo
MCM V Post Construction Site Run-off Control Development of structural and non-structural storm water BMPs Regulatory mechanisms for compliance Long-term O & M of BMPs NHCC Logo
MCM VI Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Maintenance program Street sweeping Annual inspections Record keeping Impaired waters review Annual report NHCC Logo
Questions? Please Contact: Tim Morrell NHCC Safety and Health Officer 763-488-03-132 NHCC Logo
