City of Ames, IA
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City of Ames NPDES MS-4 Stormwater Permit Requirements
The City of Ames has a stormwater permit from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that has specific requirements. An Annual Report is prepared to explain what actions were taken each year to meet the requirements.
Public Works oversees the permit requirements. Following 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 from school children, residents to businesses
Member of the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership
Public Participation:
Engaging local residents and groups in water quality issues, projects, and events
Good Housekeeping:
Municipal programs use stormwater pollution 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
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Response, cleanup, and prevention
Education