Stormwater Management Plan

The City of Springfield has updated its Stormwater Management Plan. The Plan is posted here. The 2007 Annual Report and 2008 Annual Report are available. The City also has a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan posted here and the 2008/09 Annual Report is available for viewing.. If you have questions concerning the plan, or the City's stormwater management program, please contact George Walker at gwalker@ci.springfield.or.us or phone 541-726-3674.

What is the NPDES MS4 Permit and Stormwater Management Plan?

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits were created through the Federal Clean Water Act to protect water quality by regulating discharges to our rivers and streams. Most cities, like Springfield, have two separate sewer systems - one for stormwater and one for wastewater. Wastewater is treated at the municipal wastewater treatment plant, but stormwater flows untreated into our rivers and streams. The NPDES permit Springfield holds that authorizes stormwater discharges is called a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit .

The Stormwater Management Plan describes the best management practices (BMPs) that the City of Springfield follows to reduce pollutant discharges in the storm sewer system. The BMPs are the procedures, projects, and work practices the City plans to implement. The Plan outlines the BMPs, and establishes a schedule for their implementation. The City will report progress to the DEQ annually, and will renew the permit every five years.

The City of Springfield has a Stormwater Facilities Plan to address local water quality. The City's Water Resources program is dedicated to protecting and enhancing local water quality by providing a broader range of services than is required by the MS4 permit.