The August issue of Township News, published by the PA State Association of Township Supervisors, contained two helpful articles for communities required to develop water quality protection strategies for the MS4 Stormwater Permit and TMDL Protection Programs.

MS4 Stormwater Program

For the more than 370 Pennsylvania townships mandated to be part of the MS4 program, compliance means a lot more than knowing where their stormwater goes. That’s become increasingly clear as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up inspections and levied fines for noncompliance. Now’s the time to ask how your township will fare when inspectors come calling.

Click Here to read the article and take advantage of all the resources it outlines for communities.  The article was written by Jennifer L. Florer, Assistant Editor of Township News.

Time To Plan For TMDLs

This article outlines how one township is addressing its obligations under the current state Department of Environmental Protection’s MS4 general permit. The department has proposed changes to the MS4 permit that will take effect in 2018 and could affect TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) watershed planning in the future. Townships are encouraged to stay informed about these changes.

Click Here to read the article.  The article was written by Gregory S. Duncan, P.E., LEED-AP, Water Resources Engineer, T&M Associates and Sean M. Furjanic, P.E., Environmental Program Manager for DEP.

The Township News frequently has articles on environmental programs and issues of concern to local governments in Pennsylvania.  Click Here for more information on how you can subscribe.

NewsClips:

Villanova, Philadelphia Water Team Up On Stormwater Runoff

Dormont Looks To Stormwater User Fees

Pennsylvania’s Watershed Plan For Farmers

Letter: Here’s How PA Can Help Save The Chesapeake Bay

Aquatic Insects Share Secret of Lackawanna River’s Health

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8/10/2015