Stormwater

This page provides resources specifically related to stormwater management and best management practices. Also find here the MTAS model ordinances related to stormwater management.

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MTAS Model Ordinances

MTAS Model Stormwater Utility Ordinance

MTAS 2011 Model Stormwater Ordinance*

*The Model Stormwater Ordinance, as written, is not a stand-alone document. No Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP’s) are incorporated in the body of the ordinance. Rather, the Model Ordinance adopts BMP Manuals by reference. The Model Ordinance will not be complete without the adoption by reference of these BMP manuals. The only other alternative would be to write BMP’s into the body of the Model Ordinance, which MTAS does not recommend.

The ordinance was entirely rewritten with the goal of compliance with the 2010 permits. The ordinance is a model; it is intended to be adapted for the local government’s specific requirements. While the permits require pollution reduction and permanent measures to capture 100% of the first inch of any event, the model ordinance goes beyond this. Quantity and rate of flow issues for events above one inch with which local governments historically must deal are also addressed. The appendices are not intended for adoption; they include relevant information and model documents.


Best Management Practices (BMP) Tool Kit

The MTAS NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Best Managment Practices (BMP) Toolkit is designed to provide permittees information on best management practices for each of the Six Minimum Controls required in the Phase II Permit.

Further, it is MTAS's goal, through providing this information, to promote the Phase II Communities' better understanding of the permit application process; what is expected and required of them; what resources/tools are available to them for completing the application and developing a local stormwater management program; and how they might use the resources/tools in their program.

The Six Minimum Controls:

• Public Education
• Public Involvement
• Illicit Discharge
• Erosion and Sedimentation (Construction)
• Post Construction Pollution
• Municipal Housekeeping

Phase II Stormwater BMP Selection Guide (U.T. Energy, Environment, and Resources Center)

Tennessee Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (2012) (TDEC)

Tennessee Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control for Construction Sites Training

EPA Storm Water Discharges from MS4s

Other Stormwater Resources

FAQs Regarding NPDES Phase II Industrial Permit Notices

TMDL Monitoring (Total Maximum Daily Load)

• Guidelines for Macroinvertebrates Monitoring Worksheet (posted 2/18/08)
• Guidelines for Pathogen Monitoring Worksheet (posted 2/18/08)
• Minimum Monitoring Requirements for NPDES MS4 Program Effectiveness and Compliance (2008) (posted 2/19/08)

Right of Entry Letter to Monitor Certain Streams (2007. John Chlarson, MTAS Public Works Consultant, and Melissa Ashburn, MTAS Legal Consultant.)

State and Local Governement Resources

Center for Environmental Education "WaterWorks!" program (Middle Tennessee State University)

Center for Industrial Services (University of Tennessee)

City of Knoxville BMP Manual

TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation

TN Division of Water Pollution Control

The Utility Connection

Federal Resources

Environmental Protection Agency

National Small Flows Clearinghouse

Associations

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD)

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Last Updated 11/01/2012