Minimum Control Measure #5

For the past two decades the rate of land development across the country has been more than two times greater than the rate of population growth.  If unchecked, the increased impervious surface associated with this development will increase stormwater volume and degrade water quality, which can harm lakes, rivers, streams, and coastal areas.
The best way to mitigate stormwater impacts from new developments is to use practices to treat, store, and infiltrate runoff onsite before it can affect water bodies downstream.  Innovative site designs that reduce imperviousness and smaller-scale low impact development practices dispersed throughout a site are excellent ways to achieve the goals of reducing flows and improving water quality.

The following is required to be submitted for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) review:

• 1 Copy of the SWP3
• JSWCD Application for Erosion and Sediment Control Review
• Review Fee (fee schedule on application)
• 1 Copy of the completed Notice of Intent (NOI) for OEPA​
• Long-term Maintenance Plan, when required

Information regarding erosion and sediment controls, post-construction stormwater management, stormwater pollution prevention and MS4 Phase II Communities of Jefferson County.

List of Forms and Links

• Ohio EPA - Stormwater Page
• Army Corp of Engineers PGH District
• Ohio EPA - 401 Water Quality Page
• Rainwater and Land Development Guide
• OEPA SWP3 Checklist for Construction Activities