Stormwater Management

Polluted Runoff: Nonpoint Source Pollution EPA Watersheds: This webpage is offered to educate residents about stormwater regulations, potential water pollution or flooding as a result of our local activities in the watershed. Bedminster Township operates a Municipal Stormwater System (MSS) that currently being reviewed for permitting by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP). This Permit will require that the Township:

Develop and implement public education and outreach activities
Notify and solicit public input and involvement regarding management of the stormwater system
Monitor, test and eliminate illicit discharges from outfalls (stormwater exiting pipes into the waterways) in the system
Control construction site stormwater runoff through enforcement of ordinances
Ensure that all post-construction stormwater improvements in new or re-developed areas are built as designed and are operated and maintained properly
Implement a pollution prevention program for municipal operations many municipalities in Pennsylvania were required to obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge storm runoff from the municipality owned storm sewer system (known as MS4. Click here to view the MS-4 Homepage and MS-4 Fact Sheet).

When the NPDES permit is obtained by Bedminster Township, requirements of the permit will include tasks such as:

Enact a Stormwater Management Ordinance compliant with the MS4 Model Ordinance
Inspect every stormwater outfall that discharges to the local streams and creeks for signs of pollution
Encourage the public to participate in stormwater related activities
Provide educational materials to the public and business owners
Review construction plans and permits for stormwater related concerns
File an annual report with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) documenting the permit related activities that occurred during the year.

For additional information, visit the EPA Water Homepage and the EPA Stormwater Homepage. Another valuable resource is the The Bucks County Conservation District website.

Stormwater Management Documents

Green Solution to SWM
Curb Water Pollution

FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Center for Watershed Protection
Maintain Your BMPs
Maintain Your BMPs II
Swimming Pool Guidelines
Bucks County Conservation District
Clean Water Partners
Green Guide for Property Management