On September 15, 2004, the City of Green Cove Springs became subject to the requirements of the Stormwater NPDES permitting program.  This program is under the jurisdiction of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is administered in Florida by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

This program sets requirements for construction activities, industrial activities and municipal separate storm sewer systems.  The City’s storm drainage system is a municipal separate storm sewer system or MS4 for short.  The program requires the City to undertake the following minimum control measures:

1. Public Education and Outreach
2. Public Participation/Involvement
3. Illicit Discharge Detection
4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
5. Municipal Operation Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

These minimum control measures will be implemented over the five years of our permit.

To read about the establishment of the local Stormwater Management Utility and the fees attached to the utility, click here.

The following web sites provide a wealth of information on the program and offer information about how each of us can contribute to healthier streams and rivers.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/pubs.htm

http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/

To report illegal discharges and illegal dumping call the Public Works Service Call line at 904 297-7500 Option 3