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MS4

​MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems which are systems or conveyances that drain stormwater runoff. This includes catch basins, storm sewers owned and operated by public or private entities, channels, ditches, curbs, etc. and is not part of a combined or sanitary sewer system.

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A Municipality is bound by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) to meet the state and federal stormwater regulations associated with the Federal Cleanwater Act under the MS4 Program. A municipality is considered an MS4 when a municipality lies within any urbanized area within the municipal boundaries.

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Elizabeth Township is currently considered an MS4 Permittee which is administered and managed by the PADEP. Through this permit the Township is required to develop a stormwater management plan that informs the general public, residents, businesses, employees, etc. how to manage stormwater and avoid pollutants from entering our streams such as sediment, metals, fecals, oils and grease, fertilizers, garbage, and more while complying with the MS4 permit requirements.

Elizabeth Township is responsible for reducing sediment in the Fallen Timber Run and Wylie Run Watersheds under the MS4 Permit. The MS4 permit requires the municipality to reduce 10% of their sediment loading which is approximately 72,811 +/- lbs/year. In order to achieve that goal, the Township is required to implement stormwater management facilities (a.k.a. BMPs) within these watersheds.​ Click here to view our current Pollutant Reduction Plan.  An updated PRP is on its way!

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Click here for the Pollutant Reduction Plan 2023 Revision.

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Involve the Kids

Kids play a vital role in our future and teaching them young about the importance of water quality will kick start life-shaping habits!​​​

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Additional Resources

  • Below you will find some additional resources that further explain the MS4 program and give you ideas on how to get involved!​

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MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURES

As a municipality, Elizabeth Township is required to take certain actions to comply with MS4 regulations.  Below are the minimum control measures and how we have taken steps to comply with each measure. 

Minimum Control Measure #1 -  
Public Education and Outreach Plan

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Minimum Control Measure #3 -  
Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Plan

Minimum Control Measure #2 -  
Public Involvement and Participation Plan

Minimum Control Measure #4 -
Construction Site Stormwater Management

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Minimum Control Measure #5 -  
Post Construction Stormwater Management

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Minimum Control Measure #6 -  
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Our MS4 initiatives directly impact all of our ​township residents, and we need your help to ensure clean water!  Below are some ways you can take part in our program right from your house.

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  • Report suspected illicit discharge by calling 412-751-2800 or by filling out the form under MCM 3​

  • Avoid dumping anything in a storm sewer/drain​

  • Properly recycle automotive oils and fluids​

  • Check vehicles for any leaks and repair as soon as possible if found​

  • Organize a community clean up​​

  • Recycle and recycle properly​

  • Clean up any excess grass clippings​

  • Install a rain barrel or rain garden on your property​​

For more ways to help, please visit: 

https://www.cbf.org/join-us/more-things-you-can-do/14-things-you-can-do-to-clean.html 

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Elizabeth Township MS4 Documents

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Last Revised on 10/7/2024

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