Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) are systems of publically owned pipes, roads, and ditches that transport stormwater runoff to local waterways. In areas that the waterways have been designated “impaired”, municipalities are mandated by the federal government to have permitting and a plan in place to improve the water quality of these impaired waterways.
Monroe Twp. has 2 impaired streams within our borders, Trindle Springs Run and Yellow Breeches Creek. It is our goal to educate residents, especially those living in the areas surrounding these impaired waters, on what they can do to help reduce further pollution and improve the water quality of these waterways.
10 Things You can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) - Links
DOWNSPOUT PLANTERS
the what, why and how of a downspout planter
Illicit Discharge
Illicit Dicharges are any direct or indirect non-stormwater discharges to the storm drain system. There are many things that do not belong in our storm drains and streams. If you see something that does not seem right, report it to the Township for investigation at 717-258-6642 or 717-697-4613 (press 6 in the auto attendant menu) or complete and submit the reporting form found below via email or U.S. Mail.
***Please note, a few activities are exempt from this definition of illicit discharge and are allowed; these exempt activities include: water line flushing, landscape irrigation/lawn watering, non-commercial vehicle washing, fire fighting activities, and dye testing (dye testing requires written notification to the Township).
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