STORM WATER CENTRAL
Storm Water Pollution Hotline: (573) 364-8659
MCM IV - Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
The purpose of Minimum Control Measure IV is to implement and enforce a program that reduces pollutants in storm water runoff to MS4 systems due to construction activities, in particular those resulting from land disturbances equal to or greater than one acre. Polluted storm water runoff from construction sites often flows to MS4s and ultimately is discharged into local rivers and streams. Sediment is a main pollutant of concern. During a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more sediment to streams than can be deposited naturally during several decades. The resulting siltation, and the contribution of other pollutants from construction sites, can cause physical, chemical and biological harm to our nation's waters.
The City of Rolla has created and implemented a land disturbance permit procedure for the development of sites. The permitting process has provided a conduit to improve construction practices used during site and subdivision development. With the implementation of this process, contractors, developers and engineers have improved construction practices utilized during site and subdivision development. Compliance has greatly improved over time as individuals involved in development become more familiar with ordinances and standard practices set by industry.
What BMPs are planned?
What BMPs has Rolla implemented?
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implemented a storm water ordinance regulating land development
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staff began reviewing all developments for runoff conveyance and potential pollutants
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developed and implemented a land disturbance permitting procedure for development sites
2003
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site monitoring review
2004
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continued enforcement of previous years BMPs
2005
2006
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continued enforcement of previous years BMPs
2009
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held an Erosion Control Best Management Practices seminar, with invitations being sent to local developers, contractors and consultants.
2008
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completed Erosion Control Storm Water Protection Guide and an Erosion Control Storm Water Protection handout
2007
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continued enforcement of previous years BMPs
2010
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revised land disturbance inspection form as well as inspection criteria
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streamlined and standardized permitting process for more consistent approach
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new computerized filing system developed to store permit data by site
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provided wood chips free of charge to contractors to be used for sediment control on construction sites
2011
2012
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continued enforcement of previous years BMPs
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continued enforcement of previous years BMPs
2013
2014
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continued enforcement of previous years BMPs
Have you seen a problematic construction site? Let us know! Contact us using the form below or call (573) 364-8659.
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This minimum control measure is closely tied to the continuation of existing or ongoing BMPs such as development reviews and land disturbance inspections. The BMPs that are in place have been very effective in reducing pollutants and will be continued.
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possible contractor certification before issuance of land disturbance permit
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small construction site sediment control training for developers and contractors
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