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Stormwater Management
Storm water is runoff water from rain and snow. It flows across our driveways, parking lots and streets into storm drains. In this process it picks up oils, pet waste, trash, leaves and other contaminants. After flowing into the storm drains in our City streets, miles of pipes transport storm water to the Animas/San Juan Rivers. A small portion is piped to ponds and infiltration trenches where it can be absorbed into the ground. If you have questions or issues please contact Toni Sitta at 505-599-1399.
The federal Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
and Safe Drinking Water Act requires the City to manage storm water runoff to protect water quality in our streams and protect the quality of our ground water as a drinking water resource.
Federal Clean Water Act
The federal Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
and Safe Drinking Water Act requires the City to manage storm water runoff to protect water quality in our streams and protect the quality of our ground water as a drinking water resource.
Helpful Resources
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Information
- MS4 Annual Report 2020-2021 Final
- MS4 Annual Report 2020-2021 Draft
- MS4 Annual Report 2019 - 2020 Final
- MS4 Annual Report 2018 - 2019 Final
- MS4 Annual Report 2017- 2018 Final
- Stormwater Management Plan
- EPA Region 6 - Proposed Stormwater General Permit for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
Construction Information
- EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit
- US EPA Construction Stormwater Permit Information and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Guidance
- US EPA National Menu of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention for Small Residential Construction Sites
- EPA's 2021 Industrial Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Management
- EPA's Region 6 Industrial Stormwater Permit Information