NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Stormwater Discharges from MS4s

Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation from rain and snow melt events flow over land and impervious surfaces and does not infiltrate into the ground. The runoff from streets, lawns, farms, and construction and industrial sites pick up fertilizers, dirt, pesticides, oil, grease and many other pollutants and discharge into our lakes, streams and rivers. This untreated discharge is detrimental to our water quality as it can adversely affect our drinking water supply and environment. Many Best Management Practices (BMP’s) such as detention/retention/infiltration basins, are already in place to help keep out water clean.

Newtown Township regulates stormwater management which goes above and beyond typical BMP’s through a permit that is obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) through the National Pollution and Discharge Elimination System Phase II (NPDES)/Municipals Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). This is a Federal requirement from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that is administered by the PA DEP. This NPDES Permit is broken up into six minimum control measures to be regulated and enforced by the Township.

These minimum control measures include:

Public Education and Outreach

Public Participation/Involvement

Illicit Discharge, Detection and Elimination

Construction Site Runoff Control

Post-Construction Runoff Control

Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping

Tips for Residents

Tips for Contractors

For any questions or concerns regarding stormwater or to report illicit discharges or construction runoff, please call the Township at (215) 968-2800.

Get Involved

There are many ways you can help the Township with its stormwater program and participate in volunteering programs that will keep trash, debris and other pollutants out of the storm sewer system. For more information on ways you get involved with your community, please visit the following sites:

Useful Links

For more information on Stormwater Management, please visit: