Minimum Control Measure 3
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

Developing and implementing a plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm sewer system (includes developing a system map and informing the community about hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste).

Program elements for MCM 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination include:

• Legal Authority (ordinance)
• Mapping
• Field Screening
• Investigation of Potential Illicit Discharges
• Spill Response and Prevention
• Public Awareness and Reporting Program
• Preventing Sanitary Sewer Discharges
• Education and Training

Refer to US EPA Office of Wastewater Management's MS4 Program Evaluation Guidance Appendix B for a review worksheet to use as a guide for developing and implementing a Phase II storm water management program.

Resources

• Model Ordinance for Illicit Discharge & Illegal Connection Control April 2008 (pdf 41KB)
  
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Guidance Manual (Cuyahoga County Board of Health July 2006 pdf 1.74MB)
  
• US EPA fact sheets