Our Mission

"To protect the water resources of Lake County and to enhance quality of life through effective stormwater managment."

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

This page contains some background on the reason for creating a Stormwater Department for Lake County.  For more detailed information, please use the following linked topics.

•                              -Member communities

•                              -Credit program

•                              -User Fee adjustments

•                              -Advisory board

In 1999, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a mandate pursuant to the Clean Water Act requiring urban areas to improve water quality.  Specifically, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations have imposed six minimum control measures which are targeted at improving our Nations water resources.

 

The six minimum control measures include:

 

   1.       Public Education and Outreach

                      

2.       Public Involvement and Participation

 

3.       Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

 

4.       Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

 

5.       Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Control

 

6.       Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping