On July 20, 2007 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued the City of Plano a TPDES Storm Water Discharge Permit for its municipal separate storm sewer system or “MS4”. The permit is for a five-year period and is due to expire on July 19, 2012. The following are some of the major elements of the City’s TCEQ permit:

• Structural Controls/Collection System Operation (operation and maintenance)
• Areas of New Development/Redevelopment (minimize pollutants)
• Roadways (minimize de-icing pollutants, street sweeping)
• Flood Control Projects (assess water quality improvements/retrofitting)
• Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Application (educate staff / contractors)
• Illicit Discharges and Improper Disposal (enforcement, floatables, prevention)
• Spill Prevention and Response (prevent, contain, and respond)
• Industrial and High Risk Runoff (inspections and monitoring)
• Construction Site Runoff (training, inspections, enforcement)
• Public Education and Employee Training (promote pollution prevention and awareness, educate city employees)
• Monitoring Program (dry / wet weather screening, regional monitoring plan)
• Annual Report to EPA/TCEQ

To report a Prohibited Discharge into the Storm Sewer or Creek System, please call 972.941.7184. After business hours please call 911.