MAIDENCREEK TOWNSHIP


1 Quarry Road
P.O. Box 319, Blandon, PA 19510
610-926-4920


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Stormwater Management



What is MS4?

Stormwater runoff from snowmelt or rain can pick up pollutants such as motor oil, lawn chemicals, and pet waste before entering streams untreated. The large amount of untreated water entering the storm sewer system, and eventually our streams, has lasting health, safety, environmental and economic impacts on our community. This polluted stormwater runoff is commonly transported through Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), from which it is often discharged untreated into local waterbodies. To prevent harmful pollutants from being washed or dumped into the stormwater system, Maidencreek Township was required to obtain a NPDES permit from the PA Department of Environmental Protection and develop a stormwater management program.


The township has developed a Public Education and Outreach Plan as well as a Public Involvement and Participation Plan to help the public understand the significance of keeping stormwater clean and preventing pollution in our streams.



Below you will find some public outreach resources regarding storm water, source water protection and MS4. ​



CARING FOR YOUR STREAMSIDE PROPERTY



WHEN IT RAINS, IT DRAINS



SWIMMING POOL WATER DISCHARGE GUIDELINES



SEPTIC SYSTEM CARE & MAINTENANCE



TMDL Plan



Pollution

Reduction

Plan​



Most Recent MS4 Annual Report



The Willow Creek Restoration Project



What can you do?



  • Dispose of motor oil at a garage that will recycle it. Never pour oil on the ground or in a storm drain in the street.
  • Pump out your septic system every two or three years.
  • Bring household hazardous waste like oil based paint, varnish, chemicals, pesticides to the Berks County Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Days. Check their website https://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/swa/Pages/default.aspx for the next scheduled day.
  • Minimize the use of pesticides and herbicides on your lawn and gardens.
  • Do not dump swimming pool water into a creek or storm drain at the end of the season. Wait until the chlorine diminishes and then direct pool water into grass, woodland or other natural area.
  • Remember - anything you throw or store on the ground can find its way into the water supply. Store and handle chemicals properly.

NOTHING IN THE DRAIN BUT RAIN!

REPORT ILLEGAL DISCHARGE TO THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE AT

610-926-4920





Maidencreek Township



k.gruber@maidencreek.net | Phone: 610-926-4920