MS4s must currently comply with the minimum control measure for illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) in their current stormwater NPDES permits.
- Adopt a local ordinance to prohibit illicit discharges to the storm drain system
- Develop a storm drain map, including all outfalls 36 inches in diameter or larger
- Provide IDDE education and outreach to public employees, businesses and the general public
- Use visual indicators to screen outfalls for the presence of illicit discharges
- Implement appropriate enforcement procedures to fix illicit discharge after they are discovered
Source: Chesapeake Stormwater Network
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