Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands are among the most important natural resources for Minnesotans, and we all have an interest in ensuring their quality for future generations.

But when rain falls on impervious surfaces such as paved streets, parking lots and rooftops, it can collect materials that pollute our water resources. Polluted water runoff containing pesticides, sediment, nutrients, oil, chemicals and litter is transported through storm sewer systems to our lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands without treatment.

Under the federal Clean Water Act, cities must implement management practices to reduce the risk of pollution entering waterbodies through a stormwater system. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency oversees and administers a permit program on behalf of the US Environmental Protection Agency  that regulates these management practices to ensure that federal and state requirements are being met. The City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) lays out the management practices the City employs to address pollution within its stormwater system and to meet regulatory requirements.

Public Comments Accepted
The City accepts public comments on the City’s SWPPP throughout the year.  To do so, please contact Dave Shoger at dshoger@ci.victoria.mn.us or 952.443.4237.  Comments received will be considered as part of the annual program review.

Additional Resources
Residents in the City of Victoria are also located in either Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) or Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO). Both entities are also responsible for managing and protecting water resources in the community.

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