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Lewiston council adopts illicit-discharge/stormwater ordinance to meet MS4 permit requirements

Lewiston City Council · January 14, 2025
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Summary

Lewiston City Council combined second and third readings and approved Ordinance 4934, establishing regulations on discharges to the city's stormwater drainage system, prohibiting illicit connections and creating enforcement authority; penalties for violations include misdemeanor fines and/or imprisonment as specified in the ordinance.

Lewiston City Council on combined second and third readings approved Ordinance 4934, which enacts a new article into Chapter 36 of the Lewiston City Code to regulate discharges to the city's stormwater drainage system and to prohibit illicit connections and discharges.

Public Works Director Dustin Johnson explained the ordinance implements requirements associated with the city's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Johnson said the…

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