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Washington council hears MS4 stormwater update; staff says DNR found programmatic improvement
Summary
City staff told the council the city is making progress on its MS4 stormwater permit after a 2024 audit, reporting developer enforcement actions, quarterly reporting requirements and upcoming High Street Basin retrofit project with public education components.
City staff presented the annual MS4 stormwater update to the Washington City Council on Feb. 2, saying the city has implemented code changes and stepped up inspections and outreach required under its MS4 permit with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The presentation said code updates adopted in May 2024 have led to more water‑quality post‑construction facilities on development sites, expanded inspections of grading and construction permits and an ‘‘erosion assistance’’ program the council approved last fall. Staff also described public outreach efforts including biweekly social posts…
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