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Consultant briefs Monee trustees on state-mandated stormwater (MS4/NPDES) requirements
Summary
Robinson Engineering’s Dana West told the Monee board April 23 that Illinois EPA requires municipalities to maintain NPDES/MS4 compliance across six program categories, including public education, illicit discharge detection, construction runoff controls and annual reporting.
A Robinson Engineering consultant told the Village of Monee Board of Trustees on April 23 that Illinois EPA rules require the village to maintain and document activities under the NPDES Phase 2/MS4 stormwater program.
Dana West outlined six required program areas: public education and outreach; public participation; illicit-discharge detection and elimination; construction site runoff control; post-construction runoff control; and pollution prevention and good housekeeping. West said the program hinges on documentation, annual reports and periodic audits by the Illinois EPA.
“NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. A lot of words to say let's keep our storm water as clean as we possibly can,” West said, explaining the program’s purpose and local implications. She noted that communities must produce mapping and perform outfall inspections, investigate suspect discharges, and maintain records that the state can review.
West described common indicators of illicit discharges — odor, sheen, unusual color or suds — and urged staff to document findings and follow procedures to eliminate problems. She also described construction runoff controls and routine inspections, and stressed that post-construction practices and long-term maintenance plans are part of compliance.
When trustees asked about hazardous-waste disposal sites for residents and businesses, West directed them to Will County Green resources for household and specialty-waste collection schedules and locations.
West said permit updates occur roughly every five years and noted that the village should expect continuing documentation and occasional on-site reviews by Illinois EPA staff. The presentation closed with a reminder that staffing and recordkeeping are central to meeting the permit’s requirements. Trustees asked clarifying questions and received guidance on local resources and the timing of future permit updates.
The presentation was informational; no board action was taken at the meeting.
