What else is being done to address stormwater pollution?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) requires that municipalities and other public bodies that operate a separate stormwater drainage system obtain a permit. The regulations require communities to improve the quality of their stormwater and, ultimately, protect Michigan’s water resources. This permit program affects over 170 communities in Southeast Michigan and is administered by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). In any case, voluntary action by the region’s citizens is an efficient way to keep some pollution from ever entering our waterways.
