NPDES Stormwater Permit

Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit

The City of Auburn was issued a municipal stormwater permit by the Washington State Department of Ecology in compliance with the provisions of the State of Washington Water Pollution Control Law and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (The Clean Water Act). The Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit) is available at the Department of Ecology website.

The Permit, which became effective February 16, 2007, authorizes the discharge of stormwater to surface and ground waters from Auburn’s storm drainage system. Requirements of the Permit include the development of a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) which details the actions and activities to be implemented by the City in order to reduce the discharge of pollutants.

The SWMP is to include measures related to Public Education and Outreach, Public Involvement and Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Controlling Runoff from New Development, Redevelopment and Construction Sites, and Pollution Prevention and Operation and Maintenance for Municipal Operations. The Permit lists specific actions and methods that the City must implement through the SWMP.

The City of Auburn is accepting comments on the Stormwater Management Program. Please submit comments in writing to the Water Quality Programs Coordinator, Department of Public Works, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98001. Written comments must be received by close of business on March 17, 2008. There will be a public hearing at the March 17th City Council meeting where comments will also be accepted.

Stormwater Management Program Document

2007 Annual Report