Polk County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 12. WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL |
Article VI. STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT |
§ 12-151. Control of stormwater discharges—Discharges to municipal system and United States waters.
(a)
The discharge of stormwater to an MS4 shall be controlled to the extent that such discharge will not impair the operation of the MS4 or contribute to the failure of the MS4 to meet any state or federal requirements. Discharges to waters of the United States shall be controlled to the extent that the discharge will not adversely impact the quality or beneficial uses of the receiving water.
(b)
Any person responsible for stormwater discharges determined by the municipality to be contributing to the impairment of waters of the U.S., either directly or through an MS4, shall provide corrective measures in accordance with a schedule approved by the municipality.
(Ord. No. 93-06, Art. III, § 3-1)