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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for issuing individual and general permits that regulate stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4). DEQ administers these programs through the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulations, where are authorized by the Virginia Stormwater Management Act.
The City of Roanoke is required to control discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems under the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems to the maximum extent practicable in a manner that protects the water quality in nearby streams, rivers, and wetlands.
Under the general permit, the City must develop, implement and enforce programs that include the following six minimum control measures (MCMs):
The Program Plan is available to view by clicking on the 2018-2023 City of Roanoke MS4 Program Plan.