The Hogsback Lane Chronicles:  An Investigation of MS4 Unauthorized Sanitary Discharges (On Demand)

Description

The Division of Water Pollution Control (WPC) is responsible for managing and enforcing Cleveland’s Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program.  In 2021, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) issued the city a violation for a continuous, unauthorized discharge of sewage into the Rocky River from its MS4 system.  This webinar dives into the investigation and resolution of this multifaceted issue, covering:

• The challenges of a large and complex drainage area
• The utilization of a consultant to develop a comprehensive investigation scope of work
• Source tracing
• Evaluating and summarizing remediation alternatives

Join us to learn from Cleveland’s experience and gain the knowledge to ensure your MS4 program remains compliant.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this presentation, attendees should be able to:

• Explain MS4 compliance and enforcement
• Apply investigation strategies/methods for source tracing an illicit discharge
• Implement collaboration between government agencies and engineering consultants