Storm Water Management
The management of storm water and protection of our water resources is a significant task of local government. Trappe Borough is careful in its development, and it complies with the control measures established by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This page provides information on storm water for both families and businesses in Trappe Borough, as well as information about the control measures that Trappe must meet.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permits (MS4 Permits)
MS4 Permits, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Watershed Management, govern the storm water discharges of small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). As an MS4 permittee, Trappe Borough must comply with six minimum control measures (known as MCMs), designed to protect our community's natural water resources:- MCM #1: Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
- MCM #2: Public Involvement & Participation
- MCM #3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDD&E)
- MCM #4: Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
- MCM #5: Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development & Redevelopment
- MCM #6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operation
Resources from the DEP
Below, find many of the storm water educational pamphlets and materials prepared by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection:Information for Trappe Borough Families:
- After the Storm (The Basics of Storm Water)
- Car Washing Facts
- Don't Top Off at the Pump
- Fertilizer Tips
- Leaking Oil Facts
- Pet Waste Tips
- Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff
- Rain Garden Enhancement Guide
- Septic System Tips
- Take the Storm Water Runoff Challenge!
- The Ten Principles of Storm Water
- Trees & Storm Water
- We All Live Downstream
- Winter Yard Care Tips