Stormwater Public Information Web Page | Muncie Sanitary District

The Stormwater Public Information Web Page will be updated annually and as necessary to ensure required information is current about the Muncie-Delaware County Stormwater Management Program (Co-Permittees INR040056). If you are looking for a specific document that is not listed here, please fill out a request for information form. If you have any questions please contact jdonati@msdeng.com or call 765-213-6450.

The Muncie Delaware County Department of Stormwater Management is a collaborative effort between the Muncie Sanitary District, Delaware County, the Town of Yorktown & IvyTech/Muncie (Co-Permittees INR040056).

NOTICE OF INTENT:

Delaware County, the City of Muncie and the Muncie Sanitary District, the Town of Yorktown, and Ivy Tech of Muncie intend to discharge stormwater to the following watersheds: 051202010204: Macedonia Creek: Buck Creek, 051202010305: York Prairie Creek: White River, 051202010303: Thurston Ditch- Killbuck Creek, 051202010301: Mud Creek- Killbuck Creek, 051202010109: Mud Creek- White River, 051202010110: Truitt Ditch- White River, 051202010111: Hamilton Ditch- Muncie Creek, 051201030401: Campbell Creek, 051202010302: Jakes Creek, 051202010203: No Name Creek- Bell Creek, and is submitting a Notice of Intent to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of the MS4 entity’s intent to comply with the requirements of the MS4 General Permit to discharge stormwater run-off.

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

On December 18, 2021, IDEM issued a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer General Permit (MS4GP). The MS4GP replaces 327 IAC 15-13 (Rule 13) which had previously been the Administrative Code that established the permitting requirements for all designated MS4s in Indiana. stormwater

MS4s are defined as a conveyance or system of conveyances owned by a state, city, town, or other public entity that discharges to waters of the United States and is designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater. Regulated conveyance systems include roads with drains, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, storm drains, piping, channels, ditches, tunnels, and conduits. It does not include combined sewer overflows and publicly owned treatment works.

More information about the MS4 General Permit can be found on the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Website.

Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SWQMP)

SWQMP – Part A: Initial Application

SWQMP – Part B: Baseline Characterization

SWQMP- Part C: Program Implementation Plan

Annual Reports

MS4 Stormwater Resolution & Ordinances for Muncie and Delaware County

Be on the lookout for signs of an illicit discharge which can include:

Water running into the street
Stormdrain flow during dry weather
Oil visible on the street
Dirt on the street

If you see any of these signs, please call our Report A Polluter Hotline: (765) 747-4896

Stormwater Service Fees and Rates

Every person and organization in Muncie contributes to stormwater runoff, which is why the MSD must dedicate funding to Comprehensive Stormwater Management in order to meet Federal and State mandates. This investment has endless benefits for all Muncie residents and improves the quality of life through improved public health, reduced water pollution, and opportunity for new investments. For this reason, no one is exempt from paying stormwater fees, including churches, nonprofits, schools, and government buildings.

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