Storm Water Program

ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINITION

Please e-mail stormwater@waterboards.ca.gov or call (916) 341-5539 with questions or requests.

The contents of these web sites and documents do not necessarily reflect the view and policies of the State Water Resources Control Board, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

• Phase II Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Fact Sheet, 
  Environmental Protection Agency
  This fact sheet outlines the Phase II final Rule requirements and profiles the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination minimum control measure by offering some general guidance.

• Model Ordinances on the Web,
  Center for Watershed Protection
  Sample ordinances from around the country provide language and ideas for effective ordinances.

• Model Ordinances to Protect Local Resources, 
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  Model ordinances for illicit discharges, post construction controls, aquatic buffers, erosion and sediment control, stormwater control operation, and more.  

• Water Quality Model Code and Guide Book,
  Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  Model ordinances and comprehensive plan policies for small communities

• Excerpts from the Periodic Review of San Luis Obispo County's Local Costal Program (LCP),
  California Costal Commission
  Suggestions for improving the water quality component of the LCP.  May provide guidance for other jurisdictions updating LCPs.

• Green Buildings Design & Construction Guidelines,
  City of Santa Monica (CA)
  Building performance ordinances focusing on reducing energy consumption and runoff, and improving runoff quality.