Stormwater Management

Stormwater Management

Draft MS4 General Permit for Stormwater Discharge from MS4 communities issued by EPA National Pollution Elimination System. Public comment due by March 31, 2010

Stormwater Management Bylaw

The Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Bylaw was approved at the Spring 2007 Town Meeting warrant and approved by the Attorney General in July 2007..

The Illicit Discharge Bylaw passed Town Meeting in the Fall and was approved by the Attorney Generals Office January 2007. Copies can be obtained from the Town Clerk.

Copies of the bylaws (pdf files) may be download for review.

    Article XXIX Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Bylaw
    Stormwater Bylaw Regulations and Fee Schedule

Stormwater Hotline (508) 660-7268

Call with questions or information about Stormwater Management Violations.

Also available:

    Stormwater Management & Erosion Control Bylaw Frequently Asked Questions
    NPDES PII Small MS4 General Permit Annual Report
    Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook - Volumes 1, 2, and 3

For more information on Phase II Stormwater Management requirement go to

EPA Phase II
NPDES Walpole NOI
Environmental Education