Stormwater runoff is generated from rain and snowmelt events that flow over land or impervious surfaces, such as roads, sidewalks, driveways, and other pavements, and does not infiltrate into the ground. The runoff picks up pollutants like trash, chemicals, oils, and dirt/sediment that can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal waters. To protect these resources, communities, construction companies, industries, and others, use stormwater controls, known as best management practices (BMPs) to filter out pollutants and/or prevent pollution by controlling it at its source.

Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aids in the initiative of improving water quality. Currently, 47 states and one territory are authorized to implement an NPDES program. In 2003, the City of White House received its Notice of Coverage as a Phase II MS4 operator. This permitting status is designed to regulate runoff from adversely impacting local surface waters.

The City of White House has developed, implements, and enforces a Storm Water Management Program according to the standards and procedures outline within the Stormwater Ordinance (SWMP). The SWMP  describes how our MS4 will reduce the discharge of pollutants from its system through the following areas:

MS4 Minimum Control Measures:

1. Public Education and Outreach
2. Public Involvement/Participation
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
4. Construction Site Runoff and Pollution Control
5. Post-Construction Runoff and Pollution Control
6. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Facilities

Our goals include protecting our environment; reducing flooding to protect people and property; upgrading drainage systems; ditch maintenance; supporting healthy streams and rivers; and creating a more sustainable community. These services are funded by the Stormwater Utility Fee. 

 

The storm drains are NOT connected to a treatment system.

TO REPORT A DRAINAGE CONCERN OR ILLICIT DISCHARGE PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM OR CALL 615-672-4350 EXT. 3

Quick Links:

TN Stormwater Association
https://www.tnstormwater.org/

TN Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook
https://tnepsc.org/handbook.asp