The City of Newton ’s Stormwater Management Program must address six minimum control measures. They include:

Public Education and Outreach

Distribute educational materials and perform outreach to inform citizens about the impacts polluted stormwater runoff discharges can have on water quality.

Public Participation/Involvement

Provide opportunites for citizens to participate in program development and implementation, including effectively publicizing public hearings and/or encouraging citizen representatives on a stormwater management panel or committee.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

Develop and implement a plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm sewer system including developing a system map and informing the community about the hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.

Construction Site Run-off Control

Develop, implement and enforce an erosion and sediment control program for construction activities that disturb 1 or more acres of land.

Post Construction Runoff Control

Develop, implement and enforce a program to address discharges of post-construction storm water run-off from new development and redevelopment areas.

Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping

Develop and implement a program with the goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations.