Hi all,

We want to remind everyone that UConn CLEAR is here to assist with your MS4 compliance, both in providing resources to use and acting as a go-to for any questions or issues you may run into. After reviewing the 2021 annual reports, we want to point out some resources that may be helpful in common areas that still need compliance. This week – Water Quality Monitoring

 

• • Monitoring Requirement Comparison Sheet
    • This chart outlines the key elements of the two main monitoring requirements in the MS4 general permit: Impaired waters monitoring and IDDE monitoring. IDDE monitoring requirements are split into two sections: Baseline monitoring and the Catchment Investigation Procedure.For even more information, our water quality monitoring webpage provides factsheets for both impaired and IDDE monitoring.

 

• • Impaired Waters Monitoring Flowchart
    • This flowchart makes it easy to understand which outfalls require screening, investigation, and annual monitoring

• • IDDE Baseline Monitoring Flowchart & IDDE Catchment Investigation Flowchart
    • These IDDE flowcharts provide a visual breakdown of the monitoring and catchment investigation processes.

• • Field Checklist & Data Collection Spreadsheet
    • This spreadsheet and checklist, examples from UConn Storrs campus, make sure you are fully prepared for data collection and fieldwork.

• • EPA: New England Stormwater Toolbox Equipment Loan Program
    • This EPA program supplies NGOs within New England with a loan of stormwater monitoring equipment. This equipment can then be distributed to any municipalities regulated by the MS4 for assistance in volunteer monitoring. The program is now accepting applications and more information can be found on our Compliance Funding webpage.

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