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Stormwater Management Program

The University of Utah is a Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) with a discharge permit that was issued by the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in April 2003. The permit requires a program with six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs), Best Management Practices (BMPs) for each MCM, and Measurable Goals for each BMP. The University’s Storm Water Management Program Plan describes the MCMs, BMPs, measurable goals, target dates, and our program rationale.

Things to Consider

Stormwater Pollution Prevention: Keep Our Water Clean

Only clean water should go down storm drains. Follow these best practices to prevent pollution:

  • Perform vehicle maintenance in designated areas, not in parking lots.
  • Clean up drips and leaks
  • All oils, including edible oils, are environmental hazards.
  • Store oil containers in secondary containment to prevent spills.
  • Keep storage containers out of traffic flow and tightly closed when not in use.
  • Ensure that everyone in the area is aware of stored materials and knows how to respond in case of a spill.
  • Have a spill response kit readily available.

For household hazardous waste disposal, visit: Salt Lake County Household Hazardous Waste

Prohibited Pollutants

Under the Stormwater Management Plan, the University of Utah strictly prohibits the initiation, continuation, or conduct of any illegal, non-stormwater discharges into the storm drain system. Pollutants include, but are not limited to:

  • Household hazardous waste (kitchen and bathroom cleaners, etc.)
  • Oil and other vehicle fluids
  • Pet waste
  • Trash, litter, or debris (e.g., grass clippings)
  • Construction site pollutants (e.g., concrete washout, sediment)

 

Contact Information for Stormwater Concerns

For questions or concerns regarding stormwater pollution prevention, contact Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) at 801-581-6590.

You can reach out to EHS for:

  • Submitting questions or comments on the University’s Storm Water Management Plan.
  • Reporting construction site pollution concerns, such as sediment tracking onto streets.
  • Reporting outdoor spills, illegal dumping, or illicit discharges threatening storm drains.

For a list of state-approved stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), refer to the BMP Manual.

By following these guidelines, we can help protect our environment and maintain compliance with stormwater regulations.

 

Resources:

Annual UU SW Report 2018

Annual UU SW Report 2019

Annual UU SW Report 2020

MS4_UT_annual report FY2021

MS4 Annual Report Form 2022_signed

Annual-UU-SW-Report 2023_signed

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