El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new Program Description Document required by Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.

The MS4 Program Description Document is available for public review and comment until November 18, and is on the County website at:

https://publicworks.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/Stormwater/EPC-MS4-Program-Desription-Document-Public-Notice-Draft.pdf

The Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit issued to El Paso County by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control Division (Division) requires the document that defines how the County complies with the permit.

“In compliance with our permit, El Paso County drafted a new Program Description Document and is making it available for public review and comment,” said John Chavez, El Paso County Stormwater Quality Coordinator. “The new Program Description Document presents the MS4 permit requirements and County’s approach to compliance with those requirements.”

If you have any questions or would like to comment on the document, please contact John B. Chavez, El Paso County Stormwater Quality Coordinator at 719-520-6826, or johnchavez@elpasoco.com.