Ronald Lawson

Hawkins County Stormwater Management Program 2022-2026

The Hawkins County Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) is designed to comply with the 2022 MS4 permit, aiming to protect water quality and satisfy federal Clean Water Act requirements by minimizing pollutant discharge. The program outlines Best Management Practices (BMPs) across several key areas: public education and outreach, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE), construction site runoff control, post-construction stormwater management, and pollution prevention/good housekeeping. It also details a monitoring program, enforcement procedures, and legal authority to ensure compliance and effective stormwater management over a five-year period.