Stormwater Management
In accordance with the University of Northern Iowa policy and the University's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) the following statements are intended to establish guidance for the University in its storm water compliance efforts.
Illicit Discharge Prohibition
To the maximum extent possible, the University of Northern Iowa prohibits the illicit discharge of non-storm waters to the MS4. Discharges to the University-operated MS4 that are not comprised of storm water properly permitted storm water discharges associated with industrial activity or allowable non-storm water are specifically prohibited. Failure to comply with this policy may result in work stoppages, formal project review, monetary fine and other appropriate corrective actions.
Non-compliance penalties include the following:
- 1st violation - $250 fine
- 2nd violation - $500 fine
- 3rd violation - $1,000 fine and an additional $1,000 fine for each additional day the violation is not corrected.