Stormwater Program

In 2002, the CCBH initiated a regional program to assist its 55 regulated Phase II communities. On March 10, 2003, the U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA Phase II Stormwater regulations went into effect. These regulations require designated communities to develop and implement a stormwater management plan. This program is composed of six minimum control measures:

            (1) Public Education

            (2) Public Involvement

            (3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

            (4) Construction Site Runoff Control

            (5) Post Construction Site Runoff Control

            (6) Good Housekeeping

The CCBH's Stormwater Program was developed to assist communities in Cuyahoga County and Northeast Ohio in reaching their stormwater management plan goals.  Our program has been a leader in the State of Ohio in developing a regional watershed-based illicit discharge program. This program was highlighted twice in Stormwater Magazine and also by the U.S. EPA.

The CCBH also developed the “Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Manual – A Guidance Manual for the State of Ohio”. This manual was designed to assist communities in developing an Illicit Discharge Program for finding and eliminating these sources of pollution.

The CCBH's Stormwater Program includes the activities listed below.  All activities performed by the CCBH include a report for the community to include with their annual report to the Ohio EPA. If you would like to contact the CCBH for any information on Phase II stormwater regulations or educational outreach activities, please contact Laura Travers, RS at (216) 201-2001 ext. 1225 or ltravers@ccbh.net.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

• Inventory of MS4 outfall locations
• Dry weather inspections of MS4 outfall locations
• Sampling of dry weather flows from MS4 outfalls
• Illicit discharge source tracking
• Regional Stormwater Database                     

Public Education and Outreach

• Educational outreach for school-aged children including non-point source and point source pollution education
• Adult seminars on non-point source pollution
• Coordination of stream cleanups
• Volunteer monitoring of streams

Good Housekeeping

The CCBH provides staff training for municipal personnel on Phase II Stormwater and municipal requirements.

Fact Sheets on Stormwater Components

1. Stormwater Phase II Final Rule
2. Public Education
3. Public Involvement
4. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
5. Construction Site
6. Post Construction Site
7. Good Housekeeping

Educational Materials

1. After The Storm Brochure
2. Placemat
3. Bookmark
4. Urban Runoff
5. Solution to Pollution Brochure
6. Introduction to Stormwater
7. Be the Solution to Pollution
8. Lawn Care Tips

Model Ordinances

The following model ordinances were developed by the Northeast Ohio Stormwater Task Force:

1. Riparian Setback Ordinance
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
3. Post Construction Ordinance

The following model ordinance was developed by the Chagrin River Watershed Partners, the CCBH, and the Lake County Health Department.

1. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance

Useful Links

Ohio EPA

Ohio Nonpoint Source Management Plan  

Cuyahoga County Engineer

Center for Watershed Protection

Stormwater Authority

Stormwater Magazine