Stormwater

Stormwater run-off results from untreated snow, rain, and sleet and goes directly to our local storm drain system and waterways. These waterways provide recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat, and aesthetic beauty that improves the overall quality of our lives. 

Millcreek maintains 30.19 miles of storm drain pipes, including 1709 catch basins, 670 manholes, 106 outfalls into Mill Creek, Big Cottonwood Creel, Neff's Creek, and Parleys Creek. 

Polluted stormwater runoff is commonly transported through municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), and then often discharged, untreated, into local water bodies. To prevent harmful pollutants from being washed or dumped into MS4s, certain municipalities are required to obtain coverage under the Utah MS6 permit and develop stormwater management programs (SWMPs). The SWMP describes the stormwater control practices that will be implemented consistent with permit requirements to minimize the discharge of pollutants from the storm sewer system. 

Stormwater Management Plan