City of Fort Atkinson Stormwater Management Plan

The City of Fort Atkinson has been issued a Stormwater Phase II Permit so they can comply with the Final Rule implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act. This rule requires the City to comply with Stormwater Regulations as administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The City received their Phase II Permit under the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) Permit No. WI-S0550075-1 in November, 2006. The City is required to control the quality and quantity of storm water runoff according to these State and Federal Requirements.

The Stormwater Phase II Permit requires:

  • Construction Site Pollutant Control
  • Post-Construction Storm Water Management
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Storm Water Quality Management
  • Public Education and Outreach
  • Public Involvement and Participation
  • Annual Report

The City is currently developing a Storm Water Management Plan that will address the Phase II requirements. The Plan will provide methods of complying with the regulations to manage storm water quantity and quality, including mapping, construction, and operating and maintaining the system; develop ordinances; and develop public education and involvement programs.

2011/2012 Documents
2011 Annual Storm Water Report
2011 Stormwater Accomplishments
2011 Stormwater Utility Budget
2011 Work Plan
2012 Stormwater Utility Budget
2012 Work Plan 1 of 2
2012 Work Plan 2 of 2
Compost S. Snow Dump Site Inspection
DPW Garage Site Inspection
Misc. Storm Water Programs
N. Snow Dump Site Inspection
Storm Outfall Inspections

For more information:

Phase II Storm Water Permit
Construction Site Erosion Control and Storm Water Management Ordinance
Illicit Discharge and Connection Ordinance
Spill and Illicit Discharge Response Procedure Manual
Credit Manual for Non-Residential Properties

2010 MS4 Annual Report [PDF 62 Kb]
2009 Annual Stormwater Report [PDF 11.5Mb]

News Articles:
Stormwater Utility Notice
Leaves - What To Do With Them
10 Easy Things You Can Do Toward Cleaner Lakes and Rivers
Do Your Doody - Clean Up After Pets
Put Your Sidewalk And Driveway On A Low-Salt Diet

Workshops and Seminars:
Information on future programs and seminars will be posted as it becomes available.