The City of Lancaster operates it stormwater system under a General Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The current permit was issued on April 1, 2021 and expires on March 31, 2026. Under the permit the City is required to revise their Stormwater Management Plan by April 1, 2022. The plan must cover six areas of stormwater management including
Public Awareness
Public Education
Construction Stormwater Management
Post Construction Stormwater Management
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Good Housekeeping Procedures