Storm Water Management

Weber State University (WSU) is a Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) that in accordance with the Clean Water Act will remain compliant and will not exceed all state and federal regulations. WSU prohibits elicit discharge in its MS4 boundaries. WSU MS4 permit was issued by the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ). The permit requires a program with six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs), Best Management Practices (BMPs) for each MCM, and Measurable Goals for each BMP. The University's Storm Water Management Program Plan describes the MCMs, BMPs, measurable goals, target dates, and our program rationale. Weber State University's Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) was most recently updated in 2024.

Weber State University’s List of Accepted BMPs

Weber State University will remain compliant and will not exceed any state and/or federal regulations. At this time WSU will accept all EPA-approved BMP's as long as they are effective for the site.

List of requirements for application
MS4 SWPPP Compliance SOP
Preconstruction Plan Checklist
Electronic Inspection Site Tool information
SWPPP Compliance Instruction form
Escalating enforcement strategies with flow chart
Post Construction Checklist

Remember! Only rain down the drain:

  • Conduct vehicle maintenance in a proper place, not in a parking lot.

  • Clean up drips and leaks promptly.

  • Keep in mind- all oils, including edible oils, are an environmental hazard.

  • Store oil containers inside secondary containment. If you store several containers of oil, provide enough containment for at least one entire container.

  • Store containers out of the flow of traffic.

  • Tightly close containers when you are not using them.

  • Make everyone in the area aware of what is stored and how to respond.

  • Have a spill response kit available in the event of an accident.

For Information about household hazardous waste or to find proper disposal locations please visit: 

As part of the Stormwater Management Plan the Weber State University prohibits the commencement, conduct, or continuance of any illegal, non-storm water discharge to the storm drain system. Pollutants include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Household hazardous wastes (kitchen and bathroom cleaners, etc.)

  • Oil or other fluids from motor vehicles

  • Pet waste

  • Trash, litter or debris such as grass clippings

  • Construction site generated pollutants (concrete washout, sediment)

Contact Weber State’s Stormwater specialist, Drew Hodge, at 801-549-7544, for more information on storm water pollution prevention or any of the following:

  • To submit questions or comments on the University’s Storm Water Management Plan

  • To report construction site related pollution concerns such as sediment tracking onto streets

  • To report outdoor spills, illegal dumping or other illicit discharges threatening storm drains