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Doylestown Borough Citizen's Guides and Links
The Borough Staff has produced several "Citizens Guides" for various subjects. They include Parking, Borough Government, Parks & Recreation, and Graffiti removal. To download these guides, click on the name below. Adobe Acrobat is required and is available free by following the link below. The PaDEP has stormwater PDF's available on this page as well as by searching their site.
Useful Stormwater Management Links
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Links
EPA Links
About Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permits
The Borough of Doylestown has a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This permit regulates the Borough's storm sewer system and requires Doylestown to implement a storm water management program. This includes six program elements called "Minimum Control Measures" which, when implemented together, are designed to result in significant reductions of pollutants discharged from its storm sewer system and into receiving water bodies. The Minimum Control Measures are listed below with links to the EPA's fact sheets, which outline the requirements.
How can you help with stormwater?
- Contact Borough Hall to report any erosion and sediment, storm water runoff or other pollution issues, whether from construction sites, businesses, or other locations throughout the Borough.
- Organize a neighborhood pollution watch.
- Stencil storm drains with warnings about dumping.
- Participate in a stream or creek cleanup within the Borough.
- Plant trees along a stream or creek
- Practice these healthy household habits:
- Use fertilizers sparingly
- Use pesticides only when necessary
- Do not blow grass clippings or leaves into the street or inlets
- Sweep up yard debris rather than hosing down paved areas
- Compost or recycle yard waste
- Pick up pet waste and dispose of properly
- Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on an unpaved area
- Service your car regularly to prevent leaks onto paved areas
- Dispose of household hazardous waste at designated collection locations
- Purchase and use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled or recyclable products when ever possible
- More links
- The PA Department of Environmental Protection maintains many educational resources for Stormwater Management. Click here to access them.
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