The 2022-2023 MS4 Report, as required by NYSDEC for reporting on activities required under and relevant to the Town's MS4 permit, is available for public review. To learn how the Town is addressing the measures identified below (MCMs), check out our annual report.

stormwater (noun): water resulting from a precipitation event

The Town of Waterford has been designated, by state and federal environmental agencies, as what is called an "MS4." This stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, and means that the Town is recognized as an entity with potential to contribute to stormwater pollution. This designation was based on our proximity to an urbanized area as well as population density.

Within the boundaries of the Town of Waterford are many wetlands, the Erie and Champlain Canals and the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. The Village of Waterford also likes within the Town, and operates under a separate stormwater program.

We are one of nearly 7,000 MS4s across the country, all of which are required to comply with 6 categories to prevent and mitigate stormwater pollution. Over the years since receiving our mandated designation, we have been working hard to design and implement a Town-wide program in accordance with the permit that we are required to operate under.

We created this website for improved transparency as well as to provide the information and resources our residents, businesses and developers need to ensure compliance. Several of the measures described below are executed in partnership with the Saratoga County Intermunicipal Stormwater Management Program.