Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Documents

EPA MS4 Stormwater Program

The storm drain system in Braintree is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permit program. The issuance of this permit means that residents, businesses, developers, and industrial facilities in Braintree shall only discharge clean stormwater. The Braintree Stormwater Division is responsible for ensuring that nothing enters the system that can pollute our streams, rivers, and lakes.

MS4 Program Documents

Braintree MS4 Documents

Permit Year 4 Documents

IDDE (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination) Documents


Braintree Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans


Town of Braintree Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Stormwater Management

To view the folder for the following SOPs, click here.

  • Inventory of Municipal Properties (PDF)
  • Dry Weather Outfall Inspection
  • Wet Weather Outfall Inspection
  • Catch Basin Cleaning
  • Spill Response
  • Erosion and Sedimentation Inspection
  • Fuel and Oil Handling Procedures
  • Inspecting Stormwater Treatment Structures
  • Locating Illicit Discharges
  • Oil Water Separator Maintenance
  • Pesticide and Fertilizer Use
  • Water Quality Screening
  • Municipal Vehicle Washing
  • Private Drainage Inspection
  • Sump Pump Inspection
  • Street Sweeping
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Winter Road Maintenance
  • Parks and Open Spaces
  • Buildings and Facilities
  • Vehicles and Equipment
  • Construction Site Runoff Control and Inspection


Other MS4 Links

To sign up for water, sewer, and stormwater alerts, including notifications of water main breaks and Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) incidents, click here.

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