Stormwater References

Canton’s Engineering Division assists the Superintendent of Public Works with MS4 NPDES Permit Reporting and Administration.  The Engineering Division also assists with the implementation of the Town’s Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). The SWMP is a constantly evolving document.  Please follow this link to provide comment on the SWMP.

Canton’s Conservation Commission has jurisdiction over the Stormwater Management By-Law and the issuance of Stormwater Permits within the Town.

Canton is part of the Neponset Stormwater Partnership and the Southeastern Regional Stormwater Coalition.

Stormwater Agency Websites

Stormwater Educational Flyers

  1. Clean Water Educational Flyer
  2. Construction Brochure
  3. Pet Waste Flyer
  4. Lawn Fertilizer Flyer
  5. Car Washing Flyer
  6. Pet Waste Flyer
  7. Leaf and Yard Waste Flyer
  8. Lawn and Garden Care Flyer

Local Stormwater Regulations

  1. Stormwater Management By-Law
  2. Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations

MS4 Program Documents

  1. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Plan
  2. Canton Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
  3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan
  4. Good Housekeeping Manual
  5. 2023 Canton Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
  6. 2023 Canton Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Attachments 6-9

MS4 Annual Reports

  1. MS4 2019 Annual Report
  2. MS4 2020 Annual Report
  3. MS4 2021 Annual Report
  4. MS4 2022 Annual Report
  5. MS4 2023 Annual Report

Helpful Information

  1. Department of Environmental Protection Water Management Act Guide 2014
  2. Capital Improvements Chart 2015 to 2020
  3. Stormwater Base Map
  4. Groundwater Map