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Stormwater Management
The City of White Bear Lake is fortunate to have an abundance of surface water resources. In addition to our namesake lake, the City is dotted with many smaller lakes and wetlands.The City has adopted a number of policies and ordinances to protect the water quality of these water resources from polluted stormwater runoff and to prevent property damage due to flooding.
Ordinance
The City of White Bear Lake regulates stormwater runoff and non-stormwater discharges within its jurisdiction under Section 406 of the Municipal Code. This ordinance was established to prevent property damage due to stormwater flooding and to protect the quality of the surface water resources that receive stormwater runoff. The ordinance is consistent with the requirements of State statutes, State rules, and local watershed organization regulations.
Other Resources
- MN Stormwater Manual - Stormwater design and construction guidance
- MPCA Construction Stormwater Permit - Construction permit information
- Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control - Homeowner fact sheet
- MN Water - Let's Keep it Clean - Water friendly practices for residents
The City's Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) identifies goals and policies concerning the implementation of water resource activities within the City. The plan fulfills the requirements of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Met Council, and local watershed organizations.
The City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) identifies goals and best management practices to reduce the discharge of pollutants into surface water resources from its storm sewer system.
The City of White Bear Lake developed Engineering Design Standards for Stormwater Management to provide specific guidelines to design professionals preparing construction documents for private land development projects and/or City capital improvement projects.
The City’s storm sewer system is designed to transport stormwater (rain and melting snow) to the nearest lake, stream, or wetland. Any waste or pollution that enters the storm sewer system will flow directly to the nearest waterbody without treatment and may cause serious environmental damage.
