Where are the Stormwater Studies on Regulation?
Ξ August 17th, 2007 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Georgia, studies, Fines |
I often come across news and reports about the progress of stormwater programs across the country like this one in McDonough, Ga. I have, however, noticed a severe lack of data for enforcement of stormwater regulations.
Frankly, I’m growing a little bored of yet another study about how using GIS to create storm sewer maps is beneficial. Wasn’t Google Earth invented for this kind of application? Why do people keep re-inventing the wheel?
Instead, how about an enforcement study that has some data people in the field can actually use such as:
- The MS4’s cost per violation
- Average violation resolution time
- effective NOV, NOI (Notice of Inspection), and other forms
- revenue generated from fees and penalties per 1,000 people
I realize that education and monitoring are very important to this program. However, you don’t know if you are making any measurable progress without some measure of enforcement. Asking people not to pollute the storm sewers will deter the ignorant that don’t know any better but good luck getting it to deter malicious polluters.
-Stormwater Guru
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