Stormwater Pollution Prevention Handbook

The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Handbook was developed through the collaborative efforts of a number of organizations including the Ministry of the Environment, the Government of Canada's Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Quinte Conservation, the Cities of St. Catharines, Toronto, Waterloo, and Mississauga, and the Municipal Engineers Association.

There are many benefits to stormwater pollution prevention including: minimizing or avoiding the creation of pollutants; using materials more efficiently; minimizing health risks; avoiding costly clean-ups; and enhancing the local environment.

The goal of the handbook is to provide municipalities, conservation authorities, community groups, businesses, and individuals with practical information on implementing pollution prevention and flow reduction programs for stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows. It contains information on:

• pollution prevention (P2) and urban hydrology concepts;
• flow reduction and P2 techniques;
• implementation approaches at the municipal level;
• preparing pollution prevention and control plans and developing environmental management systems;
• resources on public consultation and outreach programs.

The handbook is divided into three parts:

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