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Mishawaka’s role in prevention
The City of Mishawaka is implementing a number of measures to help prevent pollutants from entering storm drains. Among the city’s responsibilities are:
- Enforcement of regulatory ordinances
- Review of construction plans and inspection of construction sites
- Regular street sweeping
- Proper use of street deicers
- Cleaning catch basins and storm sewers
Mishawaka and Bethel College join forces
The City of Mishawaka and Bethel College have formed a partnership to comply with MS4 regulations and educate those who live and work in the community about the impacts of stormwater pollution. City and college officials are working jointly to address:
- Public education and outreach
- Public participation and involvement
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination
- Construction site runoff control
- Post-construction runoff control
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping
Detailed information on each of these control measures is available online at www.mishawakacity.com.
