Regulatory Mission

Under The Clean Water Act (CWA), The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Established Pollution Control Programs Including The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

The NPDES stormwater permit system regulates stormwater discharges from three sources: municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), construction activities, and industrial activities. SEMSWA, as a Phase II regulated MS4 operator under the Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) Regulation 61.8(11) General Permit associated with MS4s, is required to implement control measures in our stormwater management program to reduce the amount of pollutants in stormwater discharges.

Autumn leaves on wet, rocky ground. — *As a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit holder, SEMSWA regulates stormwater runoff in its service area.*

These program areas include:

Public Involvement/Participation
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Construction Sites
Post-Construction Stormwater Management (New Development and Redevelopment)
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

SEMSWA is committed to using an integrated approach to meet the requirements and intent of our MS4 stormwater permit. Currently, SEMSWA holds the MS4 Permit(s) for the City of Centennial, the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority, the East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, and the Inverness Water and Sanitation District. A Program Description Document (PDD) is available to the public for review and comment.

Website Accessibility Statement

Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: