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Stormwater / MS4 Program
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About the Program
In the fall of 2002 the Town and Village of Victor were notified by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that a portion of the town and village would be covered under what is called an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by NYSDEC.
The criteria for designation as an MS4 is population density and the permit area is a corridor along NYS Route 96 from Eastview Mall to the Victor Farmington Town Line and includes the Village of Victor. However, the entire Town of Victor is covered under MS4 regulations by the adoption of a town-wide drainage program.
Over a five-year period, following notification of coverage, the town and village are required to implement a stormwater management program (SWMP) to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Environmental Conservation Law and Clean Water Act.
Development within the town and village increases the amount of impervious surfaces, which leads to an increase in runoff and runoff borne pollutants. These pollutants are deposited from the atmosphere, for example they leak from vehicles or are windblown from adjacent areas. During storm events these pollutants quickly wash off and are rapidly delivered to downstream waters. Pollutants of concern include, but are not limited to suspended solids, trace heavy metals, hydrocarbons (oil and grease), nutrients (phosphorous and nitrogen), pesticides, and chlorides (road salt).
The MS4 permit requires the town and village to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the permit area to the maximum extent practicable to protect water quality.
Town of Victor Stormwater Management Program Plan
The Town of Victor Stormwater Management Program Plan is available for review. Any comments on the plan can be emailed to Will Emblidge.
Areas of Measurement
The town and village are required to provide an annual report to NYSDEC summarizing progress made on reaching the goals of the permit in six minimum measure areas. The six areas are:
- Public Education and Outreach
- Public Involvement and Participation
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
- Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
- Post - Construction Stormwater Management
- Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The town has revised the design and construction standards for land development to include the requirements of the NYSDEC Phase II Stormwater Management Program.
The town has also implemented local laws to comply with the NYSDEC requirements, which can be found in the town code. Chapter 175 addresses illicit discharge and connection to stormwater facilities. Chapter 177 addresses stormwater management and erosion and sediment control.
lto:kmaynard@town-victor-ny.usAnnual Reports
The 2025 DRAFT MS4 Annual Report is available for comment. Please send comments to Will Emblidge.
The 2024 MS4 FINAL Annual Stormwater Report for the Town of Victor is available.
The 2022-2023 MS4 Annual Report FINAL for the Town of Victor is available.
The 2021-2022 MS4 FINAL Annual Report for the Town of Victor is available.
OWSC Joint MS4 Annual Report & Comments
The 2024 OWSC Joint FINAL MS4 Annual Report is available.
The 2022-2023 OWSC Joint FINAL MS4 Annual Report is available.
The 2021-2022 OWSC FINAL Joint Annual Report (PDF) for the Ontario-Wayne Stormwater Coalition is available mailto:kboyd@bmepc.com .
What is an Illicit Discharge and Why are they Prohibited
An Illicit Discharge is defined as any discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that is not composed entirely of stormwater. Illicit Discharges may come in the form of direct or indirect discharges and can have a variety of sources, such as:
- Sanitary sewer cross connections
- Cheater pipes
- Industrial or commercial cross connections
- Sewer infiltration
- Spills
- Illegal dumping
- Outdoor washing activities
- Lawn and landscaping maintenance
- Failing septic systems
Illicit Discharges are prohibited due to the potential health and environmental hazards that could impact our community and community members. Always be cautious when dealing with a suspected Illicit Discharge. If you see something that you believe could potentially be an Illicit Discharge always report it and include any important information associated with it such as location, color, odor, consistency, or proximity to surface waters.
How to Report an Illicit Discharge
Contact the Town of Victor’s Stormwater Program Manager via email or call the Planning and Building Department at (585) 742-5035
Proper Handling and Disposal Practices for the Most Common Behaviors Within the Community
Follow the link below to see how actions taken at home can help improve water quality in our community.