Stormwater

The stormwater requirements of the federal Clean Water Act are administered under the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Program.

Under the MS4 Program, the Borough is  required to incorporate the following six elements (known as minimum control measures, or MCMs) into their stormwater management programs:

  • Public education and outreach
  • Public involvement and participation
  • Illicit discharge detection and elimination
  • Construction site runoff control
  • Post-construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment
  • Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations and maintenance

Taylor Borough Stormwater Management Ordinance  (Revised 9/13/2017)

Illicit Discharge Complaint Form

Homeowners Gudie to Stormwater BMP Maintenance 

Illicit Discharge Training for Residents

Pennsylvania DEP Stormwater Smart Pamphlet