Stormwater runoff is created when rain falls on pavement, buildings, and other impervious surfaces that do not allow water to soak into the ground. In developed areas like Lansing Township, we limit flooding by moving this runoff from our roads and neighborhoods through storm drains that discharge directly into rivers and streams. Since stormwater does not get processed at a treatment plant, any containment on the ground can “hitch a ride” with runoff and impact our shared surface waters. Pet waste, oil, leaves and dirty water from cleaning your car can enter storm drains and flow downstream where it harms aquatic habitats and makes water unsafe for swimming, canoeing and other water-related fun. The Township takes steps to reduce this pollution to meet State and Federal requirements.

Every five years, the Township must submit a Stormwater Permit Application to MDEQ to obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit. A large part of that application consists of a description as to how the Township will commit to and proceed with the development, implementation, and enforcement of practices to reduce the discharge of pollutants from its municipal separate storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable and protect water quality. This documentation was formally designated as the Lansing Township Stormwater Management Program and is available below for public review.
Please contact Brad Beck at bbeck@lansingtwpmi.gov or 517-999-0307 with questions or comments regarding the Township’s stormwater program.