West Des Moines, IA
Home MenuWest Des Moines is working collaboratively with the cities of Clive, Urbandale, and Waukee to develop suitable guidelines and ordinances which will address Stormwater Management while meeting the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements within these communities. Each city will be implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) for six minimum control measures in an attempt to reduce pollutants discharged to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The six minimum control measures listed in the City of West Des Moines' MS4 Permit 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 and Good Housekeeping
For further information on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) NPDES General Permit No. 2 for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activities, please select this document:
Iowa DNR Topsoil Preservation Requirements
Additional information
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Storm Water Program
Developing your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Environmental Protection Agency (EAP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Template
Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Template
Detention Basins and Ponds
Detention Basins/Ponds and Iowa Stormwater Management Manual
Fisheries Management for Pond Owners
Residents can implement measures and help reduce pollutants in stormwater!
Urban Stormwater Drainage Brochure
Stormwater Assistance Program (SWAP) Reimbursements
Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) Resources
Anyone seeking additional information should contact: Nick Rentel, Principal Engineer at (515) 222-3476 or email nick.rentel@wdm.iowa.gov.
To report a stormwater-related issue, call Public Services at 515-222-3480 or report it on SeeClickFix.
2026 Public Events