City of Kirkwood Receives

“Certificate of Excellence” for

Environment Efforts in Storm Water Quality

Kirkwood, Missouri -- Thursday, October 18, 2007 -- The City of Kirkwood has received a “Certificate of Excellence” from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) for environmental efforts in storm water quality.  The Certificate honors “achievement in implementation of goals in the St. Louis County Phase II Storm Water Management Plan.”

In cooperation with 59 other municipalities and St. Louis County, with MSD as the coordinating authority, the City of Kirkwood obtained a storm water discharge permit from the Department of Natural Resources.  This permit is required under the EPA Storm Water Phase II Regulations and requires Kirkwood to develop and implement an operational and maintenance management plan.  The ultimate goal is to prevent or reduce reducing pollutant storm water runoff. 

To meet this goal, Kirkwood has implemented “Best Management Practices,” which include proper storage and disposal of all hazardous materials, training in material-handling for all employees involved in maintenance or construction, and learning waste/spill clean-up procedures.  Examples of Best Management Practices include covered salt storage, frequent street sweeping, siltation control at construction sites, volunteer stream clean ups, storm culvert cleaning, and recycling.

Todd Rehg, Assistant Director of Public Works, has implemented and overseen Kirkwood’s pollution-reduction practices and presented the certificate to the entire City Council at their meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2007.  “We appreciate the Certificate of Excellence from MSD,” said Rehg.  “It’s always rewarding when the extra efforts of Kirkwood employees are recognized.”

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