Workshops to focus on clean waterways

Keeping local waterways clean is the focus of the upcoming Hays County Development Services team’s annual Stormwater & MS4 Program workshops. The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System is aimed toward regulating stormwater runoff and keeping it clean before it hits rivers and lakes.

On Nov. 18 and 19, 2021, from 9-10 a.m. both days, workshop attendees can expect to learn about stormwater uses and environmental protections for waterways. They will also get the chance to ask staff questions about the Stormwater and MS4 program during a Q&A.

Development Services adopted the tagline, “No pollution is the clean water solution!” to help educate the public about the program goals. Hays County is subject to the requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit No. TXR0400000 which sets the requirements and conditions for stormwater discharges from a small MS4 to surface waters in the state.

Two workshops will be offered for Hays County citizens. The Nov. 18 event is geared towards the general public, while the Nov.

19 workshop is aimed at contractors and engineers. While that conversation will be focused on technical issues, the public is still welcome to attend.

The workshops will take place at the Hays County Development Services Office, located at 2171 Yarrington Rd., Kyle, Texas from 9-10 a.m. both days. Attendees can also enjoy coffee and donuts at the workshops.