MS4 Permit Support & Stormwater Asset Management for Local Governments
Efficient stormwater management is essential for any developed area to have. Proper management prevents things like flooding from occurring and keeps pollutants and debris from entering bodies of water after heavy rains or melting snow. However, this is no small job and requires a lot of ongoing maintenance. Fortunately, stormwater software gives you the tools you need to ensure this is managed properly.
At Novo Solutions, we offer stormwater asset management software that helps your municipality maintain stormwater assets, document MS4 inspections, and comply with your state’s MS4 permit requirements. With NovoGov, your team can manage inspections, maintenance, and reporting from one system, so you can feel confident you have the next storm under control.
The Demo video demonstrates how to track and report on MS4 Inspections, Maintenance, Plans and Goals. All stormwater system assets such as catch basins, outfalls, drainage pipes, ditches, culverts and more can be defined and viewed on a map.
NovoGov Stormwater Software Features
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Intuitive interface make it easy to migrate from paper
Log inspections/maintenance of storm structure assets from a map
Add & update assets and inspections, view maintenance history
Define and automate reminders for inspection schedules
Quickly document MS4 Structure inspections on a mobile device (including pictures)
Document and track MCM plans, goals and outcomes (i.e. for Public Education)
Asset & Work Order Management for all Public Works/Utilities Departments
Interactive Dashboard shows totals for MS4 Permit
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Walt Feurer, Director of Public Works
“NovoGov isn’t limited to just one aspect of our operations; it has become a versatile tool that we rely on for a range of functions. We’ve successfully employed it for managing customer complaints, documenting insurance claims, and tracking bulk water usage. NovoGov’s ability to centralize and organize data has made these processes smoother and more efficient.”
What Does Stormwater Software Do?
You don’t want to find out after a big storm that some of your storm management assets needed maintenance or repairs that went unnoticed. With Novo Solutions’ stormwater software, you can improve how you manage maintenance and perform MS4 inspections for your municipality’s stormwater management system.
Our software allows you to view all of your stormwater assets right on a map, so you can easily see where everything is located. Inspection requests can be created automatically based on a schedule you define. Labor hours and materials used can be added to these inspections along with comments about any repairs that were performed.
Our stormwater software also allows you to view maintenance and inspection history, so you can easily access information on past work and keep track of any changes.
Benefits of Stormwater Software
Stormwater software can provide a few different benefits for municipalities. Here are a few ways you can benefit from using Novo Solutions stormwater inspection software.
Stay Organized
One of the top benefits of any asset software is that it helps you and your team stay organized. With our stormwater software, you have everything you need to maintain your stormwater assets in one place on a user-friendly platform. This is something you can access from a desktop or mobile device, making it easy to perform MS4 inspections wherever you are.
Easy Record-Keeping
Record keeping is essential for efficiently maintaining any type of assets. No one wants to find that the data they’re looking for is missing, and this can happen easily if you’re manually documenting information. Asset management software ensures that you can easily record changes as they happen and view past data regarding your stormwater assets.
Improve Maintenance Schedules
Stormwater management wouldn’t be effective without reliable and frequent maintenance. It can be easy to fall behind on maintenance without the proper tools, but our software can help you stick to a schedule and take care of your stormwater assets on time. Staying on top of maintenance also ensures that you can catch any potential issues early on, which can extend asset life and save you money in the long run.
Learn More About Using Stormwater Software
With solutions like stormwater software available, there’s no reason to struggle with the challenges of stormwater management. At Novo Solutions, NovoGov asset management software and work order management give municipalities the tools to manage assets, schedule inspections, and complete essential maintenance on time. Because it runs on one configurable platform, the same system supports your public works and water and utility departments alongside stormwater.
If you need to improve the way your municipality manages your stormwater system, let Novo Solutions help.
Stormwater Software FAQ
What is stormwater management software?
Stormwater management software is a system municipalities use to inventory stormwater assets, schedule and record inspections and maintenance, and report on their stormwater program. NovoGov does this on one configurable platform that also handles work orders across public works.
What is an MS4 permit, and who needs one?
An MS4 permit is a Clean Water Act permit that regulates stormwater discharges from a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. Cities, counties, and other local governments that own or operate a regulated storm sewer system generally need one, issued through the EPA’s NPDES program or an authorized state agency.
How are the MS4 permit and the NPDES program related?
The MS4 permit is issued under the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) program, the EPA framework that controls pollutant discharges to U.S. waters. An MS4 permit is the NPDES permit that applies to a municipal storm sewer system.
What are the six minimum control measures?
The six minimum control measures are the core requirements of a Phase II MS4 permit: public education and outreach, public participation and involvement, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff control, post-construction stormwater management, and pollution prevention and good housekeeping. NovoGov helps you document your MCM plans, goals, and outcomes.
Can NovoGov map and inspect stormwater assets like catch basins and outfalls?
Yes. You can define catch basins, outfalls, drainage pipes, ditches, and culverts, view them on a map, and log MS4 structure inspections and maintenance from a phone or tablet, with photos. Because NovoGov is configurable, you can set up the asset types and inspection forms your program needs.
How do I use NovoGov in the field?
You can use NovoGov from a desktop or a mobile device, in the office or in the field. It integrates with Esri ArcGIS, so your stormwater assets stay aligned with your GIS.
How does NovoGov help with MS4 reporting?
NovoGov keeps your MS4 inspections, maintenance, and MCM activities in one place and totals them on an interactive dashboard, so the numbers you need for MS4 permit reporting are together instead of scattered across paper and spreadsheets.