7710 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing MI 48917
Delta Township Stormwater Management
Per these requirements, the Township must apply for a stormwater discharge permit every five years. 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. This documentation was formally designated as Delta Township’s Stormwater Management Plan, which is located below for public review and input.
To help facilitate a regional approach to stormwater management, the Township is also a member of the Greater Lansing Regional Committee (GLRC) for Stormwater Management, a guiding body comprised of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) communities within the Greater Lansing Region. The committee has been established to guide the implementation of the stormwater program for participating communities within the Grand River, the Red Cedar River and the Looking Glass River watersheds. Visit MyWatersheds.org to learn about upcoming events, find steps you can take to limit water pollution, and to get involved in managing our shared water resources!
If you have questions or comments regarding the Township’s stormwater management plan, please contact Ernie West P.E., Township Engineer in the Delta Township Engineering Department at engineer@deltami.gov or 517-323-8540.
Illicit Discharge
An illicit discharge is defined as any discharge to the municipal separate storm sewer system that is not composed entirely of stormwater, except for discharges allowed under an NPDES permit or waters used for firefighting operations. Many of these non-stormwater discharges occur due to illegal connections to the storm drain system from commercial, residential, and other establishments.
Illicit discharges and dumping allow contaminated wastewater into our local waterways without receiving any treatment. Such activities may be intentional, but also may be unknown to the property owner. Some examples of illicit discharges or dumping are failing septic systems, improper disposal of sewage from recreational vehicles, illicit connections of sanitary sewer lines to the storm sewer system, or the cleaning of pool filters, paint brushes, and vehicles in a driveway or street.
Please help us protect the Grand River and other watersheds by reporting illicit discharges and dumping into Eaton County and Delta Township stormwater sewer systems. You may call the Eaton County Drain Commissioner’s Office at 517-543-3809 or the Delta Township Engineering Department at 517-323-8540. You may also contact the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at 800-292-4706.
Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management
The Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management (GLRC) is a guiding body comprised of participating Phase II Stormwater communities within the Greater Lansing Region. The committee has been established to guide the implementation of the entire Phase II Stormwater Program for the communities within three identified watersheds: the Grand River, the Red Cedar River, and the Looking Glass River watersheds. For more information related to the Phase I & II Programs, visit the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy website.
Reports & Programs:
- GLRC Annual Report
- GLRC Quarterly Newsletters
- Delta Township MS4 Stormwater Progress Report 2021
- Delta Township MS4 Stormwater Progress Report 2023
- 2020 Delta Township Stormwater Management Plan
- Delta Twp NPDES Permit MS4-Eaton
Press Releases:
Following is more information on what we are doing and how you can help:
Pollution Prevention Tips
Want to learn more about how you can protect our waterways at your home, school, or business? Check out these articles, brochures, and flyers and feel free to print and post them at your workplace or classroom!
Visit the GLRC website at www.mywatersheds.org for more materials like these and to discover what watershed you live in, and other pollution prevention tips!
Other information:
Contact Us
Do you have an idea, question or comment for the Township? Let us know!
Contact Us
Phone: (517) 323-8500
Fax: (517) 323-8599
Fax: (517) 323-8599
Monday - Friday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.