New Lenox Township holds a General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit from the Illinois EPA for stormwater discharges from its municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).  To protect water quality, the MS4 Permit requires that the Township develop and implement a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge ofpollutants from its stormwater system to the maximum extent practicable. Links are provided below to the Township’s MS4 Stormwater Management Plan, Notice of Intent to comply with the MS4 Permit, and annual reports.

• To report water quality issues within the Township, contact the Township Road Commissioner at 815-485-6484 or via email at roads@newlenox.org. If after normal business hours, call Will County Emergency Management Agency at 815-740-8351.

• For emergency water quality concerns, contact the Will County Emergency Management Agency emergency number: 815-740-0911. 

• Additional MS4 Permit program information can be found at Illinois EPA’s MS4 webpage: http://www.epa.illinois.gov/topics/forms/water-permits/storm-water/ms4/index

Illinois EPA Annual Facility Inspection Report 2016-2017

New Lenox Township, Illinois Stormwater Management Plan

Illinois EPA Annual Facility Inspection Report 2017-2018

Illinois EPA Annual Facility Inspection Report 2019-2020

Notice of Intent for New or Renewal of General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems - MS4's