What is the Purpose of Rule 13?

This rule is an effort by IDEM, as the state's permitting authority, to manage the storm water discharged from urbanized areas. Consistent with other state water programs, this rule's goal is to protect human health, aquatic life, and existing water resources.

View the City of South Bend Storm Water Quality Management Plan* (pdf, 47.5 KB)

The Soil & Water Conservation District can answer questions and provide technical assistance on Rule 13. You can also get additional information from the following websites:

•  Indiana Department of Natural Resources
  (IDNR Division of Soil Conservation)
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management
  (IDEM Office of Water Quality)

City of South Bend MS4 contact:
Carl Littrell 574.235.5937

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Waste Water Treatment Plant
3113 Riverside Dr.
South Bend, Indiana 46628
574.277.8515