MS4 and Stormwater System Maintenance

Practical, Field-Focused Training for Stormwater Infrastructure Inspection & Maintenance

WUS0121

Course Number: WUS0121

Type of Course: On-Demand Training

Length of Course:  3.5 Hours

PDH or CEU: 3.5 PDH

Cost of Course:  $175.00 per Learner

On-Demand | No Travel Required | Digital Credential

MS4 and Stormwater System Maintenance provides practical, field-focused training on the operation, inspection, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure. Participants gain a working understanding of how stormwater systems function and how proper maintenance supports regulatory compliance, water quality protection, and long-term asset performance.


This course focuses on real-world inspection and maintenance scenarios, helping participants recognize common system deficiencies, identify maintenance needs, and understand how routine maintenance decisions impact compliance and environmental outcomes.

Topics Covered:

  • How MS4 stormwater systems function and why maintenance matters
  • Inspection techniques for inlets, pipes, culverts, outfalls, and conveyance systems
  • Identifying common deficiencies, failures, and maintenance triggers
  • Roadside ditch and stormwater pond maintenance best practices
  • Vegetation management, sediment removal, erosion control, and documentation
  • Soils and materials management during maintenance activities
  • Stockpiling, soil classification, and pollutant prevention strategies
  • Dewatering practices and in-water maintenance considerations
  • Applying BMPs to minimize environmental impacts during maintenance work

Learning Objectives:

  • Meet MS4 permit maintenance and inspection requirements
  • Reduce compliance risks and prevent water quality violations
  • Improve stormwater infrastructure performance and lifespan
  • Identify and prevent illicit discharges during maintenance activities
  • Apply BMPs during dewatering and in-water work
  • Strengthen coordination between inspection, maintenance, and construction teams
  • Make informed, compliant decisions in the field

Who This Course is For:

This course is ideal for professionals involved in stormwater inspection, maintenance, or program oversight including:


  • Public works and municipal staff
  • Stormwater program managers and MS4 coordinators
  • Field inspectors and maintenance crews
  • Construction and maintenance supervisors
  • Engineering technicians
  • Environmental professionals
  • Contractors and vendors performing stormwater-related work
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Refund / Cancellation Policy

Learners are required to contact CWT Training Academy as soon as possible with any changes to registration (e.g. revised or corrected email, mailing address, phone number, etc.) to ensure the information on the Certification records are correct.


Refunds will not be provided for any missed or incomplete on-demand course. In the case of an emergency which prevents the Learner from starting or finishing the course during the allotted time frame, please contact CWT Training Academy to discuss options.