Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs)

WQMPs are required for many construction and redevelopment projects. A WQMP describes all post-construction activities and Best Management Practices (BMPs) implemented to reduce stormwater pollution as required by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.

The following attachments can be used to describe why a WQMP is necessary, determine the priority of the project and also view the template for submittal.

Please call the Public Works Department, Stormwater Division at (714) 562-3655 should you have any questions regarding submittals.

Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) For New Developments And Significant Redevelopments
Provides a description of what a WQMP is, why one is required and what items to include in a submittal. The check list that City Plan Checkers use to determine WQMP approval is also included.

WQMP Priority Flowchart
A flow chart is provided to assist in determining if a project is a high or low priority.

Model Water Quality Management Plan Template
A template is provided to assist in designing the WQMP document. Simply input required information into the Word file. All WQMPs must be submitted using the City's WQMP Template.