INTRODUCTION

Since 1999, the Louisville Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has been in the process of transitioning from a programmatically-driven approach to one that is more water quality-driven. In the past, the MS4, CSO and SSO programs were reported and managed separately within MSD. To attain the goal of a water quality-based program, MSD has had to redefine goals and reorganize departments. In 2002 the Wet Weather & Water Quality (WWWQ) Team was created, with the responsibility of combining the MS4, CSO, SSO and water quality programs into one comprehensive program. The creation of the WWWQ Team allows for a more effective integration of MSD’s regulatory responsibilities across departmental boundaries. The responsibilities of the WWWQ Team stretch across all nine Jefferson County watersheds.