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NPDES PHASE II
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT
SUBMITTED TO THE DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
OCTOBER 2018
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
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Adam G. Mitchell, Town Manager
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Date
TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA
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Table of Contents
1.0Storm Sewer System Information
1.1Population Served
1.2Growth Rate
1.3Jurisdictional & MS4 Service Areas
1.4MS4 Conveyance System
1.5Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6TMDL Identification
2.0RECEIVING STREAMS
3.0Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1Local Programs
3.2State Programs
4.0Permitting Information
4.1Responsible Party Contact List
4.2Organizational Chart
4.3Signing Official
4.4Duly Authorized Representative
5.0CO-PERMITTING INFORMATION
6.0RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1 Name of Entity
6.2 Element to be Implemented
6.3 Contact Information for the Responsible Party
6.4 Legal Agreement
7.0STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
7.1Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.3Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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1.0 Storm Sewer System Information
1.1 Population Served
Data from the Census Bureau indicated that the Town of Fuquay-Varina (referred to
hereinto as Town) had a population of approximately 25,949 in 2016. As of July 1, 2017,
an estimate places the population at approximately 27,906. The Town does not
experience seasonal increase in population.
1.2 Growth Rate
Fuquay-Varina’s Economic Development Department estimates the Town’s population in
2017 was 23,987 and projects that the population will reach approximately 33,978 by
2022. This is an increase of approximately 42% over a 5-year period.
1.3 Jurisdictional & MS4 Service Areas
The Town’s corporate limits currently comprise approximately 16.55 square miles while
the Town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) encompasses approximately 13.49 square
miles. The Town MS4 service area is the ETJ and Corporate Limits combined (a total of
approximately 30.04 square miles).
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System
Most stormwater begins in any given sub-basin as sheet flow (creating a “non-point
source” for surface water pollution). Ultimately however, this stormwater runoff will
become concentrated flow at the receiving stream. In the Town’s urban areas,
stormwater runoff often becomes concentrated prior to the receiving stream as it enters
roadside ditches or pipe systems. As development continues to occur in the Town of
Fuquay-Varina, an increasing portion of runoff will flow across man-made impervious
surfaces and become concentrated in man-made pipes or ditches prior to entering the
receiving stream.
As with most modern storm sewer systems, the Town’s MS4 is not combined with any
portion of its sanitary sewer system or other discharges (unless by an illicit connection).
Currently, the responsibility for stormwater conveyances and infrastructure rests solely
with the owner, or entity that possesses specific rights to the system. For example, private
drainage systems and drainage ditches are maintained solely by property owners or other
responsible parties (i.e. homeowner’s associations); and the numero us NCDOT streets,
storm drainage, and rights-of-way that traverse throughout the Towns’ ETJ are
maintained by the NCDOT. The Town does assume responsibility for the upkeep of storm
drainage pipes and roadside ditches that exist inside of Town-owned right-of-way. One
of the goals of the Town’s Stormwater Program is to assign responsibility to private
owners and public agencies alike and hold all parties, the Town included, accountable for
pollutants that enter the MS4 and for the quality of its surface waters in general.
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Town Staff has also completed mapping of a large majority of the drainage inlets in the
system. The Town has entered a significant percentage of the storm drainage pipes
that are available via electronic means (as-builts provided electronically). The Town
continues to fill in data gaps and update this mapping as new infrastructure is installed.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates
The following land use proportions are estimated for the Town’s MS4 service area:
LAND USE SQUARE MILES PERCENT
Residential 12.31 mi² 40.98%
Commercial 2.17 mi² 7.22%
Industrial 0.80 mi² 2.67%
Undeveloped 11.92 mi² 39.70%
Right of Way 2.84 mi² 9.43%
TOTAL 30.04 mi² 100%
Estimate Methodology
The proportionate land uses as listed in the previous section were estimated for the
Town’s MS4 service area using parcel data from Wake County GIS obtained in October
2018. Specifically, land use classification was determined from the Wake County
metadata Land_Class_1 for the parcel, resulting in a more accurate estimate from
previous reporting years. See the TownGIS website.
1.6 TMDL Identification
Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act requires States to develop a list of waters not
meeting federal water quality standards and to correct the impaired waters by
developing a management strategy or a total maximum daily loading (TMDL).
Currently, portions of Middle Creek, Neill’s Creek and Terrible Creek are listed as
impaired waters within the Town’s jurisdiction according to North Carolina’s approved
2016 Impaired Waters List. The 2018 303(d) Listing and Delisting Methodology was
approved 3/8/18.
TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA NPDES PHASE II STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT2.0 RECEIVING STREAMS NEUSE RIVER BASIN Receiving Stream Name Stream Segment Stream Index # Water Quality Classification Use Support Rating Water Quality Issues (see Note) Middle Creek From dam at Sunset Lake to small impoundment upstream of US 401 27-43-15-(4)a1 C; NSW Impaired The impaired section’s parameter of interest: Fish Community Poor. Basal Creek (Bass Lake, Mills Pond) From source to Sunset Lake, Middle Creek 27-43-15-3 B; NSW FS None identified in the 2002 and 2009 Neuse River Basinwide Plan Terrible Creek (Johnsons Pond) From source to dam at Johnson’s Pond 27-43-15-8-(1) B; NSW FS None identified in the 2002 and 2009 Neuse River Basinwide Plan Terrible Creek From dam at Johnsons Pond to Middle Creek 27-43-15-8-(2) C; NSW Impaired The impaired section’s parameter of interest: Benthos Fair Black Creek (Partins Pond, Panther Lake) From source to dam a Panther Lake 27-45-1 B; NSW FS None identified in the 2002 and 2009 Neuse River Basinwide Plan Little Black Creek From source to Black Creek N/A B; NSW FS None identified in the 2002 and 2009 Neuse River Basinwide Plan
TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA NPDES PHASE II STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN Receiving Stream Name Stream Segment Stream Index # Water Quality Classification Use Support Rating Water Quality Issues (see Note) Neills Creek From Source to a point 0.3 miles upstream of Wake-Harnett County Line 18-16-(0.3) C Impaired The impaired section’s parameter of interest: Benthos Fair. Kenneth Creek From source to Wake-Harnett County Line 18-16-(1) C S The Kenneth Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant was taken offline in 2007. Since then, this section of stream has improved to supporting and is now listed as a category 2 with no impairments. Major Unnamed Tributary to Kenneth Creek From source to Kenneth Creek N/A C FS Same as Kenneth Creek
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3.0 Existing Water Quality Programs 3.1 Local Programs Component Program Responsible Position Name Phone Fax Email Overall Administration Town Engineer Tracy A. Stephenson, P.E. 919-753-1039 919-552-7481 tstephenson@fuquay-varina.org Public Education & Outreach Program Staff Engineer Matthew B. Poling, P.E. 919-753-1035 919-552-7481 mpoling@fuquay-varina.org Public Involvement & Participation Program Staff Engineer Matthew B. Poling, P.E. 919-753-1035 919-552-7481 mpoling@fuquay-varina.org Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program Staff Engineer Matthew B. Poling, P.E. 919-753-1035 919-552-3601 mpoling@fuquay-varina.org Construction Site Runoff Program* Staff Engineer Jennifer Mitchell 919-753-1004 919-552-7481 jmitchell@fuquay-arina.org Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program Staff Engineer Jennifer Mitchell 919-753-1004 919-552-7481 jmitchell@fuquay-varina.org Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping (Municipal O&M) Program Staff Engineer Jennifer Mitchell 919-753-1004 919-552-7481 jmitchell@fuquay-varina.org * Erosion and sedimentation control permits are required for construction sites that disturb an area of 1 acre or greater. The Town obtained local program delegation for erosion control on September 7, 2018.
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3.2 State Programs
More than half of the Town’s MS4 service area lies in the Neuse River Basin, and thus
drains into nutrient sensitive waters (NSWs). The Town’s Stormwater Management
Program and incorporation of Neuse buffer requirements into the LDO ensures
compliance with this program. The Town coordinates with NC DEQ and USACE on
401/404 permitting for impacts to waters of the State.
4.0 Permitting Information
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
The above table (See 3.1) provides the contact information for the person and/or
position that is responsible for implementation of each goal.
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4.2 Organizational Chart
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4.3 Signing Official
Adam Mitchell, Town Manager for the Town of Fuquay-Varina, oversees all departments in
the Town and has signed this annual report (See Cover Page).
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative
Not Applicable.
5.0 CO-PERMITTING INFORMATION
Not Applicable.
6.0 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1 Name of Entity
Wake County
6.2 Element to be Implemented
From November 1, 2017 through September 7, 2018, Construction Site Runoff Program
(Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program) was administered by Wake County. The
Town obtained local program delegation for erosion control on September 7, 2018.
6.3 Contact Information for the Responsible Party
See Section 3.1 for current contact information.
Contact for 11/1/17-9/7/18 timeframe:
Wake County
Environmental Services, Watershed Management Section
Melinda Clark, ACIP, CFM
Watershed Manger
336 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-856-5531
melinda.clark@wakegov.com
6.4 Legal Agreement
Wake County administered the Sedimentation and Erosion Control program through
September 7, 2018 per the Town of Fuquay-Varina LDO. The LDO was amended on June
4, 2018 for the purpose of erosion control delegation. The amendment became effective on
September 7, 2018.
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7.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The purpose of the Phase II Stormwater Requirements is to protect, maintain and enhance
the public health, safety, environment and general welfare by establishing minimum
requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects of increased post development
stormwater runoff and nonpoint and point source pollution associated with new
development and redevelopment as well as illicit discharges into municipal stormwater
systems. It has been determined that proper management of construction-related and post-
development stormwater runoff will minimize damage to public and private property and
infrastructure, safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare, and protect water
and aquatic resources.
The Town administers and enforces its stormwater management program (SWMP) per the
Town Land Development Ordinance, §9-1405 Stormwater Management Regulations and
the Town Standard Specifications and Construction Details, 110.04 Stormwater
Management.
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
Target Pollutant Sources
The Town’s public education program will target three main pollutants to begin with:
sediment, nitrogen and phosphorous. These pollutants are the major concerns for the Neuse
River Basin and Wake County as a whole. The Town will expand the public education
program to include other pollutants, as they become a problem for the area.
Target Audience
The Town of Fuquay-Varina public education and outreach program will target residential,
commercial, and industrial property owners, as well as students of all ages.
Outreach Program
The Town of Fuquay-Varina implements a public education and outreach program that is
designed to distribute educational materials to the community and conduct outreach activities
that educate the community about the impacts of storm water discharges to local water
bodies and the steps that can be taken to reduce storm water pollution. Since the proposed
Phase II permit was issued, the Town has been a member of the Clean Water Education
Partnership (CWEP). The resources provided by CWEP membership help the Town get
stormwater information into the hands of the public.
The main element in the Town’s public education and outreach program is the stormwater
education section on the Town’s website. The stormwater web site is primarily used for
educating citizens on ways to prevent stormwater pollution and help preserve water quality
specifically in lawn and garden activities, as well as water conservation practices.
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The Town has been involved with stormwater public education and outreach in many ways.
The Engineering Department participates in Town outreach events and distributes
stormwater education materials to Town residents. Outreach events include Town festivals
and school outreach events. Topics included yard waste, animal waste, illicit discharges, and
riparian buffer education. The Town also provides outreach and education through mailings
with utility bills.
The Engineering Department distributed approximately 9,000 brochures, designed by
CWEP, with utility bills (See below). These brochures contain tips for good stormwater
management.
In addition to the above brochures, the town also distributes Focus on Fuquay-Varina
Newsletter, an award-winning newsletter that highlights the latest information from Town
Hall that keeps citizens informed on what's happening in Fuquay-Varina. The newsletter is
mailed monthly with utility bills (~9,000 per month) and is also distributed via email by
request. The newsletter frequently includes information on lawn and garden activities as
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well as water conservation practices as prescribed by the Engineering Department.
Historical newsletters are maintained on the Town website. The Town also utilizes a
Facebook page which is used as a tool to help educate citizens about stormwater.
The Town will continue existing outreach programs, maintain involvement with CWEP and
other agencies and continue to introduce new elements to the program as needed.
Evaluation
The Town will evaluate the success of this minimum measure by the number of individuals
reached through volunteer activities and mailings, or by using other evaluation strategies as
indicated by the measurable goals for each of the BMPs.
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
The Town of Fuquay-Varina implements a public involvement and participation program that
at a minimum meets all State and local requirements for public notification throughout the
development of the storm water management program and implementation of the BMP’s for
all six minimum measures. The Town continues to work on establishing its public
participation and involvement programs to help foster broader public support and take
advantage of the community’s intellectual resources. Currently the Town encourages
volunteer groups and citizens to help cleanup streams on a periodic basis with the Town’s
Big Sweep Program.
Town staff and volunteers attempted a Big Sweep event on April 7, 2018 at Carroll Howard
Johnson Environmental Education Park which was cut short due to inclement weather. The
next Big Sweep event is planned for Spring 2019. Weather makeup days will also be
scheduled.
The Town is also currently working to establish a citizen’s watch group to help monitor the
water quality and condition of streams in the Town’s jurisdiction. Stormwater monitoring and
complaints are fielded by the Town’s website and Stormwater Hotline.
Evaluation
The Town will evaluate the success of this minimum measure by the number of hotline
phone calls and emails received, number of trash bags retrieved with Big Sweep events or
by using other evaluation strategies as indicated by the measurable goals for each of the
BMPs.
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7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Storm Sewer Inventory
Town Staff also provide mapping of the storm sewer network. The Town has entered a
significant percentage of the storm sewer pipes that are available via electronic means (as-
builts provided electronically). The Town also continues to fill in data gaps regarding these
structures (approximately 75% of existing storm sewer mapped). The below table provides
miles of storm sewer added by year.
Private
Storm Sewer (mi)
Public
Storm Sewer (mi)
Total
Storm Sewer (mi)
New in 2017 0.77 2.36 3.13
New in 2018 3.01 2.85 5.86
Total Currently Mapped 15.19 45.33 66.38
Mapping and data regarding the Town’s storm drain network can be found at the Town’s
Maps and GIS website.
Regulatory Mechanism
The Town of Fuquay-Varina developed an Illicit Discharge Ordinance after receiving its
NPDES Permit from the State. The ordinance focuses on methods of detecting and
eliminating illicit discharges and imposes sanctions on those who do not abide. The
ordinance includes illicit detection, right of entry, prohibition of certain discharges,
enforcement actions and penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit discharges.
Enforcement
The Town of Fuquay-Varina implements an enforcement program to detect and eliminate
pollutants that enter the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) as defined in 40 CFR
122.26(b)(2). The Town also considers the discharges to surface waters just as important
as discharges to the MS4. Therefore, the Town addresses illicit discharges from both a point
source and non-point source perspective. The illicit discharge ordinance has been adopted
and is part of a larger effort to overhaul the Town’s planning and zoning ordinance and the
Town’s Standard specifications.
Enforcement measures have been incorporated into the Town’s Illicit Discharge Ordinance.
Town staff is currently utilizing all methods available in the Illicit Discharge Ordinance to
eliminate the source of an illicit discharge. These measures include Notice of Violations
(NOVs), fines, civil penalties and/or criminal penalties. Staff issued one Notice of Violation
from November 1, 2017 through October 30, 2018. This site is back in compliance.
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Detection and Elimination
Illicit discharges to the Town’s storm sewer system are reported by Town staff and the
general public. The public education and outreach program is being used to inform citizens
as to what constitutes an illicit discharge and how to report the violation to the Town via the
complaint hotline (telephone or email). The general public is considered an important
element in locating illicit discharges. The better educated the public is on this topic, the more
effective they will be in reporting illicit discharges to the complaint hotline.
Staff is actively tracking complaints and potential illicit discharges. All Town departments
work together and communicate potential violations to the Engineering Department.
Town staff continues to take inventory of businesses/industries and other high-risk
establishments that may have illicit connections to the storm sewer system and are
prioritizing the inventory based on building age and those businesses whose processes have
the potential to affect water quality. All information from the complaint hotline and the tracking
system are used to identify priority areas for inspection.
Engineering staff performs inspections of all complaints and provides inspection reports
when warranted noting sources of illicit discharges and corrective actions for removal of the
source.
Outreach
Staff also educates individuals and businesses on mechanisms to prevent discharges in the
future. As repeated issues and/or or offenses are identified through this program element,
staff will incorporate issues in future mailings and at outreach events.
Staff Training
Ongoing training for Town employees is conducted on what constitutes an illicit discharge to
the storm sewer system and how to report the violation. Training for the Pollution
Prevention/Good Housekeeping program is ongoing as well.
Evaluation
The Town will evaluate the success of this minimum measure by the tracking of illicit
connections or by using other evaluation strategies as indicated by the measurable goals
for each of the BMPs.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
As described previously, on September 7, 2018, the Town of Fuquay-Varina obtained local
program delegation to administer the sedimentation and erosion control program within the
Town’s jurisdiction.
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Regulatory Mechanism and Plan Review
The Town Land Development Ordinance was amended on June 4, 2018 for the purpose of
erosion control delegation (§9-1407 SOIL EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL). This
amendment became effective on September 7, 2018. The erosion control ordinance
establishes requirements for construction site design and implementation to ensure
compliance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973.
All proposed development and redevelopment with an acre or greater of disturbance are
required to submit an erosion control plan for approval. The Town began incorporating
erosion control review into existing development review upon local program delegation.
See Section 7.5 for additional details. Following plan approval, all projects are required to
have pre-construction meetings prior to commencing land-disturbing activity.
Enforcement
The Town will ensure compliance with frequent site inspections, effective communication
with site contractors and inspection reports for all site visits. Notice of Violations and civil
penalties may also be issued for non-compliant land-disturbing activities per the LDO.
Inspections
Once a development plan is approved, a Land-Disturbing Permit is issued. During
construction, Town staff inspects the site to determine if the approved plan has been
implemented and to ensure compliance with the law. These inspections are performed at
least monthly, with more frequent inspections for higher risk sites such as sites with early
grading, sensitive environmental areas, etc.
Public Information
The Town provided an announcement of local program delegation on the website and to
engineers and developers that do work in the town. Additionally, the existing Stormwater
Hotline will be utilized for public involvement.
Evaluation
The Town will monitor the effectiveness of the program with an inventory of active erosion
control sites and mitigation of non-compliance with frequent site inspections and by using
other evaluation strategies as indicated by the measurable goals for each of the BMPs.
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7.5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development
and Redevelopment
Regulatory Mechanism and Plan Review
Through the LDO, the Town implements and enforces a program to reduce pollutants
entering the MS4 and pollutants that directly impact surface waters due to post-construction
run-off associated with development. Town staff reviews all new development and re-
development and ensures compliance with the Town’s LDO, the Town’s Standard
Specifications and Construction Details and with NCDEQ’s New Stormwater Design Manual.
Wake County permits all on-site wastewater systems and operates their own oversight
program.
The Town offers predevelopment, presubmittal, and comment review meetings for
developers for all projects. Through this coordination, staff identifies projects in excess of 1-
acre of disturbance and those that are part of a larger common plan of development. At this
level of involvement, Town staff works with development to effectively tie into existing
infrastructure and plan for future infrastructure.
The Town has developed an operation and maintenance component of the Post-Construction
Stormwater Management program that ensures the adequate long-term operation of the
structural SCM’s required by the program. If a project includes one or more structural SCM’s,
it will have to comply with provisions of the Town’s Structural SCM Operation & Maintenance
(O&M) program. Once a SCM is constructed, an as-built and Engineer Certification is
required by the Town to ensure that the structure was built as per the approved plans.
Operation and Maintenance agreements along with Operational Manuals are required for
each structural stormwater SCM (prior to plat recordation for subdivisions and prior to CO for
non-residential development). For residential development, the Town allows for bonding at
plat recordation for incomplete SCMs through an Underlying Agreement between the
developer and the Town. As of October 30, 2018, the Town has Underlying Agreements for
37 SCMs and approximately $1,300,000 in stormwater sureties.
In addition, the SCM O&M program will ensure that the structural SCM’s constructed within
the Town’s jurisdiction are inspected at least annually and maintained in good working
condition to provide the most benefits to water quality. The inspection is required to be
conducted by a qualified professional and must be submitted on the Town’s designated
inspection forms.
The Town maintains a SCM inventory for all approved SCMs in the Town’s MS4. The
inventory currently includes one hundred and twelve` (112) SCMs. Once SCMs are
constructed and all required documents are received and/or recorded, Town staff also
performs inspections. Staff generates inspection reports all non-compliant SCMs as well as
SCMs in need of general maintenance.
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All streams within the Neuse River Basin hold the supplemental classification of nutrient
sensitive waters (NSW). More than half of the Town’s MS4 service area lies in the Neuse
River Basin, and thus drains into NSWs. While the Town does not require a nutrient load
reduction, draft rules are in review that will necessitate a modification to the LDO to
incorporate nutrient loading requirements. Estimated implementation will be within 5 years.
In the meantime, the Town requires that SCMs achieve 85% TSS removal meaning that
development is already treating nutrients at a high level. Ninety (90) of the one hundred and
twelve (112) permitted SCMs are primary devices 14 Bioretentions, 14 Constructed
Wetlands, 2 Infiltration Basin, 60 Wet Ponds).
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The Town offers a low-density option for residential development. Through limitation of
impervious surface coverage (<24%) and use of vegetative conveyances, projects are able
to address stormwater management non-structurally. As discussed in previous sections,
natural resource protection is also achieved through the Town’s LDO and coordination with
NCDEQ and the USACOE.
The Town LDO also encourages the use of Open Space Development and form-based
zoning districts (mixed-use). Open Space development encourages the preservation of open
space by clustering residential development integrated with open space and green
infrastructure that facilitates pedestrian common areas. The Open Space standards promote
an alternative to urban sprawl that will support future development growth patterns for the
Town.These developments are intended to preserve agricultural, historical, natural and
cultural features of the community that might otherwise be lost through conventional
development and procedures. Mixed use developments decrease impervious surfaces
associated with parking and also decrease vehicle miles traveled—resulting in a reduction of
hydrocarbons left on roadways and reduced air deposition.
Additionally, Town LDO, Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection Standards, encourages
the preservation of existing vegetation, the reduction of the amount of impervious surface,
and mitigation of soil erosion and sedimentation through the use of vegetative covers.
The Town of Fuquay-Varina desires to develop in a manner that allows development to occur
in harmony with the natural environment and protect existing vegetation when and where
practical to improve the quality and character of the Town. The Clear-Cutting and Protection
of Heritage Trees Regulations (Town LDO §9-1406) works in unison with improving air
quality, stormwater management, economic value to property and the environment of the
Town.
The Town encourages and accepts the use of LID principles such as green design, however,
there is not currently a mechanism in place to incentivize these practices. Please see the
Town’s website for a link to the LDO.
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7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The Town of Fuquay-Varina has developed and is implementing a Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping Program for its own municipal operations to reduce pollutants entering the
municipal storm sewer system and reduce pollutants that directly impact surface waters. At
a minimum, this program requires the Town to adhere to its own policies and regulations set
forth for the public in the previous Sections. Municipal operations are not exempt from any
of the requirements established for the Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program, the
Construction Site Runoff Program, or the Post-Construction Stormwater Program. Sites that
have the potential to generate stormwater have been identified and are inspected, at a
minimum, annually.
The Town implements a street sweeping program. Daily logs are kept, and material is swept
up and dumped. In 2017, the sweeper was unloaded 90 times respectively. The street
sweeper has a volume of 7.3 cubic yards. It is estimated that the truck is at one fourth to one
half full each time it is dumped. This puts the range of material collected at 164 to 329 cubic
yards in 2017.
Engineering staff conducts inspections at facilities owned by the Town. Municipal facilities
are inspected for illicit discharges, illicit connections and/or stormwater management
violations.
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The below table shows a list of municipal facilities within the MS4.
Use Property
PARKS ACTION PARK
PARKS ALSTON RIDGE PARK
PARKS BANKS RD ELEM PARK
PARKS CAROL HOWARD JOHNSON PARK
PARKS CENTENNIAL TRAIL
PARKS DOG PARK
UTILITY EAST REG PUMP STATION
PARKS FALCON PARK
WORKS FIRE STATION 1
WORKS FIRE STATION 2
PARKS FLEMING LOOP RD SOCCER FIELDS
PARKS HONEYCUTT RD PARK
UTILITY KENNETH CRK WWTP
PARKS LIBRARY PARK
UTILITY MILLS RIDGE PUMP STATION
PARKS MINERAL SPRING PARK & ADMIN OFFICES
UTILITY NW REG PUMP STATION
WORKS POLICE DEPARTMENT
PARKS SOUTH PARK
UTILITY TERR CRK WWTP
WORKS THE HILL / WATER TANK / PUBLIC WORKS OPS
WORKS TOWN HALL
PARKS WEST JONES PARK
WORKS PUBLIC SERVICE CTR - HOLLAND RD
Employees with duties that pertain to any of the activities in the previous section will be
educated and trained in methods to prevent pollution from entering the municipal storm
system or nearby surface waters. Employees that operate and maintain the Town’s storm
sewer system, including any Town-owned structural SCM’s, will require further training to
ensure that the Town’s MS4 and structural SCM’s are maintained and functioning properly.
For many activities, this training will coincide very closely with training that will be necessary
for the Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program.
There are two distinct elements to the Town’s Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
program. The first component educates, trains, and instructs Parks and Recreation
employees about pollution that may be associated with specific operational activities that
they perform. The second component educates, trains, and instructs Public Works/Public
Utilities employees for specific duties related to maintenance and inspection of Town-owned
MS4 facilities. Multi-departmental training occurs throughout the year.
Related Engineering staff certifications currently include Stormwater BMP Reviewer
Certifications, Stormwater BMP Inspector Certification, and Certified Floodplain Managers.