NCS000515_10Stormwater Management Program Plan_20200921

Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
7.0 Stormwater Manaaement Prosaram Plan (SWMPI
The SWMP must be designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the Town of China
Grove and the ETJ to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). The SWMP must be
implemented and enforced to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean
Water Act.
The period of time for fully developing and implementing the SWMP is five (5) years from the
effective date of the NPDES stormwater permit. The Towes permit became effective in 2007
The Town has completed portions of their SWMP. Specific BMPs or tasks which have been
completed are indicated as such. BMPs remaining to be completed are identified for years six
through ten, or 2013 through 2017.
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
A public education program and other outreach activities that will inform the
community about the impacts of stormwater discharges on receiving streams and the
steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff will be
developed and implemented. The Best Management Practices (BMP) that will be
developed and implemented are summarized in Table 7.1.1
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1 7.1.1 Target Audiences
School children, households, businesses and industries will be the target
audiences. They can be reached in a cost effective manner and could make
significant contributions to the prevention of stormwater pollution.
7.1.2 Target Pollutant Sources
Lawn and gardening activities can result in contamination of stormwater.
Stormwater runoff may be contaminated with pesticides, fertilizers and
sediment. Environmentally friendly landscape management can effectively
reduce water use and runoff of contaminants. It is important for municipalities
to set good examples, which may include avoiding or phasing out use of weed
killers or harmful pesticides and implementing environmentally friendly lawn
and garden activities on municipal property. Practices to be implemented by
the municipality and to be promoted to property owners, may include
landscape planning and design, planting indigenous species, soil testing, the
reduction or elimination of the use of fertilizers and pesticides, use of mulches,
efficient irrigation, and reduction of turf (lawn) areas in favor of non -turf areas
where practical. Benefits of environmentally friendly design include:
■ Reduced maintenance requirements
■ Prevention of over application of fertilizers
■ Minimization of watering requirements
■ Reduced mowing requirements, which reduces air, water and noise
pollution
■ Stabilization of exposed soils
■ Reduced probability of stormwater contamination
Proper disposal of trash and elimination of litter.
Disposal of household chemicals, used oil, and anti freeze.
7.1.3 Outreach Program
The Town will implement a public education program to distribute educational
materials to the community and conduct equivalent outreach activities about
the impact of stormwater discharge on water bodies and the steps that the
public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The town's efforts
may include but are not limited to:
■ Using stormwater educational material provided by the State, EPA,
environmental, public interest or trade organizations.
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■ Informing individuals and households about the steps they can take to
reduce stormwater pollution, such as ensuring proper septic tank
maintenance, modifying landscaping, disconnected impervious area (such
as roof downspouts), ensuring the proper use and disposal of landscape
and garden chemicals including fertilizer and pesticides, protecting and
restoring riparian vegetation, and properly disposing of motor oil,
household hazardous waste, or pet waste.
■ Inform individuals and groups how to become involved in local stream,
lake, and river restoration activities as well as activities that are coordinated
by youth service and conversation corps and citizen groups.
■ Tailoring the program, using a mix of locally appropriate strategies, to
target the specific audience. For example, providing information to garages
on the impact of oil discharges or the explanation to school children that
storm water flows into a nearby creek and eventually ends up in the water
they drink.
7.1.4 Decision Process
Each BUT was judged to be an effective and economical tool for educating the
general public and specific groups in the community.
7.1.5 Evaluation
The Town will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs
for effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in
the annual report.
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7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
Public involvement and participation can broaden support for the program,
make implementation easier and increase the likelihood for the success of the
program. The Town of China Grove will as a minimum comply with State and
local public notice requirements when implementing a public
involvement/participation program. EPA recommends public participation in
the development, review and implementation of SWMP. The process should
make efforts to reach out and engage all economic and ethnic groups. The
public notification process will endeavor to reach out and obtain participation
and support from all economic and ethnic groups. The Town will endeavor to
provide opportunities for public participation in program development and
implementation. The BMPs that will be developed and implemented by the
Town are summarized in Table 7.2.1.
Opportunities for the public to participate in program development and
implementation may include:
■ Serving as a citizen representative an stormwater management panel
■ Attending public hearings
■ Working as citizen volunteer to educate other individuals about program
■ Assisting with program coordination with other pre-existing programs
■ Participating in volunteer monitoring efforts
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7.2.1 Target Audience
The public hearing for the development of the Stormwater Management
Program and the NPDES Phase II application will target all interested and
affected members of the China Grove community.
7.2.2 Participation Program
Public Hearings are set by Town Council during their regularly scheduled
meetings. The date is announced and the time and place of the Public Hearing
is advertised for a minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing. The legal notices
for hearings are administered by the Town Clerk and may be reviewed for
compliance by the City Attorney.
7.2.3 Decision Process
The Town will use the public hearings as the most direct and efficient means of
involving all interested citizens in the process of developing and implementing
the Stormwater Management Program.
7.2.4 Evaluation
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l 7.3 Illicit Discharae Detection and Ellmination
40CRF 122.26(6)(2) defines an illicit discharge as any discharge to an MS4 that is not
composed entirely of stormwater, except discharges as may be allowed pursuant to an
NPDES permit, including those resulting from fire fighting activities.
Non-stormwater discharges can include discharge of process water air condition
condensate, non -contact cooling water, vehicle wash water or sanitary waste. These
discharges typically result from unauthorized connector to the storm sewers. Other
non-stormwater discharge of flows may include the following:
■ Water line flushing
■ Landscaping irrigation
■ Diverted stream flows
■ Foundation drains
■ Pumped ground water
■ Potable water discharges
■ Crawl space pumps
■ Law watering
■ Residential car washing
■ Swimming pool discharges
■ Street wash water
The program should include the following:
■ Procedures for locating priority areas likely to have illicit discharges
■ Procedures for training the sources of an illicit discharge
■ Procedures for removing the sources of the discharge
■ Procedures for program evaluation and assessment
A program must be developed, implemented and enforced to detect and eliminate
illicit discharge into the storm sewer system.
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7.3.1 Storm Sewer System Map
A storm sewer map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and
location of all receiving streams will be prepared. Aerial photographs of the
area encompassed by the boundary of the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction
(ETJ) will be utilized as the base map. Topographic data (contours) and
streams centerlines data will be obtained from the North Carolina Department
of Transportation database. Information will be obtained from the Rowan
County GIS USGS. In addition to these sources of information including river
basin, stream and tributary names and subbasin designations will be obtained
from the Yadkin -Pee Dee Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan.
Mapping of the Town's stormwater system has been prepared and is included
with this report. Maps were prepared using ESRI's ArcView mapping software
and are GIS compatible. Appendix A includes maps showing receiving
watersheds, receiving streams, and outfall locations. Detailed system maps
have been prepared at a scale of 1"=150' and include aerial imagery, contours,
streams, parcels and roads. The detailed system maps are included in
Appendix M. An index map is provided which shows, in green shading, the
maps included with this report.
{ 7.3.2 Regulatory Mechanism
This part of the program will establish the legal and administrative authority to
regulate, respond to and enforce regulations prohibiting illicit discharge in the
community. The program will be comprehensive and may include
development and adoption, new regulations or amendment of existing
regulations. It may also include the review of current building codes
(plumbing) and enforcement practices to ensure appropriate connections are
prohibited and integration of this part of the program with other programs
including public outreach and employee training.
The illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) program will be
established under the same jurisdiction that will oversee the other MS4 NPDES
requirements. This may be an existing authority such as the Town Manager or
department head or it could be a new committee or authority formed to
administer the program. It may also be appropriate to consider collaborating
with other communities, which share the same receiving streams and to
consider implementation based on the watershed basin.
The Town of China Grove will demonstrate that it has adequate legal authority
to successfully implement and enforce its own IDDE program and will work
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with Rowan County in areas such as plumbing and enforcement and public
health where jurisdiction and enforcement responsibilities overlap.
If deemed appropriate after appropriate investigation and consideration a new,
stand alone illicit discharge ordinance can be developed that supersedes all
other related local regulations. The IDDE program whether accomplished
through existing mechanisms or through a new ordinance would include the
following key components:
■ Prohibit illicit discharge
■ Investigation of suspected discharges
■ Require and enforce elimination of illicit discharge
■ Address unique conditions or special requirements
■ Clearly define illicit discharge
■ Clearly define illicit connections
■ Identify non-streamwater discharges or other flows that are not illicit
■ Clarify right-of-way
■ Define enforcement tools and provide escalating enforcement
measures
■ Establish tracking and reporting system
The Town has adopted a stormwater quality management and discharge
control ordinance which provides the legal and administrative authority to
implement the IDDE program. A copy of the ordinance is included with this
report.
7.3.3 Enforcement
The new IDDE ordinance or other regulations, which became part of the IDDE
program, will define enforcement tools. The choice of tools will be appropriate
for the volume and type of illicit discharge, the impact of the discharge or water
quality and will consider whether the discharge was intentional or accidental.
The enforcement measures will be escalating beginning with notification and
requests for voluntary criminal prosecution for serious violations or on -going
non-compliance. Methods of approval will also be provided.
Enforcement tools may include the following:
■ Written notification with voluntary compliance
■ Administrative fines/penalties imposed by responsible local
jurisdiction
■ Civil penalties imposed by judicial authority
■ Compensatory action
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rr Criminal prosecution
1. Cost of abatement of violation or property lien
■ Cease and desist order(s)
■ Suspension of related public services (water and sewer)
■ Stop work order
■ Revocation of permits (building)
7.3.4 Detection and Elimination
The approach for the detection and elimination of illicit discharge will include
an assessment of the potential for illicit discharges. Mapping and other
available data will be used to determine the potential severity of illicit
discharges within the program area. A priority system for identifying
discharge will be developed, which ranks businesses based on their potential
for illicit discharge. A typical ranking for business types would be as follows:
High Potential
Automobile -related business/Facilities and heavy manufacturing
Moderate Potential
Printing companies, cleaners and laundries, photo processors,
utilities, paint stores, water conditioners, laboratories,
construction companies and medium and light manufacturing
Low Potential
Institutional facilities, private service agencies, retail
establishments and schools
7.3.4.1 Procedures locating priority areas
This part of the program will use mapping and other available data to
determine the potential for illicit discharges. The procedures will
include:
Delineate watersheds and drainage basins within MS4 area
Compile available mapping and data including land use
Screen and rank potential illicit discharges
7.3.4.2 Procedures for tracking sources of illicit discharge
Field work, consisting of rapid field screening of outfalls in priority
(� watersheds and drainage basins, will be key to tracking the sources of
illicit discharges. Monitoring of suspect outfalls to determine the type
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�- and characteristics of the flow may also be required. The procedures
will include reconnaissance of streams (walk) to inventory and measure
storm drain outfalls. The reconnaissance can reveal obvious potential
illicit discharges, which may have high turbidity, strong odors or color.
Simple tests using test strips to indicate excessively high or low ph can
also be utilized. Discharge such as a fuel or oil spill can also be detected
during the reconnaissance. A typical outfall Reconnaissance
Inventory/Sample Collection Field Sheet is included in Appendix I.
The next step would be to select the type of indicators needed to
determine if the discharge is illicit and implement a plan to monitor the
discharge. The work along with the analytical services may be
performed in house or may be out sourced.
7.3.4.3 Procedures for removing source of the illicit discharges
Steps will be taken to eliminate an illicit discharge once it has been
identified. Elimination of the illicit discharge will require a
determination of the following:
Who is responsible for the discharge?
What methods can be used to eliminate the discharge?
How long will it take to eliminate the discharge?
How can the elimination of the discharge be confirmed?
Initial action will include the identification of the responsible party and
issuance of a notice of violation (NOV). Methods of removal will
involve education of the responsible party and enforcement. Some
discharges can be eliminated simply by making the property owners
aware of the problem while the elimination of other discharges may
require an aggressive enforcement approach.
7.3.4.4 Procedures for evaluation of plan to detect and eliminate
illicit discharges
As a minimum the IDDE program should be evaluated annually to
determine if progress is being made towards measurable goals. A
tracking system will be developed and will include the following:
■ Up-to-date mapping showing outfall locations
■ Data on surveyed streams with locations of obvious, suspect and
potential illicit discharge
■ Results of sampling for specific streams, outfalls and storm drains
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r ■ Frequency of hotline use and related number of confirmed illicit
discharges
■ Cost of the program
■ Number of discharges eliminated
■ Number and status of enforcement actions
The evaluation of the program can be utilized to assess the effectiveness
of the various elements of the program and resources can be shifted to
areas that are most effective at eliminating the discharges
7.3.5 Non-Stormwater Discharge
Non-Stormwater discharges can include process water, air conditioner
condensate, non -contacting cooling water, vehicle wash water or sanitary waste
and typically are the result of an unauthorized connection to storm drains.
These discharges can be significant sources of pollutants and are illegal.
Elimination of non-stormwater discharges is an effective BMP and it will be
implemented if it is determined that non-stormwater discharges are significant
contributor of pollutants in the MS4.
Most non-stormwater discharges can be detected by observing discharge points
in the stormwater collection system during periods of dry weather. Indication
of these discharges may include strains, smudge, odors and other abnormal
conditions. The identification of non-stormwater discharges should be a part of
every facilities operation and maintenance program. Annual inspection should
be conducted to determine, if new processes, procedures, additions or plant
changes have resulted in unintentional or unauthorized connection to the
stormwater system.
7.3.6 Occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges
Occasional incidental discharges are difficult to detect. The most effective way
to manage these discharges is to promote pollution prevention practices in the
community that prevent them from occurring. Many common practices and
behaviors can cause occasional discharges. Individually the practices cause
relatively small discharges and pollution. However, collectively these
discharges can produce significant pollutant loads. These practices may
include:
■ Individual and group car washes
■ Swimming pool draining
■ Household/waste storage and disposal
■ Changing fluids in vehicle(s)
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■ Septic system maintenance
■ Pressure washing of driveways and houses
Car washes are often used as fund raising events by Churches and charity
organizations. Septic systems are often taken for granted until they backup or
break out on the surface of the lawn. Subsurface failures, which are most
common, go undetected. Shade tree mechanics change their own automobile
fluids. The typical home garage storage building or tool shed contains a lot of
products that are hazardous including paints, stains, solvents, lubricants,
pesticides, herbicides and cleaning products. Spills and leaking containers can
result in the discharges of these products. Routine maintenance of swimming
pools can result in the discharge of chlorinated water or filter backwash water.
The Town will initially exclude these discharges from the category of illicit
discharges and will promote the elimination of these discharges through public
education, media and outreach programs.
7.3.7 Outreach
Employee training programs will be established to teach employees about
stormwater management, potential sources of illicit discharges and BMPs. The
tobjective of the training programs will be to instill all personnel with a
thorough understanding of the SWMP purpose, practices for detecting
discharge and procedures for eliminating illicit discharges. The program may
be standardized and repeated as necessary to train new employees and to keep
objectives in front of other employees. The program will be flexible and will be
adapted, as the Town's needs change over time. Frequent communication with
employees will be key to insuring that the outreach to employee is effective.
This part of the SWMP will be coordinated with the pollution prevention/good
housekeeping for municipal operations part of the SWMP.
Educational materials will be distributed to targeted businesses. The outreach
materials will be designed to educate business owners and employees about
pollution prevention practices and regulations.
The public will participate in the development and implementation of the
outreach portion of the program.
7.3.8 Decision Process
The IDDE program will result in the development, implementation and
enforcement of a comprehensive program with the goal of eliminating all illicit
discharges in the MS4.
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The individual BMP's have been identified and presented in Section 7.3.1 along
with measurable goals and responsible parties.
The IDDE program includes measures to identify, locate and eliminate illicit
discharges by providing the following:
■ Procedures for locating likely priority areas for illicit discharges
■ Procedures for tracking the source of an illicit discharge
■ Procedures for removing the source of the discharge
■ Procedures for program evaluation and assessment
7.3.9 Evaluation
The detection and elimination of illicit discharges are frequently a new idea for
many communities IDDE programs should be flexible to respond to the
changing needs and attitude of the community. The program should be
evaluated annually and modified as needed. Tracking systems should be in
place to measure progress towards the measurable goals. The tracking system
should include:
■ Updated mapping of the program area
■ Stream survey with location of known or potential discharges
■ Program -to -date costs
■ Results of sampling and analysis of streams, outfalls and storm drains
■ Number of hotline calls
■ Number of discharges detected and eliminated
■ Number and status of enforcement actions
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7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The Town of China Grove will rely on the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act
of 1973 (SPCA) (Amended through 1999) NCGS Chapter 113A Article 4 to
provide the measures to control construction site stormwater runoff for all
land -disturbing activities on tracts of 1 acre or more. The requirements of the
SPCA are enforced by the NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources Division of Land Resources Land Quality Section.
The act is administered and enforced locally by the Rowan County Department
of Environmental Services Erosion and Sediment Control. A copy of the SPCA
is in Appendix D. The Town will monitor the Rowan County Department of
Environmental Services program for effectiveness in meeting the stated goals
within the Town's jurisdiction.
DWQ Stormwater general permits will also be relied upon. The general permit
authorizes the discharge of stormwater, which has been adequately treated and
managed in accordance with an approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Plan to the surface waters of North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer
system. Any other point source discharge to surface waters is prohibited unless
covered by another permit, authorization or approval. The general permit is
applicable to point source discharges of stormwater from construction activities
disturbing one (1) or more acres of land. Coverage under the general permit is
not effective until issuance of an approval for the Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan by the Land Quality Section of the Division of Land Resources.
No construction and land disturbing activities shall commence prior to
approval of the Plan.
Any owner or operator not desiring to be covered or limited by the general
permit must submit an application for an individual NPDES permit in
accordance with 15ANCAC 2H.0100.
The implementation of the approved plan is a requirement or condition of the
general permit. Failure to implement or deviation from the approved plan will
be a violation of the terms and conditions of the permit. Once construction has
started all erosion and sedimentation control facilities and stormwater runoff
discharges shall be inspected. Corrective action must be taken immediately to
control the discharge of sediments outside the disturbed limits of the
construction. Records of inspections, corrections and cleanup activities shall be
maintained by the operator and made available to DWQ upon request.
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The Town will develop procedures and protocol for tracking construction
projects within the Town's jurisdiction with erosion and sedimentation control
permits issued either at the State level (NCDENR-DLR) or locally (Rowan
County). Procedures for conducting site inspections and document tracking of
violations and follow-up will be established.
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7.5 Post -Construction Stormwater Manaaement in New Development and
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The program must insure that controls are in place to prevent or minimize
adverse water quality impacts. Strategies must be developed and
implemented, which include a combination of structural and/or non-structural
best management practices appropriate for the Town of China Grove.
The program must address projects that disturb greater than or equal to one (1)
acre including projects less than one (1) acre that are part of a larger common
plan of development or sale.
Ordinances or other regulatory mechanisms must be used to the extent
allowable under local law to address post construction runoff.
7.5.1 Stormwater Management Options
Low density development must, at a minimum, employ the following non-
structural stormwater management practices:
■ Built -upon area of 24% or less. Where different built -upon area
t. thresholds are established through existing regulatory programs,
the more restrictive threshold shall be maintained.
■ Stormwater runoff is primarily transported through vegetated
conveyances.
■ A 30 foot vegetated buffer shall be maintained on all waters of the
state. Where different buffers are established through other
regulatory programs, the more restrictive buffer shall be
maintained.
High density development must, at a minimum, employ the following
stormwater management practices:
■ Stormwater treatment of the volume of post -construction
stormwater runoff resulting from the first 1-inch of precipitation.
Where different storm event thresholds are established through
existing regulatory programs, the more restrictive threshold (larger
storm event) shall apply.
■ Stormwater treatment shall be designed to achieve 85% Total
Suspended Solids removal.
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Post -development runoff conditions shall be such that either:
■ The runoff volume draw down to the pre -storm design stage
within 5 days, but not less than 2 days, or
■ The post -development discharge rate shall be no larger than the
predevelopment discharge rate for the 1-year, 24-hour storm event.
7.5.2 Operation and Maintenance
The operation and maintenance requirements for BMP's will vary, but every
BMP will most likely require maintenance at some point. The maintenance
needs will vary with the type, size, age, location, etc. of the BMP. The
owner/operator of all structural BMP's will be required in the plans submitted
for approval to include the requirements for long term operation and
maintenance of the BMP and will be required to stipulate the party that will be
responsible these actions. The owner/operator will be required to perform at a
minimum annual inspection and to submit a report of the inspection to the
Town.
7.5.3 Control of Sources of Fecal Coliform
The Town of China Grove will rely on the Rowan County Code Enforcement,
Environmental Services and Health Department to ensure proper design,
permitting, operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment
systems for domestic wastewater in order to control to the maximum extent
practicable this source of fecal coliform.
7.5.4 Development/Redevelopment draining into SA Waters
This program does not include development/redevelopment draining to SA
waters.
7.5.5 Development/Redevelopment draining into Trout (Tr) Waters
This program does not include development/redevelopment draining to Trout
(Tr) waters.
7.5.6 Development/Redevelopment into Nutrient Sensitive Waters
This program does not include development/redevelopment draining to
r Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW).
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7.5.7 Yadkin -Pee Dee Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan
The Town of China Grove will endeavor to develop a program that will take
into consideration and be consistent with the management strategies and
initiatives of the Yadkin -Pee Dee Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan.
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Several non-structural BMP's are proposed for inclusion in the program. The
BMP's include the development and implementation of ordinances, policies
and education programs.
7.5.9 Structural BMP's
A comprehensive list of structural BMP's have been included in the BMP
summary table. It is anticipated that the development of policies, ordinances
and/or standards will result in the utilization of some of the BMP's. The
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practices. Appropriate implementation is imperative and will be ensured by
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■ Preconstruction review of BMP designs
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■ Post construction inspection and maintenance of BMP's
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7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The following will be considered in the development of this aspect of the program:
maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures
for structural and nonstructural storm water controls to reduce floatables and other
pollutants discharged from the storm sewers; controls for reducing or eliminating the
discharge of pollutants from streets, road, highways, municipal parking lots,
maintenance and storage yards, maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas,
salt/sand storage locations and procedures for properly disposing of waste removed
from the storm sewers and areas listed above (such as accumulated sediments,
floatables, and other debris). Operation and maintenance will be an integral
component of the programs and BMP's.
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7.6.1 Affected Operations
Municipal operations that will be impacted by the operation and maintenance
program for pollution prevention/good house keeping for municipal operation
include the following:
■ Parks and Recreation vehicle
■ Equipment Maintenance
■ Sanitation
The following facilities operated by the Town are subject to NPDES General
Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of stormwater:
Permit No. Certificate of Coverage
7.6.2 Training
Employee training programs will be developed. The training programs will
teach the Town's employees about stormwater management, potential sources
of contaminants and BMP's. In addition the training program will endeavor to
instill all the Town's personnel with a thorough understanding of the plan for
pollution prevention/good housekeeping for their municipal operations.
Training will include posters, employee meetings, courses and bulletin boards
about stormwater management, potential pollution sources, and prevention of
pollution in surface runoff. Field training programs will also be used to show
employee's actual potential sources of stormwater pollution and to
demonstrate the implementation of site specific BMP's.
The program will be standardized and repeated as necessary to train new
employees and to refresh employees with prior training. The employee -
training program will be an on -going process.
The Stormwater Management Fact Sheet Employee Training EPA 832-F-99-010
will be utilized as a reference for developing and implementing the training
program. A copy is included in Appendix E.
7.6.3 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance (PM) program and for operations will be developed.
The PM program and record keeping will include vehicle, equipment, and
material storage areas. Periodic inspections will ensure all equipment and
materials storage containers are in good condition. Any problems or issues that
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r may have an impact on stormwater quality will be recorded and corrective
L. action taken. Vehicle washing and fueling operations will be inspected
annually to ensure that they are in good working order and that they minimize
exposure of stormwater to chemicals, fuels and other pollutants. Schedules and
procedures will be established for the inspections and the record -keeping
system will document inspections. Records will include the following:
■ The date, exact place, and time of material inventories, site inspections,
sampling observation, etc.
■ Names of inspector(s) and sample(s).
■ Analytical information, including the date(s) and time(s) analyses were
performed or initiated, the analysts' names, analytical techniques or
methods used, analytical results, and quality assurance/quality control
results of such analyses.
■ The date, time, exact location, and a complete characterization of
significant observation, including spills or leaks.
■ Notes indicating the reasons for any exceptions to standard record
keeping procedures.
■ All calibration and maintenance records of instruments used in storm
water monitoring.
■ All original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring equipment.
Records of any non -storm water discharges.
The Stormwater Management Fact Sheet Record Keeping EPA-F-99-005 will be
utilized as a guide for developing the Town's Record Keeping System. A copy
of the document is in Appendix F.
7.6.4 Vehicular Operations
A program for inspection of vehicles and equipment and stored materials
storage will be developed to reduce or eliminate to discharge of pollutants to
stormwater. This will include vehicle maintenance and fueling stations and
salt/sand storage areas.
A material inventory system involves the identification of all sources and
quantities of stored materials that may be exposed to direct precipitation or
storm water runoff at a particular site. Stored materials are substances such as
salt, sand, crushed stone, mulch, chemicals, raw materials, fuels, pesticides, and
fertilizers. When these materials are exposed to direct precipitation or storm
water runoff they may be carried to a receiving water body. Therefore,
identification of these materials helps to determine sources of potential
contamination and is the first step in pollution control.
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Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all materials (hazardous and non-
hazardous) will help to track how materials are stored and handled on and
identify which materials and activities pose the greatest risk to the
environment. The following are the basic steps in completing a materials
inventory:
■ Identify all chemical substances present in the work place. Review the
purchase orders for the previous year. List all chemical substances used in
the work place and then obtain the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for
each.
■ Label all containers to show the name and type of substance, stock
number, expiration date, health hazards, suggestions for handling, and
first aid information. Unlabeled chemicals and chemicals with
deteriorated labels are often disposed of improperly or unnecessarily.
■ Clearly mark on the inventory those hazardous materials that require
specific handling, storage, use, and disposal considerations.
The key to a proper materials inventory system is continual updating of
records. Maintaining an up-to-date materials inventory is an efficient way to
identify the materials that are handled and whether they contribute to storm
water contamination problems.
The stormwater Management Fact Sheet Materials Inventory EPA 832-F-99-
021 will be used as a guidance document for preparation of the Materials
Inventory. A copy of the document is in Appendix G.
A Spill Prevention Plan specifies materials handling procedures and storage
requirements and identifies spill cleanup procedures for areas in which spills
may potentially occur. The plan standardizes operating procedures and
employee training in an effort to minimize accidental pollutant releases that
could contaminate storm water runoff.
Spill prevention will be part of a comprehensive Best Management Practice
Program to prevent runoff contamination. This program will also include
stormwater contamination assessment, flow diversion, record keeping,
internal reporting, employee training, and preventive maintenance.
Public agencies that transport or store petroleum products are required by
State and federal law to prepare spill control and cleanup plans. The existing
plans will be re-evaluated and revised to address storm water management
issues.
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The Stormwater Management Fact Sheet Spill Prevention Planning EPA 832-F-
99-071 will be utilized as a guideline document for the integration of spill
prevention planning into the BMP's for preventing stormwater runoff
contamination. A copy of the document is in Appendix H.
7.6.5 Waste Disposal
Current programs for drainage system maintenance involves removal of large
pieces of debris by hand or with mechanical equipment on an as needed basis.
Smaller debris and sediment are removed from the drainage system by use of a
sewer jet vacuum truck. All debris and sediment removed during the process
is collected and disposed of. The current procedures will be reviewed and new
procedures will be developed.
7.6.6 Flood Management Project
7.6.7 Existing Ordinance
The first step in the decision process for reviewing existing ordinances for
possible modification to address stormwater issues will be to have the Town
staff become thoroughly familiar with the purpose, goals and objectives of the
SVVMP. Existing ordinances can then be reviewed and evaluated to determine
if modification of the ordinances would address the stormwater management
issues identified in the SWMP. Recommendations for change can be
considered, the change drafted, presented to the Town Council for
consideration, and if deemed appropriate by the Council, issued for public
review and comment prior to adoption and implementation.
7.6.8 Other Evaluations
No other aspects of the Town's operation were evaluated.
7.6.9 Decision Process
The following were considered in developing the Town's program:
maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection
procedures for structural and nonstructural stormwater controls to reduce
floatables and other pollutants discharged from the storm sewer; controls for
reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants from streets, roads,
highways, parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, fleet or maintenance
shops, salt/sand storage locations, procedures for properly disposing of waste
removed from the storm sewers (such as accumulated sediments, floatables,
and other debris); and ways to ensure that new flood management projects
assess the impacts on water quality and examine existing projects for
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incorporating additional water quality protection devices or practices.
Operation and maintenance will be an integral component of the stormwater
management program. This measure is intended to improve the efficiency of
these programs and require new programs where necessary. Properly
developed and implemented operation and maintenance programs will reduce
the risk of water quality problems.
7.6.10 Evaluation
The effectiveness of many of the best management practices at removing
pollutants from stormwater runoff will be difficult to quantify. However, the
Town's emphasis will be on implementing the BMP's that eliminate the
potential for pollution. The success of this minimum measure will be
determined by the quantity of potential pollution sources that are identified,
inventoried and eliminated.
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