NCS000515_China Grove 2020 Annual Report_20201022

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CHINAGROVE
S1'ORMWATER
An original town.
Town of China Grove Annual Stormwater Report and
Assessment
Reporting Period: July 2019 — June 2020
NPDES MS4 Permit No. NCS000515
Prepared by: Franklin Gover, AICP
Assistant Town Manager
Stormwater Administrator
333 N. Main Street
China Grove, NC 28023
[phone]
[e-mail]
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Table of Contents
Introduction
A. Program Implementation
Six Minimum Measures
B. Public Education and Outreach
C. Public Involvement and Participation
D. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
E. Construction Site Runoff Controls
F. Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
G. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
H. Total Maximum Daily Loads
Overall Program Assessment
Assessment of Compliance with NPDES permit
Legal Authorities
Inspections
Enforcement Actions
Fiscal Analysis
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Introduction
The Town of China Grove is a Phase II stormwater community operating a municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4). The town was issued its first MS4 permit in 2007. China Grove
continues to improve and expand the scope of the stormwater management program. Currently
the Town of China Grove funds the stormwater management program through the General Fund.
This report details the Town of China Grove's Stormwater function for the 2019-2020 reporting
period.
A. Program Implementation
1. The 2019-2020 budget of $10,000 was not adequate to support a compliant MS4
program. The stormwater administrator will promote and present a five-year plan to
increase the budget and overall scope of the stormwater program.
2. The Town of China Grove implements its stormwater plan and evaluates the
performance every year through the annual report. Over the next five-year permitting
period the Town of China Grove will collect more information during program
implementation to analyze the effectiveness and cost of the program functions.
3. The Town of China Grove has not updated the Stormwater Management Plan since
2012. Beginning with the 2020-2021 reporting period the Town of China Grove will
update the Stormwater Management Plan at least on an annual basis.
4. The Town of China Grove maintains a robust Stormwater website with information
for residents and developers. The current Stormwater Management Plan is not on the
website. Upon approval, the new Stormwater Management Plan will be made
available. The Stormwater Administrator has a paper hard copy available for review
upon request.
5. The Town of China Grove will submit all Stormwater Management Plan changes to
the division for review and approval prior to adoption.
6. Rowan County implements the Construction Site Runoff minimum control measure
on behalf of the Town. Currently there is no document showing an official agreement
between the town and county. The Stormwater Administrator is working with Rowan
County to develop an agreement. Rowan County has implemented minimum control
measures on construction site on behalf of the town since the 1970's. The Town of
China Grove monitors and inspects construction sites to mitigate illicit discharges
from runoff. The Town of China Grove is a member of the Regional Stormwater
Partnership of the Carolinas. The RSPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to
stormwater education in the Charlotte -Metro region. The RSPC advertises on regional
tv and radio stations to promote stormwater awareness and a pollution
hotline/reporting mechanism.
7. The Town maintains written procedures for the implementation of the six minimum
control measures. Our procedures are compiled into the Stormwater Administrators
Handbook.
B. Public Education and Outreach
BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
1. The Town of China Grove is dedicated to the education of residents and businesses
across sectors. Our public education and outreach program includes a broad range of
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information from general stormwater information to industry specific information
targeting specific pollutants.
2. Chart of Target Pollutants and Audiences
Target
Pollutants/Sources
Target Audience(s)
Education Programs
Household Chemicals
General Public,
Website, Mailed Information, Social
Businesses,
Media, Posters
Municipal
Employees
Used Motor Oil
General Public,
Website, Mailed Information
Businesses,
Municipal
Employees
Kitchen Fats, Oils, and
Restaurants,
Website, Mailed Information, Posters,
Grease
Grocery Stores,
Inspections
Commercial
Businesses,
Municipal
Employees, General
Pubic
Dumpster leaks
Restaurants,
Website, Mailed Information, Posters,
Grocery Stores,
Inspections
Commercial
Businesses,
Municipal
Employees, General
Pubic
Yard Waste and
General Public,
Website, Mailed Information, Posters,
Fertilizer
Businesses,
Inspections
Municipal
Employees
Illicit Discharges
General Public,
Website, Mailed Information, Posters,
Businesses,
Inspections
Municipal
Employees
Illegal Dumping
General Public,
Website, Mailed Information, Posters,
Businesses,
Inspections
Municipal
Employees
Improper Disposal of
General Public,
Website, Mailed Information, Posters,
Waste
Businesses,
Inspections
Municipal
Employees
3. See above audiences
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4. Through the process of identifying target pollutants and stressors the town has
concluded that the likely issues and pollutants in China Grove include household
chemicals and petroleum products, construction runoff, and restaurant based illicit
discharges from outdoor washing and dumpster maintenance.
5. The Town of China Grove maintains an information website that is frequently
updated with the most current information available. The Stormwater Program
website is promoted on the stormwater truck, on planning business cards, and at 19
town sponsored events each year.
6. Throughout the reporting period the Town of China Grove distributes a variety of
general and industry specific flyers, posters, post cards, brochures, and booklets. The
follow chart documents the educational material and quantity distributed:
Educational Material
Quantity Distributed
Target Audience
Residential Service Guide
2,000
Households
Stormwater Do's and
Don'ts
200
Residents and Businesses
Yard Waste Management
2,000
Residents and Businesses
Restaurant BMPs and
Poster
20
Restaurants and Staff
Auto Service Shops
Year 1
Employees of service
uses
Illicit Discharge
200
Residents
Stormwater Post Card
1
NOV Warnings
Construction Site
Management
2
Developers and
Contractors
Leaf and Limb Schedule
2000
Residents
7. The Town of China Grove maintains and promotes a reporting website/email and
hotline.
8. The Town of China Grove maintains an on -going public education and outreach
program which looks for new ways to promote best practices for residents and
business. The Town is an active member of the Regional Stormwater Partnership of
the Carolinas which promote education and water quality in the Charlotte -Metro
Region.
Media
Advertisements
Impressions
TV
473
3,959,970
Radio
92
252,300
Social Media
N/A
4,835 views
Analysis of Performance and Effectiveness
The town's Public Education and Outreach efforts continue to evolve. The available education
resources increase each year. The town will continue to develop new materials and test new
media. The town maintains a website, Facebook, and Instagram profiles. A social media
campaign will be implemented in year one. Unfortunately, mailed materials will still be
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necessary to target specific industries and target pollutants. The town will work hard to
implement a cost effective and targeted educational program.
C. Public Involvement and Participation
1. The town currently promotes and conducts a volunteer drain marking program. In
2020 an Eagle Scout candidate volunteered and coordinated a marking and inventory
project painting No Dumping information on 75 catch basins in the Grants Creek
Drainage Basin.
2. The Town will continue to improve the public involvement and participation
opportunities using social media -based monitoring programs.
3. The Town of China Grove maintains and informational website with hotline and
email -based reporting mechanisms.
Analysis of Performance and Effectiveness
The current Public Involvement and Participation program is only partially compliant. The town
will develop a social media -based creek and pollution monitoring program in year one of the
new permit. The town will continue to maintain our website with the most up to date reference
materials available. The town will continue to advertise and maintain our hotline and website
pollution reporting mechanisms.
D. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
1. The Town of China Grove Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control
ordinance is located within the Town Code and maintains adequate regulatory
mechanisms to prohibit illicit discharges and enforce penalties for violations of the
IDDE program.
2. The Town of China Grove maintains and complete storm sewer system map locating
and identifying gravity mains (size and material) and catch basins. The major outfalls
are easily identified. All streams are mapped as part of the National Flood Insurance
Rate Maps.
3. The Town of China Grove currently inspects major outfalls but does not have a
written procedure. There is a check list available for the Stormwater Administrator to
reference. The inspections are then stored and inventoried within the town's iWorq
system. The written procedure is in progress in a draft format and will be available as
a year one goal of our new permit.
4. The Town of China Grove does not have a written procedure for IDDE investigations.
However, the Stormwater Administrator and Code Enforcement Officer will conduct
investigations of possible illicit discharges. The Town does maintain a database
which tracks illicit discharge investigations from start to finish. The database tracks
information including responsible party, NOVs, clean-up remedies, and educational
information distributed.
5. The Town maintains a database to thoroughly track illicit discharges. Refer to number
5 above.
6. The Town trains employees and has posted posters including reporting mechanisms.
7. The Town of China Grove has identified specific industries and business which are
likely to contribute to stormwater pollution. The Town has tailored the public
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education and outreach program to educate the public of the hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.
8. The Town of China Grove uses the iWorq system to track all NOVs including
stormwater NOVs. In this reporting period the Stormwater Administrator issued two
notice of violations: 1) for the illegal discharge of washing machine water into a
ditch, 2) pouring motor oil into grass.
Analysis of Performance and Effectiveness
The town's IDDE program is functionally operational and effective. The town actively trains
staff to recognize and report illicit discharges to the Stormwater Administrator. The Stormwater
Administrator has systems in place to document and inventory violations. Tracking complaints
and violation from initial report to conclusion.
E. Construction Site Runoff Controls
1. The Town of China Grove delegates the Erosion and Sediment Control Program,
through agreement, to Rowan County. The Town of China Grove understands we are
responsible for the successful implementation of this control measure through
oversight. We monitor active construction sites to mitigate stormwater impacts. The
Town includes educational information for construction site waste management with
commercial zoning permits.
F. Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
1. The Town maintains legal authority through Town Code and Chapter 8 of the UDO.
2. The Town of China Grove requires long-term operation and maintenance agreements
for Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs). The Town of China Grove requires annual
inspection reports to be submitted annual on the anniversary of the SCM entering
service. The inspection must be performed by a qualified inspector.
3. The Town of China Grove contracts with McGill and Associates for Stormwater Plan
reviews. McGill and Associates also serve as a technical consultant and resource to
ensure compliance with the Post -Construction measures.
4. The Town of China Grove maintains an inventory of structural BMPs within the
corporate limits.
5. All surety guarantees, operation and maintenance agreements, and BMPs are recorded
in the Rowan County Register of Deeds Office.
6. The Town requires a recorded operations and maintenance plan for each structural
SCM.
7. The Town of China Grove conducts regular after storm inspections of each structural
SCM. When maintenance or repair is needed the Stormwater Administrator is able to
send an inspection report documenting the findings to the responsible party.
8. The Town of China Grove has adopted a Post -Construction Manual to serve as a
reference for staff, and developers which includes checklists, requirements, and
standards. The manual is available on our user-friendly website.
9. The Town of China Grove issues reminder letters for annual inspections. The Town
also maintains the iWorq system to track inspections and violations of structural
stormwater control measures.
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G. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
1. The town maintains the following municipal facilities, listing potential stormwater
ollution:
Municipal Facility
Target Pollutant
Town Hall/Fire Department Complex
Household Chemicals, Vehicle
Washing, Automotive Chemicals
Police Station
Household Chemicals, Automotive
Chemicals
Public Works Yard
Herbicides, Automotive Chemicals,
Construction Materials
Community Building and Park
Household Chemicals, Litter
Cannon Little League Park
Household Chemicals, Litter
Village Park
Litter
West Haven Park
Litter
Old Wastewater Plant
None
2. The Town of China Grove inspects each municipal facility on a quarterly basis, and
whenever an issue arises. The Stormwater Administrator will inspect each facility
using the standardize form within the iWorq system. Any illicit discharges, or
potential stormwater polluting situations shall be documented and reported to the
responsible department head.
3. The Town has developed and implemented a spill response plan and reporting
mechanism.
4. The Town of China Grove cleans paved municipal facility parking lots regularly
using a landscaping contractor. The town has recently begun a street sweeping
program collecting 16 tons in materials over two days of continuous sweeping. Over
the next permit term, the frequency of street sweeping is expected to increase.
5. The Town of China Grove inspects catch basins on a weekly basis as part of our on-
going maintenance operations. When a major storm is forecast the Public Works
department will inspect and clean catch basins in flood prone areas.
6. The Town does not own or maintain and Structural Stormwater Control measures.
7. Not Applicable
8. Town staff, and contractors whom apply herbicides, or pesticides maintain the proper
education and licenses. The Stormwater Administrator keeps copies of the license on
file. The Town of China Grove, in year one of the new permit, is taking corrective
action and installing a secondary containment system for our herbicide storage.
9. In year one of the new permit the Town of China Grove will develop regular Good
Housekeeping trainings for employees. In October of 2019 the following staff
attended training for IDDE, Good Housekeeping, and Spill Response:
Name
Department
Franklin Gover
Administration
David Ketner
Public Works
Andrew Deal
Police
David Feil
Public Works
Bryan Roberts
Public Works
Rick Harrington
Public Works
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Mike Zimmerman
Fire Department
Dustin Baker
Fire Department
10. The Town of China Grove minimizes stormwater runoff from vehicle and equipment
washing/clean by using commercial carwashes, washing equipment in graveled
storage yards, and utilizing sanitary sewer drains whenever possible.
H. Total Maximum Daily Loads
1. The Town of China Grove does not discharge into a receiving water within a TMDL
watershed.
Overall Program Assessment
The Town of China Grove operates a functioning Stormwater Quality and Management Program
which largely meets the intent of the NPDES Permit. After reviewing our audit and self -audit we
realize the program is not compliant. Over the first year of the next permit period we will
develop and implement written procedures and an IDDE investigation process.
Assessment of Compliance with NPDES Permit
The Town of China Grove received a Notice of Violation, on October 14t', 2020, for missing key
procedural documentation. The Town of China Grove intends to take corrective action and adopt
procedures for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination inspection and reporting in the first
year of the next permit.
Assessment of Legal Authorities
The Town of China Grove maintains adequate legal authority to enforce our polices and assess
penalties through the following sources:
Chapter 54 Article V. Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control
Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 8
The Town will assess and update these ordinances annually and update as needed. The appeals
process needs to be amended to direct stormwater appeals to the board of adjustment. Currently
the appeals process relies on an appointed hearing officer. The board of adjustment provides
residents with a more objective appeals process.
Inspections
The Town of China Grove stormwater administrator conducts the following inspections
routinely: SCM After Storm Inspections, IDDE/Complaints. Over the next permit period the
following inspections and procedures shall be implemented: Municipal Facilities, Dry Weather
Flow, O and M of SW drainage network, Industry Specific, Containers/Dumpsters. We also
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expect the frequency of these inspection to increase over the next permit term as documentation
and reporting becomes increasingly automated and streamlined through the iWorq system.
Enforcement Actions
The Town of China Grove has adequate enforcement abilities within the adopted legal
authorities.
Fiscal Analysis
The stormwater programs budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal years was $10,000. The Town of
China Grove works hard to utilize cost effective BMPs to educate and engage with residents and
developers. In order to gain compliance with our MS4 permit the town needs to increase program
funding.
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