HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000427_2020 Annual Report SWMPA_20201109Environmental
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N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
(DEMLR)
Stormwater Management
Program Assessment
512 N.Salisbury Street , Raleigh NC 27604
Contained In this Report
- Permit Number: NCS000427
Town of Cary
Permit Number: NCS000427
County: Wake
Report Number: NCS000427_2020
Region: Raleigh 2020
Background Information
sW100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
SW100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage
Town of Cary
SW100060 Jurisdictional Area (square miles)
60.52
SW100070 Population Permanent
163,930
Comments: estimate on July 2018 on certificates of occupancy issued
SW100080 Population Seasonal (if available)
NA
sW100110 RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles)
MM& 60.52
SW100130 River Basin(s)
Neuse and Cape Fear
SW100150
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities
SW100160
Residential
63
SW100170
Commercial
15
SW100180
Industrial
6
SW100190
Open Space
16
SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels?
Yes
i
00220 Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located?
Yes
sW100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
Page Number: 3
SW100270 "Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource
contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. Storm
water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water
resources they are intended to protect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's
receiving waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters. You should also know th
various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete a
table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts list(
below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. "
SW100280 River Basin
SW100283 Program 1
SW100290 Receiving Stream Name
Swift Creek
SW100300 Stream Segment
27-43-(1)(b)
SW100310 Water Quality Classification
WS-III NSW
SW100320 Use Support Rating
SW100325 TMDL
Yes
Comments: WARP submitted to DWQ and approved. Reports sent annually.
SW100331 Program 2
SW100332 Receiving Stream Name
White Oak Creek
SW100333 Stream Segment
16-41-6-(0.3)
SW100334 Water Quality Classification
WS-IV NSW
SW100335 Use Support Rating
SW100336 TMDL
Yes
Comments: Jordan Lake TMDL - Program for Existing Uses Stage 1, Riparian Buffer Rule and New
Development Rules adopted into ordinance
SW100337 Program 3
SW100338 Receiving Stream Name
Turkey Creek
SW100339 Stream Segment
27-33-2
Page Number: 4
S W 10033A
10033B
SW10033C
SW10033D
Water Quality Classification
C NSW
Use Support Rating
TMDL
No
Program 4
SW100400 Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4
jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map.
Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an
unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body.
SW10033E Receiving Stream Name
Walnut Creek
SW10033F Stream Segment
27-34-(1)
Water Quality Classification
C NSW
SW10033H Use Support Rating
SW100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
Yes
Comments: Neuse River Basin Rules, Jordan Lake Rules
SW100350 Local Water Supply Watershed Program
Yes
Comments: Ordinance adopted in 1993 (Jordan and Swift) and Swift Creek Land Management Plan(Raleigh,
=wank Cary, Wake and Garner 1988)
SW100360 Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
Yes
Comments: Local Program since 1985, Plan reviewer/supervisor, senior inspector and two field inspectors
SW100370 CAMA Land Use Plan
No
SW100440 River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/Whichbasin.htm
Sw100450 Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html AMMI
SW100460 Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI
SW100470 L Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html
Page Number: 5
SW100480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.htmI
SW100490 CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting)
SW100500 Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity?
No
SW100510 If so, provide the name of that entity:
SW100550 Other Entity
NA
SW100560 Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees?
No
SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATION
SW100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations?
No
SW100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
S W 100600
I
SW100610
S W 100620
L
SW100630
Nai
NA
Element they will implement
NA
Contact Person
NA
Contact Address
NA
SW100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities?
Yes
SW100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee
Comments: Town of Cary also has three General Stormwater Permits NCG110116,NCG110117 and
NCG110156 for the Waste Water Facilties North South and Western Wake
SW100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
SW100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
Page Number: 6
SW100940 Name
Charles Brown
SW100950 Title
Stormwater Program Analyst
SW100960 Street Address
316 N Academy St
SW100970 PO Box
8005
SW 100980
City
Cary
SW 100990
State
NC
SW101000
Zip
27513
SW101010
Telephone
919-469-4038
SW101020
Fax
SW101030 E-Mail
charles.brown (5�townofcary.org
SW101040 "Permittee's Website"
www.townofcarV.org
SW101050 BMPs
SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs?
No
SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs?
Yes
Comments: Public Education and Outreach. The Cary News is no longer available to target the town. We have
been working with CWEP and town to get a more mobile outreach presence.
SW101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new
or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets.
Page Number: 7
Information specifically regarding the permit
SW101460 Permitting Information
SW101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the
responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization?
Yes
Comments: Org chart updated to reflect new stormwater division and water resources no longer a department.
Page Number: 8
Co -Permitting Information
SW101570 Contract Operations
SW101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities,
Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right -a -ways, GIS
Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste)'
Yes
Comments: Contract operations are for Street Sweeping and Facility Maintenance (Lawn Care Maintenance of
Right of Ways and Town Facilities), Maintenance for Town maintained stormwater control
measures, Go Cary Transit
Page Number: 9
Public Education and Outreach
SW101690 Public Education and Outreach
SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be use(
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
Comments: Included in Stormwater Management Plan
SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant ston
water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target
audiences were selected?
Yes
Comments: Included in stormwater management plan
SW101720 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's publi
education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue?
Yes
Comments: Included in annual outreach plan for each year
SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'Is outreach program (i.e., how the
permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm
water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become involvE
in the storm water program?
Yes
Comments: Included in annual outreach plan
SW101750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups?
Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state -supplied Public Education and
Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program.
Yes
Comments: We have material available both as handout and on the website. Generated by CWEP and in
house.
SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics:
SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste
Yes
SW101780 Pet Waste
Yes
SW101790 Septic Systems
Yes
SW101800 Lawn and Gardening
Yes
SW101810 Vehicle Washing
Yes
SW101820 Erosion
Yes
Page Number: 10
SW101830 Stream Buffers
Yes
SW101840 Flooding
Yes
SW101850 Litter
Yes
SW101860 List any additional topics not identified above.
Illegal Discharges
SW101870 Does the permitteenulls outreach program include:
SW101880 Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs?
Yes
Comments: We use BUD utility inserts for articles and placement around town facilities
SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information boot
at festivals and fairs)?
Yes
Comments: We were present at 3 festivals in the town with water resources booth (Lazy Days, Diwali Indian
Festival, Arbor Day). Information at table for Arbor Day and Herb Fest
SW101900 Distributing printed educational material to business / industry?
Yes
SW101910 Presentations to local community groups?
Yes
Comments: We do presentations for groups when asked. Mostly school groups. Present to our Environmental
Advisory Board.
SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools?
Yes
Comments: Performed when requested.
SW101930 Local TV or radio spots?
Yes
Comments: Handled through CWEP and Cary TV 11
SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters?
Yes
Comments: BUD Newsletter to citizxens who have water bills.
SW 101950 Posters?
Yes
SW101960 Storm drain stenciling
Yes
Comments: We use decals at this time that has contact information to report stormwater pollution.
Page Number: 11
Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)?
Yes
Comments: Spruce program allows people to adopt a spot, have equipment for beautification and trash pick up
days
SW101980 Workshops
Yes
SW101990 Stream basin signage?
Not Applicable
SW102000 Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management progran
staff?
Yes
Comments: We update website as needed. Stormwater Division has 2 people on staff that can make changes
SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management progran
staff?
Yes
SW102060 Classroom Outreach
SW102070 The number of educational materials distributed to schools.
53
Comments: Visited 53 class visits and handed out materials. We have booklet and a single page coloring to
hand out.
SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
13
SW102090 The number of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
1054
Comments: Activities include Spruce Projects (Big Sweep) and Hemlock Bluffs projects, and stormdrain
stenciling and educational programs through Stormwater Division.
SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers.
1
Comments: CWEP held workshop for Wake County Teachers
SW102110 The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in
storm water education.
0
SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum.
Unknown
Comments: State curicculum has storm water education starting in Elementary grades through high school.
sW102130 Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlets
Page Number: 12
sw102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings.
3
Comments: 5 Festivals Annually (Lazy Days, Diwali Indian, Arbor Day and Herb Fest had information provided to
hand out
sw102160 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet.
500
Comments: Attendance at Festivals (Lazy Days, Diwali, Arbor Day)
SW102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information.
0
sw102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages.
2
Comments: Lake Crabtree trail
Sw102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings.
4
Comments: 2 presentations to Environmental Advisory Board, SWANC prestentation, NCDEMLR presentation
SWI02200 Commercial Outreach
Sw102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators.
113
Comments: Landscape companies were sent information in this annual reporting cycle.
Sw102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program.
0
sw102310 Pet Waste Management
sw102320 The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods.
3
sw102330 The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks.
2
Comments: Jack Smith Park and Dog Park
sw102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores.
0
Sw102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners.
50+
Comments: Pamplets in kiosk at dog park for homeowners
sw102360 Promotional Giveaways
Sw102370 The number of items given out.
1200+
Comments: Lights, key chains, pens, footballs, bags, frisbees
Page Number: 13
sW102380 The number of events attended (to give out items).
3
SW102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses).
1
Comments: NC Clean Water Education Partnership - Radio, TV, Theaters and web.
024 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
SW102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days.
52
Comments: Curb side pick up for used motor oil and filters, cooking oil and grease, electronic equipment.
Weekly pickup and by appointment.
The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners.
1000+
Comments: Provided cards for distribution. Sent out in mailer with BUD handouts. Created Cary App this year to
provide information on trash, recycling and HHW.
SW102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses.
0
sW102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged
SW102450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages.
1
Comments: CWEP has information in spanish outreach.
SW102460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages.
0
Comments: Ritmo festival was canceled this spring in May 2020.AS&
SW102470 The number of partnerships established with minority organizations.
2
Comments: We work with Diamante on the Ritmo Festival and Hum sub with the Diwali Indian festival
sW10� The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods.
Unknown
Comments: They receive materials associated with the water bill on a monthly basis A&
SW102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods.
0
Comments: Will be working with our program with the police department to help with providing more outreach
opportunities
sW102540 Using the Media
SW102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV.
2619
Comments: Impressions for our CWEP partnership (14,738,436 across all mass media impressions)
Page Number: 14
sw102560 The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising.
4
Comments: CAry It Green Facebook posts
sw102570 The number of stormwater related articles published.
9
Comments: BUD articles concerning stormwater. These included illegal discharge, stream buffers, leaf
collection, lawn maintenance, stormdrain labeling
sw102580 Water Conservation for Home Owners
sw1o2590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities.
0
sw102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bill
8
Comments: Placed in BUD articles that are mailed out with bill
sw1 02610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is
delivered.
0
Page Number: 15
Public Involvement and Participation
sw102620 Public Involvement and Participation
Sw102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
sw102640 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public
involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged?
Yes
SW102650 Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including
commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners
associations, and educational organizations, among others.
sw102660 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the
development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types c
public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to
educate local community groups?
Yes
sw102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation
the permittee's storm water management program through:
sw102680 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings?
Yes
sw102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)?
Yes
Comments: Environmental Advisory Board, Adaptive Stormwater Managment Group (comprised of different
departments)
Sw102700 Stream clean-up events?
Yes
Comments: Spruce Program
sw102710
Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program?
Yes
Comments: Adopt a spot in Spruce Program
sw102720
Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs?
Yes
Sw1 02730
A stormwater hotline?
Yes
sw102740
Volunteer monitoring programs?
Not Applicable
swI02750
Storm drain stenciling?
Yes
Comments: LAbel storm drains with oval disc
Page Number: 16
sw102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program?
Not Applicable
SW102770 Regional workshops?
Yes
Comments: Hosted a Stormwater Control Measure workshop for stakeholders that deal with them
Telephone/Web/Mall surveys?
Not Applicable im
SW102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program?
Yes
Adopt -A -Stream Program
SW102840 The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail prograr
1114
sw1028501V The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or
Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons).
2
S W 102860 Surveys
sw102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys.
0
SW102880 The number of completed surveys.
0
Hotlines
SW102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s).
573
Comments: Calls received by stormwater staff that contain, drainage, illegal discharge, floodplain,
sedimentation and other issues
The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls.
IL 573
Comments: Some are waiting on work to be done but all have been responded to
SW102920 Reforestation Programs
The number of volunteer tree planters.
543
SW102940 The number of trees planted.
860
sw102950 The number of acres planted with trees.
1
Page Number: 17
SW102960 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings
SW102970 The number of meetings held.
5
SW102980 The number of attendees.
25
SW102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings.
1
SW103000 Storm Drain Stenciling
SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled.
1
SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers.
5
SW103030 The number of drains stenciled.
215
SW103040 Stream Cleanup
SW103050 The number of stream cleanups.
K 2 40
SW103060 The number of cleanup participants.
30
SW103070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons).
1
SW103080 The number of stream miles cleaned.
1
Volunteer Monitoring
SW103100 The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs.
0
SW103110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly, Q-Quarter
and A -annually).
N/A
SW103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed.
N/A
SW103130 The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held.
EM& 0
SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers.
0
Page Number: 18
SW103150 Wetland Plantings
SW103160 The acres of land planted.
0
SW103170 The number of volunteers that participated in planting.
0
SW103180 The number of planting events held.
0
Page Number: 19
Illicit Discharqe Detection and Elimination
SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
SW103200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW103210 Stormwater Map
SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the
location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters?
Yes
SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas?
Yes
SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams?
Yes
SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls?
Yes
SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls.
5600
SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes?
Yes
SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural
BMPs?
Yes
SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs?
1276
SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete.
100
Comments: We are adding to the mapping as new development or redevelopment happens. We require
mapping in a format to integrate into ESRI to have better integration. We have record drawings for
sites that are currently being placed into GIS.
SW103340 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the
permittee chose that mechanism?
Yes
SW103350 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate
enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other
regulatory mechanism) is implemented?
Yes
Page Number: 20
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit
discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills?
Yes
SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls an
at a minimum, must address the following:
OW
'SWI03380 Procedures for locating priority areas.
SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will
use to detect the location of the source.
SW103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge.
SW103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges.
SW103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water
discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of
pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4:
Yes
SW103430 landscape irrigation;
SW103440 water line flushing;
SW103450 diverted stream flows;
SW103460A uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
SW103470 discharges from potable water sources;
sw10348 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
SW103490 springs;
footing drains;
SW103510 residential and charity car washing;
SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
SW103530 rising groundwaters;
SW103540]k uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
SW103550 foundation drains;
irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200);
SW103570 water from crawl space pumps;
SW103580� lawn watering;
SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
SW103600 street wash water;
Page Number: 21
SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting.
SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water discharge
that will not be addressed as illicit discharges.
SW103630 These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available b
the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System,
because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing
these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity
to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs).
SW103640 Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on discharg(
and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to be contributi
significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4?
Yes
SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does th
Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the
general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste?
Yes
SW103700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the
public to report illicit discharges?
Yes
SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system
Yes
SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program?
Yes
SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other
educational material development and distribution?
Yes
SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with th
Health Department?
Yes
SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets ar
outfalls?
Yes
SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illic
discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers?
Yes
SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer
system?
Yes
SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program?
Yes
SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections
Page Number: 22
SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection.
1
Comments: Town performs smoke testing, line cleaning and video to find illegal connections
SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens.
0
SW103880 The number of illicit connections found.
0
SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
0
SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals.
0
SW103910 Illegal Dumping
SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens.
0
SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps.
0
SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed.
0
SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections
SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed.
1
SW103990 The number of high -risk connections prioritized.
0
SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses.
1
SW104010 The number of illicit connections found.
0
SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
0
SW104030 Recreational Sewage
SW104040 The number of pump -out stations.
0
SW104050 The number of no -discharge areas created.
0
Page Number: 23
SW104060 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives.
0
SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping.
0
SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action.
0 A
SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections.
6
SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System
The number of rerouted connections.
0
SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed.
57
Comments: Town now has a ARC GIS portal to perform dry weather screening out in the field using survey123
M104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported.
0
SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found.
0
SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced.
0
Page Number: 24
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
SW104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
SW104200
Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to
SW104220)
OFh=
Not Applicable
SW104210
If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Contr
Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR Division of
Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements of the
Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing one of
more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common pla
of development.
Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for priva
development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300)
Yes
SW104230
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control
permit, issued by local government?
Not Applicable
SW104250
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local
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government?
Not Applicable
SW104260
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report unresolved concerns to the local government?
Not Applicable
SW104300
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SW104310
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SW104320
SW104340
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local government?
Not Applicable
Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment
Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW104450)
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and
why the permittee chose that mechanism?
Yes
If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a
schedule to do so. im
Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans, whit
incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts?
Yes
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Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee 1
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identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated numbs
and percentage of sites that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed.
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SW104360
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with tl
permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and
enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance?
Yes
SW104370
The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permitt(
will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary penalties (such a stop work
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orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance.
SW104380
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection an
enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection?
Yes
SW104430
Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion
and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water
quality impacts?
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Yes AN
Comments: Some issues are handled by NCDEQ
SW104440
Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to control waste such
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the
construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality?
Yes
SW104450
Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of
observed erosion and sedimentation problems?
Yes
SW104460
Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the
procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other
timely follow-up action. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR
Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
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Training and Certification
SW104480
The number of training and certification programs offered to staff.
2
Comments: Staff are certified by EnviroCert in CESSWI and attend annual conference put on by NCDEMLR,
webinars
SW104490
The number of trained staff inspectors.
4
SW104500
The number of certified staff inspectors.
4
The number of certified contractors by permittee.
E&L-
0
SW104520
Inspection and Enforcement
Page Number: 26
SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre.
98
Comments: Staff reviews plans with greater than 12,000 sq ft of disturbance
SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken.
Page Number: 27
Post -Construction Storm Water Manaqement in New Development and Redevelopment
SW104890 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
SW104900
Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used, the
frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW104910
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or
other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff
from new development and redevelopment projects?
Yes
Comments: LDO chapters 4.4.6 and 4.3.7 MA
SW104920
The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ pri
to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will review
performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years. RegulatE
public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in their post
construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements.
SW104930
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term
operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs?
Yes
SW104940
Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement
between the permittee and another party, such as the post -development landowners or regional
authorities.
Yes
SW105000
Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal
coliform to the maximum extent practicable?
Yes
SW105010
Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following:
SW105020
Bioretention basins?
Yes
SW105030
Alternative pavers?
Yes
SW105040
Buffer zones?
Yes
SW105050
Dry ponds?
Yes
SW105060
Wet ponds?
Yes
SW105070
Alternatives to curb and gutter?
Yes
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SW105080 Grass swales?
Yes
SW105090 Grassed filter strips?
Yes
SW105100 Green parking lots?
Yes
SW105110 In -line storage systems?
Yes
SW105120 Infiltration basins?
Yes
SW105130 Infiltration trenches?
Yes
SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets?
Yes
SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets?
Yes
SW105170 Open space design?
Yes
Sand and organic filters?
on. Yes EW
SW105190 Porous pavement?
Yes
SW105200 Stormwater wetlands?
Yes
SW105210 Urban forestry?
Yes
ILkDoes the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensu
proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater?
Yes
SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders?
Yes
Comments: Town put on a workshop for engineers regarding updates to the standard specifications in spring
of 2020.
BMP Inspection and maintenance
Page Number: 29
SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified
professional?
Yes
Comments: PE, RLA or PLS that are able to perform inspections which they are qualified for
SW105280 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities.
1276
SW105290 The number of problems that were identified and remedied.
162
New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary
SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater contro
635
Comments: These are the approximate number of sites that contain the 1274 individual SCM's
Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures
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SW105560 Model Practices: For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to
the post -construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater
management program, does the permittee's Post -construction Stormwater Management Program equz
or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model
practices:
SW105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopmen
projects as either a low density project or a high density project?
Yes
Comments: Delegated bV the state to review stormwater Ian
SW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria:
Yes
Comments: Some areas within our jurisdiction are at 12% built upon area for low density in the Swift Creek
basin
SW105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; and,
SW105600 Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable?
SW105620 The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre -development and
post -development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw -down time must be a
minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours;
All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of
total suspended solids; and A A A
SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All
Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
Page Number: 30
Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporate
by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or
redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans?
IL Yes
SW105660 Are all built -upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters?
Yes
SW105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a comprehensi)
watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater
management?
Yes
SW105680 Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state
stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post -construction stormwater
management model practices identified in (a). The programs are: the Water Supply Watershed
protection programs for WS-1 — WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the
Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River Bas
Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program.
SW105690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance
developed by the Commission, design its own post -construction practices based on the Division's
guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the
post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management.
SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented ai
ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected do
not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature?
Not Applicable
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Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters
SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanis
to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected?
Yes
Comments: We cite the use of the MDC or newest version that NCDEMLR has
Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients)
OL management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program?
Yes
SW105740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water
Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading
reduction requirement.
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Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
SW105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted
by this operation and maintenance program?
Yes
SW105780 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are
subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm
water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4, including the
permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility.
SW105790 Municipal Operations include:
SW105800 Transfer Station
Yes
SW105810 Fleet Maintenance
Yes
SW 105820 Airport
No
SW105830 Animal Shelters
No
SW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan
Yes
SW105850 Water Plants
Yes
SW105860 Construction Debris Site
No
SW105870 Transit Authority
No
SW105880 Public Works Operations
Yes
SW105890 Prisons
No
sw105900 Emergency Service Facilities
WR
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SW105910 Fire Stations
Yes
SW105920 Landfills
No
SW105930 Schools
No
SW 105940 Parks
Yes
SW105950 Waste Recycling Centers
No
SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Yes
SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations
Yes
SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations
Yes
SW 105990 Other:
N/A
SW106000 In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping
procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training
program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park
and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances
and storm water system maintenance?
Yes
SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the
permittee plans to use?
Yes
SW106030 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules,
and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the
permittee's MS4?
Yes
SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper dispos
of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations, including dredc
spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris?
Yes
SW106110 Industrial Activities
SW106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater
permit owned and operated by the permittee?
Not Applicable
Page Number: 33
SW106130 Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring
reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actionE
at the facilities.
Not Applicable
SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program?
Yes
SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program?
Yes
SW106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches?
Yes
Comments: We had a pilot program for the Walnut Creek Basin for our proactive approach to cleaning, the town
is more reactionary
SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs?
Yes
SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities?
Yes
SW106210 City Facilities Inspections
SW106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas?
Yes
SW106230 Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers,
pesticides and other chemicals)?
Yes
SW106240 Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls?
Yes
SW106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts?
Yes
SW106260 Does the permittee inspect swales/ditchs?
Yes
SW106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates?
Yes
Comments: As part of dry weather screening
SW106280 Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes?
Yes
Comments: Pilot program started in Walnut Basin to clean and inspect pipes, we require new development to
video the pipes after installation as part of the review and as built certifications
SW106290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers?
Not Applicable
Page Number: 34
SW106300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds?
Not Applicable
SW106310 Does the permittee inspect parking lots?
Yes
SW106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces?
Yes
SW106330 The number of inspections conducted.
100+
Comments: Park attendants inspect the park picking up trash, cleaning areas on a weekly basis
SW106400 a Automobile Maintenance _
SW106410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities.
10
The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program.
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SW106430 The number of spills reported.
0
SW106440 The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -related
businesses.
0
SW106450 Hazardous Materials Storage
SW106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials.
mom 7
SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units.
7
The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance.
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SW106490 Illegal Dumping
The number of "no dumping" signs posted.
SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed.
M
SW106520 The number of reports of illegal dumping received.
0
SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up.
0
Page Number: 35
SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots.
0
SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping.
0
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1o656 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Contro
SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs.
0
SW106586The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest managemer
techniques.
0
SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care.
0
SW106610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management.
38
Comments: Facilities personnel who work in landscape areas or Soccer Park and USA baseball
SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning
SW106630 The number of parking lots.
58
SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings.
52
SW106650 Pet Waste
SW106660 The number of dog parks.
2
SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed.
50
Comments: flyers at kiosk at each dog park
Road Salt Application and Storage
SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program.
4
SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application.
225
SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons).
150
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SW106730 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons).
.15
SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention
SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities.
9
SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and
other equipment.
16
SW106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response.
107
SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities.
7
SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
200
SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning
SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly.
0
Comments: we clean outfalls as needed starting to work on a proactive approach this past year
SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly.
0
SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons).
0
SW106900 Used Oil Recycling
SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations.
3961
SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations.
1
SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
0
SW106940 Vehicle Washing
SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
0
SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas.
3
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Program Accomplishments
SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects
SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s).
11
SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year.
3
sw107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater managemen
program for the reporting year.
1,784,596
SW107010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned.
8
sw107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active.
8
The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed.
ft 15 4"
SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year.
2,788,805
Comments: This is work ongoing in the fiscal year as projects move. We usually get 500,000 per year for
projects and use funds from streets to do work, council will also allocate funds as needed
Page Number: 38
Ordinance. Leaal or Reaulatory Authorit
SW107050
Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
SW107060
Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Adopted
SW107070
Erosion & Sediment Control
Adopted
SW107080
Post -Development Stormwater Management
Adopted
SW107090
Stormwater Ordinance
Adopted
SW107100
Unified Development Ordinance
Adopted
SW107110
Flood Damage Protection Ordinance
Adopted
SW107120
Other:
Not Applicable
SW107130
Other:
Not Applicable
SW107140
Other:
Not Applicable
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