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Home My WebLink About9. NCS000465_New Hire Training Program_20210310I �� I r� Cry � Tony Victor Environmental Specialist 919-463-6172 tvictor@townofmorrisville.org Any form of precipitation that falls from the sky and flows to waterways. * Creeks * Streams * Rivers Lakes Ponds Storm drains lead 4 directly to the creek or stream nearest you (MS4). So... whatever you put on the yard or road can end up in the nearest creek, pond, or lake. Stormwater runoff does not go to a treatment plant or facility. Sanitary Sewer —Showers — Bathrooms —Sinks — Laundry — TREATED Stormwater — Rainfall — Snow melt — UNTREATED .'W ➢Federal Regulations ➢ Mandated by Federal Government &EPA ➢N.C. General Statutes ➢ Approved by the Legislature ➢N.C. Session Laws ➢ Approved by the Legislature ➢N.C. Administrative Codes ➢ Approved and adopted by the EMC Phase I NPDES Permit Industrial activities Large Construction sites Large and medium cities (> 100,000 population) * Phase II NPDES Permit Construction sites < 1 acre Small Cities (<100,000) Town Permit Must renew every 5 years Audit process (TOM audit in 2020) Phase II Ordinance Adopted in 2007 (Design and Construction Ordinance) Clean Water Act Of 1972 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) with populations less than ioo,000 regulated Goal to protect water quality through six (6) Minimum Control Measures (MCMs): 1) Public ed. and outreach — Follow us on FB & Twitter @a TOMstormwater Z) Public involvement and participation 3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination 4) Construction site -runoff controls 5) Post -construction site runoff controls 6) Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations Pollutants in SW Pet waste Qualityj Auto fluids (oil, antifreeze, gas, hydraulic) Fertilizers, Pesticides Heavy Metals Higher Water Temperatures Yard debris and litter SEDIMENT - The #1 source of pollution in stormwater. All go through the drainage system 4 directly into our waterways. Impervious Surfaces - Driveways, Streets, Parking lots Rooftops, sidewalks, greenways ... IN (:kLlantlty INNEFTFIr'i " . WM NI T I' r `�- Imp , . SW effects water quality for recreational uses Swimming Water skiing Fishing * High water dangers * Beach closures Shellfish closings Aquatic habitat Fecal coliforms (Bacteria) * Fish kills (BMPs for Water Quality) * Dog "waste" Only --- 40% of dog owners "pick up" * Yard waste or Trash -sweep up and remove * Car washing - on lawn or carwash* * Fertilizer -Use little or none. Sweep from the sidewalk, driveway or road Don't apply before a heavy rain Get a free soils test • • `NrC.A&T * Oil - in your car, not on driveway or road * Paint/chemicals - dispose of properly * Maintain septic system Quantity & Quality "Backyard Stormwater Control" Infiltration rain garden, permeable pavement Water harvesting cisterns, rain barrels Use little to no fertilizer Use little to no pest control chem. Pick up litter Pick up dog waste Report illicit discharge Buffers around Streams * vegetation, trees, shrubs Constructed wetlands Larger areas of permeable pavement Bioretention cells Wet ponds - retain water Dry ponds - detain water Underground detention system Sand filters - above or underground Grass Swales Level Spreaders Respond to complaints and concerns — drainage, pollution, etc • SCM inspections and maintenance program • Review stormwater design and construction plans Dry weather flow patrols — Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Implement illicit discharge and detection program — Issue NOVs Inventory, monitor and improve stormwater infrastructure Public outreach and education Public involvement and participation programs Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping —Train Staff Ensure construction site runoff control measures are taken • Implement riparian buffer program • Make stream determinations �I F , ---qw unity Center "k.- 99 • owwA Rsc INER-H jD RIPPLES BOULDERS AND OILS TREATMENT & CLEAMNG 0 ri vt Ti � ri g other C h�a rj S C J r rmjv �a- Ce r ,r j J vv j r) J 1 r) C JS C J r rr) \jV s) - C p r �� r sa i r� �r couIdto-rJovIVtoth-0 dr:,)ir)s, r #r ti ��,��15 ' ram■ •, - - . ti • � ti ■ r Prevent illegal and accidental discharges to stormwater system Ensure illicit discharges are cleaned up properly Dry Weather Flow Monitoring - Patrol areas for flowing water or liquids during dry periods. Illicit Discharges Include: Oil, anti -freeze, animal waste, paint, wastewater, garbage, chlorinated pool water, etc. Stormwater infrastructure inventory Location of catch basins, storm pipes, outfalls, stormwater facilities, etc. Yard Waste DumpsterJuice Automotive Fluids Soap and Detergents Paint Sewage Sediment from Construction Adds excescl . C rl Qs ;01 416 17 c -pip�_ rains an i cause flooding -of road ,,, --4rw A q Owl It "wink- r_z;4k<6 I L"V7 Yard Waste DumpsterJuice Automotive ui s Soap and Detergents Paint Sewage Sediment from Construction W •g. .l1 y yr r eAll M ,�111 e What is it? Dumpster Juice Action taken? Dumpster removed and repaired, storm drain and pipe cleaned out Yard Waste DumpsterJuice utomotive Fluids �OV 0 Paint Sewage Sediment from Construction What is it? Discharge from where vehicles are repaired and washed Action taken? Property owner cleaned up discharge and installed grease trap a Yard Waste DumpsterJuice Automotive Fluids Soap and Detergents Sewage Sediment from Construction 4 ,ity of gh What is it? Runoff from a car wash Action taken? Speed bump was installed to prevent water from draining to curb Yard Waste Dumpster Juice Automotive Fluids Soap and Detergents Sediment from Construction �.T ♦, �',�,'� �'�- ,tag i 'r�'� 4 � s I Z • i W rawer Ripe Two Underground Systems to 11Q3krrS!`rl'► C-11rh Satin —:Storm Drafn Tunnel Outfr-OW to bayous, ri,*rs. bap What is it? Private sewer service overflow Action taken? 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Construction entrance needs new rock! i 1 . { � { , ;� + � .'•fix _. i � `-fir`• ' E 4 � 5 �',r iv i'� � a 't 'ti+ Tay-PEI. •}5 .4R� l R 5 yyyy d 4, ++ y��i .. '�1 •s Af � � f5 r . 1 3 i � 1 1 �1 e 4 1�*_ I , I � -�4MLI W W, Public Works Webpage list where item can be disposed of properly. https://www.townofmorrisville.org/government/departments- services/public-works/trash-recycling-and-yard-waste Bulk Item Disposal Find information on disposal of Bulk Items, such as furniture, excess solid waste, etc. Household Hazardous Waste Learnwhat to do with your household hazardous waste. Household Trash View collection information for residential househol d trash - How To Best Place Your Containers View helpful tips on howto place your mntainers and ensureyoursolid waste and recvcla bles do not get missed - Pick -Up Schedule f Report a Missed Pick-up View the pick-up schedule based off of routes, and/or use our on ine form to report a missed pick-up. Reeyclin Learn about acceptable recycling items. Trash and Recvcle Routes View the residential household trash routes for the Town - + Strategic Planning Town Council&CitizenAdvisory What is an Oons Card? Committee Agendas Learn about the note you might have received in your trash or recycle cart. Town Code of ordinances yard Waste Learn about the collection of acceptable yard waste items. Composting If anything looks suspicious or out of place, it's worth investigating... Call Stormwater Staff! If you see a pipe draining water, but it hasn't rained for a few days, this may be an illicit discharge/connection... Call Stormwater Staff! Help protect our water by being an extra set of eyes in the field! Tony Victor Environmental Specialist 919-463-6172 Stormwater Hotline 919-463-7025 * Items to Report to Stormwater Staff Name of business involved (if applicable) What you observe? Get photos if possible. Date & Time it happened or observed Location/Address Goal: To Protect the N e u se River a n d Jordan Lake �J-4�� ' /.��/ / / & , `f : \z �-� ■ . ��«# � � . . � Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Beatrice says ... Stormwater Hotline 919-463-SOAK (7025)