HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000429_ 18-19 Stormwater Final Report_20220329Environmental
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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: NCS000429
City of Gastonia
Permit Number: NCS000429
County: Gaston
Report Number: NCS000429_2019
Region: Mooresville
Background Information
SW100010
APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
SW100020
Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage
The City of Gastonia
Sw100060
Jurisdictional Area (square miles)
50.73
SW100070
Population Permanent
77,024
sw100080
Population Seasonal (if available)
NA
SW100110
RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
SW100120
Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles)
50.73
SW100130
River Basin(s)
SW100150 Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities
SW100160
Residential
48
SW100170
Commercial
32
Sw100180
Industrial
12
SW100190
Open Space
8
sW100210
Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels?
Yes
SW100220
Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located?
No
SW100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
2019
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 the
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 listed
below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. "
SW100280 River Basin
SW100283
Program 1
SW100290
Receiving Stream Name
Catawba
SW100300
Stream Segment
Catawba Creek
SW100310
Water Quality Classification
C
SW100320
Use Support Rating
SW100325
TMDL
No
SW100331
Program 2
SW100332
Receiving Stream Name
SW100333 Stream Segment
Crowders Creek
SW100334 Water Quality Classification
C
SW100335 Use Support Rating
S W 100336
TM D L
No
SW100337
Program 3
SW100338
Receiving Stream Name
Catawba
SW100339
Stream Segment
Duharts
SW10033A
Water Quality Classification
W S-V
Page Number: 4
SW10033B Use Support Rating
SW10033C TMDL
No
SW10033D 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
Catawba
SW10033F
Stream Segment
Long Creek
SW10033G
Water Quality Classification
C
SW10033H
Use Support Rating
SW100331
TMDL
No
SW100340
Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
No
SW100350
Local Water Supply Watershed Program
No
SW100360
Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
Yes
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
SW100460
Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI
SW100470
Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.htmI
SW100480
303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.html
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:
Page Number: 5
SW100550 Other Entity
NA
sW100560 Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees?
No
Comments: NA
SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
sw100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations?
Yes
SW100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
SW100600
Name of Entity
Gaston County Natural Resources Dept.
SW100610
Element they will implement
Management of Construction Site Runoff
SW100620
Contact Person
Joseph Alm
SW100630
Contact Address
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy
sW100640
Contact Telephone Number
704-922-2157
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
NCS000429
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.
sW100940
Name
Danon Lawson
SW100950
Title
Stormwater Administrator
SW100960
Street Address
SW100970
PO BOX
PO BOX 1748
Page Number: 6
sw100980
City
Gastonia
sw100990
State
NC
sw101000
Zip
28053
Sw101010
Telephone
704-869-1013
SW101020
Fax
704-869-1945
SW101030
E-Mail
danon ICo)cityofgastonia.com
SW101040 "Permittee's Website"
https://www.citVofqastonia.com/stormwater-customer-service.htmi
Comments: Website is available but currently being revamped
SW101050 BMPs
SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs?
No
SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs?
No
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
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
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 used,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant storm
water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target
audiences were selected?
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: Currently The City of Gastonia does not have a method in place to accomplish this goal.
We are lookina into oDDortunities to include this into our stormwater Droaram.
SW101720 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's public
education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue?
Yes
Comments: The City of Gastonia is one of the members of the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the
Carolinas. We also have a memorandum of understanding with Gaston Natural Resources
Department (Gaston County), which helps address the education and outreach.
SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'ls 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 involved
in the storm water program?
Yes
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: In order to provide this information, we also need additional staff dedicated to the assessment of
our target groups.
SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics:
SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: Currently we do not have material regarding this subject. We recognize the importance of
addressing this topic and will work toward adding this topic to the stormwater outreach
material.
SW101780 Pet Waste
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: Currently we do not have material regarding this subject. We recognize the importance of
addressing this topic and will work toward adding this topic to the stormwater outreach
material.
Page Number: 10
SW101790
SW101800
SW101810
L��
SW101820
SWI01830
li
SW101840
SW101850
SW101860
SW101870
SW101880
Septic Systems
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: Currently we do not have material regarding this subject. We recognize the importance of
addressing this topic and will work toward adding this topic to the stormwater outreach
material.
Lawn and Gardening
Yes
Vehicle Washing
Yes
Erosion
No
Root Cause
Plan of Action:
Stream Buffers
No
Root Cause
Plan of Action:
Flooding
Yes
Litter
Yes
Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Currently we do not have material regarding this subject. We recognize the importance of
addressing this topic and will work toward adding this topic to the stormwater outreach
material.
Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Currently we do not have material regarding this subject. We recognize the importance of
addressing this topic and will work toward adding this topic to the stormwater outreach
material.
List any additional topics not identified above.
UNK
Does the permitteenulls outreach program include:
Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs?
Yes
SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information booth
at festivals and fairs)?
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: Currently we do not have material regarding this subject. We recognize the importance of
addressing this topic and will work toward adding this topic to the stormwater outreach
material.
Page Number: 11
SW101900 Distributing printed educational material to business / industry?
Yes
Comments: Educational fliers/handouts are mailed to every person or business that is paving utilities bills to
the City of Gastonia
SW101910 Presentations to local community groups?
No
Root Cause: Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: Currently we do not have material regarding this subject. We recognize the importance of
addressing this topic and will work toward adding this topic to the stormwater outreach
SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools?
Yes
SW101930 Local TV or radio spots?
Yes
Comments: Local TV and radio spots are part of the outreach that the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the
Carolinas handles. Our membership fees pay for this media outlet.
SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters?
Yes
SW 101950 Posters?
Yes
SW101960 Storm drain stenciling
Yes
Comments: Storm drains are either forged in steel or adhesive markers are used to indicate the drain outlet
location
SW101970 Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)?
No
Root Cause: Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: At this time we have no plan to hire additional staff, as an alternative we will investigate to
see if this goal and be accomplished in the upcoming years with out the addition of staff.
SW101980 Workshops
Yes
Comments: We partner with Gaston County in their annual local Sediment/Erosion control and Stormwater
workshop by presenting stormwater guidelines and information.
SW101990 Stream basin signage?
Yes
Page Number: 12
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 program
staff?
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: At this time we have no Dlan to hire additional staff, as an alternative we will investiaate to
see if this goal and be accomplished in the upcoming years with out the addition of staff.
Comments: We currently have a website under the City's Website, but it currently does not have up to date
newsletters or media based on a lack of staffing. We are interested in improving the site to be
more information based and bringing some user friendly improvements in the near future.
Sw1o2020 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 program
staff?
No
Root Cause: Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: At this time we have no plan to hire additional staff, as an alternative we will investigate to
see if this goal and be accomplished in the upcoming years with out the addition of staff.
Comments: We currently have a website, but we are seeking to update and bring some user friendly
improvements in the near future.
Sw102060
Classroom Outreach
SW102070
The number of educational materials distributed to schools.
800
Sw102080
The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
9
sw102090
The number of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
2767
Sw102100
The number of workshops held for teachers.
0
SW102110
The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in
storm water education.
0
AL
Comments: Currently we do not have adequate information from the schools to warrant reward program on a
regular basis.
sw102120
The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum.
UNK
Comments: We have no direct information from the Gaston County School System indicating that Storm Water
is part of a uniform curriculum.
Sw102130
Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welc Packets, and Pamphlets
SW102150
The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings.
0
Sw1o2160
The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet.
0
Page Number: 13
SW102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information.
0
sW102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages.
6
SW102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings.
1
Comments: The City of Gastonia presented at the Gaston Natural Resources annual Sediment/Erosion Control
and Stormwater Workshop in Dallas, NC (6/19/19)
sW102200 Commercial Outreach
SW102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators.
0
SW102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program.
0
Ob Comments: A _goal of this department is to consider and report this outreach in the future.
SW102310 Pet Waste Management
The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods.
0
Comments: A _goal of this department is to consider and report this outreach in the future.
SW102330 The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks.
UNK
Comments: A _goal of this department is to consider and report this outreach in the future.
sW102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores.
0
Comments: A _goal of this department is to consider and report this outreach in the future.
SW102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners.
0
Comments: A _goal of this department is to consider and report this outreach in the future.
sW102360 Promotional Giveaways
SW102370 The number of items given out.
6390
sw102380 The number of events attended (to give out items).
4
Comments: Not all promotional items were given out based on specific events. Many items were given to the
public
Page Number: 14
sw102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses).
12,419,975
Comments: This number is based off of the regional partnership annual report where media and web based
media was used for out reach in our service area. Because we are a regional partnership; the
media campaign viewership impacts the city of Gastonia and the surrounding areas.
SW102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
sw102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days.
0
Comments: The City of Gastonia does not have a curbside pick-up, but refers its citizens to Gaston County for
Hazard waste drop off which occurs 4 times per year.
sw102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners.
72,000
Comments: This material is in the form of educational flyers within citizens utility bills.
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.
0
sw102460
The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages.
0
SW102470
The number of partnerships established with minority organizations.
0
sw102480
The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods.
0
sw102490
Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods.
0
sw102540
Using the Media
SW102550
The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV.
1,438
Comments: This number is based off of the regional partnership annual report where media and web based
media was used for out reach in our service area. Because we are a regional partnership; the
media campaign viewership impacts the city of Gastonia and the surrounding areas.
sw102560
The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising.
UNK
sw102570 The number of stormwater related articles published.
0
SW102580 Water Conservation for Home Owners
Page Number: 15
sw102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities.
1
sw102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bills.
72000
sw102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is
delivered.
0
Page Number: 16
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
Comments: We currently have information availible to help guide the public on the use and purpose of
Stormwater BMPs. As for specific projects and dictating what BMPs will be used by the design
community, we do not. We leave calculations, build schedule up to the engineer and ask that they
use the NC design manual for all stormwater design practices and calculatons based on the land
use and restrictions of their designs
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?
No
Root Cause : Recordkeeping and reporting is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Currently we do not have reporting mechanizes for specific target groups to increase public
involvement. In the future we would like to consider material that would help us in this
outreach area.
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 of
public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to
educate local community groups?
Not Applicable
SW102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation of
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
SW102700 Stream clean-up events?
Yes
SW102710 Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program?
Not Applicable
SW102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs?
Not Applicable
SW102730 A stormwater hotline?
Not Applicable
SW102740 Volunteer monitoring programs?
Not Applicable
Page Number: 17
SW102750
Storm drain stenciling?
Not Applicable
SW102760
Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program?
Not Applicable
SW102770
Regional workshops?
Yes
Sw102780
Telephone/Web/Mall surveys?
Not Applicable
SW102790
Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program?
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: At this time we have no plan to hire additional staff, as an alternative we will investigate to
see if this goal and be accomplished in the upcoming years with out the addition of staff.
Sw102830
Adopt -A -Stream Program
SW102840 The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail
programs.
0
Comments: The city of Gastonia does have an adopt -a -street program
Sw102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or
Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons).
0
S W 102860 Surveys
Sw102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys.
0
SW102880 The number of completed surveys.
0
SW102890 Hotlines
SW102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s).
N/A
Sw102910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls.
N/A
SW102920 Reforestation Programs
Sw102930 The number of volunteer tree planters.
N/A
SW102940 The number of trees planted.
N/A
Page Number: 18
SW102950
The number of acres planted with trees.
N/A
SW102960
Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings
SW102970
The number of meetings held.
6
SW102980
The number of attendees.
75
SW102990
The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings.
18
SW103000
Storm Drain Stenciling
SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled.
UNK
SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers.
NA
SW103030 The number of drains stenciled.
UNK
SW103040 Stream Cleanup
SW103050
The number of stream cleanups.
0
SW103060
The number of cleanup participants.
0
SW103070
The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons).
0
SW103080
The number of stream miles cleaned.
0
SW103090
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-Quarterly
and A -annually).
0
SW103120
The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed.
0
SW103130
The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held.
0
Page Number: 19
SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers.
0
SW103150 Wetland Plantings
SW103160 The acres of land planted.
0
The number of volunteers that participated in planting.
0
sw103180 The number of planting events held.
0
Page Number: 20
Illicit Discharge 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?
No
Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established
Plan of Action: Because Illicit discharaes come from a number of sources and each case is uniaue. the
city of Gastonia does not have a standard blanket practice for ID, or its fregency of use.
We take each I.D. situation on acase by case basis and try to resolve the issue
individually.
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
Comments: Not all outfalls are mapped, but we are working on developing a process to streamline mapping of
the outfalls to better monitor their condition.
SW103260
Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas?
Yes
Comments: Some stormwater mapping includes drainage areas.
SW103270
Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams?
Yes
SW103280
Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls?
Yes
SW103290
Estimated or actual number of outfalls.
2181
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?
675
SW103330
Percent of outfall mapping complete.
50
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?
No
Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established
Plan of Action: We are looking into methods to regulate or stop illicit discharges.
Page Number: 21
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?
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: Should funding become available, we would like to add staff to help accomplish this goal.
SW103360
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?
No
Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established
Plan of Action: There are some methods in place to help detect and address the discharge locations but
we are in the process of retooling our digital record of this to help better maintain the IDDE
portion of our permit.
SW103370
The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls and,
at a minimum, must address the following:
SW103380
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
Comments: Should funding become available we would like to increase our staffing to better address IDDE.
SW103430 landscape irrigation;
SW103440 water line flushing;
SW103450 diverted stream flows;
SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
SW103470 discharges from potable water sources;
SW103480 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
SW103490 springs;
SW103500 footing drains;
SW103510 residential and charity car washing;
SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
SW103530 rising groundwaters;
Page Number: 22
SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
SW103550 foundation drains;
SW103560 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;
SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting.
SW103620
The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water discharges
that will not be addressed as illicit discharges.
SW103630
These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available to
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 discharges
and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to be contributing
significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4?
No
Root Cause : A document control system and record retention procedures does not exist or is
inadequate
Plan of Action: Currently we do not have an adequate provision for this.
SW103650
In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does the
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?
No
Root Cause : Training activities are not documented (i.e., not on file, incomplete, or not current)
Plan of Action: Other than onsite meeting or case by case meetings, there is no general program to
education the public or businesses on HOW to identify IDDE
SW103700
Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the
public to report illicit discharges?
No
Root Cause : Stormwater awareness training is not provided
Plan of Action: Our permit does not currently have a system in place to meet this goal.
SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system?
No
Root Cause : A document control system and record retention procedures does not exist or is
inadequate
Plan of Action: Our permit does not currently have a system in place to meet this goal.
Page Number: 23
SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program?
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: As funding becomes available we would like to explore enhancing our permit to include this
aspect of stormwater management.
SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other
educational material development and distribution?
No
Root Cause : Stormwater awareness training is not provided
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting THIS objective in the future.
SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with the
Health Department?
No
Root Cause : Federal, state, or local agency response and/or cooperation is inadequate
Plan of Action: While we work well with the health department, no formal relationship regarding septic
systems or training the public is in place.
SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets and
outfalls?
Yes
SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illicit
discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers?
Yes
SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer
system?
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: Not only are maintenance of sanitary sewers the responsibility of the two rivers utility, we
do not have qualified staff to maintain the sanitary sewer
SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program?
No
Root Cause : The training program is not effective
Plan of Action: Stormwater does not manage the household waste recycling program. This program is
coordinated through solid waste and a joint effort with Gaston County in their waste
management division.
SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections
SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection.
UNK
SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens.
3
SW103880 The number of illicit connections found.
3
Page Number: 24
SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
6
SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals.
UNK
SW103910 Illegal Dumping
SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens.
1
SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps.
0
Comments: Illegal dumping of solid waste is regulated by Gaston County Police in their Environmental Crimes
unit
SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed.
UNK
SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections
SW103980
The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed.
6
SW103990
The number of high -risk connections prioritized.
0
SW104000
The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses.
0
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
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.
2
SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action.
4
Page Number: 25
SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
SW104100 The number of overflows reported.
9
SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections.
9
SW104120 The number of sites repaired.
9
SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System
SW104140 The number of rerouted connections.
1
Comments: 1 location detected on Pear Street in Gastonia, connection immediately re-established to sanitary
sewer
SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed.
6
SW104160 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: 26
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
S W 104220 )
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: Gaston County regulates the ESCP for the city of Gastonia via a MOU.
SW104210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control
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 or
more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan
of development.
SW104220 Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for private
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?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between Gastonia and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to
monitor and enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy as established
by the State of North Carolina
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
government?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between Gastonia and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to
monitor and enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy as established
by the State of North Carolina
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?
Yes
SW104270 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?
No
Root Cause : Recordkeeping and reporting is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between Gastonia and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to
monitor and enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy as established
by the State of North Carolina. All record keeping is done by Gaston County as they are
responsible for the erosion control program.
Page Number: 27
SW104300 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
SW104310 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
SW104320 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?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between Gastonia and Gaston Countv we relv solelv on this aaencv to
monitor and enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy as established
by the State of North Carolina. All regulatory mechanisms are based on the discretion of
the Gaston Natural Resources Dept. This department bases its policies on the guidance of
the State of NC stormwater design manual.
SW104330 If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a
schedule to do so.
SW104340 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans, which
incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts?
Yes
SW104350 The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee will
identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated number
and percentage of sites that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed.
SW104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with the
permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and
enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between Gastonia and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to
monitor and enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy as established
by the State of North Carolina
SW104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permittee
will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary penalties (such a stop work
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 and
enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection?
No
Root Cause : A document control system and record retention procedures does not exist or is
inadequate
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future
Page Number: 28
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?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between Gastonia and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to
monitor and enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy as established
by the State of North Carolina
SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to control waste such as
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?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Based on the MOU between Gastonia and Gaston County we rely solely on this agency to
monitor and enforce the construction sediment and erosion control policy as established
by the State of North Carolina. All information regarding construction runoff is directed to
the Natural Resources Department as they have authority to enforce the state law.
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.
SW104470 Staff Training and Certification
SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff.
1
SW104490 The number of trained staff inspectors.
7
SW104500 The number of certified staff inspectors.
5
SW104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee.
0
SW104520 Inspection and Enforcement
SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre.
23
SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken.
15
Page Number: 29
Post -Construction Storm Water Management 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
Comments: Prior to Installation, BMPs/SCMs are approved by the City of Gastonia to meet objectives
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?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
SW104920 The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ prior
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. Regulated
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?
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: Aside from education, we have no formal tool to enforce the control of fecal coliform
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
Page Number: 30
SW105070 Alternatives to curb and gutter?
No
Root Cause : System is not in place to properly coordinate the review and acceptance of new/updated
plans/procedures with appropriate agencies
Plan of Action: Currently Curb and Gutter are a requirement of the City of Gastonia'a development plan.
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
Comments: provided that they are approved by the State of NC stormwater manual.
SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets?
Yes
On -lot treatment?
Yes
SW105170
Open space design?
Yes
SW105180
Sand and organic filters?
k
Yes
sw105190
Porous pavement?
Yes
Sw105200
Stormwater wetlands?
Yes
SW105210
Urban forestry?
Yes
Page Number: 31
SW105220
Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensure
proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: There are very few onsite wastewater treatment systems in effect within the city of
Gastonia. The authority of this regulation rests solely on the Gaston County Health dept.
SW105230
Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders?
No
Root Cause : Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: we rely on the MOU with Gaston Natural Resources to provide formal erosion control AND
stormwater training to the development community.
SW105260
BMP Inspection and maintenance
SW105270
Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified
professional?
Yes
SW105280
The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities.
unk
SW105290
The number of problems that were identified and remedied.
unk
SW105300
New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary
SW105310
The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater control.
unk
SW105550 Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures
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 equal
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 redevelopment
projects as either a low density project or a high density project?
Yes
SW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria:
Yes
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?
SW105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements:
Yes
Page Number: 32
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;
SW105630 All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of
total suspended solids; and
SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All
Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
SW105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporated
by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or
redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans?
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 comprehensive
watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater
management?
No
Root Cause : A document control system and record retention procedures does not exist or is
inadequate
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
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 Basin
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 an
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
SW105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters
SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism)
to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected?
Not Applicable
SW105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients)
management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program?
Not Applicable
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.
Page Number: 33
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?
No
Root Cause : A document control system and record retention procedures does not exist or is
inadequate
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
SW105770
Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted
by this operation and maintenance program?
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
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
No
SW105810
Fleet Maintenance
Yes
SW105820
Airport
Yes
SW105830
Animal Shelters
No
SW105840
Waste Water Treatment Plan
Yes
SW105850
Water Plants
Yes
SW105860
Construction Debris Site
No
SW105870
Transit Authority
Yes
SW105880
Public Works Operations
Yes
Page Number: 34
SW105890
Prisons
No
SW105900
Emergency Service Facilities
Yes
SW105910
Fire Stations
Yes
SW105920
Landfills
No
SW105930
Schools
No
SW105940
Parks
Yes
SW105950
Waste Recycling Centers
No
SW105960
Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Yes
SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations
Yes
sw105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations
Yes
SW105990 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
Comments: There is training that takes place with various organizations going over the objectives of the
stormwater
SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the
permittee plans to use?
No
Root Cause : Inadequate training needs analysis
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
Page Number: 35
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?
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper disposal
of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations, including dredge
spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris?
No
Root Cause : Formal statements of goals and objectives do not exist or are inadequate
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
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
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 actions
at the facilities.
Not Applicable
SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program?
No
Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established
Plan of Action: We are working toward meeting this objective in the future.
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
SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: Grounds maintenance is handled by Parks and Recreation. While we advise on over
application of nutrients and fertilizers, pesticides are regulated by the state.
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
Page Number: 36
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
SW106280
Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes?
Yes
SW106290
Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: All landfills are operated by Gaston County out side of the city of Gastonia's authority.
SW106300
Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds?
No
Root Cause : Authority is ineffective and/or inadequate
Plan of Action: All animal shelters and pounds are operated by Gaston County, outside of the city of
Gastonia
SW106310
Does the permittee inspect parking lots?
Yes
SW106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces?
Yes
SW106330 The number of inspections conducted.
0
SW106400 Automobile Maintenance
SW106410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities.
0
SW106420 The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program.
0
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
Page Number: 37
SW106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials.
7
SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units.
0
SW106480 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance.
UNK
SW106490 Illegal Dumping
sw1o6 The number of "no dumping" signs posted.
UNK �
SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed.
0
The number of reports of illegal dumping received.
SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up.
UNK
Comments: Clean up and enforcement of illegal sites is handled by Gaston County Police in their
environmental enforcement division
Mk
SW106550
The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots.
UNK
The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping.
UNK
andscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control
SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs.
0
SW1o6580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest management
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.
UNK
SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning
SW106630 The number of parking lots.
UNK
SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings.
UNK
Page Number: 38
SW106650 Pet Waste
SW106660 The number of dog parks.
0
Comments: All dog parks are outside of the city of Gastonia in Gaston County.
SW106670 The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed
UNK
SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed.
0
SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage
SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program.
1
SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application.
40
SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons).
150
SW106730 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons).
0
SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention
The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities.
swloWM.
UNK
SWI06820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and
other equipment.
UNK
SW106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response.
125
SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities.
UNK
SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
UNK
SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning
SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly.
UNK
SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly.
UNK
Page Number: 39
SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons).
1200
SW106900 Used Oil Recycling
SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations.
R J� UNK
SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations.
UNK
The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
MLL-- UNK
SW106940 Vehicle Washing
SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
0
SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas.
5
Comments: Most of the city vehicals are washed at the City Motorpool, but there are 4 fire houses that have
washinq areas.
Page Number: 40
Program Accomplishments
SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects
SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s).
2
sW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year.
0
SW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater management
program for the reporting year.
UNK
SW107010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned.
UNK
SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active.
UNK
SW107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed.
UNK
SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year.
UNK
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Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
SW107060 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Adopted
SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control
Not Applicable
SW107080 Post -Development Stormwater Management
Adopted
SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance
Adopted
SW107100
Unified Development Ordinance
Adopted
SW107110
Flood Damage Protection Ordinance
Adopted
S W 107120
Other:
Not Applicable
S W 107130
Other:
Not Applicable
S W 107140
Other:
Not Applicable
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