NCS000475_MS4 Annual Report (2022-23 FY)_20230729

Haywood Waterways Association
Clyde Phase II Stormwater Program Implementation
• Education and Outreach Measure
• Public Involvement and Participation Measure
• Water quality monitoring
Fiscal Year 22-23: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Quarterly Report #2: October, 1 to December 31, 2022.
Report by: Christine O'Brien, Project Assistant, 828-476-4667, ext. 1
Activities completed:
1. Program Administration
a. Completed the quarter 1, quarter 2 report and invoice.
2. Public education and Outreach
a. BMP #3: Postcard mailing/Tax billing insert: Mailed 570 postcards to the public
and businesses. Topic—Help Keep Sediment Out of Our Waterways.
b. BMP #4: Display informative brochures to public: no activity.
c. BMP #5: Informative Display: no activity.
d. BMP #6: Press Release: Mountaineer publication Oct. 30, 2022; 'The right way to
get rid of all those fall leaves.'
e. BMP #7: Public Presentation. No activity
f BMP #8: Newsletter article: September newsletter. 'Fall leaf disposal can be
tricky' and December newsletter `Illicit Discharges Pollute our Waterways.'
g. BMP #9: Social Media Campaign: no activity.
h. BMP #10: Stormwater Webpage: no activity.
i. BMP #11: Haywood Waterways webpage: no activity.
j. BMP #16: Stream Cleanups: Cleanup conducted November 5, 2022.
k. BMP #17: Adopt-A-Stream Program: no activity
1. BMP #18: Stormdrain Stenciling: no activity.
m. BMP #27 & #49: Staff Training IDDE and Good Housekeeping: no activity.
3. Other: Water Quality Monitoring
a. Water quality monitoring results at the Town of Clyde's lower outfall site showed
a decrease in data values when compared to the site located just upstream
(downstream from Pactiv Evergreen, Canton, NC). None of the water quality
values at the Clyde site were considered 'high(highlighted)' results during the
sampling event that were not already reported elevated from samples collected
upstream of Clyde.

Table 1. VWIN Results (October to December, 2022): the water monitoring results from
the Town of Clyde location compared to the nearest site upstream, Pactiv Evergreen.
VWIN
Site# VWIN Site Name Date NH3-N NO3-N PO4 Turb TSS Cond Alk pH
4 Pigeon River DWS Canton 10/8/22 0.31 0.1 1.12 1.7 5-6 936.8 141.0 7.8
35 Pigeon River @ Clyde 10/8/22 0.31 0.1 0.89 2.9 4,6 1877.8 123.0 7.8
4 Pigeon River DWS Canton 11/12/22 0.22 0.2 0.26 2.5 3.2 207.5 40.0 7.5
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35 Pigeon River @ Clyde 11/12/22 0.17 0.2 0.18 5.6 4,4 125.1 24.0 7.4
4 Pigeon River DWS Canton 12/10/22 0.14 0.2 0.19 1.0 2/1 333.3 45.0 7.6
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35 Pigeon River @ Clyde 12/10/22 0.11 0.2 0.14 1.3 2/1 252.3 37 7.6
NH3-N ammonia-nitrogen(mg/L),NO3-Nnitrate/nitrite-nitrogen(mg/L),PO4 orthophosphate(mg/L),Turbidity
(NTU), TSS total suspended solids(mg/L),Conductivity(umhos/cm),Alkalinity(mg/L),pH(standard units).
Highlighted boxes are readings that are elevated.Highlighted results exceed standard; strike means values too low to
report accurately; and NA means volunteer failed to collect a sample.
Previous Reports:
Years 1 to 14, Quarterly Reports#1 -4,Fiscal Years 2007 to 2023
FY22-23, Quarterly Report#1, Quarterly Report#2,January 20, 2023.
BMP#3 Post card:
`' : HELP KEEP SEDIMENT OUT OF OUR STREAMS
Sediment comes from rain flowing over exposed ground and from eroding streambanks
during high rainfall events.Sediment is the#1 pollutant in Haywood County!!
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Sediment in our streams -.
•degrades water quality,which could mean
more expensive drinking water.
•fills in reservoirs/lakes. - f 'S'
•can block stormdrains,which increases the *'` .
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likelihood of localized flooding. 4/11e,. -
•clogs gills of aquatic animals and smothers
their habitat(think trout!). Solutions:
• Avoid mowing 10-25 feet from a
WIwaterway.
s• Cover exposed ground with grass or
shrubs.
• Plant native trees and shrubs along
waterways.
• Point downspouts into the lawn. i
For more information about the Town of Clyde's stormwater management
program visit www.clydenc.us/stormwater.

BMP #6: Press Release
The right way to get rid of all those fall leaves
It is time to pull out the rakes, blowers, and leaf collectors. Fall season might be a beautiful time
of year in the mountains, but what is left behind can cause a mess and harm the environment if
not cleaned up in a responsible way. Avoid placing leaves and woody debris in ditches or
stormdrains. Ditches and stormdrains are designed to collect rain water and carry it away from
roadways and property. Leaves dumped into the ditches can cause the drainage system to
become clogged and lead to localized flooding. Since our stormdrains carry water directly to
rivers and streams, excessive amounts of yard waste can easily enter those waterways and
degrade water quality. As yard waste breaks down the decomposing bacteria use up the oxygen,
which can lead to fish kills. Consider recycling the yard waste to enhance the health of your
lawn. Here are three simple ways to use yard waste for your benefit and the environment:
1. Keep grass clippings on your lawn. When kept on the lawn, grass clippings provide nutrients
and an organic layer that holds moisture. The EPA estimates nutrients in grass clippings can
reduce the need for fertilizer by 25-50%. Also, it's best to mow when dry so the clippings fall
beneath the grass where they can decompose.
2. Make your own mulch. Instead of bagging leaves and grass for pickup consider shredding
the leaves with the lawnmower and mixing them with the grass. This mixture can be placed
under bushes and in flower beds where it will regulate moisture and temperature. If you have a
wood chipper you can even break up the small limbs for added mulch.
3. Consider composting. Composting can help keep vegetable scraps out of the landfill, reduce
the need to bag leaves and grass while providing soil rich in nutrients for your garden, lawn or
flower bed. For instruction on how to compost check out this video `Composting 101':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u64o TECzps&feature=youtu.be
if DYI yard waste removal and disposal isn't your style town residents have yard waste pickup
options through their town. Please contact your town hall for more information about woody
debris pickup schedules and guidelines on how to prepare the debris for removal. Residents
living outside town limits can apply for a burn permit by visiting
https://www.ncforestservice.gov/burn permits/burn permits_main.htm.
BMP#8: Newsletter article: 2 articles: Fall Leaf Disposal can be Tricky; Illicit Discharges
Pollute our Waterways
It is time to pull out the rakes, blowers, and leaf collectors. Fall season might be a beautiful time
of year in the mountains, but what is left behind can cause a mess and harm the environment if
not cleaned up in a responsible way. Avoid placing leaf material and woody debris in ditches or
stormdrains. Ditches and stormdrains are designed to collect rain water and carry it away from

roadways and property. Leaves and woody debris dumped into ditches and stormdrains can cause
the drainage system to become clogged and lead to localized flooding. Burning of this material is
not allowed within the town limits.
Keep in mind leaf material can be beneficial to your lawn. Consider mulching your leaves on
your lawn or start a compost pile. When kept on your lawn leaf material can provide nutrients
and organic matter that will help hold moisture. For instruction on how to compost check out this
video `Composting 101': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u64o_TECzps&feature=youtu.be
If you don't want to handle your leaves and small woody debris in your yard, simply call the
Town of Clyde to schedule a yard waste pickup. Please bag your leaves and place them on the
curb, not in the stormdrain. Woody debris less than 10' in length and 4" in diameter must also be
placed curbside in a separate pile. For questions about yard waste removal or to schedule a
pickup call 828-627-2566.
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Illicit Discharges Pollute our Waterways
Stormwater is the number one cause of water pollution across the nation. Stormwater runoff is
formed when water from rain or melting snow flows across impervious surfaces, like parking
lots, roof tops, and roadways, instead of soaking into the ground. As the stormwater makes its
way to a stormdrain it can pick up pollutants like oil, trash, animal waste, pesticides, and
fertilizers. Once in the stormdrain, the polluted stormwater is dumped, untreated, into the nearest
waterway. It is illegal to dump or allow discharges into a stormdrains. Any such action is
considered an illicit discharge and can incur a fine. Examples of illicit discharges include, but are
not limited to:
• Septic system seepage or illegal sanitary connections
• Direct dumping of waste oil, automobile fluids, pet waste
• Pool or spa discharge
• Home improvement waste like, wash water from cleaning concrete or paint from utensils
• Sediment from a construction or residential site

Other signs of an illicit discharge can be discolored or foamy water leaving a stormwater outfall,
especially after several days without rain fall.
Ways to protect our waterway from polluted stormwater:
• Never dump anything down a stormdrain
• Use lawn chemical as directed on the bag
• Pickup after your pet and dispose of the waste in the trash or flush it
• Keep yard waste out of stormdarins
• Control soil erosion on site by using silt barriers or planting native vegetation
• Aim downspouts into the lawn away from paved surfaces
• Properly dispose of household chemicals (for more information contact the Materials
Recovery Facility at 278 Recycle Rd., Clyde, NC- 828-627-8042)
To report a possible illicit discharge, contact the Town of Clyde (828-627-2566,
[e-mail]), NC State Sediment and Erosion Control(1-866-STOPMUD), or
Haywood Waterways Association(828-476-4667, [e-mail]). Persons
reporting possible illicit discharges are anonymous. Please have the following information ready
when you call to report a possible illicit discharge: 1. time and date of discharge, 2. location of
discharge, and 3. A brief description. Once reported officials will visit the site and determine if a
corrective action is required.
For more information about reducing stormwater impacts to our rivers, streams, and lakes visit
the Town of Clyde's stormwater website: www.clydenc.us/stormwater.
BMP #17: Adopt-A-Stream Program: Conducted a cleanup on November 5, 2022. The
cleanup engaged 7 people to collect 7 bags of trash along stormdrains in Clyde.
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