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NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by Local Governments seeking NPDES stormwater permit
coverage for Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative
Code 2H .0126. A complete application package includes this form and one copy of a Narrative
of The Stormwater Management Program. The required Narrative of The Stormwater
Management Program is described in Section VII of this form.
I. NAME OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PERMIT NUMBER, AND EXPIRATION DATE
Name of Local Government
Town of Wrightsville Beach
Permit Number
NCS000445
Expiration Date
November 30, 2017
II. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting) RECEIVED
a. Do you intend to co -permit JUL 25 2U11
with another regulated public ❑ Yes ® No
entity? DgNR_LAND QUALITY
b. If yes, name of regulated $TORN
public enti
c. If yes, have legal
agreements been finalized ❑ Yes ❑ No
between the co-permittees?
III. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT
OBLIGATIONS (If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more
❑ Yes ® No
of your permit obligations?
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
• Element they will
implement
• Contact Person
• Contact Address
• Contact Telephone
Number
c. Are legal agreements in
place to establish
❑ Yes ❑ No
responsibilities?
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IV. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff
member. This delegation must name a specific person, their title/position. Documentation
of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided.
a. Name of person to which permit
authority has been delegated
Bill Fay
b. Title/position of person above
Assistant Public Works Director
V. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated
through board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position
listed in Section IV above may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
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Signature
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Name
William B. S it
Title
Public Works Director
Street Address
200 Parmele Blvd.
PO Box
City
Wrightsville Beach
State
NC
Zip
28480
Telephone
[phone]
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VI. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to
day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact Person
Bill Fay
b.
Title
Assistant Public Works Director
c.
Street Address
200 Parmele Blvd.
d.
PO Box
e.
City
Wrightsville Beach
f.
State
NC
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g. zip
28480
h. Telephone Number
[phone]
j. E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
VII. NARRATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Attach one copy of a narrative describing the stormwater management program. The
report must be presented in the following order.
1. Population and Estimated Growth Rate
2. Jurisdictional Area
3. Describe Stormwater Conveyance System
4. Estimated Land Use
5. Identify the Receiving Streams
6. Identify TMDLs (if applicable)
7. Identify impaired streams, likely sources, and existing programs that address the
impairment (if applicable)
8. List any existing water quality programs
9. identify and describe any partnerships and/or inter -local agreements
10. Describe any state programs
11. Identify any other entity that the regulated public entity relies on to implement or
manage its stormwater program.
12. Identify points of contacts
13. Describe the public education and outreach program
14. Describe the public involvement and participation program.
15. Describe the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.
16. Describe the post -construction stormwater program
Describe practices to inspect and maintain municipally -owned facilities
17. Describe practices to inspect and maintain structural stormwater control devices
18. Describe practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally -owned
streets, roads, and public parking lots, piped and vegetative conveyances, manholes,
cleanouts, drop inlets, and drainage structures.
19. Describe any training programs for municipal staff.
20. Describe spill response procedures for those at Municipally Owned and/or Operated
Facilities as well as those in the public right-of-way.
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NARRATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Population and Estimated Growth Rate
Wrightsville Beach has a population of 2,560 (2016 census estimate) withh-a seasonal peak
summer increase of approximately 35,000. Estimated growth rate of f0.7211/c based on
2010-2014 data
Jurisdictional Area
1.15 sq miles
Describe Stormwater Conveyance System
The storm sewer system within the jurisdiction of the Town of Wrightsville Beach
consists of approximately 47,000 feet of piping system, manholes and outfall pipes.
There are approximately 500 feet of open ditch and 2,500 linear feet of sheet flow area.
The last major construction involving storm drainage occurred in the mid-1980's with
the development of the northern part of the Shell Island area. As part of the
development of that area, efforts were made to contain the stormwater on the
properties developed through the use of French -drain systems. The most notable are
Shell Island Resort, Duneridge and the municipal parking lots at 2398 N Lumina, 2498 N
Lumina and 2698 N Lumina. The Wrightsville Dunes development made use of brick
pavers as a component of the driveway/parking areas to provide a more pervious
surface than would be typical with concrete or asphalt. Adjacent to, but on the opposite
side of Hwy 74 at Duneridge, there is a sheet flow area of 700 feet. The border
between the road surface and the sound has been left to natural growth in order to
provide a buffer for the sound and to assist in trapping potential pollutants.
Harbor Island saw significant developmental changes in the late 1960's post -annexation
by Wrightsville Beach. These changes included paving of roadways, the installation of
sewer systems and the installation of storm drainage systems. There were also
improvements to the NCDOT highway systems of Hwy 74 and Hwy 76 that included
storm drainage. The construction of Federal Desalination Plant included storm drainage
systems for those areas.
The construction of the NCDOT highway systems of Hwy 74, 76 and the N Lumina
connector included the construction of storm drainage systems appropriate to those
areas. During this time, portions of these systems have been extended to provide
drainage for Town streets and some private entities. Some of these private entities
include Station 1, Blockade Runner Hotel, Carolina Yacht Club and the Coast Guard
Station at the south end of Wrightsville Island.
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The ownership of the storm drainage systems within the area of Wrightsville Beach are
divided as follows:
Ownership % feet
New Hanover Cty < 1%
Private systems 13.2%
Town
NC DOT
Total feet Total outfalls
375 feet 1
6,200 feet 6
42.5% 20,052 feet 34
42.7% 20,055 feet 48
New Hanover County and Private Systems are those systems that are located on
properties other than Town or State and do not have a recorded easement or
maintenance contract with the Town. The Town performs no maintenance on those
systems. Maintenance activities by the Town are limited to Town systems and routine
non -construction maintenance on NCDOT systems. Routine non -construction
maintenance activities include street sweeping, leaf collection, video inspection, high-
pressure water cleaning and vacuum debris removal. In addition, Town systems also
benefit from construction maintenance activities such as line repair, line replacement
and catch basin repairs. Maintenance activities are triggered by one of two methods:
• Residential complaint
• Scheduled maintenance
The Town maintains a work order system that allows for the scheduling of maintenance
activities with variable intervals. These activities are scheduled on a monthly, bi-
monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis. Work orders, so issued, document
the issue date; completion date; and total man-hours required for job completion.
Estimated Land Use
The land use percentages are as follows:
• Residential — 43%
• Undeveloped — 17% of which is 29% marshland
• Commercial- 19%
• Condos and Common Area- 21%
• 42 lots over 1 acre
• Approximately 11 vacant lots
Identify the Receiving Streams
Banks Channel, Motts Channel, Lee's Cut, ICWW and the Wrightsville Recreation Area
Identify TMDLs (if applicable)
At the current time, neither the EPA nor the NCDENR have issued Total Maximum Daily
Load allocations on a body of water or receiving steam within the Town's jurisdiction.
Identify impaired streams, likely sources, and existing programs that address the
impairment (if applicable)
Impaired streams include Banks Channel, Motts Channel, Lee's Cut, ICWW and the
Wrightsville Recreation Area. Likely sources of contamination are urban runoff and
marina areas.
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List any existing water quality programs
The Town of Wrightsville Beach's MS4 service area implements the following water
quality programs:
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plan: the Act requires the
establishment of a cooperative program of coastal land management between local
government and the State of North Carolina for preparing, adopting and enforcing local
land use plans. CAMA requires that local governments within the 20 coastal counties
prepare land use plans that provide for the protection, preservation, orderly
development, and management of the coastal area of North Carolina.
The intent of the Wrightsville Beach CAMA Land Use Plan is to anticipate and cope with
development pressures in an organized fashion. It is intended to protect and enhance
the quality of life of area residents and to conserve and manage the natural resources
within the Town limits.
Identify and describe any partnerships and/or inter -local agreements
The projects are part of a National Estuarine Research Reserve System grant obtained
by the !North Carolina Coastal Federation in partnership with The Town of Wrightsville
Beach and the City of Wilmington have partnered with the North Carolina Coastal
Federation and received a National Estuarine Research Reserve System grant for six
stormwater retrofit sites. The Town of Wrightsville Beach is also partnered with NCDOT
because a significant portion of storm drains within WB are owned by NCDOT.
Describe any state programs
The existing programs that are implemented by the state within the Town's MS4
service area are as follows:
• Coastal Area Management Act
• State Stormwater Management
• Erosion and Sediment Control
Identify any other entity that the regulated public entity relies on to implement or
manage its stormwater program
There are a number of organizations that have agreed to partner with the Town of
Wrightsville Beach in the implementation of the Town's Stormwater Management Plan.
These partners include:
• Airlie Gardens- can assist in the education of school age children at
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.
• Chamber of Commerce- through its economic development and promotional
campaigns can help to shape the image and agenda of Wrightsville Beach
and the surrounding community.
• City of Wilmington- has a very capable stormwater staff that can assist with
the creation/location of educational materials and the delivery of
presentations to community organizations.
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• New Hanover County Soil and Water District- provides storm water
management technical support and assistance with education and outreach
development.
• North Carolina Coastal Federation- provides citizens and groups with the
assistance needed to take an active role in the stewardship of North
Carolina's coastal water quality and natural resources.
• North Carolina Cooperative Extension- provides easy access to the resources
and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. This
organization can assist with the development of educational programs,
publications, and events.
• Schools- Students residing in Wrightsville Beach and the vicinity will have the
opportunity to positively affect stormwater programs and subsequently water
quality on the whole.
• Surfrider- Through its local chapters, Surfrider promotes water quality issues
and the conservation of coastal ecosystems through environmental
education.
• Watershed Management Advisory Board (WMAB)- This board is comprised of
New Hanover County commissioners, representatives from local
municipalities, UNC-Wilmington, NC Extension and other NC State
organizations.
Identify points of contacts
Public Works Director William Squires bsquiresCa�towb.ora
Asst. Public Works Director Bill Fay bfayfttowb.org
Wrightsville Beach Public Works Department
200 Parmele Boulevard
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Describe the public education and outreach program
Participation Program: The EPA mandates that municipalities must incorporate
public participation and involvement components into the stormwater program
development. involving the public serves not only increase awareness, but also
increases feelings of ownership in the program and fosters future coalitions
between various groups. The following measures are necessary to involve the
public in the improvement of the stormwater management program:
Stormwater Hotline: The hotline serves as an immediate gateway for citizens to
be involved in the stormwater program. Developing a stormwater hotline and
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intereet link to enable citizens to easily access information or communicate
questions and concerns about water quality or stormwater.
Suggestion Program: This program provides residents with an opportunity to
suggest changes for the Stormwater program. This program utilizes a
stormwater website and suggestion forms for citizen input.
Public Comment: Conduct a bi-annual public comment period to solicit public
input for changes to Stormwater Program.
Beach/Water Clean Up: Conduct bi-annual beach and water clean ups in
conjunction with regional cooperative partners to involve the local citizens.
"Green Yard" Programs: Work to involve Wrightsville Beach residents in creating
and establishing this program to educate and involve citizens in environmentally
friendly methods for lawn care and maintenance.
Beachfront Protection: Work with oceanfront property owners to encourage the
planting of protective vegetation.
Pet Waste Cleanup: Continue to work with local residents and tourists to clean
up after their pets. Supplement the local ordinance with educational brochures
and "pet waste cleanup bags" to keep the beach users actively involved in pet
waste management.
Target Audience: The public education/outreach program is designed to target
individuals and organizations within the community that will likely have the most
significant impact on the stormwater of Wrightsville Beach and nearby
communities. These include:
• Out-of-town Tourists- Tourism and its economic impact are critically
important to the local economy of Wrightsville Beach. Tourism must be
managed to maximize the positive economic benefit while preserving various
resources such as water quality. Tourist education is essential to the
successful implementation of a stormwater program.
• Day Trip Tourists- An often -overlooked component of tourism is the regional
and local use of Wrightsville Beach as a day trip destination. This includes
recreational users such as boaters, beachgoers, surfers, walkers/joggers; as
well as shoppers and restaurant patrons.
• City of Wilmington/New Hanover Co. Residents- It will be essential to include
the surrounding community in any successful outreach effort. The shared
interest and benefits of improved water quality make municipal and private
cooperation essential.
• Construction Companies- Because of the rapid pace of coastal re-
development and the high potential for water quality degradation connected
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to improper site preparation, builders are important participants in the
process.
Property Owners- Participation in stormwater management by private and
commercial property owners is key to the program's success.
Target Pollutant Sources: The pollutant sources the Town will address include:
Trash: Trash and litter are problems in the Wrightsville Beach waterways and
necessitate constant public outreach and education efforts. Plastic and glass
bottles, fast food wrappers, and cigarette butts are the most ubiquitous items of
trash collected in stream clean up events. In addition to aesthetic impacts, trash
also has an immediate influence on the storm drainage system, which can
become clogged with debris and result in street and property flooding. Trash is
also a serious threat to local wildlife, which can easily mistake trash for food,
ingesting it to their detriment.
Vehicle/Vessel Washing: Washing vehicles and boats on driveways and other
impervious surfaces are a common practice in Wrightsville Beach. This practice
sends soaps, toxins, heavy metals and other chemicals down storm drains and
into the local waterways. Chemicals in car washing soaps, such as phosphates,
can contribute to algal blooms and depletion of dissolved oxygen. Ongoing
outreach and education efforts encourage citizens to wash vehicles on grassy
areas or to patronize commercial car washes. (The Wrightsville Beach Zoning
Ordinance does not allow commercial car washes, so the residents must travel to
the City of Wilmington to use this method of cleaning vehicles.)
Disposal of household chemicals and used oil: Dumping household hazardous
chemicals, cleaners, grease, and automobile fluids into storm drains or ditches
are activities that have occurred in Wrightsville Beach. Dumping these materials
can result in waterways with high levels of pollutants including: heavy metals,
toxins, oil, grease, solvents, and nutrients. Elevated pollutant levels degrade
water quality and threaten aquatic life, wildlife, and human health. Outreach
efforts continue to focus on educating the public about the proper disposal
methods of hazardous materials and the impacts of dumping them into storm
drains or ditches.
Application of lawn care products: The application of fertilizers and pesticides is a
common practice, particularly by lawn care companies and single-family
households in the spring. Outreach efforts continue to focus on educating the
public that fertilizers contain nutrients, which, in excess, can wash into area
waterways and result in lower dissolved oxygen levels, excessive weed and algae
growth, and impaired aquatic habitat. Education efforts encourage the use of
soil testing kits to determine specific lawn nutrient needs and on saving the
consumer money by spending less on unnecessary fertilization.
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Describe the public involvement and participation program
Target Audience: The public involvement and participation program is an essential
component of comprehensive stormwater management. This program is intended to reach
all beach users, local businesses and tourists.
Through an established stormwater public education and outreach program, the public can
become informed and educated about stormwater issues. The Wrightsville Beach public
education/outreach program incorporates several different approaches in its overall
strategy. One of the primary means of implementing the stormwater program is to develop
and maintain a regional stormwater partnership with the surrounding communities. Since
the receiving waters surrounding Wrightsville Beach are affected by activities in the City of
Wilmington and New Hanover County communities, the only effective way to maintain
water quality is through a regional cooperative. Therefore, the Wrightsville Beach
stormwater program strategies for educating the public about water quality issues include:
• Continue to develop a Regional Education Cooperative and expand
educational partnerships in'an effort to develop and disseminate information
about water quality and its importance on a large-scale basis.
• Develop and coordinate a campaign with local area media to educate and
reach the public regarding clean water practices.
• Schedule presentations for various local community groups to increase
awareness of stormwater pollution and facilitate partnering with these groups
to increase the program's effectiveness.
These strategies have been selected to cope with the impact of tourism on the area
waterways, local impacts on area watersheds and an increasing amount of redevelopment
and impervious surface area within the Town limits. All of these have a significant effect on
human health and the ecosystem. These outreach and education measures are intended to
assist citizens in recognizing the connection between individual actions and the degradation
of the area's water quality and the need for compliance with an established stormwater
program.
A series of Best Management Practices (BMP), measurable goals and person(s) responsible
are listed below:
• Regional Educational Cooperative Since the waters surrounding the
Town of Wrightsville Beach are affected by several municipalities, a
regional education cooperative plan has been established to provide
stormwater education. The Stormwater Department is responsible for the
development, implementation and maintenance of this regional
cooperative education plan and the establishment of educational
partnerships with other local agencies. In addition to providing better
educational products to a wider target audience, this regional approach
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also assists in lowering operating costs and increasing efficiency of the
program.
• Educational Material.- the Stormwater Department is responsible for
locating and assessing existing stormwater informational materials
available through the internet and other local agencies. When particular
information cannot be located, or when a specific need arises, the
Department will coordinate the design and publication of the educational
material. Educational materials may include: annual stormwater
newsletters, targeted direct mailings, signage, brochures, giveaways and
local media releases.
• Public Service Announcements- the Stormwater Department will use
Public Service Announcements (PSA) as needed as part of the education
and outreach program. These PSAs may include: advertisement on local
government television, newspaper articles and other local area media.
The target goal for using PSAs is disseminating information in two
different media at least twice per year. The Town also attempts to
partner with the City of Wilmington as much as possible to ensure the
widest dissemination and to aid in reducing program costs.
• Educational Curriculum- Several target audiences may be reached
through a variety of methods which include: presentations at Board of
Alderman meetings, Wrightsville Beach Elementary School, Wrightsville
Beach Garden Club, and community group meetings such as Kiwanis,
Rotary or Lion's Club. The Stormwater Department will coordinate these
presentations with cooperative partners with a goal of one elementary
school presentation and one community presentation per year.
• Hotline — A hotline is available for community members to provide
comments and present stormwater issues. The hotline can assist in
bolstering community education and involvement by making information
more easily assessable and in turn make it easier for the public to
recognize and report possible stormwater incidents and concerns to
proper authorities.
• Internet Website —A stormwater information link is available on the
Town of Wrightsville Beach website to provide pertinent information to
the community. This website link may also help with community
education and involvement by making information more easily assessable
and, in turn, make it easier for the public to recognize and report possible
stormwater incidents and concerns to proper authorities.
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Describe the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.
The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination for Municipal Operations program and the
strategies selected are deemed necessary for municipal activities. The program
includes:
• maintaining a storm sewer system GIS map
• updating ordinances
• enforcement, detection and elimination of illicit discharges
• implementing defined Best Management Practices
These measures assist the Town of Wrightsville Beach in recognizing the connection
between individual actions on the area's water quality and assist citizens in realizing the
need for an established Stormwater program.
Describe the post -construction stormwater program
The post -construction stormwater management program for new development
and redevelopment is designed to address all construction sites in the Town's
jurisdiction, regardless of property size. Due to the immediate proximity of all
potential development sights to important water resources, and the lack of
available area to construct larger structural measures such as detention ponds,
the Town's goals are to:
• Reduce the sources of stormwater discharges.
• Mitigate stormwater discharges that cannot be eliminated through
impervious surface reduction and other BMPs.
• Treat the stormwater that is not able to be retained to improve the quality
of the water.
Below is the Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment BMP Summary Table:
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Land Use Plan
Planning
Calculate current and projected future
Department
impervious surface coverage within each 61"
order sub watershed.
Planning
Update CAMA Land Use Plan.
Department
Planning
Change relevant master plans and zoning
Department
regulations to achieve targeted impervious
surface goals.
Planning
Set boundaries for infrastructure development.
Department
Stormwater System
Stormwater
Inspect 100% of stormwater permit sites/yr.
Maintenance Program
Department
Pervious Surface Management
Planning
Develop pervious surface management plan.
Plan
Department
Planning
Adopt local landscaping ordinance.
De artment
Preserve/ Enhance Wetlands
Planning
Obtain map of existing wetlands within MS4
Department
jurisdiction.
Planning
Adopt wetlands preservation ordinance.
Department
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Describe practices to inspect and maintain municipally -owned facilities
The Town of Wrightsville Beach has a scheduled work order system that issues work
orders for the routine maintenance and inspection of all municipally owned stormwater related
facilities and devices.
Describe practices to inspect and maintain structural stormwater control devices
The Town of Wrightsville Beach Public Works staff receives work orders to complete
inspection and maintenance of storm water devices. Structural devices are inspected routinely
and deficiencies are followed up with repairs.
Routine maintenance includes:
• Visual inspection before, during or after storm events
• Manual cleaning of storm drain grates and inlets
• CCTV inspection of storm drain pipe, inlet and outlet structures
• Hydraulic jetter cleaning of pipelines
• Repair or replacement of damaged structures and inlet grates
• Maintenance of " Drains to Ocean" surface labels
Describe practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally -owned
streets, roads, and public parking lots, piped and vegetative conveyances,
manholes, cleanouts, drop inlets, and drainage structures.
The Town of Wrightsville Beach seeks out a variety of solutions to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff. These can be relatively simple such as the pet waste
management program or more complex like the recently completed NERRS Retrofit
Projects designed by Withers & Ravenel Engineers.
Withers & Ravenel designed six stormwater retrofit sites near the Causeway Drive and
Salisbury Street intersection. The projects were part of a National Estuarine Research
Reserve System grant obtained by the North Carolina Coastal Federation in partnership
with the Town of Wrightsville Beach and the City of Wilmington.
The retrofits were aimed at improving water quality in Lee's Cut and Motts Channel after
rainfall events by reducing the volume of direct stormwater flows from the nearby
roadways. Each project reduces water by allowing runoff from the roadways to soak into
the natural ground rather than flow through a pipe directly to the outfalls. During a large
storm, the existing pipe system will serve as an overflow measure to ensure that there is
no additional risk of flooding after the projects are completed.
A summary of each site and the anticipated runoff reduction benefits is outlined below:
Site 1
Re -grading of landscaped area in front of Mellow Mushroom to provide additional
infiltration of runoff flowing to existing curb cut.
There is approximately 8,700 sf of roadway draining to the site
Anticipated runoff reduction of 1,050 cf (equivalent to 1.5" of rainfall)
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Site 2
• Install curb cuts to direct roadway runoff into median between inbound and outbound
lanes of Causeway Drive, just south of the split with Salisbury St.
• There is approximately 8,700 sf of roadway draining to the site
• Anticipated runoff reduction of at least 2,600 cf (equivalent to 3.85" of rainfall or the 1-yr
24 hour storm)
• There should be no discharge from the site unless the total rainfall exceeds 4"
Site 3
• New inlets in Causeway Dr (outbound) to divert runoff into the grassed area between
Causeway Drive and the Arboretum. This will allow for infiltration of runoff which
currently flows directly into the pipe system. The existing inlet in the grassed area would
also be raised slightly to promote more infiltration,
• Pipes would carry runoff under the Loop without any permanent impacts to the sidewalk
or dirt path. There would be a slight impact during construction, but foot and bike traffic
could be routed around the construction site.
• There is approximately 17,500 sf of roadway draining to the site
• Anticipated runoff reduction of the entire 1-yr storm, and likely more because of the
expansive area available for storage of runoff in grassed area
Site 4
• New inlets in Causeway Dr (outbound) in front of the soccer fields to divert runoff into
the landscaped area between Causeway Drive and the soccer field. That area also has
some landscaping which would not be impacted. This will allow for infiltration of runoff
which currently flows directly into the pipe system which discharges to surface waters.
• Pipes would carry runoff under the Loop without any permanent impacts to the sidewalk
or dirt path. There would be a slight impact during construction, but foot and bike traffic
could be routed around the construction site.
• A sign may have to be relocated.
• The curb and sidewalk would be repaired to fix some damaged areas.
• There is approximately 10,000 sf of roadway draining to the site
• Anticipated runoff reduction of the entire 1-yr storm, and likely more because of the
expansive area available for storage of runoff in grassed area
Site 5
• An infiltration area / rain garden at the intersection of Municipal Lane and Salisbury St
• Divert the water in the pipe under Municipal Drive and excavate a new rain garden in the
corner of the intersection.
• The area would be landscaped after construction, and because of the fluctuation in the
water table it may evolve into more of a wetland.
• This is a highly visible area which could also be a great educational opportunity.
• There is approximately 17,500 sf of impervious area draining to the site
• Anticipated runoff reduction of 62% of the 1-yr storm, or 2.5" of rainfall.
Site 6
Earthen check dams in the roadside along Salisbury Street between Municipal Ln and
The NCCF Office / Wrightsville Beach Museum driveway.
These would slow down any flow in the swale and allow it to infiltrate into the soil.
The slopes would be flat enough to mow with current equipment
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• There would be no impact to the existing pedestrian bridge or seating area.
• There is approximately 4,500 sf of roadway draining to the site
• Anticipated runoff reduction of the entire 1-yr storm, and likely more because of the
expansive area available for storage of runoff in the existing swale
Site 7
Withers & Ravenel also designed Site 7 at Waynick and Iula Streets. Site 7 is an
underground pipe storage device and infiltration system. It has a one year storm
volume of 19,317 cf and a runoff reduction of 1,440 cf.
Describe any training programs for municipal staff
Public employees receive training regarding Illicit Discharge Elimination under the
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Program. This program teaches BMPs
regarding fleet and facilities maintenance, construction and other municipal activities.
Describe spill response procedures for those at Municipally Owned and/or Operated
Facilities as well as those in the public right-of-way
The Town of Wrightsville Beach Public Works has a spill response SOP that includes:
1) If possible, shut off the source of the spill immediately.
2) Notify spill contact person & other emergency contact(s): owner, Department, etc.
3) Use absorbent materials, such as absorbent pads, floor sweeping compound or kitty
litter to contain spills that are relatively small in nature and where the spilled chemical
and its hazardous properties have been properly identified and assessed.
4) Use appropriate personal protective equipment depending on the spill material.
5) Cover/block any drains/catch basins in the spill area to prevent material from
entering into the stormwater system, sanitary sewer system or septic system.
6) If possible, clean up the spill using absorbent materials. Collect these absorbent
materials and treat as hazardous waste.
7) If the spill is large or otherwise uncontrollable, or poses a potential immediate hazard
to human health and safety, call Emergency Response Agencies listed below:
Fire/Police: 911
Soil and spill cleanup materials are typically contaminated by oils and fuel. Once collected
by Public Works personnel, small quantities spill control materials are sent to Safety Kleen
for proper disposal coordinated through an annual contractual agreement. Contaminated
soils are either collected by Public Works personnel or, in the event of a large spill,
Southeast Response and Remediation. Final disposal of these materials is arranged by
Southeast Response and Remediation.
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NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application 2017
WS NPDES Stormwater Permit Application was completed by Bill Fay in July 2017.
Current permit expires November 30, 2017. Permit was issued in 2012,
Stormwater permit and related info can be found at the file paths below:
\pw-2013 \DATA\W&S\Stormwater_2017
\\pw-2013\Memos\StormWater\Storm Water Program\NPDES Permits
Bill Fay 7/ 18 017
See contacts below for guidance from NCDEQ for stormwater permit and related
issues:
Mike Randall
Stormwater Permitting Program
(DEMLR)
Office: 919-807-6374
Cell: 919-389-7801
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
NC Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Robert D. Patterson, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
919-807-6369 1 Robert. Patterson ncdenr. ov
httoss_J/deg. nc.gov/aboutldivisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater
NC Dept. of Environmental Quality
DEMLR Stormwater Program
512 N. Salisbury St.
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
February 15, 2007
Mike Vukelich, Public Works Director
Municipal Complex
P.O. Box 249
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 284SO-0626
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000445
New Hanover County, Town of Wrightsville Beach
Dear Mr. Vukelich;
In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on March 11,
2003 and as amended, we are forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 (or
as subsequently amended),
If any parts contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be
in the form of a written petition, confonning to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina
27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other pen -nits which may be required
by the Division of Environmental Management or pen -nits required by the Division of Land Resources,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other State, Federal or Local govermnental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mike Randall at telephone
number 919/733-5083 ext. 545,
M. Mike Mitchell, EPA Region IV
Central Files
tonnwater and Ge e�al Permit-Unit-F
DWQ Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] PAX: 919.733-24961Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us
An Equal OportunitylAffirrnative Action Employer — 506 Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, PY.
NorthCarolina
Naturally

STATE, of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO, NCS000445
TO DISCI•IARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
'fown of Wrightsville Beach
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system located:
within the Town of Wrightsville Beach Jurisdictional Area
New Hanover County
to receiving waters of the Slate, within the Cape Fear River basin in accordance with the discharge
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in farts 1, 11, III, 1V, V, V1, Vll and
VIII hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 2007.
This permit -and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2012.
Signed this day February 15, 2007.
2'�2� ",/"-
Alan W. iimelc, P. ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PERMIT NO, NCS000445
'CABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERM II' COVI'RAGE
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION Q POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICH'AL
OPERATIONS
PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART 1V REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART' V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILrry
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUT"ION CONTROLS
SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V I I ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART V 11 I DEFINITIONS
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Town of Wrightsville Beach is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters of the State within the Cape Pear River Basin.
Such discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the permittee's
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program, herein referred to as the Stormwater Plan.
The Stormwater Plan must detail the permittee's stormwater management program for the five-
year term of the stormwater permit including, for each of the measure identified in the permit, a
narrative description of the program, a table that identifies each best management practice (BMP)
used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation
schedule, funding and the responsible person or position for implementation.
All discharges authorized herein shall be adequately managed in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is
prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit,
authorization, or approval.
3. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
4. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 within
the jurisdictional area of the permittee as described in the approved local Stormwater Plan to
control potential pollution from the MS4. The permit applies to current and future jurisdictional
areas of the permittee, as well as areas that seek coverage under this pen -nit through inter -local or
other similar agreements with permittee. Agreements for coverage under this permit must be
approved by the Division of Water Quality, herein referred to as the Division.
The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and require
independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the permittee may petition the
Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities.
6. Under the authority of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 122, 123 and 124, North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and Session Law 2004-
163 and in accordance with the approved Stormwater Plan, all provisions contained and
referenced in the Stormwater Plan are enforceable parts of this permit. The permittee will
develop and implement its approved Stormwater Plan in accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of
the Clean Water Act, provisions outlined by the Director; and the provisions of this pen -nit.
7. The permit requires the development and proper implementation of the Stormwater Management
Plan, The purpose of the Stormwater Management Plan is to reduce the discharge of pollutants
from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the
applicable water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act. Implementation of best
management practices consistent with the provisions of the Stonnwater Management Plan
constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing pollutants to the maximum extent
practicable. Successive iterations of the Stormwater Management Plan and other components of
this permit will be driven by the objective of assuring that discharges do not cause or contribute
to the violation of water quality standards, through the expansion and tailoring of management
measures within the scope of the.Stonnwater Management Plan.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In
addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized through the MS4 of the permittee if
such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, another NPDES discharge permit including
discharges of process and non -process wastewater, and stormwater associated with
industrial activity; or
(b) determined to be incidental non-stormwater !lows that do not significantly impact water
quality and may include:
• water line flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwaters;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H
.0200);
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential and charity car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from emergency lyre fighting.
The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled by the
permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
PART 1I FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Stormwater Plan to reduce
pollutants discharged from the MS4. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
The permittee will develop and maintain adequate legal mechanism, such as regulations,
ordinances, policies and procedures to implement all provisions of the Stormwater Plan. The
permittee will keep the Division advised of the status of development of appropriate ordinances
and legal auihorities and will pursue these authorities in accordance with the schedule outlined in
the Stormwater Plan. .
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be implemented and managed such that the discharge of
pollutants from the MS4 is reduced to the maximum extent practicable. It is anticipated that in
order to meet this provision, implementation of the Stormwater Plan will occur with emphasis
given to priority areas and to management measures and programs that are most effective and
efficient at varying stages of the plan's implementation,
3. The permittee will implement the components of the Stormwater Plan to prohibit, to the
maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills and illegal dumping into the MS4.
4. The permittee will implement provisions of the Stornwater Plan as appropriate to monitor and
assess the performance of the various management measures that are a part of the Stormwater
Plan. This will include the provisions of this permit.
5. The permittee will implement appropriate education, training, outreach, and public involvement
programs to support the objectives of this stormwater discharge permit and the Stormwater Plan.
The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff as
described in the Stormwater Plan and in accordance with this permit.
7. The pennittee will implement a post -construction site runoff control program to regulate new
development and redevelopment by requiring structural and non-structural best management
practices to protect water quality, to reduce pollutant loading, and to minimize post -development
impacts. This program will include provisions for long -tern operation and maintenance of
BM Ps.
The permittee will evaluate municipal operations and develop and implement an appropriate
program for municipal activities and ongoing operation and maintenance of municipal facilities
to reduce the potential for stormwater pollution.
Proposed pen -nit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval.
10.. If the permitted MS4 becomes subject to an approved TMDL, and following notice of such by
the Division, the pennittee shall implement a YMDL Water Quality Recovery Program. The
following additional requirements apply.
(a) Within two years after receiving the Division's notice that the permittee is subject to a
Ti\4DL, the permittee shall establish a TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program and shall
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
identify the locations of all currently known MS4 outfalls within its jurisdictional area
with the potential of discharging the pollutant(s) of concern: to the impaired segments, to
their tributaries, and to segments and tributaries within the watershed contributing to the
impaired segments. The permittee shall also develop a schedule to discover and locate all
other MS4 outfalls within its jurisdictional area that may be discharging the pollutant(s)
of concern: to the impaired stream segments, to their tributaries, and to segments and
tributaries within the watershed contributing to the impaired segments.
(b) Within two years after receiving the Division's notice that the pennittee is subject to a
TMDL, the permittee shall develop a monitoring plan for each pollutant of concern. The
monitoring plan shall include the sample location by verbal description and latitude and
longitude coordinates, sample type, frequency, any seasonal considerations, and a
monitoring implementation schedule for each pollutant of concern. Where appropriate,
the permittee may reduce the monitoring burden by proposing to monitor outfalls that the
Division would consider substantially similar to other outfalls. The permittee may also
propose in -stream monitoring where it would complement the overall monitoring plan. .
The monitoring plan shall be adjusted as additional outfalls are identified in accordance
with the schedule required in (a) above and as accumulating data may suggest.
(c) The pennittec shall include the location of all currently known MS4 outfalls with the
potential of discharging the pollutant(s) of concern, the schedule for discovering and
locating currently unknown MS4 outfalls with the potential of discharging the
pollutant(s) of concern, and the monitoring plan, (all as required in (a) and (b) above, and
all part of the TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program) in the first Stormwater
Management Plan annual report due no earlier than two years after the Division's initial
notification of the applicability of a TMDL..
(d) The next and each subsequent Stormwater Management Plan annual report shall include
an assessment of the available data for each pollutant of concern, and an assessment of
the effectiveness of the BMPs employed, to determine what, if any, additional 13MP
measures may be necessary to return the impaired segments to compliance with state
water quality standards. The permittee shall implement appropriate BMPs to control the
pollutant(s) of concern to the maximum extent practicable. Implementation of the
appropriate best management practices constitutes compliance with the standard of
reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
(e) Following any review and comment by the Division on the TMDL Water Quality
Recovery Program, the permittee shall incorporate any necessary changes into the
program. The permittee shall incorporate the revised TMDL Water Quality Recovery
Program into the Stormwater Management Plan.
The permittee can identify the impaired stream segments in the MS4 jurisdictional area by
referencing the, N04 Integrated 305(b) and 303(d) Report (or current version), available on the
website of the Division of Water Quality Modeling and TMDL Unit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
(a) Distribute educational materials to the community.
(b) Conduct public outreach activities.
(c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stonnwater pollution.
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater pollution.
2. - BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public Education and
Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
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permit issue date,
* Newspaper articles, press releases
and/or paid advertisements (i.e., inserts)
* Kiosks and signage
* Targeted direct mail
* Displays at the point -of purchase
* Utility bill inserts
The pennittee's outreach program, including
those elements implemented locally or
through a cooperative agreement, must
include at least two of the following:
* Public meetings
e Community events
* Contest
* Storm drain marking
* Stream and Litter cleanups
* Group presentation and/or speeches
The penmittee's outreach program, including
those elements implemented locally or
through a cooperative agreement, must
include at least three of the following:
* News coverage
* Workshops and class room outreach
* Distributing promotional giveaways and
specialty items
* Brochures, displays, signs, welcome
packets, and pamphlets
* Local cable access
* Newsletters
For each media, event or activity, including
those elements implemented locally or
through a cooperative agreement, measure
and record the extent of exposure.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
1. Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
(a) Provide opportunities for the public, including major economic and ethnic groups, to
participate in program development and implementation.
(b) Comply with applicable state and local public notice requirements.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public Involvement
and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of -any goals.
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to allow the public an opportunity to review
comment on the
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Stormwater Plan
(c) Organize a volunteer
Organize and implement a volunteer
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community involvement
stormwater related program, locally or
program
through a cooperative agreement, to promote
ongoing citizen participation. Examples
include, sponsoring and participating in Big
Sweep, Forming partnerships with local
businesses, Adopt a stream, Adopt a street,
promoting volunteer presentations, Creek
crawls, storm drain stenciling, and poster
contest
(d) Establish a mechanism
Established mechanism for public
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involvement, for example, a citizens' or
stakeholders' group(s) that provide input on
stonnwateir issues and the stormwater
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Maintain a stormwater hotline/helpline.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
SECTION D. IL,LICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(a) Detect and eliminate illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping to the
Permittee's MS4.
(b) Address significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The permittee may require
specific controls for a category of discharges, or prohibit that discharge completely, if
one or more of these categories of sources are identified as a significant contributor of
pollutants to the MS4.
(c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions.
(d) Develop a map showing the permittee's major MS4outfalls to state waters receiving discharges.
(e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of waste.
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit Discharge
Detection. and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
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Establish and maintain adequate ordinances
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discharges and enforce the approved Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination
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outfalls and receiving streams. Established
procedures to continue to identify, locate, and
update map of drainage system.
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Establish written procedures for detecting and
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tracing the sources of illicit discharges and for
weather flows at MS4
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outfalls
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Inform public employees, businesses, and the
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illegal discharges and improper disposal of
waste.
(g) Establish a public
Establish and publicize reporting; mechanism
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reporting mechanism
for the public to report illicit discharges. -
Establish citizen request response procedures.
(h) Established procedures to
Establish procedures to identify and report to
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identify and eliminate
the County health department failed septic
failed septic system and
systems located within the permittee's
sanitary sewer overflows,
planning jurisdiction. Establish procedures to
identify and report sanitary sewer overflows
and sewer leaks to the system operator.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction 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.
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements for
construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control
practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of potential water quality
impacts, and procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures.
2. BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) The permittee relies on New Hanover County to comply with this minimum measure.
The New Hanover County Sediment and Erosion 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. This program
includes procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements for
construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control
practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of potential water quality
impacts, and procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures.
(b) Provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of
observed erosion and sedimentation problems. 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.
(c) The pennittee may pursue local government implementation of the Erosion and Sediment
Control Program by requesting a "minor modification". to the permit.
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SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Manage stormwater runoff from new development I redevelopment that drains to the
MS4 and disturbs an acre or more of land surface, including projects less than an acre
that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale.
(b) Provide a mechanism to require long term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
(c) Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality impacts.
2. BMPs for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
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each structural BMP to submit a maintenance
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intermittent surface waters except as provided
for in the Permittee's approved Post -
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purposes of this section, a surface water shall
be present if the feature is shown on either the
most recent version of the soil survey map
prepared by the Natural Resources
Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture or the most recent
version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute)
quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the
United States Geologic Survey (USGS).
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when surface waters are not present in
accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC
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3. Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls.
(a) For post -construction requirements, a program will be deemed compliant for the areas
where it is implementing any of the following programs:
(1) Water Supply Watershed I (WS-I) — 15A NCAC 213.0212.
(2) Water Supply Watershed 11(WS-11) — 15A NCAC 29.0214.
(3) Water Supply Watershed Ill (WS-III) — 15A NCAC 213.0215.
(4) Water Supply Watershed IV (WS-IV) — 15A NCAC 2B.0216.
(5) Freshwater High Quality Waters (HQW) — 15A NCAC 214.1006.
(6) Freshwater Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) — 15A NCAC 2H.1007.
(7) The Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy
— 15A NCAC 213.0235.
(8) The Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy —
15A NCAC 213.0258.
(9) The Randleman Lake -Water Supply Watershed Nutrient Management Strategy —
15A NCAC 213.0251.
(b) In order to fulfill the post -construction minimum measure program requirement, a
perraittee, delegated program, or regulated entity may use the Department's model
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ordinance, design its own post -construction practices based on the Department's
guidance on scientific and engineering standards for best management practices (BMPs),
incorporate the post -construction model practices described herein, or develop its own
comprehensive watershed plan that is determined by the Department to meet the
post -construction stormwater management measure.
(c) Permittees must require stormwater controls for a project that disturbs one acre or more
of land, including a project that disturbs less than one acre of land that is part of a.largcr .
common plan of development or sale. The stormwater controls shall be appropriate to the
project's level of density as follows:
(1) Post -construction model practices for low -density projects. — A project that is
located within one-half mile of and draining to Shellfish Resource Waters is a
low -density project if it contains no more than twelve percent (12%) built -upon
area. A project that is not located within one-half mile of Shellfish Resource
Waters is a low -density project if it contains no more than twenty-four percent
(24%) built -upon area or no more than two dwelling units per acre. Low -density
projects must use vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable to
transport stormwater runoff from the project. On -site stormwater treatment
devices such as infiltration areas, bioretention areas, and level spreaders may
also be used as added controls for stonnwater runoff. A project with an overall
density at or below the low -density thresholds, but containing areas with a
density greater than the overall project density, may be considered low density as
long as the project meets or exceeds the post -construction model practices for
low -density projects and locates the higher density in upland areas and away
from surface waters and drainageways to the maximum extent practicable.
(2) Post -construction model practices for high -density projects. -- A project that is
located within one-half mile of and draining to Shellfish Resource Waters is a
high -density project if it contains more than twelve percent (12%) built -upon
area. A project that is not located within one-half mile of Shellfish Resource
Waters is a high -density project if it contains more than twenty-four percent
(24%) built -upon area or more than two dwelling units per acre. High -density
projects must use structural stormwater management systems that will control
and treat control and treat runoff from the first one and one-half inches of rain.
In addition, projects that are located .within one-half.rnile and draining to
Shellfish Resource Waters must control and treat the difference in the
stonnwater runoff from the predevelopment and post -development conditions for
the one-year, 24- hour storm. The structural stormwater management system
must also meet the following design standards:
A. Draw down the treatment volume no faster than 48 hours, but no slower
than 120 hours.
B. Discharge the storage volume at a rate equal to or less than the
predevelopment discharge rate for the one-year, 24-hour storm.
C. Remove an eighty-five percent (85%) average annual amount of Total
Suspended Solids.
D. Meet the General Engineering Design Criteria set out in 15A NCAC
02H .1008(c) or a locally approved stormwater management manual.
E. Wet detention ponds designed in accordance with the requirements of
Paragraph (3)(d) may be used for projects draining to Class SA waters.
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(d) For areas draining to Class SA waters, permittees, delegated programs, and regulated
entities must:
(1) Use BMPs that result in the highest degree of fecal coliform die -off and control
to the maximum extent practicable sources of fecal coliform while still
incorporating the stormwater controls required by the project's density level.
(2) Implement a program to control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximurn
extent practicable, including a pet waste management component, which may be
achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and an on -site domestic
wastewater treatment systems component to ensure proper operation and
maintenance of such systems, which may be coordinated with local county
health departments.
(3) Prohibit new points of stormwater discharge to Class SA waters and prohibit
both increases in the volume of stormwater flow through conveyances and
increases in capacity of conveyances in existing stormwater conveyance systems
that drain to Class SA waters. Any modification or redesign of a stormwater
conveyance system within the contributing drainage basin must not increase the
net amount or rate of stormwater discharge through existing outfalls to Class SA
waters. Diffuse flow of stormwater at a nonerosive velocity to a vegetated buffer
or other natural area capable of providing effective infiltration of the runoff from
the one-year, 24-hour storm shall not be considered a direct point of stormwater
discharge. Consideration shall be given to soil type, slope, vegetation, and
existing hydrology when evaluating infiltration effectiveness.
(e) For BMPs that require a separation from the seasonal high-water table, the separation
shall be provided by at least 12 inches of naturally occurring soil above the seasonal
high-water table.
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PERMIT NO, NCS000445
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS
1. Objective for Pollution Prevention and Good housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Prevent or reduce stormwater pollution from municipal operations.
2. BMPs for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Pollution Prevention
and Good Housekeeping Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
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hazardous waste and oil collection.
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Prevention Plan for Municipal Facilities
Municipal Facilities
owned and operated by the permittee with the
potential for generating polluted stormwater
runoff that has the ultimate goal of preventing
or reducing pollutant runoff.
(c) Inspection and evaluation
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and the MS4 system and
permittee with the potential for generating
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MS4 system and associated structural BMPs.
Conduct inspections at facilities and
operations owned and operated by the
permittee for potential sources of polluted
runoff, the stormwater controls, and
conveyance systems. Evaluate the sources,
document deficiencies, plan corrective
actions, implement appropriate controls, and
document the accomplishment of corrective
actions.
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Describe measures that prevent or minimize
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contamination of the stormwater runoff from
Stormwatcr Runoff from
all areas used for vehicle and equipment
all areas used for Vehicle
cleaning. Perform all cleaning operations
and Equipment Cleaning
indoors, cover the cleaning operations, ensure
washwater drain to the sanitary sewer system,
collect stormwater runoff from the cleaning
area and providing treatment or recycling, or
other equivalent measures. if sanitary sewer is
not available to the facility and cleaning
operations take place outdoors, the cleaning
operations shall take place on grassed or
graveled areas to prevent point source
discharges of the washwater into the storm
drains or surface waters.
Where cleaning operations cannot be
performed as described above and when
operations are performed in the vicinity of a
storm drainage collection system, the drain is
to be covered with a portable drain cover
during clean activities. Any excess ponded
water shall be removed and properly handled
prior to removing the drain cover.
The point source discharge of vehicle and
equipment wash waters, including tank
cleaning operations, are not authorized by this
permit and must be covered under a separate
NPDES permit or discharged to a sanitary
sewer in accordance with applicable
industrial pretreatment requirements.
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PART nt PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
1. Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will' include documentation of all program components
that are being undertaken including, -but not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities,
educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions, and other stormwa ter
activities. If monitoring and sampling are being performed documentation of results shall be
included. Documentation will be kept on -file by the permittee for a period of five years and
made available to the Director or his authorized representative immediately upon request.
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at least on an
aruival basis. The permittee will submit a report of this evaluation and monitoring information to
the Division on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by May 1, of each year and
cover the previous year's activities from March 1 to February 28. The permittee's reporting will
include appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status, and results of the
permittee's Stormwater Plan and will include, but is not limited to, the following components:
(a) The permittee will give a detailed description of the status of implementation of the
Stormwater Plan. This will include information on development and implementation of
all components of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and schedules and plans for the
year following each report.
(b) The permittee will adequately describe and justify any proposed changes to the
Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for the
proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Plan (results,
effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
(c) The permittee will document any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Plan. Iii
addition, any changes in the cost of, or funding for,'the Stormwater Plan will be
documented.
(d) The permittee will include a summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater
Plan throughout the year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of
the Stormwater flan.
(e) The permittee will provide information on the annual expenditures and budget
anticipated for the year following each report along with an assessment of the continued
financial support for the overall Stormwater Plan.
(f) The perrittee will provide a summary of activities undertaken as part of the Stormwater
Plan throughout the year. This summary will include, but is not limited to, information
on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities, project assessments, inspections,
enforcement actions, continued inventory and review of the storm sewer system,
education, training and results of the illicit discharge detection and elimination program.
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3. The Director may notify the permittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or more of
the requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee will submit a plan
and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to meet the requirements.
The Director may approve the corrective action plan, approve a plan with modifications, or reject
the proposed plan. The'permittee will provide certification in writing (in accordance with Part
IV, Paragraph 2) to the Director that the changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall
be construed to limit the Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions for violations of this
permit.
4. The Division may request additional reporting information as necessary to assess the progress
and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
1. Records
The permittee shall retain records of all information required by this pen -nit for a period of at
least 5 years from the date of acquisition. This period may be extended by request of the
Director at any time prior to the end of the five-year period.
2. Report Submittals
(a) Signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
] 617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(b) All applications, reports, or information submitted to DWQ shall be signed by a principal
executive officer, ranking elected official or duly authorized representative. A person is
a duly authorized representative only if:
(i) The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking
elected official;
(ii) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or an
individual or position having, overall responsibility for environmentallstormwater
matters; and
(iii) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
(c) Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall make the
following certification:
" I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
3. Recording Results
For each activity performed or information collected pursuant to the requirements of this perntit,
the permittee shall record the following information:
(a) The dates, exact place, and time of the activity or information collected;
(b) The individual(s) who performed activity;
(c) The techniques or methods used; and
(d) The results of such activity or information collected.
4. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance that may constitute an imminent threat to health or the environment. Any
information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the pern-tittee became aware
of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the
period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been
corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to
reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has been
received within 24 hours.
5. Annual Reporting
The permittec will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis on forms
provided by the DWQ. Permittees are encouraged to use the state on-line reporting system for
annual reporting.
6. Additional Reporting
The Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed necessary
either for specific portions of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, or for the entire Prograrn.
7. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to'submit any relevant facts in applying to be
covered under this permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty -to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit coverage upon
renewal application.
(a) The permittee shall comply'with standards or prohibitions established: under Section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the
regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet
been modified to incorporate the requirement.
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject
to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(d) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note)
as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently
$27,500 per day for each violation). Any person who negligently violates any permit
condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than I year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates
permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who
violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed
$11,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref; Section
309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122,41(a).]
(c) Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref. North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A]
(d) Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this
Act. Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, administrative penalties for Class I
violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(A)
of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461
note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note)
(currently $11,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty
assessed not to exceed $27,500). Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, penalties for
Class 11 violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section
309(g)(2)(B) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28
U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C.
§3701 note) (currently $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $137,500),
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
2. Duty to Mitigate
The pennittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of
this permit that has a reasonable_ likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.613,
143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or. Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the 'remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required
by this permit.
8. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
I pon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by
irnprisomnent for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is
for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment
is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4
years, or both.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
10, Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of
planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
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PEKMIT NO. NCS000445
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are owned and/or operated by the
pennittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
SECTION C: MONITORING: AND RECORDS
Representative Sampling
When required herein, stormwater samples collected and measurements taken shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical stormwater
sampling shall be performed during a representative storm event. These samples shall be taken
on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. Where appropriate, all stormwater
samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of
water, or substance. When specified herein, monitoring points established in this permit shall
not be changed without notification to and approval of the Director.
2. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of
measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal. Water Pollution
Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 Cl~R 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the
minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
4. Inspection and Entry
The*permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges
through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal
operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents ds may be required by law, to;
(a) Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
(b) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
(c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
(d) Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location,
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
5. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms of this permit shall
be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by
the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false
statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal Act,
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PERMIT NO. NCS000445
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the pen -nit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulation
contained in 'title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, farts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subehapter 21.1 .0100; and North Carolina. General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
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PART V11 ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
The penuittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC
214 .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revolve the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs can
be structural or non-structural and may take the form of a process, activity, physical structure or
planning (see non-structural BMP).
Built -upon Area
That portion of a development project that is covered by impervious or partially impervious
surface including, but not limited to, buildings; pavement and gravel areas such as roads, parking
lots, and paths; and recreation facilities such as tennis courts. "Built -upon area" does not include
a wooden slatted deck, the water area of a swimming pool, or pervious or partially pervious
paving material to the extent that the paving material absorbs water or allows water to infiltrate
through the paving material.
Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Common Plan of Development
A construction or land disturbing activity is part of a larger common plan of development if it is
completed in one or more of the following ways:
• In separate stages
• In separate phases
• In combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or -hearing,
sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing plans,
contracts, permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical demarcation
(including but not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor markings) indicating that
construction activities may occur on a specific plot. .
It can include one operator or many operators.
6. Department
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
7. Division (D)M
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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8. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
EMC
`The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
10. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly analyzed or
qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
11. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated in 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Illicit Discharge
Any discharge to a MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater except discharges pursuant
to an NPDES permit (other than the NPDES MS4 pennit), allowable non-stonnwater discharges,
and discharges resulting from fire -fighting activities.
13. Industrial Activity
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall tnean all industrial activities as defined
in 40 CFR 122.26.
14. Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall or "major outfall")
Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall (or "major outfall") means a municipal separate
storm sewer outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of 36 inches or
more or its equivalent (discharge from a single conveyance other than circular pipe which is
associated with a drainage area of more than 50 acres); or for municipal separate storm sewers
that receive storm water from lands zoned for industrial activity (based on comprehensive zoning
plans'or the equivalent), an outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of
12 inches or more or from its equivalent (discharge from other than a circular pipe associated
with a drainage area of 2 acres or more).
15. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System fMS4)
Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26(b)(8) means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads
with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade
channels, or storm drains):
(a) Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, county, district, association,
or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over
disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storrnwater, or other wastes, including special
districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage
district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or
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a designated and approved management agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water
Act (CWA) that discharges to waters of the United States or waters of the State.
(b) Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
(c) Which is not a combined sewer; and
(d) Which is not part of a Publicly Owned 1'reatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40 CFR
122.2
16. Non-storrnwater Dischar eg_ Categories
The following are categories of non-stonnwater discharges that the pernuttee must address if it
identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer system: water line
flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising groundwater, uncontaminated
groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR 35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped
groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning
condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn
watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands,
dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from fire
fighting activities are excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to be
addressed where they are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United
States).
17. Non-structural BMP
Non-structural BMPs are preventive actions that involve management and source controls such
as: (1) Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct growth to
identified -areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas, maintain and/or
increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies, minimize impervious surfaces,
and/or minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; (2) policies or ordinances that encourage
infill development in higher density urban areas, and areas with existing storm sewer
infrastructure; (3) education programs for developers and the public about minimizing water
quality impacts; (4) other measures such as minimizing the percentage of impervious area after
development, use of measures to minimize directly connected impervious areas, and source
control measures often thought of as good housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill
prevention.
is. Outfall
Outfall means a point source as defined by 40 CFR 122.2 at the point where a municipal separate
storm sewer discharges to waters of the United States and does not include open conveyances
connecting two municipal separate storm sewers, or pipes, tunnels or other conveyances which
connect segments of the same stream or other waters of the United States and are used to convey
waters of the United States,
M Perrnittee
The owner ar operator issued this permit.
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20. Point Source Discharge of Stormwatcr
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any
pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stonnwater is or maybe
discharged to waters of the state.
21. Redevelopment
Means any rebuilding activity unless that rebuilding activity;
(a) Results in no net increase in built -upon area, and
(b) Provides cqual or greater stormwater control than the previous development.
22. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following
rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
23. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive
and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources.
A TMDL is a detailed water quality assessment that provides the scientific foundation for an
implementation plan. The implementation plan outlines the steps necessary to reduce pollutant
loads in a certain body of water to restore and maintain water quality standards in all seasons.
The Clean Water Act, Section 303, establishes the water quality standards and TMDL programs.
24. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY
Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd
Division of Water Quality Fee PaidPermit Number 44
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage
for Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code
2H .0126. A complete application package includes this form and three copies of the
narrative documentation required in Section X of this form. This application form, completed in
accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater Permit Application
(SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
(SWU-268) are both required for the application package to be considered a complete
application submittal. Incomplete application submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Town of Wrightsville Beach
Seeking Permit
Coverage
b,
Ownership Status
Local
federal, state, or local
c.
Type of Public Entity
Town
(city, town, county,
school, etc.
—prison,
d.
Federal Standard
SIC 91 - 97
Industrial Classification
Code
e.
County(s)
New Hanover
f.
Jurisdictional Area
1.15 square miles
(square miles
g.
Population
Permanent
2,937
14,000 Overnight, 40,000 Day -
Seasonal (if availabl
Trippers
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
2.0%
i.
Located on Indian
Lands?
❑ Yes ® No
Il. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a. Storm Sewer Service
1.15 '
Areas uare miles
b. River Basin(s)
Cape Fear
c. Number of Primary
7
Receiving Streams
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d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use
activities:
• Residential
61 %
• Commercial
17%
• Industrial
Na
• Open Space
22%
Total
100%
e. Are there significant
water quality issues
listed in the attached
application report?
❑ Yes ® No
III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes
® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
❑ Yes
® No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control
Program
® Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
®
Yes
❑
No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit
with a permitted Phase I
❑ Yes ® No
entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit
Number
c. Do you intend to co -
permit with another
❑ Yes ® No
Phase 11 entity?
d. If so, provide the
name(s) of the entity:
e. Have legal agreements
been finalized between
❑ Yes ❑ No
the co- ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT
OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that
another entity perform
® Yes ❑ No
one or more of your
permit obligations?
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NCDENR
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• Element they will
Construction Site Runoff Control
implement
• Contact Person
Dan Sams
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC
• Contact Address
28403
• Contact Telephone
910-341 -7139
Number
c. Are legal agreements in
place to establish
® Yes ❑ No
responsibilities?
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff
member. This delegation must name a specific person and position and include
documentation of the delegation action through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit
authority has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this
person/position must be provided in the attached application report.
VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for
this permit application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been
appropriately delegated through board action and documented in this permit
application, the person/position listed in Section VI above may sign the official
statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
Andrea Surratt
Title
Town Manager
Street
Address
321 Causeway Drive
PO Box
P.O. Box 626
City
Wrightsville Beach
State
NC
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Zip
28480
Telephone
910-256-7900
Fax
910-256-7926
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to
day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Mike Vukelich
b.
Title
Public Works Director
c.
Street Address
200 Parmele Blvd
d.
PO Box
P.O. Box 626
e.
City
Wrightsville Beach
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28480
h.
Telephone
Number
910-256-7935
i.
Fax Number
910-256-7939
j.
E-Mail Address
Mvukelich :towb.org
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs.
Include contact name if different than the person listed in Item VIII_ If further space
needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
NA
Management Program
NA
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater
NA
Discharge Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
NA
Deterioration (PSD)
Program
e.
Non Attainment Program
NA
f.
National Emission
NA
Standards for Hazardous
Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits
NIA
under the Marine Protection
Research and Sanctuaries
Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
NA
section 404 of CWA
X_ NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater
management program for the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in
accordance with the Table of Contents shown below. The required narrative information
for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive
Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in
the following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table
of Contents with page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2.Organizational Chart
4.3_ Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM PHASE 11
COMPREHENSIVE STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT

1. Storm Sewer System Information
2. Receiving Streams
3. Existing Water Quality Programs
4. Permitting Information
S. Co -permitting Information
6. Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one
or more permit obligation
7.1 Public Education and Outreach
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.3 Illicit Discharge and Elimination
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post Construction Stormwater Management in
New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention ! Good Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Appendix A: Organizational Chart
Appendix B: Storm Sewer Map
Appendix C: Public Notice
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1.1. Population Served: The permanent year round population for the Town of Wrightsville Beach
is 2,937. Population peaks in the summer months to 14,000 overnight visitors and 40.000-day
trippers. The table immediately below is a matrix for calculating the estimate Peak Overnight
Population for Wrightsville Beach, as it would likely occur over the July 4th holiday in 1995_ In
choosing the July 4th holiday, it is important to note that the occupancy rate and party size are
assumed to be at their maximum limits for the year. This is consistent with the intent of the
calculations: to determine the peak overnight population for the entire year. The estimate
consists of five components, in order from top to bottom:
• Year round residents
• Visitors stay with year round residents
• Visitors and summer residents staying in vacation homes, second homes, or
condominiums
• Visitors staying in hotels and motel rooms
• Visitors staying in recreational vehicles, tents, boats, and other similar portable or
temporary housing
In recent years, Peak Day Population Estimates have ranged from 35,000 to over 40,000
people. While there is no precise way to determine the actual number, methods employed
have included: aerial reconnaissance counts of persons on the beach, and extrapolations of
population levels derived from drawbridge traffic count and automobile parking levels
throughout the Town on peak summer days.
Table I.I.A. Estimate of Peals overnight Population, 1995
Type:
Number of Units/ Household or Party
Total Peak Overnight
Year Round Occupied
Parties Size
1,490 2.09
PopulationHousehold
3,114
Residential Units
Guest Staying in'/2 of
745
2.0
1,490
Year Round Residence
Vacant and Seasonal
1.068
7.0
7,476
Residential Units
Hotel and Motel Rooms
660
2.0
1,320
Staying in Recreational
100
2.5
250
Vehicles, tents and Boats
Total
4,028
-
13,650
Source; 1990 Census of Population and Housing, NC office of Budget and Management,
Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Glenn Harbeck Association for Wrightsville
Beach. Basic Methodology is from " A Methodology for Estimating Seasonal Population in
Coastal North Carolina, 1996 " available from the NC Division of Coastal Management,
Raleigh, NC.
1.2. Growth Rate: The Population Growth table below shows that from 1960 to 1980, the Town
grew Faster than New Hanover County as a whole. However, since 1980, two factors have
caused the community's rate of growth to slow relative to the County. First, in recent years,
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proportions. Second, Wrightsville Beach has essentially reached a near" built -out stage` in
terms of substantial land area available for new development. Future population increases will
be determined by (1) the few remaining buildable lots left in Town and (2) the nature of
redevelopment which is allowable. Certain forms of development, such as multi -family
development or single-family replacement homes of greater sized and scale, will act to
intensify land use and population levels. To adjust for this intensity, the Town has made the
decision to only allow single family and duplex development on the island. Additions to the
housing stock at Wrightsville Beach will continue to hold the Town's population level steady at
about 2% of the County total. Tendencies toward greater year round occupancy at
Wrightsville Beach will be offset by economic forces (obtainable rents, property taxes) which
will increase incentives for rental properties.
Table 1.2.A
Year
1960
Wrightsville Beach % of County Population
723 ' 1.0
New Hanover County
111,742
1970
1,701
2.1
82,996
1980
2,786
2.7
102,779
1990
2,937
2.4
120,284
1995 Estimate
3,114
2.2
139,577
2000 Projected
3,200
2.0
160,000
2010 Projected
3,450
2.0
176,000
Absolute Increase
Table 1-2.B
Decade
•.I I
Wrightsville Beach % of County
978
Growth New
County
Hanover
• ! :!
is
•�i •i151r
• i
r•1 •177•
• •
• i1!
:.
1
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I
•
ii1
Source. Census of Population and Housing, 1960 through 1990 and North Carolina Office of
Budget and Management
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: The total jurisdictional and MS4 Service area for
the Town of Wrightsville Beach is 1.15 square miles.
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System: The storm sewer system within the jurisdiction of the Town of
' Wrightsville Beach consists of approximately 47,000 feet of piping system, manholes and
outfall pipes. There are approximately 500 feet of open ditch and 2,500 linear feet of sheet
flow area.
' The last major construction involving storm drainage occurred in the mid-1980's with the
development of the northern part of the Shell Island area. As part of the development of that
area, efforts were made to contain the stormwater on the properties developed through the
use of French -drain systems. The most notable are Shell Island Resort, Duneridge and the
municipal parking lots at 2398 N Lumina, 2498 N Lumina and 2698 N Lumina, The
Wrightsville Dunes development made use of brick pavers as a component of the
' driveway/parking areas to provide a more pervious surface than would be typical with concrete
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or asphalt. Adjacent to, but on the opposite side of Hwy 74 at Duneridge, there is a sheet flow
area of 700 feet. The border between the road surface and the sound has been left to natural
growth in order to provide a buffer for the sound and to assist in trapping potential pollutants.
Harbor Island saw significant developmental changes in the late 1960's post -annexation by
Wrightsville Beach. These changes included paving of roadways, the installation of sewer
systems and the installation of storm drainage systems. There were also improvements to the
NCDOT highway systems of Hwy 74 and Hwy 76 that included storm drainage. The
construction of Federal Desalination Plant included storm drainage systems for those areas.
The construction of the NCDOT highway systems of Hwy 74, 76 and the N Lumina connector
included the construction of storm drainage systems appropriate to those areas. During this
time, portions of these systems have been extended to provide drainage for Town streets and
�l some private entities. Some of these private entities include Station 1, Blockade Runner Hotel,
Carolina Yacht Club and the Coast Guard Station at the south end of Wrightsville Island.
The ownership of the storm drainage systems within the area of Wrightsville Beach are divided as follows:
-
Ownership % feet Total feet Total outfalls
New Hanover County < 1 % 375 feet 1
Private systems 13.2% 6,200 feet 6
Town 42.5% 20,052 feet 34
NC DOT 42.7% 20,055 feet 48
'
New Hanover County and Private systems are those systems that are located on properties
other than Town or State and do not have a recorded easement or maintenance contract with
the Town. The Town performs no maintenance on those systems. Maintenance activities by
the Town are limited to Town systems and routine non -construction maintenance on NCDOT
systems. Routine non -construction maintenance activities include street sweeping, leaf
collection, video inspection, high-pressure water cleaning and vacuum debris removal. In
addition, Town systems also benefit from construction maintenance activities such as line
repair, line replacement and catch basin repairs. Maintenance activities are triggered by one
of two methods:
1. Direct complaint
2. - Scheduled maintenance
The Town maintains a work order system that allows for the scheduling of maintenance
activities with variable intervals. These activities are scheduled on a monthly, bi-monthly,
quarterly, .semi-annual and annual basis. Work orders, so issued, document the issue date;
completion date; and total man-hours required for job completion.
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates: The Town of Wrightsville Beach geographic position
in decimal degrees is 34.208 N 77.797 W. The Land Use percentages are as follows:
• Residential — 40%
• Undeveloped —17% of which is 29% marshland
• Commercial-19%
• Condos and Common Area- 21 %
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139 lots over 1 acre
• Approximately 20 vacant lots
1.6. Estimate Methodology. Land use percentages were calculated using GIS to sum parcel
areas based on land use codes. This information exists as part of New Hanover County Land
Records information.
1.7. TMDL Identification: At the current time, neither the EPA nor the NCDENR have issued
Total Maximum Daily Load allocations on a body of water or receiving steam within the Town's
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Table 2.A
Receiving
Name
.
ClassificationStream
Support,
Quality
Howe Creek
From source to Intracoastal Waterway
SA, ORW
Rating
Fully
Waters classified as SA water
including tributaries
Supported
are subject to closure for shell -
fishing activities based on
Division of Marine Fisheries
classification. Bacterial pollution
from stormwater runoff is
generally understood to be the
primary reason for this issue
Intracoastal
From the western mouth of Howe
SA, HOW
Partially
Waters classified as SA water
Waterway
Creek to the SW mouth of Shinn
Supporting
are subject to closure for sheik
Creek, exdusive of the Wrightsville
fishing activities based on
Beach Recreational Area
Division of Marine Fisheries
classification. Bacterial pollution
from stormwater runoff is
generally understood to be the
primary reason for this issue.
Marinas are another source of
pollution.
Bradley Creek
From source to Intracoastal Waterway
SC, HOW
Partially
Fecal Coliform
including tributaries
Supporting
Hewlett Creek
From source to Intracoastal Waterway
SA, HOW
Fully
Waters classified as SA water
including tributaries
Supported
are subject to closure for shell -
fishing activities based on
Division of Marine Fisheries
classification. Bacterial pollution
from stormwater runoff is
generally understood to be the
primary reason for this issue
Wrightsville
In any waters within a line beginning at
SB
Partially
Urban Runoff and Marinas
Recreation Area
a point on the mainland along the
Supporting
(including Lees Cut,
Intracoastal Waterway 1400 feet
Motts Channel and
north of the U.S. Hwy. 74-76 bridge
portion of Banks
extending directly across the
Channel
waterway to the northern edge of tees
Cut, thence along the northern edge of
Lees Cut to the end of the Cut
crossing the Cut in a northeasterly
direction to a point on Wrightsville
Beach 1900 feet northeast of
the U.S. Hwy. 74 bridge, thence along
the western shoreline of Wrightsville
Beach to a point 4000 feet
southwest of the U.S. Hwy. 76 bridge,
thence in a northeasterlyy direction
across Banks Channel and mud flats
to a point on the eastern side of the
Intracoastal Waterway across from the
southern edge of Bradley Creek,
thence along the eastern side
of the waterway to a point 1750 feet
northeast of Channel Marker #128,
thence directly across the waterway in
a easterly direction to Money Point and
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Entire Channel south of the
SA; HOW
Partially
Waters classified as SA water
Wrightsville Recreation Area
Supporting
are subject to closure for shell -
fishing activities based on
Division of Marine Fisheries
classification. Bacterial pollution
from stormwater runoff is
generally understood to be the
primary reason for this issue.
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3.1. Local Programs: the Town of Wrightsville Beach's MS4 service area implements the
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following water quality programs.
CAMA Land Use Plan- the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), 1974, requires the
establishment of a cooperative program of coastal land management between local
government and the State of North Carolina for preparing, adopting and enforcing local land
use plans. CAMA requires that local governments within the 20 coastal counties prepare land
use plans that provide for the protection, preservation, orderly development, and management
of the coastal area of North Carolina.
The intent of the Wrightsville Beach CAMA Land Use Plan is to anticipate and deal with
development pressures in an organized fashion. Such planning should work to protect and
enhance the quality of life of area residents and should also conserve and manage the natural
resources with which the Town has been afforded.
The main objectives of the Wrightsville Beach's 1996 CAMA Land Use Plan are summarized
by the following:
• Allow for new development and redevelopment consistent with the Town's long-range
infrastructure, service, and service capabilities — particularly traffic and parking, and
required fire flows.
• Allow for new development and redevelopment, which recognizes legitimate
development interest while conserving the long-range environmental quality of
surrounding waters and marches.
Allow for development types, foster family
uses, and services, which conserve and a
beach atmosphere.
• Discourage development and redevelopment that would result in additional high
density and "intense" development. Acknowledge that massive residential structure,
whether owned by a single owner or partitioned into several owner units, can be
equally "intense", in terms of the number of occupants, number of cars, water
consumed, etc.
• Pursue the most effective, financially feasible, equitable, and environmentally
acceptable methods of beach and shore line preservation.
• Establish a plan and system of ordinances that, following a natural disaster, provides
the community with a rational method for reconstruction consistent with each of the
above community growth objectives.
• Continue to accommodate day visitors and other visitors in a manner that is most
compatible with the long-range function and appearances of the Town.
• Encourage development classifications, which pay for themselves over both the short
and long term.
• Preserve the scale and ambiance of the Town's existing "Downtown" business district,
in a reasonable manner.
• Preserve the historic and architectural character of many of the remaining older
residential structures on the beach, in a reasonable manner.
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3.2 State Programs: The existing programs that are implemented by the state within the
Town's MS4 service area are as follows:
• Coastal Area Management Act
• State Stormwater Management
• Erosion and Sediment Control
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4.1 Responsible Party Contact List: Please refer to sections: 7.1.1,7.2.1,7.3.1,7.5.1,7.6.1 for
BMP tables of each measurable goals and positions that are responsible for implementation of
each goal listed. The following department and positions are responsible for implementation of the
BMP's set forth in this document:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
200 Parmele Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Responsible Positions:
Public Works Director
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Streets Supervisor
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Sanitation Supervisor
PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Responsible Positions:
Planning and Inspections Director
Building Inspector
Code Enforcement Officer
PARKS AND RECREATION
1 Bob Sawyer Dr
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Responsible Positions:
Parks and Recreation Director
Parks Maintenance Supervisor
POLICE DEPARTMENT
321 Causeway Dr
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone [phone]
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Responsible Positions:
Animal Control Officer
4.2. Organizational Chart: See Appendix A
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4.3. Signing Official Statement:
I certify, under penatty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designated to assure that
qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations
Signature:
Andrea Surratt
Town Manager
321 Causeway Drive
PO Box 626
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative: The Town of Wrightsville Beach is not delegating permit
application responsibility to someone other than the signing official.
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The Town of Wrightsville Beach will not be working with any other MS4 or group of MS4's to
develop and implement the Phase II stormwater program.
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6.1. Name of the entity: NCDENR
6.2. Element to be implemented: Construction Site Runoff Control
6.3. Contact Information for the Responsible Party:
Name: Dan Sams
Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28403
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Contact Telephone Number: 910 - 341-7139
6.4. There is a legal agreement In place to establish the relationship and responsibilities of both
parties as set forth in the Title 15 A, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Chapter 4 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (T15A.04); SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL
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ResponsibleProject Person(s)
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Regional Education
Planning Dept.
Develop plan to set up regional cooperative
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Cooperative
or establish educational partnerships to
accomplish education pals_
Planning Dept.
Establish regional cooperative or education
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partnerships,
Education Materials
Planning Dept.
Develop or locate preexisting brochures and
2
NC Cooperative Extension
materials. Determine if any additional
Service
materials should be created.
NH County Soil & Water
District
WB Public Utilities Fleet
Management
Planning Dept.
Distribute material round town.
2-5
Public Works Dept.
Planning Dept.
Create informational website and keep
2-5
u dated.
Public Service
Planning Dept.
Develop and/or submit PSAs.
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Announcements
Local television/radio
(PSA)
stations
Gil/
Local television/radio
Run PSAs in 3 different media at least 4X a
3-5
stations
year.
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Educational Signs
-Planning Dept.
Identi locations to place signs.
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Public Works Dept.
Install 50% of signs.
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Public Works Dept.
Install remainder of signs.
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Education Curriculum
Planning Dept.
Develop or idenbfy education curriculum.
3
Planning Dept.
Hold teacher workshops.
4-5
Planning Dept.
Have 50% of workshop participants using
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curriculum.
Have education team give 2 presentationstyr,
4-5
Planning Dept.
reaching 400 students and 4 additional
Volunteers/Recruits
community presentations.
Green Business
Planning Dept.
Create Green Business Program or partner
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Program
Program Volunteers
with existing program.
Planning Dept.
Hold 3 info seminars.
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Program Volunteers
Planning Dept.
Have 50% of seminar participants complete
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Program Volunteers
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Green Yard Program
Planning Dept.
Create Green Yard Program or partner with
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Local Program Chapter
existing program; advertise at garden
centers, public places and in newspapers.
Planning Dept.
Hold 4 informational sessions about pnram.
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Program participants
Have 50% of session participants complete
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the pMram in 3 rs.
Illicit Discharge
Public Works Dept.
Develop/obtain education materials for
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Education Program
munici I workshops.
Public Works Dept
Hold 2 workshopslyr for municipal
2-5
government employees. Each workshop
should be tailored to a different job cat o
Construction Site
Planning Dept
Hold 2 workshopstyr of different aspects of
3-5
Stommwater Education
Program participants
construction site stormwater control, with 25
Program
partcipants in each.
Planning Dept
Distribute biannual newsletter on techniques
3-5
for stormwater prevention/control to
rofessionals in the construction field.
7.1.2. Target Audience: The public educabonloutreach program is designed to target individuals
and organizations within the community that will likely have the most significant impact on the
stormwater of Wrightsville Beach and nearby communities. These include:
• AiHie Gardens- Aidie Gardens includes 67 acres of landscaped gardens and 10 acres of
freshwater lakes that border Bradley Greek immediately west of Wrightsville Beach and
the Intracoastal Waterway. The Gardens not only include a significant land area but each
year teaches hundreds of school age children about the importance of water quality
through environmental education programs at Arlie Gardens.
• Small Business Owners- This group has a significant impact on water quality by their
actions such as waste handling and their interaction on the public.
• Chamber of Commerce- The Chamber through its economic development and
promotional campaigns help to shape the image and agenda of Wrightsville Beach and
the surrounding community.
• Churches- Meeting with church congregations is an excellent way to reach the year-
round resident of the community as well as tourist who are guests at services and other
gatherings.
• City of 1Mlminglon/New Hanover Co. Residents- It will be essential to include the
surrounding community in any successful outreach effort. The shared interest and
benefits of improved water quality make municipal and private cooperation essential.
• Community Organizations- Meetings with groups such as Wrightsville Beach
Association, Kiwanis, Lions Club and the Rotary Club are excellent forums to reach active
community members.
• Construction Companies- Because of the rapid pace of coastal development and the
high potential for water quality degradation connected to improper site preparation,
builders are important participants in the process.
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+ Day TripTourists- An often -overlooked component of tourism is the regional and local
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use of Wrightsville Beach as a day trip destination. This includes recreational users such
' as boaters, beachgoers, surfers, walkers/joggers; as well as shoppers and restaurant
patrons.
• Property Owners- The adherence of private and commercial. property owners to the
implementation of new stormwater regulations are key to those measures success.
• Rea! Estate/Rental Companies- These companies act as intermediaries between
potential buyers and renters; both whom have a substantial influence on the Wrightsville
Beach population.
• Schools- Students residing in Wrightsville Beach and the vicinity will have the opportunity
to positively affect stormwater programs and subsequently water quality on the whole.
+ Surfrider- Through its local chapters, Surfrider promotes water quality issues and the
conservation of coastal ecosystems through environmental education.
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• Tourism- Tourism and its economic impact are critically important to the focal economy of
Wrightsville Beach. Tourism must be managed to maximize the positive economic benefit
while preserving various resources such as water quality.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources: The pollutant sources the Town will address are as follows:
Trash: Trash and litter are obvious problems in the Wrightsville Beach waterways and
necessitate constant public outreach and education efforts. Plastic and glass bottles, fast food
wrappers, and cigarette butts are the most notable items of trash collected in stream clean up
events. In addition to aesthetic impacts, trash also has an immediate influence on the storm
drainage system, which can become easily clogged with trash and debris and result in street
and property flooding. Lastly, trash is a serious threat to local wildlife, which can easily mistake
trash for food, ingesting it to their detriment.
Car Washing: Washing vehicles on driveways and other impervious surfaces are a common
practice in Wrightsville Beach. This practice sends soaps, toxins, and grime down storm
drains and into the local waterways. Toxins in car washing soaps, such as phosphates, can
contribute to algal blooms, depletion of oxygen in the water which can kill fish and other
aquatic life. The Wrightsville Beach Zoning Ordinance does not all commercial car washes.
Ongoing outreach and education efforts are needed to encourage citizens to wash vehicles on
grass or to patronize a commercial car wash outside of the Town's limits in order to protect
water quality.
Disposal of household chemicals and used oil: Dumping household hazardous chemicals,
cleaners, grease, and automobile fluids into storm drains or ditches are activities that occur in
Wrightsville Beach. Dumping these materials can result in waterways that contain high levels
of pollutants including: heavy metals, toxins, oil, grease, solvents, and nutrients. Elevated
pollutant levels can seriously degrade water quality and threaten aquatic life, wildlife, and
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human health. Outreach efforts will focus on educating the public about the proper disposal
methods of hazardous materials and the impacts of dumping them into storm drains or ditches.
Application of lawn care products: In Wrightsville Beach, the application of fertilizers and
pesticides is a common practice, particularly by lawn care companies and single-family
households in the spring. Outreach efforts will continue to focus on educating the public that
fertilizers contain nutrients, which, in excess, can wash into area waterways and result in lower
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dissolved oxygen levels, excessive weed and algae growth, and impaired aquatic habitat,
Education efforts also encourage the use of soil testing kits to determine specific lawn nutrient
needs and on saving the consumer money by spending less on unnecessary fertilization.
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Other (Pet Waste): Pathogens in uncollected pet waste are a threat to human health, aquatic
life, and water quality. Certain bacteria, parasites, and viruses found in pet waste can be
transmitted to other animals and people, especially children. Pathogens in pet waste can
contribute to shellfish area closings, degraded water quality for recreational resources, and
human health risks. Pet waste also contains nutrients that encourage weed and algae growth
in water. This nutrient rich water becomes cloudy, green, unattractive, and unhealthy for
recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Continuous outreach and
education efforts are extremely important to combat this health hazard and water pollutant.
7.1.4. Outreach Program: Public Education/Outreach Program
Through an established stormwater public education and outreach program, the public can
become informed and educated about stormwater issues and subsequently be more likely to
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support and comply with the program. The Wrightsville Beach Stormwater Task Force has
devised a public education/outreach program that incorporates many different approaches in
its overall strategy. Several of these approaches are geared toward a broader target audience
or regional focus with Wilmington city residents, New Hanover County residents in mind and
others concentrate more specifically on the residents of Wrightsville Beach. The combined
total population of these areas is 163,455_ It is anticipated that the following outreach
measures will reach approximately 60%, or 98,000 persons, through the various methods.
Wrightsville Beach's proposed stormwater program has numerous strategies for educating the
public about water quality issues, these include:
Developing a Regional Education Cooperative to establish educational partnerships in an
effort to develop and disseminate information about water quality and its importance on a
large-scale basis.
Coordinate with area schools to target our younger citizens through visual presentations
and "hands-on" activities in relation to the importance of water quality and possible
pollutants.
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Develop and coordinate with area media, including radio and television, a campaign to
educate and reach the public about clean water practices.
0 Presentations to various local community groups will allow citizens to gain awareness of
stormwater pollution and allow partnering with these groups to increase the program's
effectiveness.
• The stormwater hotline and internet link will enable citizens to easily access information or
communicate questions and concerns about water quality or stormwater.
• Several programs including the "Green" Yard Program and the Illicit Discharge Education
Program serve to educate the public through various workshops and informational
literature.
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The decision process for the development of a stormwater public education and outreach
program was derived from the collaborative efforts of the Wrightsville Beach Stormwater Task
Force. The task force members include:
• Trade Davis- Management Intern, Town of Wrightsville Beach, NC
• Jennifer Bundgaard- Business Development Associate, Cavanaugh & Associates,
P.A., Wilmington, NC
• Eric Kellon- Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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• Liz Vallery- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Nicholas Swartz, Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
• Carla lsom- Graduate Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Stacy Waters -Bailey- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
The formation of the Public outreach and education program and the strategies selected are
deemed necessary as impervious surfaces and development in the area continue to increase
and impact local area watersheds, human health and habitats. Not only do these outreach
and education measures assist citizens in recognizing the connection between individual
actions on the area's water quality, but also assists citizens in realizing the need for an
established stormwater program. Additionally, Wrightsville Beach experiences a large influx of
visitors during the summer seasonal season and with this comes increased human activities
and greater risks of increased pollution or impaired water quality, A series of recommendations
for Best Management Practices (BMP), measurable goals and person (s) responsible are
listed below:..
• Regional Educational Cooperative- Work toward developing a regional cooperative
plan to establish educational partnerships in stormwater education. The Planning
Department in conjunction with Bill Maxey of New Hanover County Schools and
Coastal Federation, will develop a plan to set up regional cooperative or establish
educational partnerships to accomplish education goals. A regional approach will also
lower casts and increase efficiency.
• Educational Materials- Locate and assess any existing stormwater informational
materials available. The Planning Department will coordinate brochure design and
publication with various agencies including. NC Cooperative Extension Service and
NH County Soil and Water Conservation District. Include informational inserts in
monthly water bill, homeowner association newsletters, and the Lumina newspaper.
An additional educational outreach measure could include posting additional
aesthetically pleasing informational signage on existing beach structures such as life
guard stands or trash barrels_ Decals could be placed on city vehicles or trash
receptacles. The Public Utilities Department would be responsible for implementation
of these measures.
• Public Service Announcements- The Planning Department could use several
options which include: borrow similar Public Service Announcements (PSA) from
-other local or regional municipalities, create and run PSA's on local government
television and local area media including television and radio. The target goal for
using PSA's is dispensing information in 3 different media at least 4 times per year.
• Educational Curriculum— Several target audiences may be reached through a
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variety of methods which include: develop and present power point presentations at
neighborhood and home owner association meetings, Board of Alderman meetings,
Wrightsville Beach Association Wrightsville Beach Garden Club, and community
group meetings such as Kiwanis, Rotary or Lion's Club. The Planning Department will
coordinate with Bill Maxey of New Hanover County Schools and program volunteers
to reach a wide array of persons through workshops and community presentations.
• Hotline — The planning department will conduct a Needs Assessment for establishing
and implementing a hotline number to address stormwater issues and practices. A
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recognize and report possible stormwater incidents and concerns to proper
authorities.
• Internet Website — Design and add an additional stormwater information link to the
existing Town of Wrightsville Beach Town website_ As above, a website link may help
to bolster community education and involvement by making information more easily
assessable and, in turn, make it easier for the public to recognize and report possible
stormwater incidents and concerns to proper authorities.
7.1.6. Evaluation:
Project
EvaluationMeasure
Regional Education
Number of agencies contacted in order to set up
Cooperative
regional cooperative/educational partnerships to
accomplish educational goals (yr 1)
=> % of agencies willing to work together in order to
set up regional cooperative/educational
partnerships to accomplish educational goals as
compared to the total number contacted r 1
Education Materials
=> Number of brochures and materials developed (yr
2)
=> % of utility bills distributed that contain educational
brochures and materials as compared to the total
number of utility bills distributed (yrs 2-5)
=> % of businesses that receive educational
brochures and materials as compared to the total
number of business located on the island (yrs 2-5)
Number of hours spent on creating and
maintenance of information website (yrs 2-5)
=> Number of intemet viewers signing onto
informational website2-5
Public Service
_(yrs
=> Number of PSA's created (yrs 3-5)
Announcements (PSA)
=> Number of PSA's run(yrs 3-5
Educational Signs
=> Number of locations identified for educational signs
(yr 3)
=> Number of educational signs created (yrs 3-5)
=> Number of educational signs posted3-5
Educational Curriculum
.(yrs
=> Number of volunteers contacted in order to
conduct: presentations (yrs 4-5)
Number of volunteers willing to conduct
presentations (yrs 4-5)
Number of teacher workshops held (yrs 4-5)
=> % of workshop participants using curriculum (yr 5)
=> Number of presentations conducted (yrs 4-5)
=> Number of students reached (yrs 4-5)
=> Number of community presentations conducted
(yrs 4-5
Green Business
Number of informational seminars conducted (yr 4)
Program
Number of participants at information seminar (yr4)
Number of seminar participants that have
completed the Green Business Pr yarn r 5
Green Yard Program
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Number of informational sessions conducted about
the Green Yard Program (yr 3)
Number of participants in attendance at information
sessions about the Green Yard Program (yr 3)
=> Number of participates that have completed the
Green Yard Program r 5
Illicit Discharge
=> Number of work shops conducted for municipal
Education Program
government employees (yrs 2-5)
=> % of municipal employees in attendance at work
shops as compared to the total number of
municipal employees(yrs. 2-5
Construction Site
=> Number of workshops conducted in relation to
Stormwater Education
different aspects of construction site stormwater
Program
control (yrs 2-5)
=> Number of participants in each session (yrs 2-5)
=:> Number of newsletters created (yrs 3-5)
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Volunteer Education Team
Planning Dept.
Regional education cooperative recruits and
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Recruits/volunteers
trains volunteers.
Planning Dept.
Volunteers give 30 educational lessons/yr in
4-5
Volunteers
school classrooms reaching --600 students and
20 other community resentationsl r.
Volunteer Monitoring Team
Planning Dept.
Identify organizations or community groups to
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Planning Dept.
Recruit and train volunteers_
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Planning Dept.
Have teams survey waterways.
3-5
Volunteer teams
Public Utilities Dept.
Analyze data annually to determine problem
3-5
areas that should receive additional attention.
Planning Dept_
Develop educational brochures and distribute to
2-5
Town of Wrightsville Beach
pet shops, vets, parks, and beaches, Humane
Animal Control
Society & NH County Animal Control Dept
adoption packets.
Planning Dept.
Train police and other enforcement entities that
2-5
WI3 Police Dept.
may patrol the beach to enforce ordinance and
issue citations.
Stormwater Hotline
Public Works Dept.
Conduct needs assessment.
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Public Works Dept.
Implement and advertise hotline.
2-5-
Water
Planning Dept.
Identify groups to partner with and identify clean
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Clean Ups
up sites.
Planning Dept,
Hold 2 clean ups annually.
1-5
Pro ram volunteers
Planning Dept
Involve 30 volunteers and remove 75 bags of
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Pr ram volunteers
trash/clean up.
Planning Dept.
Involve 75 volunteers and remove 150 bags of
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Program volunteers
trash/clean up.
Storm Drain Stenciling
Public Works Dept.
Obtain map of all storm drains in MS4.
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Public Works Dept.
Identify volunteer groups that would like to
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-Planning Dept.
participte in the program._
Planning Dept.
Stencil 25% of MS4's storm drainstyr.
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Ocean Front Development
Planning Dept.
Sand fences shall be required for the trapping of
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Standards
sand and, by nature of construction and
vegetation is encouraged in Shore Line
Development Boundary vegetation installation
and restoration
Planning Dept.
Work with NC State Cooperative Extinction in
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the harvesting and planting of natural vegetation
7.2.2. Target Audience: The public involvement and participation program is an essential
component of comprehensive stormwater management. This program is designed to reach all
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�. primary ethnic groups that utilize Wrightsville Beach are African Americans, Latinos and
Whites. Economically, property owners are from the middle to upper incomes levels while
visitors to the Town are from all economic backgrounds. Merchants range from large national
companies to small family -owned businesses. Prospective stakeholder groups, businesses
and property owners, as well as environmental organizations and educational institutions, are
included in the public education effort. These are:
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Airlie Gardens- Airlie Gardens includes 67 acres of landscaped gardens and 10
acres of freshwater lakes that which border Bradley Creek immediately west of
Wrightsville Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Gardens not only include a
significant land area but each year teaches hundreds of school age children about the
importance of water quality through environmental education program at Airlie.
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Amigos Intemationai/ Centro Latina This locale non-profit organization is devoted
to Latino issues.
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Small Business Owners- This group has a significant impact on water quality by
their actions such as waste handling and their interaction on the public.
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Chamber of Commerce- The Chamber, through its economic development and
promotional campaigns, help to shape the image and agenda of Wrightsville Beach
and the surrounding community.
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Churches- Meeting with church congregations is an excellent way to reach the year-
round residents of the community as well as tourist who are guest at services and
other gatherings.
•
City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Residents- It will be essential to include
the surrounding community in any successful outreach effort. The shared interests
and benefits of improved water quality make municipal and private cooperation
essential.
•
Community Action Group- This Wilmington based group focuses on African
American issues in the community.
Community Organizations- Meetings with groups such as Harbor Island Garden
Club, Wrightsville Beach Association, Kiwanis, Lions Club and the Rotary Club are
excellent forums to reach active community members.
•
Construction Companies- Because of the rapid pace of coastal development and
the high potential for water quality degradation connected to improper site preparation,
builders are important participants in the process.
•
Day Trip Tourists- An often -overlooked component of tourism is the regional and
local use of Wrightsville Beach as a day trip destination. This includes recreational
users such as boaters, beachgoers, surfers, walkersroggers; as well as shoppers and
restaurant patrons.
• Property Owners- The cooperation of private and commercial property owners in the
implementation of new stormwater regulations are key to their success.
• Real Estate/Rental Companies- These companies act as intermediaries between
potential buyers and renters; both whom have a substantial influence on the
Wrightsville Beach population.
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• Schools- Students at Wrightsville Beach Elementary and the vicinity will have the
opportunity to understand stormwater and its role in affecting water quality.
• Surfrider- Through its local chapters, Surfrider promotes water quality issues and the
conservation of coastal ecosystems through environmental education.
• Tourists- Tourism and its economic impact are critically important to local economy.
Tourism must be managed to maximize the positive economic benefit while
preserving resources such as water quality.
• Town Boards- The Planning Board as well as the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board play a vital role in steering public awareness of Stormwater and its role in
affecting water quality.
7.2.3 Participation Program: The following measures were developed as techniques to involve
the public in the development and submittal of the permit application and stormwater
management program:
7.2.3.1 Citizen Panel: Recruit citizen representation on proposed stormwater
representation panel.
7.2.3.2 Public Hearings: Conduct public hearings to inform and engage the public
throughout the development and implementation of the Stormwater Program.
7.2.3.3 Workshops: Coordinate and conduct area workshops with various local agencies
and entities including: local lawn care and garden stores, the NC Cooperative Extension
Service, construction and landscaper services, municipal government employees, area
residents and others.
"Green" Programs: Work to involve Wrightsville Beach residents in creating and establishing
programs that educate and present environmentally friendly methods to residents about proper
lawn care vegetation and maintenance.
7.2.3.4 Volunteer Programs: Identify, organize and recruit volunteers for various
programs including: Clean Up The Beach and Storm Drain Stenciling
Public Involvement: Work to actively involve citizenry by recruiting two Wrightsville Beach
residents to join task force.
7.2.4. Decision Process: The EPA mandates that municipalities must incorporate public
participation and involvement components into the stormwater program development.
Involving the public serves not only increase awareness, but also increases feelings of
ownership in the program and fosters future coalitions between various groups. The decision
process for the development of a stormwater public participation and involvement program
was derived from the collaborative efforts of the Wrightsville Beach Stormwater Task Force,
this task forces is a transitory body until the establishment of a Stormwater Citizen Panel..
These task force members include:
• Tracie Davis- Management Intern, Town of Wrightsville Beach, NC
• Jennifer Bundgaard- Business Development Associate, Cavanaugh & Associates,
P.A., Wilmington, NC
• Eric Kellon- Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Liz Vallery- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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• Nicholas Swartz, Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
• Carla Isom- Graduate Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Stacy Waters -Bailey- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
A series of recommendations for Best Management Practices (BMP), measurable goals and
person (s) responsible for various public involvement and participation measures are listed
below:
Workshops- The Planning Department will coordinate and conduct area workshops,
such as the Contractors Workshop held every July, with various local agencies and
entities including: local lawn care and garden stores, the NC cooperative Extension
Service, construction and landscaper services, municipal government employees,
area residents and volunteers.
• "Green" Programs- The Planning Department will work with existing area chapters
or establish programs to involve Wrightsville Beach residents to create and establish
programs that educate and present environmentally friendly methods to residents in
proper lawn care vegetation and maintenance. Periodic information sessions and
seminars will be held 3-4 times per year.
• Volunteer Programs- The Planning Department in conjunction with New Hanover
County Schools, Cape Fear River Watch and the Coastal Federation, will identify,
organize and recruit volunteers for various programs including: Clean Up The Beach
and Storm Drain Stenciling. These citizen volunteers can patrol beaches, rivers and
local streams to serve as citizen watchdogs for stormwater pollution. Clean-up sites
should be selected based on need, accessibility, and visibility.
Public Involvement- Work to actively involve citizenry by recruiting two Wrightsville
Beach residents to join and serve on the task force.
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Evaluation Measure
Volunteer Education Team
=> Number of educational lessons provided in school
classrooms (yrs 4-5)
=> Number of children in attendance at educational lesson
(yrs 4-5)
=> Number of commun' resentations per year(yrs 4-5
Volunteer Monitoring Team
=> Number of organizations and community groups
identified to partner with (yr 1)
=> Number of volunteers recruited and trained (yr 2)
=* Number of waterways surveyed (yrs 3-5)
=> Number of statistical reports produced from surveys
determining problem areas that should receive additional
information_(yrs 3-5
Pet Waste Management
=> Number of brochures created (yrs 2-5)
=> % of pet shops, vets, parks, and beaches given
educational brochures as compared to the overall
number of total pet shops, vets, parks and beaches (yrs
2-5)
=> Number of training sessions conducted on training police
and other enforcement entities that may patrol the beach
to enforce ordinance and issue citations(yrs 2-5
Stormwater Hotline
=> Needs assessment actually conducted by end of year
one
Actual implementation of stormwater hotline (yr 2)
=> Number of advertisements of stormwater hotline to target
audience (yrs 2-5)
=> % of calls received as compared to total target audience
population (yrs 2-5)
=> % of complaints dealt with as compared to total number
of calls received(yrs. 2-5
Water Clean Ups
= Number of groups identified in order to partner with and
identify clean up sites (yr 1)
= Number of groups contacted in order to partner with and
identify clean up sites (yr 1)
=> % of groups contacted that are willing to partner with and
identify clean up sites (yrs 1-5)
=> Number of clean ups held annually (yrs 1-5)
=> Number of volunteers involved (yrs 1-5)
=> Number of bags of trash collected(yrs 1-5
Storm Drain Stenciling
=> Map obtained of all storm drains in MS4 (yr 1)
Program
=> Number of volunteer groups identified that would like to
participate in the program (yr 1)
=> Number of volunteer groups contacted that would like to
participate in the program (yr 1)
% of volunteer groups contacted and willing to
participated in the program as compared to the total
number contacted r 1
Ocean Front Development
Number of sand fences obtained (yr 2)
Standards
=> Number of sand fences installed in order for the trapping
of sand (yr 2)
Cooperation with NC State Cooperative Extinction in the
harvesting and planting of natural vegetation (yr 3)
=> Number of natural vegetation harvested and planted (yr
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1 7.3.1 Illicit Discharge and Elimination BMP Summary Table:
ResponsibleProject Person(s) Goal
Year
Illicit
Public Works Adopt Illicit Discharge Detection
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Discharge
Detection
Director Ordinance_
Public Works
Complete Map and conduct initial
1-2
Program
shoreline surveys of stormwater
drainage system.
Public Works
Prioritize areas for further inspection.
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Public Works
Conduct detailed inspection and repair
3-5
illicit discharges 2 pdority areasl r .
Public Works
Conduct annual assessment of
1-5
program.
Public Works in
Implement regular shoreline survey
2-5
Conjunction with
the Coastal
program to update maps and check up
on priority areas.
Federation
Illegal
Public Works
Adopt illegal dumping ordinance.
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Dumping
Public Works
Establish illegal dumping enforcement
2
Program
-Pfcgram.
Public Works
75% reduction in illegal dum in .
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7.3.2. Storm Sewer Map: Storm system map provided in color on 11x17 sheets, See
Appendix B
The storm sewer maps were developed using survey grade GIS readings of afl features: pipe
inlets, pipe outlets, catch basins and manholes. These readings were transferred into a
database where they were optimized with appropriate coding. The final data were imported
into ArcView 3.3 software, A feature layer was created for lines and the relevant points were
connected into a schematic that accurately represented the storm water system within the
jurisdiction of the Town of Wrightsville Beach. This schematic will be updated semi-annually
as the need, or new data, arises. The current maps attached represent over 95% of the storm
sewer system within the Town.
7.3.3_ Regulatory Mechanism: One important component of the regulatory mechanism has
already been developed. This is the Pet Waste Control Ordinance that is enforced by Animal
Control. Within the Town limits, anyone who does not have on their person the means to
cleanup after their pet defecates on Town property can be charged under the Town's civil
penalty process. The Town shall pass and enforce an ordinance making it illegal for any
individual, group, or business to dispose of wastes (solid or liquid) in unauthorized locations,
especially in or around a water body or into a storm drain. Additionally, the Town shall pass an
Illicit Discharge Detection Ordinance, in order to give illicit discharge detection teams Segal
authority to access private property to conduct site inspections. The ordinance should outline
the legal responsibility of the different parties to repair the illicit discharges and include
language requiring dye or smoke tests before the sale of a building.
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7.3.4. Enforcement: The Illicit Discharge Detection Program should be assessed yearly. Priority
sites and/or investigation procedures used may need to be modified to more effectively meet
program goals and requirements of the NPDES Phase II permit. Illicit Discharge Detection
teams should continue to patrol priority areas four times a year for the first year to monitor for
illicit discharges and ensure that identified problems have been corrected. A staggered, five
year shoreline survey monitoring schedule should be developed for all other shorelines within
the MS4's jurisdiction at which time stormwater system maps shah be updated in order to keep
the base map current.
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7.3.5. Detection and Elimination:
7.3.5.1. Approximately 25 years ago, the Town eliminated storm sewer/sanitary sewer
interconnections that were designed into the system. Sanitary sewer pump stations are
equipped with high-level alarm systems that include visual and audible annuniciators. These
alarm systems are tested on a weekly basis. Pump stations are equipped with flow meters
that will be integrated into the SCADA system to provide notification of abnormal flow
variations. The Town has, by ordinance, prohibited septic tank systems for more than 25
years. Sanitary sewer forcemains that are routed over recreational waters are inspected to
verify line condition. In addition, 5 specific points have been selected for sampling bacterial
levels in the recreational waters around the Town of Wrightsville Beach, the boat ramp area at
the Intracoastal Waterway, Hwy 74 at the Pizza Hut, Wynn Plaza municipal boat docks, the
Coast Guard Station at the south end of Wrightsville Beach and the waters immediately south
of Johnnie Mercer's Pier. These tests will be used to establish background levels and identify
areas in need of additional testing or investigation. If an area of concern is found, additional
testing will be used to trace the contamination back to the source area.
In the event of petroleum contamination, visual methods such as oil sheen will be used to trace
the contamination back to its source. Visual methods will also be used for other types of
contamination such as paint spills and dumps. With any of the above methods, when a source
of contamination is identified, the procedures outlined in the proposed ordinances will be the
mechanism of enforcement.
Procedures for locating priority areas or ambient sampling to locate impacted reaches will
include: developing a storm sewer system map, showing the location of all outfalls and the
names and locations of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those
outfalls. The map should depict the location of all stormwater outfalls including pipes, swales,
parking lots, or other structures that funnel stormwater to waterways. The names and DWQ
water classification (SA, SB, SC) for the water bodies receiving stormwater outfalls must also
be included. Existing city records, storm drain maps, and GIS (geographical information
systems) data layers, or topographic maps can be used as a basis for developing the
stormwater system map. Even if some stormwater outfalls are already mapped, the illicit
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discharge detection team should survey all waterways within the MS4's jurisdiction to look for
additional outfalis and double check the accuracy of the existing maps. Surveys should be
conducted by boat or on foot during dry weather periods (at least three days from the last rain
event) at low tide. Shoreline surveys should be conducted in conjunction with initial field
surveys to map the storm drain system that records water color and odor, note the presence
of debris (especially toilet paper), scum, or an oily sheen in the discharge water. The size and
type of the stormwater discharge should also be described as well as the quantity of water
flowing from the discharge area if any. The presence of shoreline erosion, changes in
impervious surface cover, and other stream bank and land use characteristics should also be
noted.
7.3.5.2. The development of an Illicit Discharge Detection Team could fully inspect sites of
suspected illicit discharge. Discharge water from potential illicit outfalls should be tested for
fecal coliform, ammonia and other contaminants. Water temperature should also be recorded.
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If water quality tests indicate an improper discharge does exist, smoke and/or dye tests should
be used to determine which building(s) are connected to the discharge pipe and determine if
any leaks or improper sewer hook-ups exist or if illegal dumping has occurred. Closed circuit
television cameras could also be used to trace storm water pipes to detect improper hook-ups.
The land surrounding suspected illicit discharge areas should be surveyed for evidence of
illegal dumping or other potential ground contaminating activities such as gas stations,
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roadways, farms, or bird roosts that may also contribute to storm water pollution.
7.3.5.3. Results from the initial shoreline surveys and calls received by the
Strom Water Hotline, if present, should be used to prioritize sites for further investigations.
Areas with the highest concentration of suspected discharges to SAIORW waters approved for
shell fishing or 303(d) fisted waters should be addressed first followed by outfalls to other SA
waters, SB waters, and finally SC waters. Once the illegal hook-up or discharge is detected,
building owners should be sent a letter informing them of the problem, instructions to correct
the problem, and educational material about illicit discharges and their impacts on water
quality. Individuals that fail to address the illicit discharge should be fined accordingly. The
fines should more than cover the cost the municipality would incur to alleviate the problem.
Additionally, a Storm water Ordinance may be adopted to provide right of access,
enforcement and removal procedures. This ordinance would implement the use of a dated
notice explaining the violation, a plan for satisfactory correction within an appropriate
timeframe. The responsible party would then notify appropriate authorities upon correction of
the problem.
7.3.5.4. The Illicit Discharge Detection Program should be assessed yearly.
Priority sites and/or investigation procedures used may need to be modified to more effectively
meet program goals and requirements of the NPDES Phase II permit. Illicit Discharge
Detection teams should continue to patrol priority areas four times a year for the first year to
monitor for illicit discharges and ensure that identified problems have been corrected. A
staggered, five year shoreline survey monitoring schedule should be developed for all other
shorelines within the MS4's jurisdiction at which time storm water system maps shall be
updated in order to keep the base map current. In addition to these procedures, providing
ongoing training for appropriate departments for proper procedures for reducing illicit
discharges will be necessary.
7.3.6. Non Stormwater Discharges: At the present time, we have determined that there are no
non-stormwater discharges that are significant contributors of pollutants to our MS4.
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7.3.8. Outreach: As part of the Public Education and Public Outreach Programs the general public,
businesses and community organizations will receive information and materials regarding Illicit
Discharge Elimination. This information includes; (1) what constitutes an illicit discharge, (2)
how these discharges effect water quality, (3) how to recognize indicators of an illicit discharge
and (4) how to report possible illicit discharges to authorities.
Public employees will receive training regarding Illicit Discharge Elimination under the Pollution
Prevention/Good Housekeeping Program. This program will teach BMPs regarding fleet and
facilities maintenance, construction and other municipal activities.
7.3.9. Decision Process: The decision process for the development of a Illicit Detection and
Elimination Program for the Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Operations was derived
from the collaborative efforts of the Wrightsville Beach Stormwater Task Force and the
Wrightsville Beach Public Works Department. The task force members include-.
• Tracie Davis- Management Intern, Town of Wrightsville Beach, NC
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• Jennifer Bundgaard- Business Development Associate, Cavanaugh & Associates,
P.A., Wilmington, NC
• Eric Kellon- Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Liz Vallery- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Nicholas Swartz, Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
• Carla Isom- Graduate Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Stacy Waters -Bailey- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
Detecting illicit discharges is very important because they can remain a significant contributor
to stormwater pollution even after all other aspects of the stormwater management program
have been successfully implemented. Illegal sanitary sewer hook ups or leaks can be
extremely devastating to coastal communities that must preserve high water quality standards
for shell fishing and recreation.
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The formation of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination for Municipal Operations
program and the strategies selected are deemed necessary for municipal activities including:
developing a storm sewer system map, regulatory mechanisms, enforcement and detection
and elimination of illicit discharges as well as defined Best Management Practices. Not only
do these measures assist the Town of Wrightsville Beach in recognizing the connection
between individual actions on the area's water quality, but also assist citizens in realizing the
need for an established stormwater program. A series of recommendations for Best
Management Practices (BMP), measurable goals and person (s) responsible are found in
section 7.3.1.
7.3.10. Evaluation:
Illicit Discharge
=>
Adoption or denial of Illicit Discharge Detection
Detection Program
Ordinance (yr 1)
=>
Number of violations due to adoption of Illicit
Discharge Detection Ordinance (yrs 1-5)
Number of areas identified and prioritized as areas
for further inspection (yr 2)
=>
Number of detailed inspections completed (yrs 3-5)
=>
Number of repairs completed (yrs 3-5)
=>
Annual assessment conducted (yrs 1-5)
Illegal Dumping
=>
Passage or denial of Illegal Dumping Ordinance (yr
Program
1)
=>
Number of violations.due to Illegal Dumping
Ordinance (yrs 2-5)
% of reduction in illegal dumping (yr 5)
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The Town of Wrightsville Beach intends to rely on the State of North Carolina's Erosion
and Sediment Control Program and the DWQ general stormwater permit for construction
activities to meet these requirements.
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Chapter 155, of the Wrightsville Beach Town Code entitled Building Code and Floodplain
Regulations is the primary regulation governing stormwater runoff from properties within the
Town. Several other sections of the Town Code address specific issues related to the
drainage system. Chapter 155's basic premise is that new development is required to provide
on site management of stormwater for the 10-year storm event. Permits are issued to plans
based on their ability to meet the intent of the ordinance and compliance with the Town's
technical standards.
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7.5.1.2. High Density Projects: The Town of Wrightsville Beach shall implement stormwater
control measures that:
(1) Control and treat the difference in stormwater runoff volume leaving a project site
between the pre and post development conditions for the 1 year 24 hour storm event.
Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120
hours;
(11) All Structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements shall be
designed to have 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids;
(111) General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H.1008 (c);
(IV) All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent
surface waters. This requirement has been meet under the Town's 1996 CAMA Land
Use Plan;
(V) Require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to ensue that
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development activities maintain the development consistent with the approved project
plans.
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7.5.2 The Town of Wrightsville Beach shall include an operation and maintenance component that
ensures the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMP's required by the program. A
protocol of standards for structural controls will be developed and implemented to secure this
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process. The program shall also include a requirement that the owner of a permitted structural
BMP, submit annually to the local program, a maintenance inspection report on each structural
BMP performed by a qualified professional. All non-compliance issues will be addressed and
continuous enforcement measures will be undertaken to address and monitor those situations.
Structural stormwater systems should be inspected at least once every two years by a certified
inspector. Inspectors should examine the sites for compliance with their stormwater permit
and operation and maintenance requirements. Non-compliance or poor compliance with any
portion of the stormwater permit should be noted. Inspectors should coordinate with the
appropriate state and local officials to enforce any non-compliance issues. A notice of non-
compliance should be issued to the party responsible for the system, If the problem has not
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been remedied in a suitable amount of time, a notice of violation should be issued and
appropriate fines levied. The Town could pass a stormwater utility to finance their Phase II
stormwater program. The stormwater utility can be assessed on a monthly basis much like the
existing sewer and garbage pick up fees. Residents can be assessed a flat fee and
commercial property can be assessed a sliding fee based on the amount of impervious
surface cover. The more impervious surface on the site, the higher the fee. This would give
businesses an econorriic incentive to reduce their impervious surface cover.
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7.5.3. The Town of Wrightsville Beach shall develop a program to control, to the maximum extent
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practicable, the sources of fecal coliform. This program shall, at a minimum, include
development and implementation of an oversight program to ensure proper operation and
maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater. This oversight
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will primarily be conducted through the review of plans and documentation of data through a
technical review committee (TRC) comprised of various staff members and outside agencies.
7.5.4. In order to maintain SA water and because the Town of Wrightsville Beach has
development/redevelopment areas draining into these waters, the Town shall:
7.5.4.1 Develop, adopt, and implement local ordinances that ensure BMP's for reducing fecal
coliform loading are selected. The best practice shall result in the highest degree of fecal die
off and control to the maximum extent practicable sources of fecal coliform;
7.5.4.2 Continue implementation of pet waste management program.
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7.5.4.4 The Town of Wrightsville Beach shall not allow new direct points of stormwater
discharge into SA waters or expand existing points of discharge to any constructed stormwater
conveyance system, or constructed system of conveyances that discharge to SA waters.
Expansion is defines as an increase in drainage area resulting in a net increase in peak flow or
volume from the 1 year 24 hour storm. Overland sheetflow of stormwater or stormwater
discharge to a wetland vegetated buffer or other natural area capable of providing treatment or
absorption will not be considered a direct point of stormwater discharge.
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7.5.6. NA
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7.5.8. Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment BMP Summary Table:
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Post -Construction Stormwater
ResponsibleProject
Planning
Create strategy.
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Watershed Management Strategy
Department
Planning
Pass post -construction stormwater
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Department
ordinance.
2
Begin im lementabon of plan.
2
Land Use Plan
Planning
Calculate current and projected future
1
Department
Impervious surface coverage within
each a order sub watershed.
Planning
Update CAMA Land Use Plan.
2
Department
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3
Planning
Change relevant master plans and
2
Department
oning regulations to achieve targeted
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Planning
Set boundaries for infrastructure
3
Department
development.
Planning
Updated Land Use Plan becomes
4
Department
effective.
5
Stormwater System Maintenance
Planning
Develop inspection program for public
2
Program
Department
3nd private systems.
Planning
Department
Inspect 50% of stormwater permit
3itesNr.
3
5
Stommwater Utility
Planning
Conduct a needs assessment for a
1
Department
3tormwater utility,
Pervious Surface Management
Plan
Planning
Department
Develop pervious surface management
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Planning
Ndopt local landscaping ordinance.
5
Department
Preserve/ Enhance Wetlands
Planning
Obtain map of existing wetlands within
2
Department
M54 Jurisdiction.
do t wetlands preservation ordinance.
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7.5.9. Non- Structural BMPs: The Town shall execute a series of non-structural BMPs that will
reduce the quantity and increase the quality of stormwater discharge. These include:
• The development of a comprehensive post -construction stormwater strategy. This
process will include Ordinance development and strategy implementation within two
years of plans approval. Strategies will seek to maintain designated water uses,
protect shellfish beds, primary nursery areas, and other areas of environmental
concem by reducing bacteria, sediment and nutrient loading, minimizing stormwater
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impacts on wetlands, and preventing excessive flooding from 10 year storm events by
relying heavily on good land use planning.
• A calculation of current and projected future impervious surface coverage will be
included in updated CAMA Land Use Plans_ The Town will then update relevant
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zoning and planning regulations to achieve the targeted impervious surface and other
land preservation goals within each sub -watershed class. The modifications and new
ordinances are intended to ensure that development is targeted for the most
appropriate areas within each sub -watershed class and away from identified critical or
sensitive areas such as shellfish beds, primary nursery habitats, and wetlands.
• A stormwater inspection program will be developed with a goal of inspecting 50% of
stormwater permit sites per year after implementation.
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• A Needs Assessment for a stormwater utility will be conducted during the first year.
The utility may be assessed on a monthly basis much like the existing sewer.
Residents can be assessed a flat fee and commercial property can be assessed a
sliding fee based on the amount of impervious surface cover. The more impervious
surface on the site, the higher the fee. This would give businesses an economic
incentive to reduce their impervious surface cover.
• A pervious surface management plan will be developed. The amount of "high quality"
pervious surfaces should be maximized and areas that must be irrigated and/or
treated with fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides should be limited. A Landscape
Ordinance, which limits the amount of turf cover and states when irrigation is
permitted, could be passed to implement and enforce the Pervious Surface
Management Plan.
• Wetland preservation and enhancement will include efforts to map existing Town
wetlands and subsequently develop ordinances to protect these resources.
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• Intact riparian buffers will be identified and prioritized. Potential funding sources for
future acquisition will be identified.
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7.5.9.1. Included above
7.5.9.2. Included above
7.5.9.3 As part of the Public Education and Outreach Program, various entities including:
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local lawn care and garden stores, construction and landscape companies, municipal
government employees, area residents and others will receive information regarding
these activities.
7.5.9.4 Included above
7.5.10. Structural BMPs: Economic incentives should be used to encourage existing
developments to retrofit their properties with current BMPs to reduce stormwater runoff to the
maximum extent practicable. A combined approach to stormwater control, which employs
several different BMPs in a series, can enhance runoff attenuation and pollutant removal
should be encouraged. Because Wrightsville Beach is primarily a barrier beach with a shallow
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water table, many common structural BMPs including wet detention ponds and grass swales
are not appropriate in all areas. Some of the BMPs that may be used effectively in Wrightsville
Beach include the following:
7.5.10.1. Storage Practices- Bioretention Areas are shallow, landscaped depressions
designed to collect and treat stormwater. They are best for treating small areas.
These areas should be 5-10% of the impervious area they are designed to treat and
'
consist of a sand/soil bed overlaid with mulch and natural vegetation.
7.5.10.2. Filtration Practices- Vegetated Swales are broad, shallow channels with a dense
' stand of vegetation covering the side slopes and channel bottom. Vegetated swales
are designed to slowly convey stormwater runoff, and in the process trap pollutants,
promote infiltration and reduce flow velocities. Vegetated swales can be either wet
or dry. Because in many areas of the Town, grass does not generally grow well
without significant irrigation, hardy native plants should be used in place of grass.
'
7.5.10.3. Infiltration Practices- Infiltration systems include infiltration basins, porous
pavement systems, and infiltration trenches or wells. An infiltration technique is
designed to capture a volume of stormwater runoff, retain it and infiltrate that
'
volume into the ground.
• Infiltration basins are designed to capture a stormwater runoff volume, hold
this volume and infiltrate it into the ground over a period of days. Their main
purpose is to simply transform a surface water flow into a ground water flow
and to remove pollutants through mechanisms such as filtration, adsorption
and biological conversion as the water percolates through the underlying soil.
Infiltration basins should be designed to drain within 72 hours in order to
prevent mosquito breeding and potential odor problems due to standing
water and to ensure that the basin is ready to receive runoff from the next
storm.
• Porous is an infiltration system where stormwater runoff is
pavement
infiltrated into the ground through a permeable layer of pavement or other
stabilized permeable surface. These systems can include porous asphalt,
porous concrete, perforated concrete block, cobble pavers with porous joints.
Permeable pavement can be used in parking lots, roads and other paved
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rareas and can greatly reduce the amount of runoff and associated pollutants
leaving the area_
' Infiltration trenches and wells is a gravel -filled trench or well designed to
infiltrate stormwater into the ground. A volume of stormwater runoff is
diverted into the trench or well where it infiltrates into the surrounding soil.
They can be used to remove suspended solids, particulates, bacteria,
organics and soluble metals and nutrients through the mechanisms of
filtration, absorption and microbial decomposition.
7.5.11. Regulatory Mechanism: The Town's Building Inspector shall inspect structural stormwater
'
systems at least once every two years. The building inspector shall examine the sites for
compliance within their stormwater permit and operation and maintenance requirements. Non-
compliance or poor compliance with any portion of the stormwater permit will be noted. The
Building inspector shall coordinate with appropriate state and local officials to enforce any non-
'
compliance issues. A notice of non-compliance shall be issued to the parry responsible for the
system. If the problem is not remedied in a suitable amount of time, a notice of violation shall
be may be issued and appropriate fines levied.
7.5.12 Operation and Maintenance: Several methods will help to ensure the long term operation
and maintenance of the selected BMP's. The implementation of a suitability analysis
1
comparing the performance of different structural BMPs at the site could be conducted by site
engineers and reviewed by the MS4, to ensure that the best strategy is selected to control
stormwater runoff. The analysis should also consider the suitability of the site for building a
structural stormwater control. Suitability analyses for sites draining to shell fish waters should
focus on the BMP's ability to remove bacteria. Analyses for nutrient sensitive waters should
target maximum nutrient removal. Analyses for all other waters should balance bacteria and
'
nutrient removal efficiencies. An additional method of ensuring long term operation and
maintenance of selected BMP's is adopting a Stormwater Management Ordinance. The
Stormwater Management Ordinance should give legal backing to the Stormwater Watershed
Management Strategy and reference the most up-to-date addition of the small MS4's
Stormwater Management Strategy. Inspectors should examine the sites for compliance with
their stormwater permit and operation and maintenance requirements. Non-compliance or
poor compliance with any portion of the stormwater permit should be noted. Inspectors should
'
coordinate with the appropriate state and local officials to enforce any non-compliance issues.
A notice of non-compliance should be issued to the party responsible for the system. If the
problem has not been remedied in a suitable amount of time, a notice of violation should be
issued and appropriate fines levied. The post -construction inspection program can be linked
'
with the construction site inspection program
7.5.13. Decision Process: The post -construction stormwater management program for new
development and redevelopment is designed to address projects that disturb areas greater or
equal to one acre and includes projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common
plan of development or sale. Although Wrightsville Beach does not currently have buildable
lots exceeding one acre, events such as a hurricane, fire or large buyout could result in
'
redevelopment that meets program requirements.
7.5.13.1. The Town will employ a variety of structural and non-structural BMPs
'
(Sections 7.5.9. & 7.5.10.) to mitigate stormwater resulting from new or
redevelopment. Overall priorities include impervious surface planning and
management and coordinating CAMA land use planning with the development and
enforcement of ordinances.
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1
7.5.13.2. The unique geologic and hydrologic disposition of Wrightsville Beach
requires unique solutions to stormwater issues. Water quality is an irreplaceable
health and economic resource for the Town. Due to the immediate proximity of all
potential development sights to important water resources and the lack of available
area to construct larger structural measures such as detention ponds, The Town's
policy follows:
1. Reduce the sources of stormwater discharges.
2. Mitigate which storm water discharges that cannot be eliminated through
impervious surface reduction and other BMPs.
7.5.14. Evaluation: See Appendix I
Project•
Post -- Construction
=> Strategy actually established (yr 1)
Stormwater Watershed
Passage of stormwater ordinance (yr 2)
Management Strategy
=> Number of violations due to the implementation
and enforcement of stormwater ordinance(yrs 2-5
Land Use Plan
Number of changes made to the CAMA Land Use
Plan as compared to the total number of
requirements (yrs 2-3)
=> Number of changes made to relevant master plans
and zoning regulations in order to achieve targeted
impervious surface goals as compared to the total
number of regulations (yrs 2-3)
=> Implementation of updated Land Use Plan (yrs 4-
5)
Number of violations due to new regulations to the
updated Land Use Plan(yrs 4-5
Stormwater System
Development of Stormwater System Maintenance
Maintenance Program
Program (yr 2)
=> % of stormwater permit sites inspected as
compared to the total number of stormwater permit
sites (yrs 3-5)
=> Number of violations due to stormwater
maintenance program(yrs 3-5
Stormwater Utility
Completion of Stormwater Utility (yr 1)
Pervious Surface
=> Creation of pervious surface management plan (yr
Management Plan
4)
=> Passage or denial of local landscaping ordinance
(yr 5)
=> Number of violations due to landscaping ordinance
(yr5
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7.6.1. Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations BMP
Summary Table:
1
Project
Person(s)
Responsible
Goal
Year
Pollution
Public Works
Develop Pollution Prevention Plan.
4
Prevention
Public Works
Hold 4 training workshops/yr on pollution prevention for
2
Plan
munici al employees,
5
Public Works
Implement and enforce stormwater control
2
maintenance and hazardous materials storage
5
r uirements.
Public Works
Procedures in place for catch basin cleaning and
2
regular street and parking lot sweeping.
Public Works
30% reduction in pesticide and fertilizer use.
5
Public Works
80% compliance rate with BMP maintenance
5
schedules.
Pollution
Public Works
Adopt Pollution Prevention Ordinance.
2
Prevention
Ordinance
7.6.2 Affected Operations: Water & Sewer, Sanitation, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities
Maintenance, Public Works Administration
' 7.6.3 Training: Water & Sewer, Pacific-Tek manualtvideo for vacuum operation; vendor supplied
courses for operation of pipeline inspection system and hydraulic line cleaning machine. This
division is the primary workforce for cleaning, line repair operations, inspection and illicit
connection/discharge of the stormwater system.
Sanitation, spill control & containment training is provided by the Fleet Maintenance
Supervisor. This division provides initial spill control for its operations_
' Fleet Maintenance: Conduct an annual 8-hour refresher course for spill control & containment.
This division provides limited spill control & containment operations for the Public Works
Department and, to a small extent, other departments of the Town. Spill control & containment
operations are limited to gas, diesel, oil and similar petroleum products. This division is not a
' HAZMAT unit. Those operations would be coordinated through the City of Wilmington and
Hew Hanover County.
' Facilities Maintenance: ITRE provides a Roads Scholar Program that includes classes on
storm drainage concepts, design and installation. This department is the primary workforce for
catch basin repairs.
Public Works Administration: Conduct routine self -directed training on the Work Order system
with the goal of providing required data analysis on goals and accomplishments, classroom
training on MS Publisher for brochure and Flyer development. This department is the initial
point of contact for stormwater operations, concerns and questions. It is also a liaison to the
Police Department and the Planning Department for enforcement operations.
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7.6A Maintenance $ Inspections: Through the use of the scheduling component of the Public
Works Work Order System, storm drain maintenance and inspection work orders are
automatically generated for the Town's system on an area by area basis. Work orders are
'
also created on demand in those areas where high volumes of rainfall have caused the
screens of storm drain system to become blocked with floatabfe debris. Pilot programs are
under development to further enhance screens at the entry points to the drainage system.
Other modifications would involve hydrocarbon -absorbent materials that are placed within the
catch basin.
7.6.6 Vehicular Operations: Vehicle washing is performed at the Public Works Vehicle Wash
'
Facility which is equipped with an oiltwater separator or in a grassy depression that contains
the wash water. Vehicles carrying large hydraulic oil volumes have been modified to carry spill
control/containment materials. All vehicles are scheduled for annual and semi-annual
'
inspections to check for leaking or damaged components. Municipal parking areas primarily
discharge to grassy swales or detention areas. Screens that trap a majority of floatable
material protect those areas that discharge into storm drain systems.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal: There are waste disposal procedures methods for the three rime s
P P P primary types
of wastes handled by the Public works Department (excluding garbage, trash and yard waste).
Those types are: sanitary sewer wastes, storm drain wastes and petroleum -contaminated
materials. Currently, sanitary sewer wastes are sent to the City of Wilmington Northside
Wastewater Treatment Plant for dewatering. At this location they are tested for hazardous
materials contamination, upon completion of dewatedng, they are sent to New Hanover
County for landfill disposal. Storm drain wastes are primarily sand swept from roadways and
parking lots and catch basin accumulations. These non -hazardous materials are collected at
the Public Works facility until disposal at the New Hanover County landfill. The final category
'
consists of soil and spill cleanup materials contaminated by oils and fuel. Once collected by
Public Works personnel, small quantities spill control materials are sent to Safety Kleen for
proper disposal coordinated through an annual contractual agreement Contaminated soils are
either collected by Public Works personnel or, in the event of a large spill, Southeast
Response and Remediation. Final disposal of these materials is arranged by Southeast
Response and Remediaton.
Under development are two additional waste control methods; instaliation of oiltwater
'
separator for the Fleet Maintenance parking area and the creation of a debris drying facility for
sanitary wastes to eliminate the need to send all such wastes to the City of Wilmington as an
intermediate step. Dredge spoil is deposited in the Public Works facility work area near other
short-term items such as clean yard trash, C&D from municipal operations and appliances.
'
After a drying period, the dredge spoil is available for use as fill in needed areas.
'
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects: The Town of Wrightsville Beach is a coastal barrier island
with a very low elevation. The primary flood events for this area are not rainfall events, but
larger storms such as hurricanes. Therefore, the main flood control project for the town is the
Berm & Dune Structure located on the eastern side of the main island and extending from the
south end to the 1800 block of N Lumina. This structure of jointly maintained by the Town of
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, the State of North Carolina and the US Army corps
of Engineers with federal funding.
7.6.8. Existing Ordinances: Develop attainable goals; select processes and requirements to
meet goals; review existing ordinances relating to Water, Sewer, Sanitation, Planning.
'
Determine if new processes and requirements are applicable within the existing ordinances. If
not, propose required changes to the ordinance(s)
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7.6.9 Other Evaluations: Atl operations at Public Works are routinely reviewed to determine
consistency with the changing environmental requirements and evolving technologies. The
review takes place without external pressure. Examples are the development of an Integrated
Pest Management program for the Town's structures, developmentlinstallation of vehicle wash
facility with integrated oftater separator, Sea Oats harvesting as an example of a renewable
resource
7.6.10. Decision Process: The decision process for the development of Pollution Prevention/Good
' Housekeeping for Municipal Operations was derived from the collaborative efforts of the
Wrightsville Beach Stormwater Task Force and the Wrightsville Beach Public Works
Department. The task force members include:
• Tracie Davis- Management Intem, Town of Wrightsville Beach, INC
• Jennifer Bundgaard- Business Development Associate, Cavanaugh & Associates,
P.A., Wilmington. NC
• Eric Ke€Ion- Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Liz Vailery- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Nicholas Swartz, Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
• Carla Isom- Graduate Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Stacy Waters -Bailey- MPA Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington
The formation of the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
program and the strategies selected are deemed necessary for municipal activities include:
training, maintenance and inspection, vehicular operations, waste disposal, flood management
projects, and reviewing existing ordinances in relation to stormwater issues. Not only do these
measures assist Municipal employees in recognizing the connection between individual
actions on the area's water quality, but also assists citizens in realizing the need for an
established stormwater program. A series of recommendations for Best Management
Practices (BMP), measurable goals and person (s) responsible are found in section 7.6.1
7.6.11. Evaluation:
Project
Evaluation Measure
Pollution Prevention
=, Number of training workshops held on pollution
Plan
prevention for municipal employees (yrs 2-5)
Number of employees in attendance at training
workshops on pollution prevention as compared to
total number of municipal employees (y(s 2-5)
=> Number of violations dealt with in connection to the
enforcement of the stormwater control
maintenance and hazardous materials storage
requirements (yrs 2-5)
% Reduction in pesticide and fertilizer use as
compared to previous years usage (yr 5)
% Compliance rate with BMP maintenance
schedule r 5
Pollution Prevention
-> Passage of Pollution Prevention Ordinance (yr 2)
Ordinance
Number of violations due to Pollution Prevention
Ordinance (yrs 2-5)
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� APPENDIX
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1
Citizens Of Wrightsville
' Beach
1 1
Mayor and Board of
Aldermen
' Town Manager
1
1
General Management
Police
Town Clerk
Administration
Finance
Investigation
Administration
Patrol Division
Accounting
Parking Control
Billing
Lifeguards
Collection
Animal Control
Records
Fire
Public Works
Administration
Administration
Prevention
Water and Sewer
Suppression
Sanitation
Emergency Preparedness
Facilities Maintenance
EMT-D Medical Services
Fleet Maintenance
Parks and Recreation
Planning and Inspections
Administration
Administration
Programs/Activities
Planning
Park Maintenance
Zoning/BuildingZoning/Building Inspections
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6wo.r before the�9th�tlay
of May, 2003 or this no-
tice will be pleaded !n bar
Of their recovery.
All persons indebted to
said estate will Please
make immediate pay-
ment to the undersiggned.
This the 9th day of Feb-
ruary, 2003
Donnie E, Spivey,
519 Rochelle Roaa
Wilmington, INC 2041
Executor of the Estate.o(
Donnie B. SplveA
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Tbwn of Wrightsville
Beach wid hold a public
hear€nq on Thursday, Feb-
ruary 27, 2003, at 7:00
P.m., or as soon thereaf-
ter as possible, in Council
chambers or Town Hali,
321 Causeway Drive,
Wrightsville Beach, North
Carolina, to present the
following; Application for
the National Pollutant
discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Federal
Storm Water Permit cov-
ering the 6 minimum con-
trol measures: 1- Public
Education 2- Public in-
volvement 3-tilicit Dis-
charge Detection and
Elimination 4- ConsLiuC-
tion Site Run -Off Control
5- Post -Construction Run -
Off Control 6- Pollution i
PreventionfGood House-
keeping. Interested per-
sons are Invited to attend
and comment. Comments
are requested to be sub-
mitted in writing at the
hearing. The permit ap-
plication is available for.
Public inspection and re-
view beginning Monday,
February 25th, at Town
Hall. For more informa- i
tion please call Trace
Davis, Management ln-
tem, at 910.256-7900.
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
NEW HANOVER
IN THE GENERAL COURT
OF JUSTICE, SUPERIOR
COURT DIVISION
BEFORE THE CLERK
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The undersigned, having
qualified as Administrator
Cta of the Estate of Fran-
ces Pruitt Coley, de- .
ceased, of New Hanover
County, North Carolina,
hereby notifies all per-
sons, firms and corpora-
tions having claims
against said estate to
present them to the un-
dersigned at the address
shown below on or before
May 5, 2003, or this No-
tice shall be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All
persons, firms, and cor-
porations indebted to
said estate are requested
to make immediate pay-
ment to the undersigned
at the address shown
beiow.
This the 3rd day of Feb-
ruary, 2002,
Thomas M. Coley, Jr
Administrator cta
of the Estate of
Frances Pruitt Coley
C/o BRITT LAW FIRM
20 South Fifth Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28401
The following is the New
Hanover County Board of
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