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ZEBULON PUBLfC W10 1S DEPARTMENT
August 2018
The Zebulon Board of Commissioners appropriated
$854,000 over two fiscal years for drainage improvements
along W. Sycamore Street, Gannon Avenue, and Arendell
Avenue. The project funding includes construction,
construction inspection, right-of-way acquisition, design, and
permitting. During FY2018, Green Engineering completed
surveying and design. The plans are being reviewed by City
of Raleigh and NCDOT. NCDEQ approved the erosion and
sedimentation control plan on July 31, 2018 and issued
permit no. NCG010000. Construction is expected to begin in
early 2019.
Town of Zebulon received a Community Block Development
Grant from Wake County to make storm drainage repairs and
improvements along S. Arendell Avenue from Vance Street to
Barbee Street. Improvements include installation of a
driveway apron on S. Arendell Avenue near the railroad
tracks, installation of additional stormwater structures to
address nuisance ponding of stormwater, and a short
section of sidewalk to match Downtown. Construction bids
were opened on May 22, 2018 and Hollins Construction was
lowest bidder at $142,912. Construction is expected to
begin late August 2018.
In October 2016, we joined NC811's line locate system to
mark storm lines. The one -call center notifies Public Works
for project construction in the areas near our infrastructure.
We cleared 1,321 line locates from July 1, 2017—June 30,
2018.
"Please help Mr. Dire
fight sloiwi wcrlerlbol/rlliolr
in Zebulon. "
Street sweeping is crucial to the effectiveness of the
stormwater system. Sweeping keeps street debris from
washing into the drainage system during rain events. Public
Works monitors new construction sites to ensure the
contractors are sweeping the streets weekly.
Town of Zebulon added 11,146 linear feet of new storm
drainage pipe in FY2018 for a 20% Increase. The
construction inspection fee helps to partially fund a new,
additional engineering inspector to ensure compliance with
Town specifications during installation of storm water
infrastructure.
Our NPDES stormwater permit was renewed on February 1,
2018 and expires on January 31, 2023. All pertinent
information was updated during the renewal process.
During adoption of the FY2019 budget, the Town of Zebulon
Board of Commissioners appropriated $209,000 to improve
drainage along NC-97 along Little River Park. The project
consists of installation of 425 linear feet of 36" storm
drainage pipe and multiple drop inlets. The project will
improve drainage, appearance, maintenance, and site safety.
The improvements will prevent erosion of existing bank
areas.
Following Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, the Town
requested FEMA funding of $552,500 for a stream
restoration project along Little River near Little River Park. If
approved, the project will begin in FY2019.
YOUR STORMWATER SYSTEM
The Town of Zebulon stormwater system carries runoff to two main water bodies, Little River
and Little Creek. Storm water in areas west of Arendell Avenue flow to Little River. Storm water
in areas east of Arendell Avenue flow to Little Creek. The runoff is carried through the storm -
water system which consists of 1,036 structures (catch basins, drop inlets); 18.65 miles of pipe;
4.77 miles of ditches; and 15 retention ponds. The table shows a breakdown of town -owned,
NCDOT-owned, and privately owned structures.
%chulon
On ucd
NCDOT
Owned
Private
µTed
'Total
Pipe (linear ft)
671,642
16,492
ta;4211
98,554
i..4 .
Pipe (miles)
12:8
3.12
s18:o '
Ditches (linear ft)
3,473
11G
"25;204-
Ditches (miles)
4'I`�
0.66
Structures
75�rr{�
178
LI11=
' 1,036
Retention Ponds
,NIA
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l5'
"As of 6/30/2018

E0181own of Zebulon Stormwater Ann ual Report
ILLICIT DISCHARGE
SPILL CONTAINMENT BERM BUILT BY PUBLIC WORKS t
STORMWATER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Town of Zebulon Stormwater Management
Plan has six focus areas of responsibility under
the permit requirements. The six areas are:
• Public education and outreach on Storm -
water impacts
• Provide opportunities for residents to par-
ticipate in activities related to reducing
stormwater runoff and pollution
• Detect illicit discharges of stormwater
• Control construction site stormwater runoff
• Manage post -construction stormwater in
developments and redevelopments
• Stormwater pollution prevention and
maintenance for municipal operations
"Our constant
goal is to provide
you with better
service and to
protect the
environment
� from any harm. "i
I
DIESEL FUEL SPILL
On March 29, 2018, a tractor trailer
wrecked on Highway 64 median in
Zebulon. The accident caused the
diesel fuel tank to burst and spill ap-
proximately 75 gallons of fuel along
the median. Zebulon Public Works,
along with the Zebulon Fire Depart-
ment, responded to the scene. We
built a berm to contain the fuel and
used absorbent mats to soak up the
fuel. NCDOT handled the remaining
cleanup operations.
STORMWATER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Citizen involvement is necessary for successful
protection of our storm drainage system, creeks
and Little River. Please join our stormwater volun-
teer group by calling 919-269-5285 or emailing
Tony Rose at [e-mail]. We need
volunteers to help with projects such as stencilling
storm drains, participating in litter sweeps, and
promoting storm water awareness.
Special thanks to residents who have reported
illicit discharges in their neighborhoods during this
past year. We encourage anyone who sees illegal
discharges into the stormwater system to report
anonymously at 919-269-5285. Tips from resi-
dents help to protect our local water quality.
More volunteers are needed.
Join todayl

2018Town ofZebulon Stormwater Annual Report Y { ` Page
STORMWATER SYSTEM REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Basin and line Cleaning
From July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, staff contracted with ABE
Utilities to clean 2,938 linear feet of drain pipes identified as priority
cleaning locations. The contractor used a vac truck to force water
through the pipes to break up debris and suction the dirt and debris
with the vacuum sysiem. In total, we collected 18.2 cubic yards of
debris from the systern.
We oversaw additions to the stormwater system at Lacewing Drive,
Lilac Ridge Court, Carissa Lane, Rose Mallow Drive. Sea Holly Drive,
Wild Lilac Court, Watsonia Drive, Milkweed Court, Bradberry Bush
Lane, Shepard Rock Drive, Quincy Meadow Avenue, Berkeley Glen
Road, Kenyon Springs Drive and Ogden Pond Place.
Before
Taryn Meadows Ditch Repair
During
STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM
After
Street sweeping is an integral part of our Stormwaler Plan to reduce pollutants and sediment from entering our storm drainage system
which eventually drains to surrounding creeks and Little River.
GOALS:
Main thoroughfares (Gannon Avenue, Arendell Avenue, Shepard School Road) will be swept at least 26 times annually.
Collector and all residential streets will be swept at least once a month.
Downtown business district will be swept weekly.
Municipal parking lots will be swept weekly during mowing season.
STATISTICS FROM JUL.Y 1, 2017—JUNE 30, 2018:
215 hours total sweeping
412 cubic yards total debris collected or 11 tandem dump trucks

2018 Town of Zebulon Stormwater Annual Report
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
For FY2019, we plan to continue drainage ease-
ment cleaning and maintenance and concentrate
on maintenance of the stormwater system. We
are continuing to update our construction street
specifications for the latest construction methods
for stormwater infrastructure.
We will continue to host an annual community
recycling day every Spring to collect household
hazardous wastes, oil and antifreeze, paints, tires,
appliances, fluorescent lamps, and electronics
based on the success of our previous recycling
events. Proper disposal of household hazardous
waste keeps poisons out of our river and creeks.
We will retain our membership in the Clean Water
Education Partnership (CWEP) to continue to pro-
mote stormwater stewardship through radio and
television ads.
Please visit our Stormwater booth at Zebulon
Night Out on October 9, 2018. Staff will provide
educational handouts, perform stormwater
demonstrations, and share tips to protect the
stormwater system.
Tony Rose, Stormwater Superintendent, demonstrates
the effects of poor stormwater practices on nearby rivers
and creeks during Zebulon Night Out.
Zebulon Public Works
Stormwater
450 E. HORTON STREET
ZEBULON, NC 27597
[phone]
[phone] ( FAX)
www.townofzebulon.org
CHRIS D. RAY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TONY ROSE
STORMWATER SUPERINTENDENT
If you have any questions about this report or concerning the Town's
stormwater program and/or system, please call Public Works at
[phone], Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
"Public Vorks is committed to providing the citizens of the Town of Zebulon with the highest level
Of service and to the protection of the environment. "

IEBULON PUBLrC WIOHK.S' DEPA.KTIIMENT
AU
Tust 2014
FY2014 STORMWATER PROGRAM REVIEW
This past year has .been challenging and difficult in meet-
ing our stormwater program objectives. A very tight
budget reduced our available department personnel by
two positions and impacted our ability to schedule main-
tenance on the storm water system. With five snow/ice
storms this winter and many severe thunderstorms, we
responded to an unusual number of calls from residents
requiring investigations of the system and coordination of
repairs and/or improvements needed.
One area of concentration this past year has been new
home site construction runoff. Staff worked closely with
builders and developers to ensure silt fencing was prop-
erly installed, gravel construction entrances were avail-
able for each site, and tracking of debris by equipment
onto roadways was reduced.
In 2012, the Board of Commissioners established a
stormwater fee to fund the stormwater program man-
dated by the State of North Carolina. The stormwater fee
schedule is based on the square footage of the house or
facility built on the lot. The tiers are:
Residential--$2.00/month
`Please help Mr. Drip f ght storm wafer
pollution in Zebulon. "
Small Non -Residential (up to 10,000 sf} $7.00/month
Medium Non -Residential (10,000-45,000 sf)- $38.00/
month
Large Non -Residential (Greater than 45,000 sfj $92.00/
month
The tiered schedule will be re-evaluated for FY2016.
Revenue collected for FY2014 was $104,967.03. The
stormwater fee covers operational and capital expenses.
The general fund pays for personnel -related costs.
Staff distributed educational materials to attendees dur-
ing Zebulon Night Out and the Zebulon Business Expo in
2013. One focus of our public education this past year
has been stressing the need to keep yardwaste and
leaves out of the curb and gutter to prevent washing of
yardwaste debris into the storm drain system. The unusu-
ally wet year (8th wettest year on record) increased public
awareness of flash flooding caused by yardwaste col-
lected on top of storm drain grates clogging the drains. In
problem areas, staff handed out flyers door-to-door and
tried to increase awareness throughout town with news-
letter articles and water bill inserts.
YOUR STORMWATER SYSTEM
The Town of Zebulon stormwater system carries runoff to two main water bodies. Little
River and Little Creek. Storm water in areas west of Arendell Avenue flow to Little River.
Storm water in areas east of Arendell Avenue flow to Little Creek. The runoff is carried
through the stormwater system which consists of 848 structures (catch basins, drop
inlets); 15.42 miles of pipe: 4.78 miles of ditches; and 7 retention ponds. The table
shows a breakdown of town -owned, NCDOT-owned, and privately owned structures.
Zebulon
Owned
NCDOT
Owned
Private
Owned
Toil
Pipe linear ft
50,870
16,158
14,420
1 81,448
Pi a miles
9.63
3.06
2.73
15.42
Ditches (linear ft)
21,731
3,473
N/A
25,204
Ditches (miles)_
4.12
0.66
NIA
4.78
Structures
568
1
177
103
848
Retention Ponds
2 -
N/A
5
7
*As of 6/30/2014

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"Our constant
goal is to provide
you with better
service and to
protect the
environment from
any harm. "
STORMWATER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Town of Zebulon Stormwater Management
Plan has six focus areas of responsibility under
the permit requirements. The six areas are:
• Public education and outreach on stormwa-
ter impacts
• Provide opportunities for residents to par-
ticipate in activities related to reducing
stormwater runoff and pollution
• Detect illicit discharges of stormwater
• Control construction site stormwater runoff
• Manage post -construction stormwater in
developments and redevelopments
• Stormwater pollution prevention and main-
tenance for municipal operations
STORMWATER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDEDI
Citizen involvement is necessary for successful
protection of our storm drainage system, creeks
and Little River. Please join our stormwater vol-
unteer group by calling 919-269-5285 or
emailing Tony Rose at [e-mail].
We need volunteers to help with projects such as
stencilling storm drains, participating in litter
sweeps, and promoting storm water awareness.
Special thanks to residents who have reported
illicit discharges in their neighborhoods during
this past year. These tips prevented the washout
of concrete into the storm drain and stopped the
disposal of ashes into a catch basin. Anonymous
tips from residents help to protect our local water
quality.
More volunteers are needed. Join today!
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT STORMWATER POLLUTION
Stormwater runoff tends to pick up gar-
bage, debris, sediment, chemicals, auto-
motive fluids and other pollutants; storm -
water runoff is relatively dirty and will
harm the fish and other wildlife living in
these habitats. Citizens can do many
things to prevent pollution of the stormwa-
ter system.
YARDWASTE DISPOSAL
Piles of leaves and yard waste left in the
street can be easily scattered and the
debris can run off into the storm drain
polluting our stormwater system. During
heavy rains, washed debris covers the
tops of the catch basins, causing flooding
in yards and streets. Leaves break down
into nitrogen in the stormwater system
and removes the oxygen from the creeks
and rivers.
Town of Zebulon picks up yardwaste from
residents bi-weekly. Place all yard waste
and leaf piles along the right-of-way and
out of the street. Grass clippings should
be mulched into the yard. Annually, Public
Works collects approximately 8500 cubic
yards of yardwaste and leaves.
Please do your part to keep your neighbor-
hoods streets clear of yard waste and leaf
debris.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Common household contributions to stormwa-
ter pollution are vehicle drips and leaks, over-
use of lawn fertilizers, and incorrect disposal
of paints, solvents, cleaning fluids and other
chemicals. Keep your vehicles in good repair
and clean up any spills or leaks immediately.
Town of Zebulon does not collect Household
Hazardous Waste from residences. Dispose of
lawn and household chemicals at the Wake
County Convenience Center on Wendell Boule-
vard. or the Wake Multi -Material Recycling Fa-
cility in Raleigh.
PET WASTE
3.6 billion pounds of pet waste is produced
yearly in the U.S., equaling 800 football fields,
one foot high! Pet waste left on sidewalks,
streets, yards or other open areas can be
washed away and carried by rainwater directly
into storm drains and then to nearby rivers and
streams. The good news is ... whether in your
yard or while walking your dog, you can easily
do the right thing! Buy a "pooper scooper" or
simply use a plastic bag. Place the waste in a
trash can. In 2013, Public Works installed two
additional pet waste stations in Zebulon Com-
munity Park around the new walking trail. All
Zebulon parks contain at least one pet waste
station equipped with disposal bags and a
trash can. Please use the pet waste station
while visiting our parks.

2014Town of ',Zebulon StormwaterAnnual Report.Page 3
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STORMWATER SYSTEM REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS
From July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, we
cleaned 221 catch basins and 160 feet of
drain pipe. Staff removed the tops of the catch
basins, used the vac trailer to collect the de-
bris, and washed the basins. All basins are
inspected prior to and after cleaning. Drain
pipes are cleaned by inserting the Ramjet into
the line and using the water to break loose the
debris and wash it to the basin. Staff then
used the vac trailer to remove the debris from
the basin. In total, we collected 2.91 cubic
yards of debris from the system. We made 6
point repairs to pipe and drain structures.
Point repairs prevent dirt from infiltrating the
stormwater system. During inspection of
catch basins, we noted some ditches required
re -grading. We made repairs to 1,125 feet of
ditches during this time.
Basin and Line Cleaning
Ditch Maintenance
N. Wakefield Street
at Whitley Park
STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM
Street sweeping is an integral part of our Stormwater Plan to reduce pol-
lutants and sediment from entering our storm drainage system which
eventually drains to surrounding creeks and Little River.
GOALS:
1. Main thoroughfares (Gannon Ave, Arendell Ave, Shepard School Rd)
will be swept at least 26 times annually.
2. Collector and all residential streets will be swept at least once a
month.
3. Downtown business district will be swept weekly.
4. Municipal parking lots will be swept weekly during mowing season.
STATISTICS FROM JULY 1, 2013—JUNE 30, 2014:
1. 243 hours total sweeping
2. 400 cubic yards total debris collected (increase of 52% over previous
yea r)

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YATES PLACE STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEM�} ATER �N' QUALITY
PERMITTING
With this past year being an extremely wet year, residents on Yates Place expressed concern about roadway flooding
during heavy rain events. To respond to these concerns, we contracted with Green Engineering in August 2013 to
provide a preliminary engineering report (PER) on Yates Place at a cost of $6,820.00. The PER looked at a variety of
options, costs (both short and longterm), plus performed hydraulic analysis for 2, 10, and 25-year storm events.
After receiving the PER, the Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget for FY2015 to include Phase I im-
provements to the storm drainage system in Yates Place cul-de-sac. The planned improvements are:
• Two new catch basins in the cul-de-sac
• Upgrade the 24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe to a 36" Reinforced Concrete Pipe
• Install a storm water quality area at the discharge point
Once construction is completed, these improvements will eliminate flooding in the cul-de-sac. Estimated cost of
Phase I design and construction is $171,563.00.
Zebulon Public Works began negotiation of the design contract with Green Engineering in July 2014. Once the de-
sign has been completed, contractors will compete via a public bid in March 2015 for the construction phase. We
expect construction to begin in June 2015 with the current phase of improvements completed by September 2015.
Phase II improvements for Yates Place will be considered as a future Capital Improvements Project. Current esti-
mated cost of Phase II improvements is $249,524.00. Total costs to complete both phases is projected at
$421,087.00,
Residents also expressed concerns regarding drainage along Sexton Avenue. Green Engineering performed a PER
study of the drainage area of Sexton Avenue at a cost of $5,140.00. The results of the study recommends piping the
open ditch area for the basin and upsizing pipes under Calvin Street and Gordon Street to better handle stormwater
volumes. Due to budget constraints and lack of public easements, the Board of Commissioners chose not to fund
the improvements at this time.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The stormwater program plan is entering its fourth year of im-
plementation. We have established programs for public educa-
tion, system maintenance and repairs, street sweeping, and
management of stormwater pollution through municipal opera-
tions. for FY2015, we plan to continue these initiatives and
renew our concentration on maintenance of the stormwater
system.
We have budgeted and are planning for a household hazardous
waste collection day to be held in Spring of 2015 at Zebulon
Town Hall.
We will retain our membership in the Clean Water Education
Partnership (CWEP) to continue to promote stormwater stew-
ardship through radio and television ads.
Please visit our Stormwater booth at the Zebulon Business
Expo in September 2014 and Zebulon Night Out in October Tony Rose, Stormwater Superintendent, demonstrates
2014. Staff will provide educational handouts, perform storm- the effects of poor stormwater practices on nearby
water demonstrations, and share tips to protect the stormwater rivers and creeks during Zebulon Night Out.
system.
Zebulon Public Works
Stormwater
450 E. HORTON STREET
ZEBULON, NC 27597
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.townofzebulon.org
CHRIS D. RAY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TONY ROSE
STORMWATER SUPERINTENDENT
If you have any questions about this report or concerning the
Town's stormwater program and/or system, please call Public
Works at [phone], Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to
4:00 PM.
"Public: Vork.r is committed toprwidin,g laic czli.Zens of the 7"orvn of Zebulon with the h&tes7 level
Of service and to Me pmleclion of the environment. "

"Our constant
,goal is to provide
you with better
service and to
pmtect the
envimnmenl fmm
any harm. "
ZE.B ULON PUBLIC WIORKS DE.PA RT'MEN 7,
September 2013
FY2013 STORMWATER PROGRAM REVIEW
Beginning July 1, 2012, a new tiered fee
schedule based on square footage was im-
plemented. The tiers are:
Residential—$2.00 per month
Small Non -Residential (up to 10,000 sf) -
$7.00 per month
Medium Non -Residential (10,000-45,000
sf) - $38.00 per month
Large Non -Residential (Greater than 45,000
sf) - $92.00 per month
The tiered schedule will be re-evaluated for
FY2016. Revenue collected for FY2013
was $97,489.00. The stormwater fee cov-
ers operational and capital expenses, such
as storm drain maintenance, professional
services, fuel, contract services, materials
and supplies, equipment maintenance, edu-
cational materials, and general insurance.
The general fund pays for personnel -related
costs. Fifty percent of the 2013 Schwarze
A7000 sweeper, purchased in October
2012, was paid for with stormwater fees.
The remaining fifty percent was funded by
the Streets budget.
The Town of Zebulon submitted the appli-
cation for a Phase II permit to NC Dept of
Natural Resources on August 1, 2011. We
received the approved permit in December
2012. The current Phase II stormwater
permit is effective from December 1, 2012
until November 30, 2017, On February 26,
2013, Zebulon Public Works met with
NCDENR Division of Water Quality staff to
evaluate the town's compliance with Sec-
tion 402 (p) of the Clean Water Act. The
audit report commended Town of Zebulon
Public Works staff on their execution and
management of the stormwater program.
Staff distributed educational materials to
attendees during Zebulon Night Out and
the Zebulon Business Expo in 2012.
YOUR STORMWATER SYSTEM
The Town of Zebulon stormwater system carries runoff to two main water bodies, Little River
and Little Creek. Storm water in areas west of Arendell Avenue flow to Little River. Storm wa-
ter in areas east of Arendell Avenue flow to Little Creek. The runoff is carried through the
stormwater system which consists of 848 structures (catch basins, drop inlets); 15.42 miles of
pipe; 4.78 miles of ditches; and 7 retention ponds. The table shows a breakdown of town -
owned, NCDOT-awned, and privately owned structures.
IebUlon
(#)3 d
NCDOT
Owned
Private
Owned
Total
Pie linear ft
5i1,870
16,158
14,420
$t1,4a8]
Pie miles
.63
3.06
2.73
1.5.;12
Ditches linear ft
2F1,7,311
3,473
NIA
25,2Q4
Ditches miles
a.l!�2'
0.66
N/A
Structures
S_i8
177
103
8:1H
Retention Ponds
2
NIA
5
1 `�
*As of 6/30/2013

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2013 Town of Zebulon Stormwater Annual Report Page 2
`A simple way to help
keep the environment
clean is to keep
yardwasle off the streel
and oul of the curb. "
CLOGGED STORM DRAIN
OPEN STORM DRAIN
Please do your earl and keep
your neighborhood sireels clear
of yardwaste and leaves.
STORMWATER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Town of Zebulon Stormwater Manage-
ment Plan has six focus areas of responsi-
bility under the permit requirements. The
six areas are:
• Public education and outreach on
stormwater impacts
• Provide opportunities for residents to
participate in activities related to re-
ducing Stormwater runoff and pollution
• Detect illicit discharges of stormwater
• Control construction site stormwater
runoff
• Manage post -construction stormwater
in developments and redevelopments
• Stormwater pollution prevention and
maintenance for municipal operations
STORMWATER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED]
Citizen involvement is necessary for success-
ful protection of our storm drainage system,
creeks and Little River. Please join our Storm -
water volunteer group by calling 919-269-
5285 or emailing Tony Rose at
[e-mail]. Volunteers in
2011 helped stencil storm drains flowing to
Little River and shared educational materials
with residents in the surrounding neighbor-
hoods. In 2012, volunteer assistance helped
Public Works during NC Big Sweep to collect
trash and recycling along Hwy 264-A from
Hwy 97 to NC 39. More volunteers are
needed. Join today!
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT STORMWATER POLLUTION
Stormwater runoff tends to pick up gar-
bage, debris, sediment, chemicals, auto-
motive fluids and other pollutants; Storm -
water runoff is relatively dirty and will
harm the fish and other wildlife living in
these habitats. Citizens can do many
things to prevent pollution of the stormwa-
ter system.
YARDWASTE DISPOSAL
Piles of leaves and yard waste left in the
street can be easily scattered and the
debris can run off into the storm drain
polluting our stormwater system. During
heavy rains, washed debris covers the
tops of the catch basins, causing flooding
in yards and streets. Leaves break down
into nitrogen in the stormwater system
and removes the oxygen from the creeks
and rivers.
Town of Zebulon picks up yardwaste from
residents bi-weekly. Place all yard waste
and leaf piles along the right-of-way and
out of the street. Grass clippings should
be mulched into the yard.
Please do your part to keep your neighbor-
hoods streets clear of yard waste and leaf
debris.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Common household contributions to stormwa-
ter pollution are vehicle drips and leaks, over-
use of lawn fertilizers, and incorrect disposal
of paints, solvents, cleaning fluids and other
chemicals. Keep your vehicles in good repair
and clean up any spills or leaks immediately.
Town of Zebulon does not collect Household
Hazardous Waste from residences. Dispose of
lawn and household chemicals at the Wake
County Convenience Center on Wendell Boule-
vard or the Wake Multi -Material Recycling Fa-
cility in Raleigh.
PET WASTE
3.6 billion pounds of pet waste is produced
yearly in the U.S., equaling 800 football fields,
one foot high! Pet waste left on sidewalks,
streets, yards or other open areas can be
washed away and carried by rainwater directly
into storm drains and then to nearby rivers and
streams. The good news is ... whether in your
yard or while walking your dog, you can easily
do the right thing! Buy a "pooper scooper" or
simply use a plastic bag. Place the waste in a
trash can. All Zebulon parks contain at least
one pet waste station equipped with disposal
bags and a trash can. Please use the pet
waste station while visiting our parks.

STO RMWATER SYSTEM REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS
From July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, we
cleaned 403 catch basins and 1868 feet of
drain pipe. Staff removed the tops of the catch
basins, used the vac trailer to collect the de-
bris, and washed the basins. All basins are
inspected prior to and after cleaning. Drain
pipes are cleaned by inserting the Ramjet into
the line and using the water to break loose the
debris and wash it to the basin. Staff then
used the vac trailer to remove the debris from
the basin. In total, we collected 35 cubic
yards of debris from the system. We made 60
point repairs to pipe and drain structures.
Point repairs prevent dirt from infiltrating the
stormwater system. During inspection of
ditches, we noted some ditches required re-
grading. We made repairs to 435 feet of
ditches during this time.
Basin and Line Cleaning
1219 Braemar Highland Dr.
BEFORE
AFTER
STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM
Street sweeping is an integral part of our Stormwater Plan to reduce pol-
lutants and sediment from entering our storm drainage system which
eventually drains to surrounding creeks and Little River.
GOALS:
1. Main thoroughfares (Gannon Ave, Arendell Ave, Shepard School Rd)
will be swept at least 26 times annually.
2. Collector and all residential streets will be swept at least once a
month.
3. Downtown business district will be swept weekly.
4. Muncipal parking lots will be swept weekly during mowing season.
STATISTICS FROM JULY 1, 2012—JUNE 30, 2013:
1. 312 hours total sweeping
2. 264 cubic yards total debris collected

SWEEPING THROUGH TOWN
The stormwater fee approved by the Zebulon Board of Commissioners for FY2013 was instrumental in
meeting our main goal of sweeping and preventing pollutants from entering the stormwater system. In an
effort to keep costs low and save staff time, we piggybacked onto the Town of Lexington bid to purchase a
2012 Freightliner M2 chassis with a Schwarze A7000 sweeper assembly from Carolina Environmental Ser-
vices to replace our 15-year-old sweeper. Because it benefited more than one department, the Schwarze
machine's cost was snared by Zebulon's general fund Streets budget and the Stormwater capital budget.
Our goal is for the truck to give us 12 to 15 years of service.
The new sweeper arrived in November 2012 and is more efficient by collecting finer debris during sweep-
ing operations. Recent studies emphasize the importance of removing these PM-10 "fines" due to the
amount of non -point source pollutants that contribute to the stormwater runoff. The sweeper is proven to
get the obvious debris on the street surface, plus the small particulates hidden within pavement cracks
and voids. We are responsible for sweeping 25 miles of streets within town. In our small town, we aver-
age collecting approximately 28 to 30 cubic yards of debris or one -and -a -half tandem dump truck loads of
debris per month. Additional benefits of the new sweeper include noise reduction, greater water applica-
tion for dust control, and larger hopper to reduce trips for dumping debris.
The new sweeper features a colorful wrap design to raise awareness of stormwater pollution and preven-
tion. Looking Glass Communications designed the landscape background depicting water running to a
storm drain. Mr. Drip standing on the drain reminds everyone "Only Rain in the Drain" and no grass clip-
pings, no leaves, no motor oil, and no trash allowed in the drain. Capital City Signs installed the colorful
wrap on the sweeper. Since the sweeper goes down roads at two to five miles per hour, it's like a moving
billboard down the street reminding citizens of the importance of clean streets and storm drains. Wrap-
ping the vehicle drew the attention of the editors of STORMWATER magazine. An article featuring Town of
Zebulon's sweeper appeared in the June 2013 edition.
For more information on Town of Zebulon's sweeping program, please call Tony Rose, Stormwater Superin-
tendent, at 919-269-5285 or email Tony at [e-mail].

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The stormwater program plan is entering its third year of
implementation. We have established programs for pub-
lic education, system maintenance and repairs, street
sweeping, and management of stormwater pollution
through municipal operations. For FY2014, we plan to
continue these initiatives and concentrate on mainte-
nance of the stormwater system.
The Town recently hired Green Engineering to prepare a
PER (Preliminary Engineering Report) for Yates Place
drainage and Sexton Avenue drainage.
Please visit our Stormwater booth at the Zebulon Busi-
ness Expo in September 2013 and Zebulon Night Out in
October 2013.
" Ozrrgoal is to c'arrs'e no harm to the
environment, to anj person, or to property. "
Zebulon Public Works
Stormwater
450 E. HORTON STREET
ZEBULON, NC 27597
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.townofzebulon.org
CHRIS D. RAY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TONY ROSE
STORMWATER SUPERINTENDENT
If you have any questions about this report or concerning the
Town's stormwater program and/or system, please call Public
Works at [phone], Monday through Friday. 7:00 AM to
4:00 PM.
"Public [Vorks is committed to pmvidin� the czti ens ojthe Tolvn ojZebcrlon 2vith the highest level
ojservice and to the protection ojthe environment. "