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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION Pg 3
1,16 Population Served Pga 3
1.2. Growth Rate Pg 3
1.3, Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System Pg' 3
1,5, Land Use Composition Estimates Pg' 4
1.6. Estimate Methodology Pg' 4
1.7. TMDL Identification Pg. 4
2. RECEIVING STREAMS Pg' 4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS Pg 4
3.1, Local Programs Pg 5
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION pg 5
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List Pg 6
4.2. Organizational Chart Pg 7
4.3. Signing Official Pg 7
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable) Pg 7
51, Co-Permittees
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity Pg 7
6,1, Name of Entity PgP 7
6.2. Measure Implemented Pg 7
6.3. Contact Information Pg 7
6,4, Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Pg $
7.1. Publie Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts Pg, 11
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation Pg, 13
7,3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Pg, 16
7,4, Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Past -Construction Storm Water Management in Pg 17
New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Pg. 19
1.1 Population:
-Permanent: 7475
-Basis of Population statistic: 2004 Census
-Seasonal: n/a
-Method used to create seasonal estimates: n/a
1.2 Growth Rate: 2.2
1,3 Jurisdictional Area: 14.9 square miles (City Limits + ETJ)
MS4 Service Area: Same
y,4 MS4 Conveyance System
The City of Conover storm water system includes drainage infrastructure
such as inlets, basins, manholes, pipes, culverts, bridges, ditches,tand
towales.
These structures contain and move storm water that naturally g
ravprivately owned storm water systems and receiving streams of the State. The City
has (13) thirteen receiving streams throughout our area that direct waters to
the Catawba River Basin. Open channels make up the majority of the City and
privately owned systems throughout Conover.
City Crews provide maintenance to the City System by the following
methods:
® Open Channel / Ditch -line Maintenance - operation includes cleaning,
clearing and restoration of open ditch -lines within
the
City
arigcommonly
of
way. Providing riprap stabilization and seed/grassmeasures
used to correct, minimize and control erosion issues in these areas.
® Drainage Pipe Maintenance - City Staff provides pipe installation for
property owners desiring to pipe areas within the public right of ways.
Other related work may include; catch -basin construction, catch -basin and
pipe cleaning, catch -basin and pipe repair, erosion control measures and
spill hazard response.
o Sweeping - The City provides curb -sweeping service for removal of trash,
litter and other debris. Additionally, they may respond to emergency
situations possibly involving hazardous substances.
m Flushing - The City provides flushing service to the downtown curbed
streets and other areas on an as needed basis.
® Litter / Dead Animal Collection - This activity includes the removal
of
trash, debris and dead animals from City maintained streets, parking lots
and walkways.
® Leaf Collection - The City has (2) two options for leaf collection
services for its residents. Citizens may bag their leaves in clear bags or
rake loose leaves to the curb or ditch -line boundaries to receive vacuum
service. Residents are asked to keep ditch -lines free of leaves at all
times,
The city employs (3) Full -Time positions for system maintenance. The
iinspected yearly for maintenance problems and cleaned following
system s
rain events,
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1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates
Residential:
69.5
Commercial:
9.1
%
Industrial:
16.4
%
Open Space:
5.0
%
Total:
100
%
1.6 Estimate Methodology
Land Use Percentages were calculated based on the zoning informatlvariouszoning
maintained by the Planning and GIS Departments. By grouping
ver into 4 main categories, using es w
districts within the City of Conoere
software and calculating the total area of each cate o percentages were
calculated by dividing each category by the total area of Conover.
1.7 TMDL Identification
NONE
2 Receiving Streams
Upper and Lower Catawba River Basins
Water Quality Use Support Water Quali"
Receiving Stream Stream Ratin Issues
Name Segment Classification g
C Not rated None
Lyle Creek 11-76-(0.5)
Not rated
Unnamed trib. 1 of Highway 16 to
Lyle Creek SR1406
Not rated
Unnamed trib. 2 of Head to
Lyle Creek SR1490 Not rated
Unnamed trib. 3 of SR1490 to
Lyle Creek SR1484 None
WS-IV Not rated
Lyle Creek 11-76-(3.5) Not rated None
Mull Creek 11-76-4 WS-IV
C Not rated None
McLin Creek 11-76-5-(0.3) Not rated None
Long Creek 11-76-5-1 WS-IV
C Not rated None
Cline Creek 11-129-5-2
Not rated
Unnamed trib. of Head to Cline
Cline Creek Creek None
C Not rated
Conover Branch 11-129-5-2-1 Not rated None
Hildebran Creek 11-129-5-3 C Not rated None
Maha£fie Branch 11-76-2 C
3.1 Local Programs
The local water quality programs include Water Supply Watershed, National
pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Phase II stormwater regulations, and a
delegated local Erosion and Sediment Control Program. These regulations are
incororatd and per
City Of
Stormwatereordinance, and eindterlocaleagreement Cwith eCatawba gC untyafor� Phase I
erosion
and sediment control.
3.2 State Programs
NCDENR Erosion and Sediment Control
4 Permitting Information
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
public Education: Jimmy Clark
Terry Lail Director
Environmental Coordinator public 028-46Works
Works
828-464-1191
terry.lail@conovernc.gov jimmy.clark@conovernc.gov
public Involvement: Jimmy Clark
Terry Lail Director
Environmental Coordinator 828-464public Works
orks
828-464-1191
terry.lail@conovernc.gov jimmy.clark@conovernc.gov
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Terry Lail Jimmy Clark
Environmental Coordinator Public Works Director
828-464-1191 828-464-4808
terry.lail@conovernc.gov jimmy.clark@conovernc.gov
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Controls
Terry Lail Jimmy Clark
Environmental Coordinator Public Works Director
828-464-1191 828-464-4800
terry.lail@conovernc.gov jimmy.clark@conovernc.gov
Post Construction site Management Jimmy Clark
Terry Lail
Environmental Coordinator B 8lic Wor 8 Director
828-464-1191
terry.lail@conovernc.gov jimmy.clark@conovernc.gov
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
Keith Crafton Jimmy Clark
Street Supervisor Public Works Director
828-464-4808 828-464-4808
keith.crafton@conovernc.gov jimmy.clark@conovernc.gov
4.2 Organizational Chart
In lieu of an organizational chart, the following is the line of authority
for responsible parties as listed in this document:
Mayor/City Council
City Manager
Public Works Director/Planning Director
Environmental Coordinator, GIS Coordinator, Street Supervisor,
Fleet Supervisor
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4.3 Signing Official
"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:
1. Name: Mr. Donald E. Duncan Jr.
2, Title: City Manager
3, Street Address: lol 1st Street East
4. PO Box: P.O. Box 549
5, City: Conover
6, State: N.C.
7, Zip: 28613
8, Telephone: 828-464-1191
9. E-Mail: donald.duncan@conovernc.gov
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative
Not Applicable
5 Co -Permitting Information_
Not Applicable
6 Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1 Name of the entity:
The Erosion and Sediment Control Division of Catawba County Utilities and
Engineering Department
6.2 Element to be implemented:
The enforcement of the provisions of the NPDES Phase 22 Construction Site Runoff
Controls minimum measure within the City limits and ETJ.
6.3 Contact information:
Toni Norton, P.E.
Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 465-8161
6.4 Agreement:
An interlocal agreement has been approved by both Conover City Council and the
Catawba County Board of Commissioners to establish the necessary legal contract.
7.1 Public Education and outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1.
SMY summary
BMP
laaic
Measurable Goals
Yr 1
Yr
Yr
Yr
Yr
Responsible
2
3
4
5
Party/Position
Partner with local
Stormwater Working
Group and Western
Piedmont Council of
Regional
Governments to
X
X
X
X
Environmental
1
outreach
develop and
Coordinator
implement a
regional
educational
outreach program
Continue to develop
web site. Target
message about the
importance of clean
water and how
stormwater gets
polluted. Give tips
Environmental
Develop Web
on reducing
X
X
X
X
X
Coordinator/GIS
2
Site
pollution. Provide
Coordinator
contact number for
stormwater
questions/issues.
Identify target
audience and track
the number of web
hits.
Participate in
public events by
displaying posters
and other
stormwater
information at a
booth and report
annually on event
Environmental
3
Festivals and
and message
X
X
X
X
X
Coordinator
Local Fairs
provided. Provide
message on the
importance of clean
water and on
specific activities
that can be carried
out to help reduce
pollution.
Develop materials
for distribution at
utility payment
area at city hall
Point of and local library.
4 purchase and Focus message on X
library overall stormwater
handouts quality activities
that can be
addressed in the
home.
Continue t7develOP
industry
Business
stormwateroutreach
£or lbusinessdistri
Continue use of
local government
Utilize local
cable television to
6
cable
remind citizens of X
government
seasonal stormwater
channel
issues and water
XIXIXIX
Environmental
Coordinator
Environmental
Coordinator
Environmental
Coordinator
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7.1.2. Target Audience
The City of Conover will target a majority of the community with respect
to Public Education. Households, farmers, businesses and industry, gas station
owners and gardeners are some of the citizen groups targeted. Every member of
the community has been targeted for education, because only with citizen
participation, can we reduce or remove pollution from the stormwater system.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
Specific pollutants being targeted by Conover's program include soils &
silts, trash, bacteria, yard waste and grease / oils that may intentionally or
inadvertently be discharged into the system. These pollutants are common among
storm water systems located within urban and suburban areas and are impacted by
construction site development. Such pollutants may be reduced or eliminated by
following proper principles in the disposal, transportation, use and containment
of the components.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
For the past several years Conover has provided Public Education through
these efforts:
® Use of local government cable channel
® Use of Conover Neighbors newsletter to all utility customers
® Development and distribution of educational handouts to residents
® Display of posters and storm water information at various public functions
such as National Night Out, Earth Day, Catawba River feat, Conover Farmers
Market.
® Storm water related brochures placed in public areas and local vet
offices.
We plan to continue those practices and expand efforts by further
development of our web site, partner with the local storm water working group in
offering additional educational programs to local schools / civic organizations
and working with developers and contractors to develop and implement procedures
to address construction run-off.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The City of Conover feels that the practices currently used and those
proposed blend well with our community efforts to keep the public informed on
all issues. Efforts such as these have been successful for our community.
Expanding on current practices will help keep the cost of the program down for
our residents.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The Public Education Program will be evaluated every year by referencing
the suggested BMP's and reporting any activity in the annual report to the
State. By tracking the number of publications produced, and comparing the amount
of information provided to the public through mailers, brochures and web hits, a
count of citizens reached can be calculated.
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7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table r YYYResponsible
BMp Measurable Goals Yr 1 23 4 5 party/Position
Maintain existing
Stormwater Advisory Environmental
Citizen Board to illicit X X X X X Coordinator
1 Advisory Group public input and
advice on
stormwater issues.
Utilize stenciling
program to involve
volunteers in
stormwater
activities. Post
Stenciling notice of this X X X X X Public Works
2 Program volunteer
opportunity at
point of purchase,
city hall, and
local library and
community events.
Develop outreach
programs for public
involvement.
Possible programs
Develop Public could include X X X X X Public Works
3 Involvement litter pickup,
programs hazardous household
waste disposal
opportunities, and
recycling.
Require new
development to
install storm drain Environmental
Storm Drain castings that X X X X Coordinator/Planning
4 Casting enhance public Department
awareness via
drainage to stream
language/message
7.2.2 Target Audience
£ the community with
The City of Conover will again target all members o
respect to Public Involvement. Homeowner associations, neighborhood groups, and
local businesses and industries are just a few of the groups targeted. Every
member of the community has been targeted for involvement, because only with
citizen participation, can we reduce or remove pollution from the stormwater
system.
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7.2.3 Participation Program
The City of Conover realizes the importance of public involvement in the
overall success of the stormwater Management Plan. A citizen's stormwater
Advisory Board has been established to hear items related to stormwater, provide
a public contact and venue for stormwater issues, and offer recommendations to
the City Council.
Continue to make available storm drain stenciling materials for local
volunteer groups who are interested in civic projects or raising water quality
awareness. Continue to involve local scouts who have participated in past years
in stenciling drains, as well as public postings for stenciling opportunities.
Promote public involvement in local litter pick up campaigns such as the
existing Keep Catawba County Beautiful program. Encourage citizen participation
at biannual hazardous household waste disposal days. Continue the successful
curbside and specialty drive to recycling programs.
7.2.4. Decision Process
The City of Conover is going to develop the public involvement and
participation program using the BMP's suggested. These measures were decided
upon because they involve not only the general public, but give groups who are
interested in water quality and the environment the opportunity to participate
in programs and contribute. Since developers will install storm drains as part
of stormwater infrastructure, we will require that the drains castings contain a
"drains to stream" message.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The success of this measure will be evaluated by determining if the BMP's
listed above have been accomplished and reporting accomplishments annually to
the State.
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7.3 Illicit Discharge and Elimination
7.3.1. BMP Table
Bgg Measurable Goals Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Responsible Position
1 2 3 4 5
Public Works/GIS
Maintain City MS4 Maintain/update MS4 X X X X X Coordinator
1 drainage mapping data map
Maintain a program
for the purpose of
detection of
illicit discharges
to the MS4.
Maintain City
Illicit Discharge ordinances to X X X X X Public Works
2 Detection and prohibit
Elimination Program unauthorized
discharges and
continue
inspections and
enforce elimination
of any illegal
releases.
Continue citizen
and industry Environmental
IDDE Education and specific outreach X X X X X Coordinator
3 Outreach
programs.
Maintain mechanism
for reporting of X X X X X Public Works
4 IDDE Reporting Illicit Discharge
Detection,
7.3.2. Storm Sewer Map
The City has developed a storm sewer system map identifying MS4 within the
tem outfalls. Elements shown include catch
street rights of way and the sys
basins, curb inlets, pipes, culverts, swales and ditches that collect water and
streams and surface waters. The map is comprised
eventually discharge into local
infrastructure provided by GPS technology. Parcel
Of a digital GIS base map with
and topographical data are also supplied to provide a map that can be used to
identify locations of drainage ways and outfalls within the City of Conover. Our
der system, which gives us the
GIS Mapping is also linked to our citywide work or
ability to schedule and track activities needed and performed along the system.
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As a provision of our Regional GIS Consortium arrangement, the county updates
the GIS base mapping layers. The Map is to be kept current through coordination
of the Public Works Department and GIS Department. Stormwater mapping will be
available on the City computer network. Conover Staff members will provide hard
copy maps upon request and a copy will be available for Public inspection at the
Public Works Facility located at 939 4� Street Southwest.
7.3.3. Regulatory Mechanism
The regulatory mechanism used will be the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance
and the City's Code of ordinances. Key components of the Phase II Stormwater
Ordinance are the right to inspect for illicit discharges on private property
and the requirement for the elimination at the source of any illicit discharges
that are discovered.
'7,3.4. Enforcement Actions
The enforcement of the illicit discharge section of the Phase II
Stormwater ordinance will be the responsibility of the City's Code Enforcement
Division of the Planning Department. Primarily, the Phase II Stormwater
Ordinance prohibits illicit discharges into the MS4. The ordinance also
establishes the right to inspect for illicit discharges on private property.
The requirement for the elimination of illicit discharges at the source is also
established by the ordinance. Illicit discharges are considered a public
nuisance per the City's adopted Phase II Ordinance and shall be abated in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 12-Health and Sanitation
Nuisances of the Conover Code of Ordinances.
7.3.5. Detection and Elimination
The City will develop a plan to detect and address illicit (non -storm
water) discharges including illegal dumping into the system (MS4). The plan will
be designed to meet the following criteria:
® Locate problem areas - Methods may include public complaint, visual
inspections and sampling, inspection by public works personnel
e Find the source - Methods may include dye test / smoke test, upstream
tracing or septic system and commercial / industrial building inspections.
® Remove / Correct Illicit Connections - Once the source is identified, the
offending discharger will be notified to correct the problem. Working with
and educating first offenders will be a common course of action when
applicable.
a Documentation of actions - Documentation will performed to illustrate
to eliminate illicitit connections and
that progress is being made
discharges. Information may include number of outfalls screened,
complaints screened and corrected, number of discharges detected and / or
eliminated and number / type of tests performed.
Field personnel will receive periodic training on how to identify illicit
discharges to the MS4, and if necessary, track them to locate the source
of the illicit discharge. When dry weather flows are discovered, the
field personnel may report the dry weather flows so that they can be
investigated by Code Enforcement.
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7.3.6. Non-stormwater Discharges
Allowable
1. Water line flushing: Allowable
2. Landscape irrigation: Allowable
3, Diverted stream flows: Allowable
4. Rising ground waters: defined
5. Uncontaminated ground water in (asAlloowableat 40
Allowable
6. Uncontaminated pumped ground water: Allowable
7. Discharges from potable water sources: Allowable
B. Foundation drains: Allowable
9, Air conditioning condensation: Allowable
10. Irrigation water: Allowable
11, Springs: Allowable
12. Water from crawl space pumps: Allowable
13. Footing drains: Allowable
14. Lawn watering: Allowable
15. Individual residential car washing:
16, Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands: Allowable
Allowable
17. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges: Allowable
18, Street wash water:
7.3.7. Occasional Incidental Non-stormwater Discharges
None identified.
CFR §35.2005(20))
7.3.8. Outreach
The outreach program is based upon reaching the majority of the general
public and the various businesses that operate within the City limits. The
gram, the public involvement and participation
public education and outreach pro
h
program, and the pollution prevention and good housekeeping program will all be
part of a coordinated effort. Informing the general public, various businesses,
and municipal employees o£ the importance of the hazards associated with illicit
discharges and improper disposal of waste will be an integral part of all three
of these minimum measures. The strategies used in the public education and
public involvement minimum measures will be supplemented by employee training
and other aspects of the good housekeeping minimum measure.
7,3,g, Decision Process
The approach being utilized takes into consideration existing programs
water need. Using Staff currently
that can be tailored to also address the Storm
involved in inspection of wastewater sewers and performing the GPS of new
infrastructure will broaden our Staff awareness and involvement in stormwater
activities. BMPs and Goals were considered based upon our ability to initiate
and gain benefit from those actions.
7.3.10. Evaluation
The measurable goals and BMPs reflect permit compliance
of the
City and its system, such measures will gauge
importantly program effectiveness. The measurable goals and the BMP Table.
that address
requirements and intent of the control measure are shown in the
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This facet of the program will be coordinated and performed by Conover
City (attorney, and City Council. Staff members responsible include;
Staff, and
Street Supervisor - Keith CraftOYl, Environmental Coordinator - Terry
Public Works Director - Jimmy Clark.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff
7.4.1 BMP Summary Table
Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Responsible
Position
MIp Measurable Goals 1 2
9 4 5
The City will
require that a copy
of the approval
letter from Catawba
County Utilities
and Engineering
Department, Erosion
Control Division be
submitted before
building or grading Planning
Erosion and Sedimentproject will be X X X X X Department
1Control Plan approved if the
roject will
disturb an acre of
more of land.
Projects of less
than an acre are
required to
complete a City of
Conover Sediment
and Erosion Control
7.4.2. Regulatory Mechanism
The regulatory mechanism used will be the Catawba County Utilities and
Engineering Department, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division's local
sediment control program delegated by NCDENR, Division of Land
erosion and
n the Catawba County to enforce the provisions of
Resources. The City will rely o
ite Runoff Controls minimum measure within the
the NPDES Phase II Construction S
City limits and ETJ.
The City will require that a copy of the erosion control approval
letter
from Catawba County be submitted before building or grading Pe
rmits be
issued if construction activities will result in a land disturbance of an acre
or more*
than one acre to conditions
The City also requires projects of less
outlined in a sedimentation and erosion control application. These sites are
that sediment is
monitored by City staff as construction takes place to ensure
not leaving the site.
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7.5 Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.5.1. BMP Summary Table
BMp Measurable Goals Tyr Zr Y3 Y� Y5 Responsible Position
The City will
require that all
new or
redevelopment
projects that meet
the criteria
specified in the
Post Construction NPDES Phase II X X X X X Planning Department
1 Stormwater Controls permit
employ engineered
stormwater
controls. The
NCDENR BMP Manual
will be the design
guidance document.
The City will
require recorded
O&M agreements and
posting of
financial assurance
Post Construction for the purpose of X X X X X Planning Department
2 operation and maintenance
Maintenance necessary for
designed
performance of
stormwater control
structures.
The City will
coordinate Environmental
on site wastewater oversight for these X X X X X Coordinator/Public
3 treatment /septic systems with the Works
systems Catawba County
Health Department
7.5.2. Non -Structural BMP'a
The City will promote Prevention Measures (non-structural BMPs) as our
first line of defense against runoff problems. Proper planning and zoning, which
guides high impact growth away from sensitive areas, will be considered to
Site based controls that include buffer strips; riparian
protect water quality,
zone preservation and designation of open space are also common practices that
will be used. The preservation of open space and natural features is encouraged
throughout the code. Intensity, dimensional, and design standards contain
provisions to encourage landscaping and tree plantings. The application of
these provisions ranges from residential subdivisions to perimeter buffers and
screenings to interior parking lot landscaping. There are also provisions to
set aside areas for recreation and open space. Special purpose districts are
also used to comply with the watershed and buffer regulations. All of these
provisions combined have the effect of reducing impervious surface area.
7.5.3. Structural BMP's
Engineered stormwater BMPs are currently required by the City of Conover's
Phase II Stormwater Ordinance which is in effect for the entire City and ETJ, as
well as the Conover Zoning Ordinance portion in the Watershed Protection Overlay
District (Water Supply Watershed). The Storm Water Best Management Practices
Manual published by the NCDENR, DWQ is used as a guideline for the requirements
for all engineered stormwater BMPs. The more restrictive provisions of the
various regulations govern where they overlap.
7.5.4 Regulatory Mechanism
The regulatory mechanism used will be the City's Code of Ordinances. The
Phase II stormwater Ordinance and the City of Conover's Zoning Ordinance both
appy toter
hin the
thelPhaseaII StormwatertOrdinanceaand thend aZoningtordinance1ty and 1ts ETJ. Both
ll address the
requirements for post -construction stormwater controls.
7.5.5 Operation and Maintenance
The long-term operation and maintenance of the stormwater control structure
BMPs will be assured by operation and maintenance agreements recorded with the
Catawba County Register of Deeds. The financial security of the agreement will
be assured by the posting of adequate financial instruments for the purpose of
the maintenance, repairs, or reconstruction necessary for adequate performance
of the storm- water control structures. An operation and maintenance plan shall
be provided that is consistent with the recorded operation and maintenance
agreement. Annual inspections of the stormwater controls must be conducted by a
qualified professional. A copy of the annual inspection report must be
furnished to the City's Planning Department.
The City will coordinate oversight for on -site wastewater treatment systems
with the Catawba County Environmental Health Department.
7.5.6. Decision Process
The City's plan of action includes measures that utilize City / State
requirements for site runoff controls. The first step in the decision process
was to compare all of the current stormwater regulations that apply within the
City limits and ETJ. These various regulations were reviewed to determine which
provisions are more restrictive, so that the more restrictive regulations can be
applied where they Overlap.
nsThe
inddividual thesBMPesummaryetablesfornahise
responsible persons/positions
minimum measure.
7.5.7. Measurable Goals
The measurable goals and BMPs reflect the needs and characteristics of the
City and its system. The measurable goals and BMPs that address requirements and
intent of the control measure are shown in the BMP Table. This facet of the
program will be coordinated and performed by City Staff members as designated in
the table.
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal operations
7.6.1. BMP Summary Table
llEmployee training
Pesticide,
2 Herbicide and
Fertilizer
management
3I Bulk material
storage
4I Land disturbing
activities
Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr
Measurable Goals 1 2 3 4 5
Conduct pollution
prevention and goo,
housekeeping
training programs
£or public works
personnel.
Maintain a program
for reducing runoff
due to municipal
use of chemicals
and pollutants.
Minimize exposure
of any exterior
bulk material
storage areas to
rainwater (Install
covered areas as
needed).
Develop and
maintain SOP for
City land
disturbing
activities (water,
sewer line repair
or installation)
XIX�XIXIX
XIXIXIXIX
X�xIXIXIX
XIxIXIXIX
Responsible
Position
public Works
public Works
public Works
public Works
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7.6,2 Affected Operations
and
The municipal operations that are impacted bulthe
operations and
maintenance program will be the public services, public
The Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant is
recreation and parks departments,
subject to NPDES General Permit NCG110000 (COC NCG110145).
7,6,3, Training
The City of Conover will conduct training to educate all employees on
clean water issues and on workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
pollutants from stormwater.
7,6,4, Maintenance and Inspections
Facilities will be inspected annually, results documented, deficiencies
noted and corrected as soon as possible by Public Works staff.
7,6,5, Vehicular Operations
Vehicular operations contribute pollutants that are commonly removed from
municipal parking lots and streets by sweeping operations. Vehicle maintenance
activities typically take place indoors. The majority of municipal vehicles and
equipment parked overnight at the public services complex have covered
parking/storage areas, Since this is the same complex where vehicle maintenance
operations take place, the covered storage and maintenance areas reduce the
pollutants discharged into the storm drainage system. Vehicle fluids are
rom paved areas using compounds that absorb the fluids.
normally removed f
will be evaluated to reduce the discharge of
Periodically, additional measures
pollutants from these areas.
7.6.6, Waste Disposal
Waste is discarded at the County operated Public Landfill. Used motor oil
is recycled and used as fuel for heating the maintenance garage.
7,6,7. Flood Management Projects
Flood management projects are non -typical for this area, Regional
ormwater
detention facilities to control flooding have not been necessary.
management concentrates on BMPs for water quality and the controlled release of
evelopment. Theisstorm stormwater discharges from new dusedsaaeguBidelinenforment the
practices Manual published by the NCDENR, DWQ
design review of stormwater BMPs-
7.6.8. Existing Ordinance
A review of existing ordinances, in conjunction with the other minimum
ensure compliance with Phase II stormwater
measures, has been performed to
regulations.
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ry06,9. Decision Process
Every effort is being made to remove outside storage of materials that
potentially could contaminate storm water runoff within the site. Wash down
efforts are confined to areas accommodated by sanitary sewer service. Spill
prevention Plans are also being revised where needed and employees trained to
address emergency and non -emergency situations.
7.6.10. Evaluation
The measurable goals and BMPs reflect the needs and characteristics of the
City and its system. The measurable goals and BMPs that address requirements and
shown in the BMP Table. This facet of the
intent of the control measure are
program will be coordinated and performed by City Staff members, Street
Supervisor - Keith Grafton, Fleet Supervisor - Ron Brown, and Public Works
Director - Jimmy Clark.
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