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N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
(DEMLR)
Stormwater Management
Program Assessment
512 N.Salisbury Street , Raleigh NC 27604
Contained In this Report
- Permit Number: NCS000482
City of Monroe
Permit Number: NCS000482 Report Number: NCS000482_2020
County: Union Region: Mooresville 2020
Background Information
Sw100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
Sw100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage
City of Monroe
sw100060 Jurisdictional Area (square miles)
30.49
Sw100070 Population Permanent
35311
sw100080 Population Seasonal (if available)
Not Applicable
sw100110 RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles)
30.49
SW100130 River Basin(s)
Yadkin Pee Dee / Catawba
NEEL— Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities
SW100160 Residential
40
SW100170 Commercial
30
MMMMMEEM
SW100180 Industrial
15
Open Space
15
SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels?
Yes
Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located?
Yes
sw100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
Page Number: 3
SW100270 "Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource
contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. Storm
water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water
resources they are intended to protect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's
receiving waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters. You should also know th
various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete a
table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts list(
below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. "
SW100280 River Basin
SW100283 Program 1
SW100290 Receiving Stream Name
Yadkin River Basin
Comments: A complete listing of receiving streams in Monroe for the Yadkin River Basin along with stream
segment, water quality classification, and use support rating is currently found in Monroe's
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program report.
SW100300 Stream Segment
See Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
Comments: Varies - see Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
SW100310 Water Quality Classification
See Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
Comments: Varies - see Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
SW100320 Use Support Rating
SW 100325 TM D L
No
SW100331 Program 2
SW100332 Receiving Stream Name
Catawba River Basin
Comments: A complete listing of receiving streams in Monroe for the Catawba River Basin along with stream
segment, water quality classification, and user support rating in currently found in Monroe's
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program report.
SW100333 Stream Segment
See Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
Comments: varies - see Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
SW100334 Water Quality Classification
See Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
Comments: Varies - see Monroe's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
SW100335 Use Support Rating
S W 100336 TM D L
No
Page Number: 4
SW100337 Program 3
SW100338 Receiving Stream Name
Not Applicable
SW100339 Stream Segment
Not Applicable
SW10033A Water Quality Classification
Not Applicable
SW10033B Use Support Rating
SW10033C TMDL
No
SW10033D Program 4
SW100400
Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4
jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map.
Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an
unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body.
SW10033E
Receiving Stream Name
Not Applicable
SW10033F
Stream Segment
Not Applicable
SW10033G
Water Quality Classification
Not Applicable
SW10033H
Use Support Rating
SW100331 TMDL
No
SW100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
No
SW100350 Local Water Supply Watershed Program
Yes
Comments: Adopted Stormwater Management Ordinance based upon the Universal Stormwater Management
Program Effective October 2, 2007.
SW100360 Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
Yes
SW100370 CAMA Land Use Plan
No
SW100440 River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm
Page Number: 5
SW100450 Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI
SW100460 Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI
Ai"
Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html
SW100480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.htmI
SW100490 CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting)
SW100500 Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity?
No
sw100510 If so, provide the name of that entity:
Not Applicable
SW100550 Other Entity
Not Applicable
SW100560 Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees?
No
SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATION:
SW100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations?
No
SW100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
SW100600 Name of Entity
Not Applicable
SW100610 Element they will implement
Not Applicable
SW100620 Contact Person
R Not Applicable
SW100630 Contact Address
Not Applicable
SW100650
S W 100660
S W 100700
Contact Telephone Number
Not Applicable
Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities?
No
Comments: Not Applicable
PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee
A I('0/)/1/1A 07
Page Number: 6
SW100920
MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
SW100930
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
SW100940
Name
Chris Costner, P.E., CSM
SW 100950
Title
Stormwater Engineer
SW100960
Street Address
300 West Crowell Street
SW100970
PO Box
SW 100980 City
Monroe
sw100990 State
NC
SW101000 Zip
28111
SW101010 Telephone
704-282-4537
SW101020 Fax
704-282-4735
SW101030 E-Mail
ccostner(a7monroenc.org
SW101040 "Permittee's Website"
www.monroenc.org
SW101050 BMPs
SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs?
No
SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs?
No
SW101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new
or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets.
Page Number: 7
Information specifically regarding the permit
SW101460 Permitting Information
SW101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the
responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization?
Yes
Page Number: 8
Co -Permitting Information
SW101570 Contract Operations
SW101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities,
Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right -a -ways, GIS
Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste)
Yes
Comments: Contract operations include, but not limited to, solid waste pickup and pesticide applications
Construction contracts also include language in the agreement requiring contractors and
subcontractors to meet all applicable laws. Formal contract agreements are kept on file in the City
Clerk's office with the respective department responsible for record retention of all informal
agreements. The Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program report is current with this
information.
Page Number: 9
Public Education and Outreach
SW101690 Public Education and Outreach
SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be use(
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant ston
water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target
audiences were selected?
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's publi
I& education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue?
Yes AmmA
SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'Is outreach program (i.e., how the
permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm
water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become involy(
in the storm water program?
Yes
SW101750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups?
Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state -supplied Public Education and
Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program.
Yes
SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics:
SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste
Yes
SW101780 Pet Waste
Yes
SW101790 Septic Systems
Not Applicable
Comments: Union County Health Department administers onsite wastewater/septic program
SW101800 Lawn and Gardening
Yes
SW101810 Vehicle Washing
Yes
SW101820 Erosion
Yes
Stream Buffers
I& Yes
SW101840 Flooding
Yes
Page Number: 10
SW101850
Litter
Yes
SW101860
List any additional topics not identified above.
Used oil, power washing and mobile carwashing
SW101870
Does the permitteenulls outreach program include:
SW101880
Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs?
Yes
SW101890
Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information boot
at festivals and fairs)?
Yes
SW101900
Distributing printed educational material to business / industry?
Yes
SW101910
Presentations to local community groups?
Yes
SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools?
Yes
Comments: Enviroscape and stormwater education presentations
SW101930 Local TV or radio spots?
Yes
Comments: The City of Monroe is a member of the Regional Stormwater
Partnership of the Carolinas which provided TV media spots (paid and private service)
SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters?
Yes
SW 101950 Posters?
Yes
SW101960 Storm drain stenciling
Yes
SW101970 Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)?
Yes
Comments: Adopt -A -Stream and water quality monitoring programs are open to volunteers
SW101980 Workshops
Not Applicable
Comments: To obtain greater participation, the City is focusing on classroom presentations and community
meetings.
Page Number: 11
SW101990 Stream basin signage?
No
Root Cause : Resources (including equipment and tools) are not adequate and/or sufficient
Plan of Action: BMP previously not identified in City's Stormwater Management Program and reduction it
sign staff, not locations have been identified. Signs are present on NC DOT maintained
roadways.
SW102000 Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management prograr
staff?
Yes
SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management prograr
staff?
Yes
SW102060 Classroom Outreach
SW102070 The number of educational materials distributed to schools.
2976
Comments: Pens, Pencils, Umbrellas, Sport bags, Notepads, Fish bobbers, Lanyards, Sunglasses,
Brochures, Booklets, Flyers, Pamplets, Key Chains, Rulers etc.
SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
4
SW102090 The number of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
480
Comments: Enviroscape presentations and creek monitoring
SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers.
0
SW102110 The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in
storm water education.
0
SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum.
Indeterminate
Comments: Cuurently beinq taught as part of middle and Earth and Environmental Science in High School
curriculum.
SW102130 Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlets
SW102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings.
2
SW102160 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet.
1715
Comments: Union Co. Heritage Festival and Union Co. Wellness Expo
Page Number: 12
sw102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information.
0
sw102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages.
0
sw102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings.
8
Comments: 5 Water Monitor, 17 Enviroscape, 3 other, 1 cleanup and 1 pesticide disposal
sw102200 Commercial Outreach
sw102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators.
10
Comments: restaurants and mobile carwashes
sw102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program.
0
sw102310 Pet Waste Management
sw102320 The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods.
17
Comments: Pet waste stations in downtown area and city parks
sw102330 The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks.
0
sw102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores.
0
sw102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners.
99
Comments: 73 Dog Poop Bags, 26 Brochures
sw102360 Promotional Giveaways
sw102370 The number of items given out.
2847
Comments: Pens, Pencils, Umbrellas, Sport bags, Stickers, Flashlights, Notepads, Lanyards, etc.
sw102380 The number of events attended (to give out items).
15
Comments: 2 Booths, 6 Events, and 7 Classrooms
sw102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses).
1
sw102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Page Number: 13
SW102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days.
0
Comments: Union County help drop off on Household Hazardous waste day
SW102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners.
175 10"�
Comments: Brochures in City Hall lobby, public library and at events
SW102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses.
0
SW102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged
SW102450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages.
8
Comments: 3 posters, 5 brochures
SW102460
The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages.
3
SW102470
The number of partnerships established with minority organizations.
0
SW102480
The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods.
0
SW102490
Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods.
0
SW102540
=6
Using t
AL memo
SW102550
The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV.
630
Comments: As a part of the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas
SW102570 The number of stormwater related articles published.
7
Comments: City Facebook Page
sW102580 Water Conservation for Home Owners
SW102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities.
1
SW102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bill
1
Comments: bill insert to 15,000 utility customers per mailing
Page Number: 14
sw102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is
delivered.
Page Number: 15
Public Involvement and Participation
Sw102620 Public Involvement and Participation
sw102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
Sw102640 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public
involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged?
Yes
SW102650 Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including
commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners
associations, and educational organizations, among others.
sw102660 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the
development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types c
public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to
educate local community groups?
Yes
Sw102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation
the permittee's storm water management program through:
sw102680 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings?
Yes
Sw102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)?
Yes
Sw102700 Stream clean-up events?
Yes
Sw102710 Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program?
Yes
Comments: Available to volunteers
Sw102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs?
Not Applicable
Sw1 02730 A stormwater hotline?
Yes
Sw102740 Volunteer monitoring programs?
Yes
Comments: Volunteer Monitoring program established
Sw102750 Storm drain stenciling?
Yes
sw102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program?
Yes
Page Number: 16
sw102770 Regional workshops?
Yes
Comments: Regional workshops provided bV Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas
Sw102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys?
Not Applicable
Comments: Being planned with Regional Stormwater Partnerships of the Carolinas
Sw102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program?
Yes
Comments: Festival volunteer helpers & RSPC planning workshops
sw102830 Adopt -A -Stream Program
sw102840 The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail progrw
28
Comments: Adopt -A -Stream
sw102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or
Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons).
Not Measured
Comments: 23 bags, 4 large items from Adopt -A -Stream only
S W 102860 Surveys
sw102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys.
Not Applicable
sw1o2880 The number of completed surveys.
Not Applicable
SW102890 Hotlines
sw102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s).
220
sw102910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls.
203
Comments: Work Orders for some items are pending completion
SW102920 Reforestation Programs
sw102930 The number of volunteer tree planters.
10
SW102940 The number of trees planted.
65
Sw102950 The number of acres planted with trees.
0
Comments: Not measured
Page Number: 17
SW102960 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings
SW102970 The number of meetings held.
0
SW102980 The number of attendees.
Not Applicable
SW102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings.
Not Applicable
SW103000 Storm Drain Stenciling
SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled.
44
SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers.
3
SW103030 The number of drains stenciled.
22
SW103040 Stream Cleanup
SW103050
The number of stream cleanups.
1
sW103060
The number of cleanup participants.
28
SW103070
The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons).
not weighed
Comments: 23 baps & 14 large items
SW103080
The number of stream miles cleaned.
0.34
SW103090
Volunteer Monitoring
SW103100
The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs.
0
Comments: Volunteer water quality Monitoring program
SW103110
The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly, Q-Quarter
and A -annually).
0
SW103120
The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed.
9
SW103130
The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held.
0
Page Number: 18
SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers.
0
SW103150 Wetland Plantings
SW103160 The acres of land planted.
0
SW103170 The number of volunteers that participated in planting.
0
SW103180 The number of planting events held.
0
Page Number: 19
Illicit Discharqe Detection and Elimination
SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
SW103200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW103210 Stormwater Map
SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the
location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters?
Yes
SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas?
Yes
SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams?
Yes
SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls?
Yes
SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls.
103
Comments: Estimated based on Stormwater infrastructure mapping
SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes?
Yes
SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural
BMPs?
Yes
SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs?
272
Comments: 92 Watershed, 142 Water Quality only, 38 Water Quantity only
SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete.
100%
Comments: City is in the process of reviewing and verifying outfalls
SW103340 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the
permittee chose that mechanism?
Yes
SW103350 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate
enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other
regulatory mechanism) is implemented?
Yes
Page Number: 20
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit
discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills?
Yes
SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls an
at a minimum, must address the following:
OW
'SWI03380 Procedures for locating priority areas.
SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will
use to detect the location of the source.
SW103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge.
SW103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges.
SW103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water
discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of
pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4:
Yes
SW103430 landscape irrigation;
SW103440 water line flushing;
SW103450 diverted stream flows;
SW103460A uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
SW103470 discharges from potable water sources;
sw10348 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
SW103490 springs;
footing drains;
SW103510 residential and charity car washing;
SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
SW103530 rising groundwaters;
SW103540]k uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
SW103550 foundation drains;
irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200);
SW103570 water from crawl space pumps;
SW103580� lawn watering;
SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
SW103600 street wash water;
Page Number: 21
SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting.
SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water discharge
that will not be addressed as illicit discharges.
SW103630 These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available t
the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System,
because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing
these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity
to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs).
Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on discharg(
and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to be contributi
significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4?
Not Applicable
Comments: Covered by City ordinances i.e. Erosion Control Ordinance, Stormwater Management Ordinance,
and additional ordinances under the jurisdiction of Water Resources
SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does th
Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the
general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste?
Yes
IL
SW103710
Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the
public to report illicit discharges?
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system
Yes
SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other
educational material development and distribution?
Yes
SW 103750
SW 103760
Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with th
Health Department?
Not Applicable
Comments: Union County Health Department administers onsite wastewater/septic program, issues permits
and inspects existing septic systems im
Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets ar
outfalls?
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illic
discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers?
Yes
Comments: Formal written procedures need to be established for reportinq between Departments. The Water
Resources Department has an active program to identify and eliminate cross connections
between sewer lines and storm drain systems. Methods used are smoke testing and TV
inspection of sewer lines. Repairs to storm drain lines are coordinated directly with the
Engineering Department.
Page Number: 22
SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer
system?
Not Applicable
Comments: The City already has program in place under the authority of the Water Resources Department
SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program?
Not Applicable
Comments: The City already has a program in place implemented by contract.
SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections
SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection.
4
SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens.
13
SW103880 The number of illicit connections found.
13
SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
9
SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals.
9
SW103910 Illegal Dumping
SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens.
2
SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps.
0
SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed.
2
SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections
SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed.
4
SW103990 The number of high -risk connections prioritized.
4
SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses.
0
SW104010 The number of illicit connections found.
5
Page Number: 23
SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
0
SW104030 Recreational Sewage
idSW104040 The number of pump -out stations.
0
Comments: City WWTP does provide service for disposal of waste from recreational vehicles
SW104050 The number of no -discharge areas created.
0
The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives.
0
SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping.
0
SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action.
0
SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
The number of overflows reported.
2 Am
SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections.
2
SW104120 The number of sites repaired.
18
SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System
SW104140 The number of rerouted connections.
0
SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed.
5
SW104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported.
0
SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found.
4
SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced.
1
Page Number: 24
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
SW104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
SW104200
Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to
SW104220)
OFh=
Not Applicable
SW104210
If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Contr
Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR Division of
Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements of the
Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing one of
more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common pla
of development.
Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for priva
development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300)
Not Applicable
SW104230
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control
permit, issued by local government?
Not Applicable
SW104250
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local
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government?
Not Applicable
SW104260
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report unresolved concerns to the local government?
Not Applicable
SW104300
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SW104310
rL
SW104320
W 104330
If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local government?
Not Applicable
Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment
Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW104450)
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and
why the permittee chose that mechanism?
Yes
Comments: Covered by City Ordinance XV:Land Usage, Ch. 158 Erosion & Sedimentation Control
If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a
schedule to do so.
Page Number: 25
SW104340 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans, whit
incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts?
Yes
The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee
identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated numbs
and percentage of sites that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed.
SW104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with tl
permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and
enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance?
Yes
The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permitt(
will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary penalties (such a stop work
orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance.
SW104380 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection an
enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection?
Yes
Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion
and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water
quality impacts?
IL Yes
SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to control waste such E
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the
construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality?
Yes
Comments: Covered by NPDES General Permit for Construction Activities (NCG01000), Section I I B
SW104450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of
observed erosion and sedimentation problems?
la Yes 0
SW104460 Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the
procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other
timely follow-up action. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR,
Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
Staff Training and Certification
SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff.
varies
Comments: Staff is allowed to attend any seminar that will improve their understanding and implementation of
erosion control practices
SW104500 The number of certified staff inspectors.
Q
SW104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee.
0
Page Number: 26
SW104520 Inspection and Enforcement
SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre.
55
Comments: Does not include commercial sites reviewed with disturbed areas of <12,000 sq ft
SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken.
1
Page Number: 27
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
SW104890 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
SW104900 Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used, the
frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW104910 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or
other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff
from new development and redevelopment projects?
Yes
Comments: The City adopted the Stormwater Management Ordinance on October 1, 2007 based on the
Universal Stormwater Management Program.
SW104920 The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ pri
to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will review
performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years. RegulatE
public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in their post
construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements.
SW104930 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term
operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs?
Yes
SW104940 Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement
between the permittee and another party, such as the post -development landowners or regional
authorities.
Yes
SW105000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal
coliform to the maximum extent practicable?
Not Applicable
Comments: The City of Monroe owns and operates WWTP. Ordinance requires failing systems to tie to public
sewer
SW105010 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following:
SW105020 Bioretention basins?
Yes
SW105030 Alternative pavers?
Yes
SW105040 Buffer zones?
Yes
SW105050 Dry ponds?
Yes
SW105060 Wet ponds?
Yes
Page Number: 28
SW105070
Alternatives to curb and gutter?
Yes
SW105080
Grass swales?
Yes
SW105090
Grassed filter strips?
Yes
SW105100
Green parking lots?
Yes
SW105110
In -line storage systems?
Yes
SW105120 Infiltration basins?
Yes
SW105130 Infiltration trenches?
Yes
SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets?
Yes
SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets?
Yes
SW105160 On -lot treatment?
Yes
SW105170 Open space design?
Yes
SW105180 Sand and organic filters?
Yes
SW105190 Porous pavement?
Yes
SW105200 Stormwater wetlands?
Yes
SW105210 Urban forestry?
Yes
SW105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensu
proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater?
Yes
Comments: Union County Health Department oversees septic systems. The City of Monroe owns and
operates WWTP. City ordinance requires failing systems to tie to public sewer.
Page Number: 29
SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders?
Yes
Comments: Staff participates in relevant workshops
SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance
SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified
professional?
Yes
SW105280
MMI&
The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities.
137
SW105290
The number of problems that were identified and remedied.
37
Comments: 35 indentified, 35 resolved
New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary
SW105310
The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater contro
155
Comments: 100 completed sites and 55 under construction
SW105550
Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures
SW105560
Model Practices: For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to
the post -construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater
management program, does the permittee's Post -construction Stormwater Management Program eque
or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model
practices:
SW105570
Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopmen
projects as either a low density project or a high density project?
Yes
Comments: If within the critical area of the water supply watershed shall be limited to maximum impervious
area of 36%. All other areas based on the size of disturbed area per Universal Stormwater
Management Program
SW105580
Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria:
Not Applicable
SW105590
No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; and,
SW105600
Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable?
SW105610
Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements:
R A
Yes
SW105620
The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre -development and
post -development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw -down time must be a
minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours;
All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of
total suspended solids; and
Page Number: 30
SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All
Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
SW105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporate,
by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or
redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans?
Yes
SW105660 Are all built -upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters?
Yes
Comments: 35 feet landward and the City requires 50 feet buffer to top of bank for special use/conditional use
SW105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a comprehensh
watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater
management?
Yes
Comments: The City adopted the Stormwater Management Ordinance on October 1, 2007 based on the
Universal Stormwater Management Program.
SW105680 Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state
stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post -construction stormwater
management model practices identified in (a). The programs are: the Water Supply Watershed
protection programs for WS-1 — WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the
Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River Bas
Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program.
SW105690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance
developed by the Commission, design its own post -construction practices based on the Division's
guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the
post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management.
SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented ai
ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected do
not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature?
Not Applicable
SW105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters
SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanis
to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected?
Not Applicable
SW105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients)
management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program?
Not Applicable
SW105740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water
Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading
reduction requirement.
Page Number: 31
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
SW105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted
by this operation and maintenance program?
Yes
SW105780 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are
subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm
water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4, including the
permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility.
SW105790 Municipal Operations include:
SW105800 Transfer Station
No
SW105810 Fleet Maintenance
No
SW 105820 Airport
Yes
SW105830 Animal Shelters
No
SW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan
Yes
SW105850 Water Plants
Yes
SW105860 Construction Debris Site
No
SW105870 Transit Authority
No
SW105880 Public Works Operations
Yes
SW105890 Prisons
No
sw105900 Emergency Service Facilities
WR
Page Number: 32
SW105910 Fire Stations
Yes
SW105920 Landfills
No
SW105930 Schools
No
SW 105940 Parks
Yes
SW105950 Waste Recycling Centers
No
SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Yes
SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations
Yes
SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations
Yes
SW 105990 Other:
Not Applicable
SW106000 In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping
procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training
program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park
and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances
and storm water system maintenance?
Yes
SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the
permittee plans to use?
Yes
SW106030 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules,
and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the
permittee's MS4?
Yes
SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper dispos
of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations, including dredc
spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris?
Yes
SW106110 Industrial Activities
SW106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater
permit owned and operated by the permittee?
Yes
Page Number: 33
SW106130 Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring
reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actionE
at the facilities.
Yes
SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program?
Yes
SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program?
Yes
SW106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches?
Yes
SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs?
Yes
SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities?
Yes
SW106210 City Facilities Inspections
SW106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas?
Yes
SW106230
Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers,
pesticides and other chemicals)?
Yes
SW106240
Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls?
Yes
SW106250
Does the permittee inspect culverts?
Yes
SW106260
Does the permittee inspect swales/ditchs?
Yes
SW106270
Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates?
Yes
SW106280
Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes?
Yes
SW106290
Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers?
Not Applicable
SW106300
Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds?
Not Applicable
SW106310
Does the permittee inspect parking lots?
Yes
Page Number: 34
SW106320
Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces?
Yes
SW106330
The number of inspections conducted.
Indterminate
Comments: Catch basin routes are run with each rainfall event. Storm drain pipes are checked as a part of
these routes and also when reported/requested by citizens. The City has 90 facilities (i.e. parking
lot, storage areas & parks) that are inspected periodically based on priority by the Engineering
Department. This does not include inspections and maintenance of facilities by the responsible
Department.
SW106400
Automobile Maintenance
SW106410
The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities.
4
SW106420
The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program.
3
SW106430
The number of spills reported.
4
Comments: 2 gallons or less
SW106440
The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -related
businesses.
0
SW106450
Hazardous Materials Storage
SW106460
The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials.
7
SW106470
The number of regularly inspected storage units.
7
SW106480
The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance.
95
SW106490
Illegal Dumping
SW106500
The number of "no dumping" signs posted.
14
SW106510
The number of educational materials distributed.
0
SW106520
The number of reports of illegal dumping received.
8
SW106530
The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up.
7
Page Number: 35
SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots.
0
SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping.
7
SW106560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control
SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs.
0
SW106580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest managemer
techniques.
0
SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care.
0
SW106610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management.
1
SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning
SW106630 The number of parking lots.
35
SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings.
varies
Comments: Streets daily/parking lots min. twice a year and as requested
SW106650 Pet Waste
SW106660 The number of dog parks.
0
SW106670 The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed
16
SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed.
26
SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage
SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program.
6
SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application.
19
SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons).
1
Comments: An additional 0 gallons of brine solution applied to roadways
Page Number: 36
SW106730 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons).
Not Applicable
SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention
SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities.
34
Comments: 4 USTS, 8 substations, 9 water plants, 4 wastewater plant, 1 MCC, 1 Park & Rec, 1 streets, 3
Airport, 2 garage
SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and
other equipment.
Indeterminate
Comments: Including daily, monthly and weekly checks
106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response.
240 IL
SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities.
2
SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
3
SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning
SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly.
0
Comments: Outfalls are cleaned when reported/requested and with catch basin routes ran with each rain event
SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly.
0
Comments: Storm drains are cleaned when reported/requested
SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons).
nnQ nz
Comments: 312.43 street sweeping and 96.00 catch basin
SW106900 Used Oil Recycling
SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations.
1259 d
SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations.
7
SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
3
SW106940 Vehicle Washing
Page Number: 37
SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas.
Page Number: 38
Program Accomplishments
SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects
SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s).
5
SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year.
1
sW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater managemen
program for the reporting year.
$2,503,398
Comments: 20/21 Budget includes salaries, construction materials, equipment, and educational materials
r
SW107010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned.
1
SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active.
0
The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed.
MW 0
SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year.
150 000
Comments: (Materials only)
Page Number: 39
Ordinance. Leaal or Reaulatory Authorit
SW107050
Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
SW107060
Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Adopted
SW107070
Erosion & Sediment Control
Adopted
SW107080
Post -Development Stormwater Management
Adopted
SW107090
Stormwater Ordinance
Adopted
SW107100
Unified Development Ordinance
Adopted
SW107110
Flood Damage Protection Ordinance
Adopted
SW107120
Other:
Not Applicable
SW107130
Other:
Not Applicable
SW107140
Other:
Not Applicable
Page Number: 40