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IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Instruction for using this template can be found on the MS4
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resources/The 2019 Phase II MS4 Toolbox.
2. An MS4-specific Annual Self -Assessment (ASA) Template
will be developed based upon the approved Final SWMP.
3. An electronic SWMP Template (e-SWMP) is currently
under development and will supersede this interim template
once it is issued. The e-SWMP will include essentially the
same information and will be easy to cut/paste into.
Received
DEC 18 2020
Land Quality Section
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Draft Stormwater Management Plan
City of Lexington
NCS000584
December 16, 2020
Received
DEC 18 20'0
Land Quality Section
Ashevi!Ls
LEXI N GTON
STORMWATFR
Table of Contents
PART1: INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 1
PART2: CERTIFICATION........................................................................................................................2
PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION..................................................................................................................3
3.1
Permitted MS4 Area.....................................................................................................................3
3.2
Existing MS4 Mapping.................................................................................................................4
3.3
Receiving Waters..........................................................................................................................4
3.4
MS4 Interconnection.....................................................................................................................5
3.5
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).......................................................................................5
3.6
Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat............................................................6
3.7
Industrial Facility Discharges.......................................................................................................6
3.8
Non-Stormwater Discharges.........................................................................................................7
3.9
Target Pollutants and Sources.......................................................................................................9
PART 4:
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ...................................
10
4.1
Organizational Structure.............................................................................................................10
4.2
Program Funding and Budget.....................................................................................................12
4.3
Shared Responsibility.................................................................................................................12
4.4
Co-Permittees..............................................................................................................................13
4.5
Measurable Goals for Program Administration..........................................................................
13
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM......................................................... 15
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM...........................................20
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM..............................22
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM...................................................27
PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM........................................29
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ......................35
List of Tables
Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which
the City of Lexington will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water
Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent
practicable.
This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the City of Lexington will
develop, implement, enforce, evaluate and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with
the MS4 Permit number NCS000584, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with
the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the City of Lexington and located
within the corporate limits of the City of Lexington.
In preparing this SWMP, the City of Lexington has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements to
develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community's needs, address local water
quality issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWMP will
be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains
continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the community's needs.
Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along
with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the permit and become
enforceable parts of the permit.
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PART 2: CERTIFICATION
By my signature below I hereby 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.
I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the NPDES MS4
Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit
compliance and enforcement authority.
❑ 1 am a ranking elected official.
❑ 1 am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
❑ I am a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made
in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check one):
❑ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
❑ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
Signature:
Print
Name:
Title:
Signed this day of 20�
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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the City of Lexington, including all regulated
activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate
limits of the City of Lexington as of the date of this document.
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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes features such as storm drains, stormwater pipes (with flow direction),
culverts, manholes, junction structures, outfalls, channel lines, and streams. When known, attributes such
as material, size, elevation, ownership, etc., are included in the features' attribute tables. The entire MS4
area has not been mapped, however, a grid system is currently being used to identify and inventory the
missing areas. An MS4 GIS map is available to the public on ArcGIS Online. The direct link to this map
is https•//www arcgis com/apps/webappviewer/index html?id=elb3340c280a4efd9bb7cf7d8d53c76f.
There is also a stormwater database for internal use in ArcGIS.
Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped
70
%
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped
137**
total
*An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly
into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major
outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned
areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres.
"For the outfalls that have been mapped, the classification as a Major Outfall has not been used.
However, there are 137 known outfalls with a pipe diameter ofat least 36 inches.
3.3 Receiving Waters
The City of Lexington MS4 is located within the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin and discharges directly
into receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are
compiled from the following NCDEQ sources:
o Waterbody Classification Map
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List
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Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name
Stream
Water
303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
Index / AU
Quality
of Interest
Number
Classification
Abbotts Creek
12-119- 6 b
C
Benthos ar, AL, F W
Abbotts Creek
12-118.5
WS-V, B
PCB Fish Tissue Advisory
(Advisory, FC, NC), Chlorophyll a
(40 µg/I, AL, NC), Turbidity (25
NTU AL, FW acres & SW
Swearing Creek
12-113
C
Fish Community ar, AL, FW
North Potts Creek (Michael
12-113-3
C
NA
Branch)
Rat Spring Branch
12-113-5
C
NA
Tar Creek
12-113-6
C
NA
3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The City of Lexington MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to
the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above.
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map
and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling & Assessment Unit web a e. The table also indicates
whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed
directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program
has been implemented to address the WLA.
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Water Body Name
TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern
Stormwater
Water
Waste
Quality
Load
Recovery
Allocation
Program
(Y/N)
(Y/N)
NA
NA
NA
NA
No TMDLs have been approved for the MS4 receiving waters. The City of Lexington will continue to
monitor changes in the TMDL reports and 303(d) listed parameters of interest.
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3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the
regulated MS4 urbanized area, as determined by a review of the Endangered and Threatened Species and
Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or known to occur in
North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Of those species listed, Table 4
summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their
habitat.
Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name
Common name
Species Group
Federal Listing Status
Haliaeetus leucoce halos
Bald Eagle
Vertebrate
BGPA
M otis se tentrionalis
Northern Long-eared bat
Vertebrate
T
Helianthus schweinitzii
Schweinitz's Sunflower
Vascular Plant
E
BGPA — Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
E — Endangered
T — Threatened
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The City of Lexington MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold
NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Active NPDES Stormwater
Permit List and/or Active Stormwater Permits Map.
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number
Facility Name
NCG020204
Hanson Aggregates - Lexington Quarry
NCG030190
CPM Wolverine Proctor
NCG050288
Kurz Transfer Products LP
NCG070030
PPG Industries Fiber Glass Products, Inc.
NCG070032
Shoaf Precast Septic Tank Inc
NCG070046
Johnson Concrete Inc.
NCG070064
Owens - Brockway Glass Container Inc - Lexington
NCG 100190
Davidson Auto Salvage
NCG110093
Lexington Regional WWTP
NCG 140057
Black Concrete Incorporated
NCG 140229
Callahan Concrete Company
NCG 140416
Gobble Concrete Inc
NCG150017
Davidson County Airport
NCG160205
Woodside Asphalt Plant
NCG170354
Parkdale Mills Inc - Plant 3
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NCG I S0257
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
NCG210012
Hedrick Bros Lumber Co Incorporated
NCG210013
Jeld-Wen
NCG210212
Pallet Resource Of NC Incorporated
NCG210362
Todco Inc
NCG210431
Kepley -Frank Hardwood Co, Inc
NCG210434
Kepley -Frank Hardwood Company, Inc.
NCG210435
Valendrawers, Inc.
NCGNE0083
Lexington facility
NCGNE0197
The North Carolina Moulding Company
NCGNE0351
Elizabeth Carbide of North Carolina
NCGNE0421
Carter Millwork, Inc.
NCGNE0567
RWBT, Inc. dba Southeast Fleet Services
NCGNE0588
Linwood Hospitality LLC
NCGNE0645
Smurfit -Stone Container Corp -Davidson
NCGNE0647
Tubular Textile Machinery, Inc
NCGNE0691
Tarheel Plastics
NCGNE0801
Lexington Furniture Industries
NCGNE0807
Gainsborou h Baths LLC
NCGNE0837
Trinity Transport
NCGNE0890
Porter's Fabrications-lexington facility
NCGNE0945
Shaw Industries Group, Inc Plant LP
NCGNE1282
Save -A -Lot Distribution Center
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the City of Lexington as
summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not
significantly impact water quality. The City of Lexington has evaluated residential and charity car
washing for possible significant water quality impacts. Street cleaning is performed with a dry street
sweeping process so street washing discharges are not relevant to the MS4.
The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the City of
Lexington.
Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly
into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do
contain detergents have been evaluated by the City of Lexington to determine whether they may
significantly impact water quality. They were determined to be a possible cause of water quality impacts
and will be addressed through public education efforts (See BMP Nos. 8 and 9).
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Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge
Water Quality Impacts
Water line and fire hydrant flushing
Incidental
Landscape irrigation
Incidental
Diverted stream flows
Incidental
Rising groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration
Incidental
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated potable water sources
Incidental
Foundation drains
Incidental
Air conditioning condensate
Incidental
Irrigation waters
Incidental
Springs
Incidental
Water from crawls ace pumps
Incidental
Footing drains
Incidental
Lawn watering
Incidental
Residential and charity car washing
Possible
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands
Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
Incidental
Street wash water
N/A
Flows from firefighting activities
Incidental
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3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the City of Lexington is not aware of other
significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area.
Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the
likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant, and identifies the associated
SWMP programs that address each. In addition, the City of Lexington has evaluated schools,
homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts.
Residents, businesses, schools, and municipal staff have been evaluated as likely sources and target
audiences for the pollutants mentioned below because of the possibility that proper best management
practices are not being followed to prevent potential pollution. Schools are also an important target
audience because of the opportunity to educate students about stormwater pollution prevention.
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutants
Likely Sources/Target Audiences
SWMP Program Addressing Target
Pollutants/Audiences
Litter
Residents, businesses, schools
Public Education & Outreach, Public
Involvement & Participation
Yard Waste
Residents, businesses, schools
Public Education & Outreach, Public
Involvement & Participation
Nutrients
Fertilization, sewer overflows,
Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
failing septic systems
Discharge Detection & Elimination,
Construction Site Runoff Control,
Post -Construction Site Runoff
Control, Pollution Prevention &
Good Housekeeping
Sediment
Construction
Construction Site Runoff Control
Fecal Coliform
Sewer overflows, failing septic
Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
systems, pet and wildlife waste,
Discharge Detection & Elimination
illicit discharges
Fats, Oils, & Grease
Residents, businesses, schools
Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
Detection & Elimination
Illicit Discharges
Residents, businesses, schools,
-Discharge
Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
municipal staff
Discharge Detection & Elimination,
Pollution Prevention & Good
Housekeeping
Illegal Dumping
Residents, businesses, schools,
Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
municipal staff
Discharge Detection & Elimination,
Pollution Prevention & Good
Housekeeping
Improper Disposal of Waste
Residents, businesses, schools,
Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
municipal staff
Discharge Detection & Elimination,
Pollution Prevention & Good
Housekeeping
General non -point sources
Residents, businesses, schools,
Public Education & Outreach
pollution
municipal staff
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Organizational Structure
The City of Lexington stormwater management program is implemented by Stornwater Services in the
Public Services Department. Stormwater Services is responsible for Public Education & Outreach, Public
Involvement & Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination, Post -Construction Site Runoff
Control, and Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations. Construction Site
Runoff Control is delegated to the NCDEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office.
IC,
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Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component
Responsible Position
Staff Name
Department
Stormwater Program
Stormwater Administrator
Zack MacKenzie
Public Services
Administration
SWMP Management
Stormwater Administrator
Zack MacKenzie
Public Services
Public Education &
Stormwater
Zack MacKenzie,
Public Services,
Outreach
Administrator, Director of
Brittany Lance
Public Relations
Public Relations
Public Involvement &
Stormwater
Zack MacKenzie,
Public Services,
Participation
Administrator, Director of
Brittany Lance
Public Relations
Public Relations
Illicit Discharge
Stormwater Administrator
Zack MacKenzie
Public Services
Detection &
Elimination
Construction Site
Winston-Salem Regional
Blane Houck
NCDEQ Winston-Salem
Runoff Control
Office
Regional Office
Post -Construction
Stormwater Administrator
Zack MacKenzie
Public Services
Stormwater
Management
Pollution
Stormwater Administrator
Zack MacKenzie
Public Services
Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities
Public Buildings
Jeremy Owen
Public Buildings
Operation &
Superintendent
Maintenance Program
Spill Response Program
Stormwater
Zack MacKenzie,
Public Services, Fire
Administrator, Fire Chief
Paul Jarrett
MS4 Operation &
Public Services Manager
Brian Craver
Public Services
Maintenance Program
— Streets
Municipal SCM
Stormwater Administrator
Zack MacKenzie
Public Services
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Parks & Recreation
Laura Duran
Parks & Recreation
Fertilizer Management
Director
Program
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Vehicle &Equipment
Cleaning Program
Stormwater
Administrator, Equipment
Operators
Zack MacKenzie,
Equipment
Operators
Public Services, Each
Department with Operators
Public Services Manager
Brian Craver,
Public Services
Pavement Management
— Streets, Stormwater
Zack MacKenzie
Program
Administrator
Total Maximum Daily
Stormwater Administrator
Zack MacKenzie
Public Services
Load (TMDL)
Requirements
4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the City of Lexington shall maintain adequate funding and staffing
to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the NPDES
MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed by the
Division annually.
For Fiscal Year 2019/2020, the stonnwater budget was approximately $50,000, funded in combination by
the Water Resources Department and the General Fund. Beginning in February 2021, a monthly
stonnwater utility fee will be assessed to all properties within the city limits with an impervious surface
area equal to or greater than 400 112. Single-family residential properties will be assessed a fee of $3.50 on
the monthly utility bill. Non -single-family residential, commercial, and industrial properties will be
assessed a monthly fee on the utility bill based on the amount of impervious surface area on the property.
These properties will be assessed $3.50 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU), which is equal to 2,700
ft2 in Lexington. Approximately $745,000 has been budgeted for operational costs for Fiscal Year
2020/2021.
4.3 Shared Responsibility
The City of Lexington will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control
measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The City
of Lexington remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation,
and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the City of Lexington nor the other entity fully
performs the permit obligation. Table 9 below summarizes who will be implementing the component,
what the component program is called, the specific SWMP BMP or permit requirement that is being met
by the shared responsibility, and whether or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place.
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Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or
Permit Requirement
Implementing Entity & Program Name
Legal
Agreement
(Y/N)
Construction Site Runoff
State Sediment and Erosion Control Program
N
Controls
Per Section E of the MS4 permit, the city relies on the State Sediment and Erosion Control Program to
comply with the Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure. Neither Davidson County nor the
City of Lexington administers an erosion control program. However, the city promotes the state's "Stop
Mud" hotline through education efforts and in response to calls to the city's pollution hotline.
4.4 Co-Permittees
There are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000584 for the City of Lexington. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-permittee.
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4
Contact Person
Phone & E-Mail
Interlocal
Name
Agreement
Y/N
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The City of Lexington will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the
administration of the Stormwater Management Program.
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit
2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self -Assessment
Ref.
Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually.
Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent
of the Stormwater Program. The self -assessment reporting eriod is the fiscal year Qul 1 — June 30 .
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Im lementation
Metric
1.
Annual Self -Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of
1. Prepare, certify and
1. Annually for Permit
1. Annual Self-
SWMP implementation, suitability of
submit the Annual Self-
Years I — 4
Assessment received by
SWMP commitments and any
Assessment to NCDEQ
(FY21/22 — FY24/25)
NCDEQ no later than
proposed changes to the SWMP
prior to August 31 each
August 31 each year.
utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self-
year.
Assessment Template,
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Table It: Program Administration BMPs
Permit
1.6: Permit Renewal Application
Ref.
Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the
NPDES MS4 permit.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Coal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
2.
Permit Renewal Application
Audit stormwater program
1. Participate in an
1. TBD —Typically
I. N/A
implementation for compliance with
NPDES MS4 Permit
Permit Year 4
the permit and approved SWMP, and
Compliance Audit, as
utilize the results to prepare and
scheduled and performed
submit a permit renewal application
by EPA or NCDEQ.
2. Self -audit and
2. Permit Year 5
2. Submit Self -Audit to
package.
document any
DEMLR (required
stormwater program
component of permit
components not audited
renewal application
by EPA or NCDEQ
package).
utilizing the DEQ Audit
Template.
3. Certify and submit the
3. Permit Year 5
3. Permit renewal
stormwater permit
application package
renewal application
received by DEQ at least
(NOI, Self -Audit, and
180 days prior to permit
Draft SWMP for the next
expiration.
5-year permit cycle).
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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The City of Lexington will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational
materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water
discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.
The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by
the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the City of
Lexington is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit
discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste.
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Target Pollutants/Sources
Target Audience(s)
Litter
Residents, businesses, schools
Yard Waste
Residents, businesses, schools
Nutrients
Residents, businesses, schools
Sediment
Construction
Fecal Coliform
Residents, businesses, schools
Fats, Oils, & Grease
Residents, businesses, schools
Illicit Discharges
Residents, businesses, schools, municipal
staff
Illegal Dumping
Residents, businesses, schools, municipal
staff
Improper Disposal of Waste
Residents, businesses, schools, municipal
staff
General non -point sources pollution
Residents, businesses, schools, municipal
staff
The City of Lexington will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach
BMPs. The City of Lexington has partnered with Stormwater SMART from the Piedmont Triad Regional
Council (PTRC) since its creation in 2005. The City of Lexington does not rely on Stormwater SMART
to host educational events, however, their many resources (graphics, mailings, brochures, etc.) are utilized
to share stormwater information with Lexington residents, businesses, and employees. While the
partnership between Lexington and Stormwater SMART has always operated on an informal agreement,
one of the Public Education & Outreach BMPs outlined in this SWMP will be to enter into a contract with
Stormwater SMART.
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit
3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Ref.
Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach Program to
share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of
stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The
permittee shall provide educational information to identified target audiences on pollutants/sources identified in
table 12 above, and shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those
elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agree ent.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goals)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Im ilementation
Metric
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3.
Partnership with Stormwater SMART
Continue partnership with
1. Enter into a contract
L Permit Year 1
1. Append the contract to
Stormwater SMART and enter into a
with Stormwater
the SWMP and keep
contract.
SMART and outline the
records of dues paid and
city's needs for
materials provided to the
educational materials to
city.
be provided by them.
2. Evaluate the continual
2. Permit Years 2-5
2. Record payment of
need for education
fees and any changes to
materials from
the contract, and keep an
Stormwater SMART and
inventory of the provided
maintain contract.
educational materials.
4.
Participation in Annual City Events*
Participate in annual events (e.g.
1. Prepare educational
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have the educational
Barbecue Festival, Multicultural
materials/presentations to
materials/presentations
Festival, etc.) hosted by the City of
be shared at public
recorded and on -hand to
Lexington as an opportunity to
events.
be used at public events.
educate citizens about Stormwater.
2. Participate in at least
2. Permit Years 1-5
2. Keep a record of the
two annual public events
events attended,
as they are scheduled.
educational materials
provided, and the
number of residents
educated.
5.
School Outreach*
Make contact with local schools to
1. Prepare educational
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have the educational
present to classes about stormwater
materials/presentations
materials/presentations
or participate in events such as career
that will be tailored to
recorded and on -hand to
fairs.
varying rade levels.
be used at school events.
2. Reach out to and
2. Permit Years 1-5
2. Keep a record of the
participate in school
events attended,
events as invited.
educational materials
provided, and the
number of students and
staff educated.
6.
Local Community Organization Outreach*
Make contact with community
1. Prepare educational
I. Permit Year 1
1. Have the educational
organizations, such as local clubs,
materials/presentations
materials/presentations
faith groups, scout troops, etc., to
that will be tailored to
recorded and on -hand to
present about Stormwater and provide
the audience of each
be used at events.
educational materials.
organization.
2. Reach out to and
2. Permit Years 1-5
2. Keep a record of the
participate in local
events attended,
meetings as invited,
educational materials
provided, and the
number of citizens
educated.
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7.
Potential Polluter Program
Develop a program identifying
1. Identify common
1. Permit Year 1
1. Create a list of
potential polluters to stormwater,
business types with a
business types found to
such as restaurants, painters,
potential to cause
have a higher potential to
landscapers, carwashes, etc., and
stormwater pollution.
cause stormwater
make contact with and provide
pollution based on
educational materials specific to each
review of the IDDE
business type.
Program BMP No. 26.2
2. Select one business
2. Permit Year 2
2. Have a business type
type to focus on and
selected and educational
begin creating
materials created.
educational materials.
3. Locate and make
3. Permit Year 3
3. Document the
contact with all
businesses that were
businesses of the first
visited and educated and
selected type and
commence with any
evaluate their
necessary IDDE
housekeeping practices
response procedures as
and provide them with
outlined by BMP No. 27.
educational information.
4. Select a second
4. Permit Year 4
4. Have a business type
business type to focus on
selected and educational
and begin creating
materials created.
educational materials.
5. Locate and make
5. Permit Year 5
5. Document the
contact with all
businesses that were
businesses of the second
visited and educated and
selected type and
commence with any
evaluate their
necessary IDDE
housekeeping practices
response procedures as
and provide them with
outlined by BMP No. 27.
educational information.
6. Continue to develop
6. Permit Years 1-5
6. Record business types
the list of business types
that have been added to
with a potential to cause
the list based on the
stormwater pollution
annual review of the
based on IDDE Program
IDDE Program BMP No.
BMP No. 26.2
26.2.
8.
Billing Inserts
Create and mail billing inserts about
1. Create brochures to be
1. Permit Years 1-5
1. Have the brochures
stormwater and potential sources of
inserted with utility bills,
recorded and on -hand to
pollution, such as FOG, car washing,
particularly as is relevant
be mailed as needed.
yard waste, household hazardous
to the time of year (e.g.
waste, etc.
yard waste/leaves in the
fall).
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2. Mail brochures with
2. Permit Years 1-5
2. Record the billing
utility bills at least once a
cycle when brochures
year.
went out and what
information was
included.
9.
Social Media Campaign
Use the city's existing social media
1. Post information about
1. Permit Years 1-5
1. Record the
platforms to post information about
stormwater pollution
information shared and
stormwater pollution prevention and
prevention at least once a
when it was posted.
upcoming events.
year using information
developed from the
above -mentioned BMPs
2. Post alerts for
2. Permit Years 1-5
2. Record the date posted
upcoming stormwater
with the other pertinent
events.
information recorded
about each event.
10.
Signage in City Open Spaces
Create signs to be placed in city open
1. Create the signs and
1. Permit Year 3
1. Have a completed sign
spaces to provide information about
the educational topic and
graphic and list of
nearby stormwater-related concerns,
locate areas appropriate
locations for signs.
for example, stream buffers or pet
for each topic.
waste in city parks.
2. Install the signs
2. Permit Year 4
2. Record the number
around the city open
and location of signs.
spaces,
Permit
2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site
Ref.
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program's message(s) and provide online materials
including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory
mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit
and SWMP. The web page shall also provide developers with all relevant post -construction requirements,
desi n standards, checklists and/or other materials.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
It.
Stormwater Webpage
Maintain and update the existing
1. Add the MS4 permit,
1. Annually
1. Review these
stormwater webpage on the city's
approved SWMP, annual
documents to ensure that
website. This webpage will include
reports, and a link to the
the most recent version is
information about the stormwater
ordinance. Update these
on the website.
program, such as the permit, SWMP,
as needed.
annual reports, and a link to the
2. Update the webpage
2. Monthly
2. Keep a recorded
ordinance. An event calendar,
and calendar with
monthly schedule of
educational materials, and
educational materials and
when the website is
information for reporting stormwater
events as they occur,
reviewed and items are
concerns will also be included. I
I
added.
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3. Maintain a section of
3. Annually
3. Review these
the webpage about post-
documents to ensure that
construction regulations,
they match what is
including documents
currently being provided
such as permits, O&M
by the state.
Agreements, As -Built
forms, etc.
4. Develop and maintain
4. Annually
4. Record the number of
a mechanism to record
visits.
the number of visits for
the stormwater webpage.
Permit
3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Ref.
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
12.
Stormwater Hotline
Maintain the existing stormwater
1. Answer calls from
I. Annually
1. Record the number of
hotline for reporting stormwater
residents with
calls to the hotline as
concerns and provide educational
stormwater concerns.
well as any to the main
materials to citizens so they are aware
city number.
2. Provide information to
2. Annually
2. Record the staff who
of it.
staff answering phones to
received the information
help them appropriately
and when it was shared.
identify a concern
specific to stormwater,
including issues with
sediment control (see
BMP No. 33).
3. Include information
3. Annually
3. This measurable goal
about the hotline on all
will be tracked through
stormwater educational
the recordation of BMP
materials.
Nos. 4-8.
*As the situation with COVID-19 continues to be monitored, some of the implementation schedules of
these BMPs may be adjusted. In an attempt to remain on schedule, events will be hosted online when
possible.
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PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and
Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements.
The City of Lexington will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and
participation BMPs.
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit
3.3.1: Public Input
Ref.
Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
13.
Proposed Changes to SWMP
In accordance with any necessary
1. After annual
1. Annually
1. Record if and when
approval from NCDEQ, major
assessment and review of
any major revisions were
revisions to the SWMP or stormwater
the SWMP, propose any
proposed and/or made at
ordinance will be presented to city
major revisions to the
the time of annual review
council and include an opportunity
SWMP or ordinance to
of the SWMP.
for public comment.
City Council.
14.
City Council Input
City staff will bring stormwater
1. Include annual agenda
1. Annually, per current
1. Record date of
issues before the City Council to
items for City Council to
City of Lexington
meetings and minutes.
receive citizen input and factor
address public concerns
Council meeting
stormwater into development
regarding stormwater
schedules
decisions.
and receive input from
Council and the public.
15.
Stormwater Hotline
See BMP No. 12.
1. See BMP No. 12.
1. See BMP No. 12.
1. See BMP No. 12.
Permit
3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Ref.
Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
I
Implementation
Metric
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16.
Council Ward Litter Cleanups
Reach out to council members and
1. Organize and attend a
1. Annually
I. Record when contact
their constituents to organize a litter
litter cleanup day in each
was made with each
cleanup in their ward. Allow the
of the six wards and
ward. If a cleanup event
residents to identify an area that
provide the resources
occurs, record the date,
needs the most attention.
needed. Use the
information shared,
opportunity to talk about
number of participants,
stormwater, make
and the amount of trash
residents aware of the
picked up.
hotline, and share
educational materials.
17.
Adopt -a -Stream
Develop and maintain an Adopt -a-
1. Develop the program,
1. Permit Year 2
1. Have all the
Stream program so volunteer groups
such as educational
requirements for stream
can choose a local stream segment to
information about the
adoption established and
clean up litter.
new program and the
information about the
requirements for
new program prepared.
adopting a stream, and
obtain supplies that will
be needed by groups for
their cleanup events.
2. Begin the program by
2. Permit Year 3
2. Record when
sending out information
information is sent out or
about the new program
shared at events.
in billing inserts and
social media and
promoting it during other
educational events.
3. Enroll groups into the
3. Annually, beginning in
3. Record when groups
program as contact is
Permit Year 3
are enrolling and begin a
made and attend the first
list of groups. Record the
cleanup event for each
number of initial
group to give them
cleanups attended by
supplies and to share
stormwater staff. Record
information about
the amount of trash
stormwater,
collected.
4. Maintain a list and
4. Annually, beginning in
4. Update this list and
map of adopted stream
Permit Year 3
map as groups are added
segments.
and lost.
5. Maintain a schedule of
S. Annually, beginning in
5. Reach out to groups
the cleanups to track
Permit Year 3
that have been inactive
when cleanups should be
and update the schedule
occurring and to ensure
as groups are added and
that groups are still
lost. The amount of trash
involved with the
collected will be
program.
recorded after each
event.
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18.
Storm Drain Markers
Provide volunteer groups with
1. Design and have made
1. Permit Year 3
I. Have the design
educational storm drain markers to
the storm drain markers.
completed and an initial
place on drains in areas of their
stock of markers.
choosing.
2. Begin the program by
2. Permit Year 4
2. Record when
sending out information
information is sent out or
about the new program
shared at events.
in billing inserts and
social media and
promoting it during other
educational events.
3. Meet with groups to
3. Annually, beginning in
3. Record the number of
hand out markers and
Permit Year 4
groups that participate as
supplies and share
well as how many
information about
markers they placed and
stormwater.
where.
4. Maintain a count and
4. Annually, beginning in
4. Add to the count and
map of the markers
Permit Year 4
map of markers as the
laced.
program continues.
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The City of Lexington will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit
discharge detection and elimination BMPs.
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Permit
3.4.1: MS4 Map
Ref.
Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater
conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receivingstormwater discharges
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Im lementation
Metric
19.
Completion of MS4 Mapping
Utility Services Administration and
1. Reach 100%
1. Permit Years 1-3
I. Calculate annually an
Stormwater Services staff will
completion of mapping
updated percentage of
complete the final 30%of the initial
of known stormwater
the amount of MS4
stormwater system mapping.
infrastructure.
mapped.
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20.
Identify Major Outfalls
Classify the Major Outfalls for the
1. Use available
1. Permit Year 1
1. Record the number of
outfalls that have currently been
attributes and current
existing mapped outfalls
mapped, and continue this
outfall locations in GIS
that have been classified
classification as the initial mapping is
to classify outfalls
as Major Outfalls.
completed.
qualifying as Major
Outfalls.
2. Continue the
2. Permit Years 1-3
2. Record annually the
classification of Major
number of Major
Outfalls as the initial
Outfalls located as
mapping is completed.
mapping was completed.
3. Update and improve
3. See BMP No. 22.2.
3. See BMP No. 22.2.
accuracy of outfall
locations and
classifications through
the Stormwater
Infrastructure
Assessment (See BMP
21.
Continual Updates to MS4 Map
The MS4 map will be continuously
1. Add new stormwater
1. Annually
1. Record annually the
updated for completeness.
infrastructure and
number of Major
outfalls when they are
Outfalls located or
located or constructed.
constructed.
22.
Stormwater Infrastructure Assessment
Hire a consultant to perform an
1. Budget for and select a
1. TBD — potentially
1. Have a contract and
assessment of the municipal
consultant to perform an
Permit Year 3
scope of work agreed
stormwater conveyance system,
assessment of the
upon between the city
including documenting feature
stormwater conveyance
and consultant.
attributes, such as pipe/drain size,
system.
material, depth, etc.
2. Update Lexington GIS
2. Annually, beginning at
2. Record annually the
with the information
project start
number of Major
provided from the
Outfalls located and
consultant, including
previously known
locating outfalls and
outfalls changed to
updating classifications.
Major Outfall status.
3. Provide the consultant
3. TBD — beginning of
3. Include IDDE
and workers with
project
identification in the
information about
scope of work and
identifying illicit
document the
connections and
information shared with
discharges and how to
the consultant.
report them to
Stormwater Services
See BMP No. 29).
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4. Maintain a record of
4. TBD — continuously
4. In the annual report o
IDDE concerns
throughout project
IDDE concerns and
identified by the
completion
responses, note which of
consultant and follow up
them originated from the
in accordance with BMP
consultant (See BMP No.
No. 27.
26.2).
Permit
3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Ref.
Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to
prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4,
including enforcement procedures and actions.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
23.
Maintain Legal Authority
Review the existing ordinance (Code
1. Review the ordinance
1. Annually
I. Record the date the
of Ordinances Chapter 12, Article 1,
and update if a revision
ordinance was reviewed
Secs. 3.15-3.16) in order to maintain
is required to maintain
and report if and when a
the legal authority to prohibit, detect,
legal authority.
revision was made.
and eliminate illicit discharges in the
MS4. Update the ordinance if
required.
Permit
3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Ref.
Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal
dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to:
a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges,
b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections,
c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources,
d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and
e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
24.
Outfa I I Inspections
Perform regular dry -weather (no rain
1. Provide training to
1. Annually
1. Record the date,
in previous 72 hours) outfall
staff performing outfall
information shared, and
inspections to proactively identify
inspections to know how
the staff present.
illicit connections and discharges.
to detect and trace non-
stormwater discharges.
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2. Split Major Out ails
2. Permit Year 1
2. Map and assign
into five equal groups for
outfalls by a unique
inspection with one
identifier to one of the
group being inspected
five groups.
each year.
3. Inspect one group of
3. Permit Years 1-5
3. Use an asset
outfalls each year in dry
management system
weather conditions.
(currently Asset
Document each
Essentials) for
inspection and any non-
documenting and
stormwater discharges
mapping each outfall
identified.
inspection. If an IDDE
investigation or
maintenance needs to
occur, a work order can
be placed through the
application to begin the
documentation process.
25.
IDDE Standard Operating Procedure
Create and maintain a Standard
1. Create an SOP for the
I. Permit Year 1
1. Have a completed
Operating Procedure (SOP) for IDDE
IDDE program.
SOP.
investigation, enforcement, and
2. Review the SOP for
2. Annually
2. Record when the SOP
follow-up.
any needed revisions.
was reviewed and if any
changes were made.
26.
IDDE Program Evaluation
Evaluate the IDDE Program annually
1. Hold an evaluation
1. Annually, in
1. Record any proposed
to promote continuance of effective
meeting with IDDE
conjunction with the
changes.
components and improvements in
program stakeholders; to
annual assessment
areas that are lacking and to identify
include at least the
common sources of pollutants and
Stormwater
hotspot areas around the city.
Administrator and the
Public Services Director.
2. Review of IDDE
2. Annually, in
2. Record the number of
reports to identify
conjunction with the
illicit discharges found
chronic violators,
annual assessment
and resolved and any
common sources of
enforcement actions
pollutants, and hotspot
taken.
areas.
Permit
3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Ref.
Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was
observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was
closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation I
Annual Reporting
Metric
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27.
IDDE Tracking System
Use a combination of the Cayenta
1. Use the Issues Console
1. Continuously,
1. Have these procedures
Issues Console, an asset management
in the Cayenta billing
beginning Permit Year 1
outlined in the IDDE
system (currently Asset Essentials),
system to track the
SOP (see BMP No. 25).
and IDDE spreadsheet to track
receipt and response to
resident and staff reports of
residents' calls about
stormwater concerns and
stormwater concerns.
investigation into these concerns.
2. Use an asset
2. Continuously,
2. Have these procedures
management system
beginning Permit Year 1
outlined in the IDDE
(currently Asset
SOP (see BMP No. 25).
Essentials) to document
and map the
investigation, follow-up,
and any enforcement for
IDDE related concerns.
3. Use a spreadsheet to
3. Continuously,
3. Have these procedures
document caller,
beginning Permit Year I
outlined in the IDDE
location, the type of
SOP (see BMP No. 25).
stormwater concern,
responsible party, and if
enforcement actions
were pursued.
Permit
3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training
Ref.
Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job
responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training shall
include how to identify and report illicit discharges, illicit connections, illegal dumping and spills. Each staff
training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and number of staff participating.
BMP
A
B =
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Coal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
28.
Non-Stormwater Staff Training
Staff having the potential to come
1. Provide information
I. Annually
1. Record the date, staff
across IDDE concerns (field crews,
on identifying non-
members or departments
enforcement officers, etc.) will be
stormwater discharges.
educated, and
given information on identifying non-
information provided.
stormwater discharges and reporting
them to Stormwater Services.
29.
Contractor Training
Contractors having the potential to
I. Provide information
1. As needed
1. Record the date,
come across IDDE concerns (e.g.
on identifying non-
company and employees,
utility workers) will be given
Stormwater discharges.
and information
information on identifying non-
provided.
Stormwater discharges and reporting
them to Stormwater Services.
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30.
Fact Sheets
Post a fact sheet to the city's internal
1. Create a fact sheet
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have a completed
website (The PIT) and hang posters
poster.
poster.
in employee common areas to
2. Post the fact sheet to
2. Permit Year 1
2. Record the date(s) the
provide all staff with general
The PIT and hang the
fact sheet was posted and
information about identifying and
posters in common areas.
posters hung and how
reporting illicit discharges,
many.
connections, and dumping.
3. Review fact sheet for
3. Annually
3. Record if changes
any needed changes or if
were made and the fact
posters need to be
sheet was reposted or if
rehung.
posters were rehun .
Permit
3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Ref.
Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be
publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained
personnel.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
31.
Stormwater Hotline
See BMP No.12.
I. See BMP No.12.
I. See BMP No.12.
1. See BMP No.12.
32.
Stormwater Webpage
See BMP No. 11.
I. See BMP No. 11.
1. See BMP No. 11.
1. See BMP No. 11.
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the City of Lexington relies upon the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 and the NCGO10000 permit for construction
activities as qualifying alternative programs to meet the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for all
construction site runoff control measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction
activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre and any construction activity
that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more.
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Permit
Legal
Meets Whole
Reference
State or Local Program Name
Authority
Implementing Entity
or Part of
Requirement
3.5.1 -
State Sediment and Erosion
15A NCAC
NCDEQ
Whole
3.5.4
Control Program
Chapter 04
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The City of Lexington also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements.
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.5.6: Public Input
ReE
Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
erosion and sedimentation problems.
BMP
A
B
F C
r D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
33.
Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive
1. Train municipal staff
1. Annually beginning in
I. Record number of
calls from the public on the protocols
on proper handling of
Permit Year I (FYI9/20)
staff trained, training
for referral and tracking of
construction site runoff
dates, and topics
construction site runoff control
control complaints.
covered.
complaints, including promoting the
state's "Stop Mud" hotline.
34.
Stormwater Hotline
See BMP No.12.
1. See BMP No.12.
1. See BMP No.12.
I. See BMP No.12.
Permit
3.5.5: Waste Management
Ref.
Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete
truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impact to
water quality.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
35.
Establish and Maintain Legal Authority
Develop and implement an ordinance
1. Adopt ordinance.
1. Permit Year 2
1. Have new code in
to require construction site operators
ordinance.
2. Review the ordinance
2. Annually, after
2.Record the date the
to control waste.
and update if a revision
ordinance is adopted
ordinance was reviewed
is required to maintain
and report if and when a
legal authority.
revision was made.
36.
Contractor Education
Communicate new waste
1. Create a fact sheet to
I. Permit Year 2, after
1. Have a fact sheet
management requirements to
share at pre -construction
ordinance is adopted
created.
construction site operators.
meetings.
2. Add fact sheet to the
2. Permit Year 2, after
2. Have fact sheet on the
website.
ordinance is adopted
website.
3. Distribute the fact
3. Continuously, after the
3. Record the number of
sheet at pre -construction
ordinance is adopted
fact sheets given and pre -
meetings.
construction meetings
attended with operators
not yet educated.
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PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address
stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to
one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or
sale, that are located within the City of Lexington and discharge into the MS4. These elements are
designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community, and ensure adequate long-
term operation and maintenance of SCMs.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the City of Lexington implements the following
State post -construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase 11 MS4 post -construction
site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where
they are implemented.
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program
State QAP Name
State Requirements
Local Ordinance / Regulatory
Mechanism Reference
None
N/A
N/A
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The City of Lexington has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Programs for
implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -construction program requirements. These existing
requirements are codified in local ordinances, and implementation is further defined in guidance, manuals
and/or standard operating procedures as summarized in Table 19 below.
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements
Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
Date Adopted
Plan Review and Approval
and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.2(a) Authority
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article I, Section 3.11
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0I53(c)
Federal, State & Local Projects
3.6.3(b) Plan Review
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.12
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.14.2
3.6.3 d O&M Plan
3.6.3(e) Deed
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
11-13-2017
Restrictions/Covenants
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.13.4 and
3.13.5
3.6.3(f) Access Easements
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
1 1-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.14.2
Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
Date Adopted
Inspections and Enforcement
and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.2(b) Documentation
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances—
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.14.7
3.6.2(c) Right of Entry
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances—
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.14.2
3.6.4(a) Pre -CO Inspections
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article f, Section 3.12.3
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.13.4 and
3.13.5
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
11-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.14.1
3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
1 1-13-2017
Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 3.14.1
Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
Date Adopted
Fecal Coliform Reduction
and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste
City of Lexington Code of Ordinances —
9-12-201 1
Chapter 8, Article 11, Division 4, Section 8-
63
3.6.6(b) On -Site Domestic
Davidson County Health Department
1977 General
Wastewater Treatment
Application, Evaluation, and Permitting
Statute
Procedures for Wastewater Systems -
enforcing 15A NCAC 18A .1900
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The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post
Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below.
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post -Construction Reporting Requirements
Ref.
Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July I — June 30) including appropriate
information to accurately describe ogress, status, and results.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurabte Goals)
Schedule for
Im lementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
37.
_
Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking,
1. Track number of low-
1. Continuously
1. Number of plan
documentation, inspections and
density and high -density
reviews performed for
reporting mechanisms to compile
plan reviews performed.
low -density and high -
appropriate data for the annual self-
density.
2. Track number of low
2. Continuously
2. Number of plan
assessment process. Data shall be
provided for each Post -Construction/
density and high density
approvals issued for low -
Qualifying Alternative Program
plans approved.
density and high -density,
being implemented as listed in Tables
3. Maintain a current
3. Continuously
3. Summary of number
18 and 19.
inventory of low -density
and type of SCMs added
projects and constructed
to the inventory; and
SCMs including SCM
number and acreage of
type or low density
low -density projects
acreage, location and last
constructed.
inspection date.
4. Track number of SCM
4. Continuously
4. Number of SCM
inspections performed.
inspections.
5. Track number of low-
5. Continuously
5. Number of low -
density inspections
density inspections.
performed.
6. Track number and
6. Continuously
6. Number and type of
type of enforcement
enforcement actions
actions taken.
taken.
Permit
3.6.2: Legal Authority
Ref.
Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review
designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater
plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance
with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater
discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post -construction program. See references provided in Table 19.
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Ref.
Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Require Federal,
State, and local government projects to comply with Post -Construction Program requirements throughout the
entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative
program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than
or equal to one acre, and sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale for compliance with 15A NCAC 02H .1017 and the qualifying alternative programs that
apply within your jurisdiction, (c) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Agreement that
complies with ISA NCAC 02H .1050(12), (d) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Plan
that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13), (e) Ensure that each project has recorded deed restrictions and
protective covenants, that require the project to be maintained consistent with approved plans, and (f) Ensure
that each SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in a permanent recorded easement per 15A
NCAC 02H 1050 (9) and (10).
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
38.
Revisions to Code of Ordinances
Revise existing ordinance to
1. Revise ordinance to
1. Permit Year 2
1. Record the code
specifically require compliance by
require Federal, State,
reference and the date
Federal, State, and Local government
and Local government
adopted.
projects.
projects to comply with
post -construction
requirements unless
subject to its own
NPDES MS4 permit or
qualifying alternative
program.
39.
Operation & Maintenance Plan
Add an ordinance to the city code
1. Establish legal
I. Permit Year 2
1. Record the code
requiring each Stormwater Control
authority through
reference and the date
Measure to have an Operation &
additional ordinance.
adopted.
Maintenance Plan that complies with
15A NCAC 02H. 1050(13).
Permit
3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Ref.
Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post -
construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s),
(b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual
inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance
Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require
that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Im rlementation
Metric
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40.
Inspection Procedures for Structural SCMs
Create an inventory of SCMs and
1. Create an inventory of
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have an inventory of
procedures for inspections and
structural SCMs,
SCMs currently
documentation.
including mapping and
completed or under
unique identifiers for
construction.
each SCM.
2. Create an SOP for
2. Permit Year 1
2. Have a completed
inspection and
SOP.
documentation of SCMs
during construction and
post -construction.
3. Begin procedures
3. Annually, beginning
3. Record the number of
created for post-
one year after the first
inspections completed
construction inspections.
SCM is completed
and related
documentation.
41.
Inspection of Low -Density Projects
Establish the legal authority for
1. Establish legal
1. Permit Year 2
1. Report the code
inspection of low -density projects at
authority through code
reference and the date
least once during the permit term, and
revision.
adopted.
carry out the inspections.
2. Conduct inspections of
2. See BMP No. 37.5.
2. See BMP No. 37.5.
20% of low -density
projects each year.
Permit
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Ref.
Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H
.1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be
achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on -site domestic wastewater treatment system
component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper
operation and maintenance of such systems.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
42.
Pet Waste Stations
Educate residents about disposing of
1. Create an inventory,
1. Permit Year 1
1. Map and record the
pet waste, and inventory pet waste
including mapping, of
number of pet waste
stations currently around the city and
pet waste stations
stations.
identify spots in public areas where
currently around the city.
additional stations could help reduce
2. Educate residents
2. Permit Year 2
2. Record the educational
pet waste pollution.
about the importance of
materials created and
disposing of pet waste
when they were provided
through the
to residents.
implementation of BMP
Nos. 8-10.
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3. After the inventory is
3. Permit Year 2
3. Create a list of areas
completed, identify spots
where more stations
in public areas that
could be needed.
would be benefitted by
more stations, including
relying on input from
residents.
4. Install pet waste
4. Permit Year 3
4. Record the number of
stations in the areas
new pet waste stations
identified.
and add them to the
inventory.
5. Collect the waste
5. Continuously,
5. Record how many
disposed of at the
beginning in Permit Year
bags are purchased each
stations on the regular
3
year.
public trash pickup
schedule and record how
many bags are purchased
each year.
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PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS
This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the City
of Lexington municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is
accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the
ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as parks and
open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and
municipal storm sewer system maintenance.
Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs:
1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
2. Spill Response Program
3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
7. Pavement Management Program
The City of Lexington will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program.
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Permit
3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted
stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections
and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on
general stormwater awareness and implementing ollution prevention and good housekeeping ractices.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Im lementation
Metric
43.
Inventory of Municipal Facilities
Develop and maintain an up-to-date
1. Compile a list of
1. Permit Year 1
1. Record number of
inventory of municipal facilities with
existing city -owned
facilities inventoried and
potential to generate polluted runoff.
facilities.
the date the list was
completed.
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2. Perform initial
2. Permit Year 1
2. Record the number of
inspections of facilities
inspections performed
with potential to generate
and number of facilities
polluted runoff or that
classified as high
require spill response
potential and low
procedures. Classify
potential.
facilities as having high
or low potential for
stormwater pollution.
3. Determine if any
3. Permit Year 1
3. Record the number of
facilities require an
SPCC plans required and
SPCC plan.
created.
4. Determine if any
4. See BMP No. 45
4. See BMP No. 45
facilities currently have
or require an NPDES
industrial permit (see
BMP No. 45).
5. Update inventory as
5. Continuously,
5. Record the number of
needed when facilities
beginning in Permit Year
revisions made
are added or closed.
I
44.
Facility Inspections
Inspect city facilities to confirm good
1. Develop an SOP for
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have a completed
housekeeping practices are being
city facility inspections,
SOP, inspection
followed, including vehicle and
including an inspection
schedule, and
equipment cleaning (see BMP No.
schedule, inspection
documentation and
54).
report documentation,
tracking system in place.
and tracking system.
2. Implement annual
2. Conduct annual and
2. Record the number of
facility inspections for
once -per -permit term
inspections of high- and
high stormwater
inspections, beginning in
low -potential facilities
pollution potential
Permit Year I.
performed
facilities and once -per -
permit term inspections
for low potential
facilities.
45.
NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance
Ensure that NPDES industrial permit
1. Review municipal
1. Permit Year 1
1. Record the number of
compliance occurs at all applicable
facilities inventory to
facilities that currently
municipally owned sites.
determine which
have or require NPDES
facilities currently have
permits.
or require an NPDES
permit.
2. Apply for new permits
2. Annually
2. Record the number of
and confirm that all
new permits received or
existing permits are not
renewed as well as the
expired.
number of active permits
that were not yet up for
renewal.
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3. Develop an industrial
3. Permit Year 1
3. Have a completed
facility inspection form.
inspection form.
4. Perform facility
4. Annually, Permit Year
4. Record the number of
inspections for
1 for current industrial
inspections performed.
compliance with permits.
permits or a year after
new permits are
acquired.
5. Create an NPDES
5. Permit Year 1
5. Have a completed
industrial permit tracking
tracking mechanism.
mechanism to maintain
the list of municipally
owned permitted
facilities and inspection
dates.
46.
Staff Training
Develop a staff training program for
1. Develop an
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have a completed
general stormwater pollution
appropriate training
training program.
prevention for the municipal facilities
program.
being inspected.
2. Provide training for all
2. Annually, beginning in
2. Document when the
employees.
Permit Year 1
training occurred, the
number of staff, and the
topics discussed.
3. Provide training for
3. As required
3. Document when the
new hires.
training occurred, the
number of staff, and the
topics discussed.
Permit
3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Ref.
Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stormwater
runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response
procedures.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
47.
Inventory of Facilities with Spill Potential
Maintain a list of city facilities and
1. Update list of city
1. When necessitated by
1. Record number of
operations storing materials that
facilities and operations
changes in facilities or
revisions
would be a pollutant if spilled and
with spill potential when
operations
introduced to the stormwater system
facilities or operations
and classify by hazard and quantity
are changed.
(see BMP No. 43.2
48.
Spill Response Procedures
1. Develop general spill
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have written
response procedures.
rocedures com leted.
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Develop written spill response
2. Develop specific spill
2. Permit Year 1
2. Record when the
procedures and continue training of
response procedures for
review occurred and if
appropriate staff.
city facilities and
revisions were made.
operations with potential
to produce high hazard
spills.
3. Update as facilities
3. As required
3. Record the number of
and operations are
revisions made .
revised.
4. Coordinate with
4. Permit Year 1
4. Record the number of
Lexington Fire
staff trained
Department to have staff
trained in spill response
procedures.
5. Train new Lexington
5. As. required
5. Record the number of
Fire Department staff in
new staff trained and
spill response
when.
procedures.
6. Train staff at facilities
6. Annually
6. Record the number of
with potential for high
staff trained and when.
hazard spills in first
response actions and
reporting rocedures.
Permit
3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and
maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the
collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard
documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
49.
Staff Training
Develop a staff training program for
See BMP No. 46.
See BMP No. 46.
See BMP No. 46.
general stormwater pollution
prevention for Public Services
employees.
50.
MS4 Inspections and Maintenance
Develop a proactive plan for MS4
1. Develop an SOP that
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have a completed
maintenance, requiring regular
includes proactive
SOP.
inspections and maintenance.
inspection schedules,
standard documentation,
staff responsibilities, and
proper maintenance
training.
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2. Develop an inspection
2. Permit Year 1
2. Have an inspection
and maintenance
and maintenance
tracking system to be
tracking system in place.
used in accordance with
the SOP.
3. Verify, document, and
3. Continuously
3. Record the of
prioritize maintenance
inspections and
activities identified by
maintenance activities
inspections or citizen
performed.
reports.
Permit
3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage municipally -owned, operated, and/or maintained structural SCMs that are installed for compliance
with the permittee's post -construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of SCMs, perform SCM
inspections and maintenance, and shall establish specific fre uencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
51.
Inventory of Municipal Structural SCMs
Develop an inventory of municipal
1. Develop the inventory
1. Develop the inventory
1. Have the inventory in
structural SCMs to include location,
when the first SCM is
when the first SCM is
place when the first SCM
SCM type, design plans, O&M plans,
constructed at a city
constructed at a city
is constructed at a city
and method for documenting
facility.
facility.
facility.
inspections.
52.
SCM Inspection and Maintenance
Perform and document inspections
I. Develop the inspection
1. Develop the inspection
1. Have the inspection
and maintenance activities for
and maintenance
and maintenance
and maintenance
municipal structural SCMs.
program when the first
program when the first
program in place when
SCM is constructed at a
SCM is constructed at a
the first SCM is
city facility.
city facility.
constructed at a city
facility.
Permit
3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Ref.
Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine
pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and
applicator certifications.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
53.
Pesticide, Herbicide, Fertilizer Applicator Training
Train city staff who apply landscape
I. Maintain Right -of-
1. Continuously
1. Record staff who have
chemicals in order to minimize water
Way Pest Control, Public
certifications.
quality impacts from pesticides,
Health Control, and
herbicides, and fertilizers.
Ornamental & Turf Pest
Control applicator
certifications for
appropriate ersonnel.
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2. Develop a pollution
2. Permit Year 2
2. Have a program
prevention and chemical
developed.
use, storage, and
handling training
program.
3. Provide staff training
3. Annually, beginning
3. Record when the
in pollution prevention
Permit Year 2
training occurred, the
and chemical use,
number of staff, and the
storage, and handlin .
topics discussed.
Permit
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and
equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES
industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to staff,
perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
54.
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection
Conduct routine inspections as part of
1. Develop an inspection
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have an inspection
general facility inspections (see BMP
checklist.
checklist.
2. Perform inspections
2. Annually, beginning in
2. Record the date and
No. 44) to ensure that vehicle and
equipment facilities are following
using inspection
Permit Year I
findings of inspections.
proper procedures to minimize water
checklist and notify
quality impacts from vehicle and
facility manager of any
equipment cleaning and maintenance.
corrective actions
required.
3. Perform re -inspections
3. As required by
3. Record the date of re -
of any facility that
corrective actions issued
inspections and the
required corrective
completion of corrective
action.
actions.
55.
Staff Training
Provide general stormwater
1. See BMP No. 46.
1. See BMP No. 46.
I. See BMP No. 46.
awareness training and pollution
prevention training to employees
working in vehicle maintenance and
cleaning areas (see BMP No. 46)
Permit
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Ref.
Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the
permittee's corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid
pollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
I C
I D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
I Metric
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56.
Street Sweeping
Develop a street sweeping program to
I. Develop an SOP,
1. Permit Year 1
1. Have a street sweeping
implement a schedule in order to
including a schedule and
SOP and schedule.
reduce pollutants from city -owned
plan to document streets
and —maintained streets.
swept, and identify areas
that need to be swept
more frequently.
2. Implement the SOP,
2. Annually, beginning in
2. Record the total miles
including the frequency
Permit Year 2
of streets swept and the
schedule.
volume of debris
collected.
57.
Leaf Collection
Develop a leaf collection program to
1. Develop an SOP,
1. Permit Year 2
1. Have a leaf collection
implement a schedule in order to
including a schedule and
SOP.
reduce pollution and clogging of
plan to document the
storm drains, particularly focusing on
areas addressed.
efforts in the fall and winter ("leaf
2. Implement SOP and
2. Annually, beginning in
2. Record the volume of
season").
documentation.
Permit Year 3
leaves collected.
58.
Vehicle Spill Cleanup
Maintain vehicle spill cleanup
1. Maintain spill
1. See BMP No. 48.
1. See BMP No. 48.
response procedures to prevent
response procedures (see
pollutants from vehicular accidents
BMP No. 48).
from entering the MS4.
2. Provide public
2. See BMP Nos. 8 and
2. See BMP Nos. 8 and
education about stopping
9.
9.
vehicle leaks (See BMP
Nos. 8 and 9).
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