NCS000488_Valdese Final SWMP_20210407

Stormwater Management Plan
Town of Valdese
NCS00O488
March 30, 2021 RECEIVED
APR 0 7 2021
LAND QUALITY SECTION
DAM SAFETY

Table of Contents
PART1: INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 1
PART2: CERTIFICATION........................................................................................................................ 2
PART3: MS4 INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 3
3.1
Permitted MS4 Area..................................................................................................................... 3
3.2
Existing MS4 Mapping................................................................................................................. 4
3.3
Receiving Waters.......................................................................................................................... 5
3.4
MS4 Interconnection.................................................................................................................... 6
3.5
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)....................................................................................... 6
3.6
Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat............................................................ 7
3.7
Industrial Facility Discharges....................................................................................................... 7
3.8
Non-Stormwater Discharges........................................................................................................ 8
3.9
Target Pollutants and Sources...................................................................................................... 9
PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION .................................. 12
4.1 Organizational Structure............................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Program Funding and Budget..................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Shared Responsibility................................................................................................................. 14
4.4 Co-Permittees............................................................................................................................. 15
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration.......................................................................... 15
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM......................................................... 17
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM .......................................... 25
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM ............................. 29
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ................................................... 38
PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ....................................... 42
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ............... 49

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
'fable 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 l: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which the Town of
Valdese 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 Town of Valdese 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 NCS000488, as issued by
NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated
by the Town of Valdese and located within the corporate limits of the Town of Valdese.
In preparing this SWMP, the Town of Valdese 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. Any major changes to the approved SWMP will require resubmittal, review and approval by NCDEQ, and may
require a new public comment period depending on the nature of the changes.
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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.
Z I am a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
❑ I am a duly authorized representative and have attached the authorization made in writing by a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as:
❑ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
❑ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
Signature:
Name:
Seth Eckard
Title:
Town Manager
Signed this =.. day of 20 ZV .
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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This Stonnwater Management Plan (SWMP) applies throughout the corporate limits of the Town of Valdese, including all
regulated activities associated with the discharge of stonnwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate limits
of Town of Valdese as of the date of this document.
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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes outfalls located within the Town of Valdese. In the future, the Town will be adding
the following elements to the map: stormwater conveyances, flow directions, and receiving streams. This is addressed in
development, funding, and maintenance in Pen -nit Reference 3.4.1 BMP 19.
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The Town of Valdese has a historic count of 153 outfalls per the GIS layer created; however it is not certain that all of
these are major per the definition provided below. The Town will be verifying all elements as mentioned above in the
completion of BMP 19.13.1 addresses the verification of the existing data, and BMP 19.B.3-4 addresses the updating of the
existing map, as well as, adding additional infrastructure as it comes in.
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Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped
90
%
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped
153
total
*An ouffall 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.
3.3 Receiving Waters
The Town of Valdese MS4 is located within the Catawba 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 Waterbodv Classification Map
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Mats
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303 d List
Table ?.• Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name
Stream
Water
303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
Index / AU
Quality
of Interest
Number
Classification
Catawba River
11-(37) WS-
C
N/A
IV, B; CA
Hoyle Creek
11-45-(2)
C
N/A
WS-IV; CA
MCGalliard Creek
11-44-(3)
C
Fish Community (NAR, AL, FW)
WS-IV; CA
Dye Branch
11-44- (2)
C
N/A
WS-IV; PA
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3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The Town of Valdese MS4 is interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges stormwater into the
Town of Rutherford College via the hospital property.
The MS4 does not interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4 and includes:
a. The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is
unknown.
b. The interconnection is not discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is
unknown.
c. The Town of Valdese MS4 mapping does not identify interconnections with the NCDOT MS4.
d. The Town of Valdese MS4 mapping does include NCDOT MS4 outfalls.
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 page. 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. Outreach
education and stream cleanup helps with the reduction of waste load allocation with approved TMDL municipalities.
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Water Body Name TMDL Pollutant . Stormwater Water
Waste Quality
Load Recovery
Allocation Program
(YIN (YIN)
N/A N/A N N
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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. Based upon 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, the species listed in Table 4 have the potential to occur within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. 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: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name
Common name
Species Group
Federal Listing
Status
Glyptemys
Bog Turtle
Vertebrate
Threatened due to
muhlenbergii
similarity in
appearance
Glaucomys sabrinus
Carolina northern
Vertebrate
Endangered
coloratus
flying squirrel
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern long-eared
Vertebrate
Threatened
bat
Corynorhinus
Virginia big -eared bat
Vertebrate
Endangered
townsendii
virainianus
.41asmidonta varicosa
Brook floater
Invertebrate
At riskspecies
Ophiogomphus
Edmons's Snaketail
Invertebrate
At risk species
edmundo
Macromia margarita
Margarita River
Invertebrate
At risk species
skimmer
Microhexura
Spruce -fir moss
Invertebrate
Endangered
montiva a
i ider
Hexastylis naniora
Dwarf -flowered
Vascular Plant
Threatened
heartleaf
Liatris helleri
Heller`s blazing star
Vascular Plant
Threatened
Hedyotis purpurea
Roan Mountain Bluet
Vascular Plant
Endangered
var. montana
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The Town of Valdese MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold NPDES Industrial
Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps & Permit Data web page.
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Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number
Facility Name
NCGNE0787
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. -Valdese
NCG170364
Valdese Weavers Inc. (Crescent Street Plant)
NCGO80707
Town of Valdese Public Works Facility
NCG030235
Saft America, Inc.
NCG170073
Valdese Weavers Inc. (Perkins Road)
NCG170126
Valdese Weavers Inc. (Lovelady Road)
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the Town of Valdese as summarized in
Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-Stormwater flows listed as incidental do not significantly impact water quality. The
Town of Valdese has evaluated residential and charity car washing and street washing for possible significant water
quality impacts.
Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this SWMP. The
Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the Town of Valdese.
Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents/surfactants or does not discharge directly into the
MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do contain detergents/surfactants
have been evaluated by the Town of Valdese to determine whether they may significantly impact water quality. The Town
of Valdese will address the possibility of the below mentioned water quality impacts through public education and good
housekeeping, as outlined in Part 5 BMP 3-7 and Part 10 BMP 45-47, 49, 53, 54, 56, 57 and 61 with a focus on the
training of good housekeeping practices.
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
De -chlorinated swimming pool discharges
Incidental
Street wash water
Possible
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Flows frorn firefighting activities I Incidental
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the Town of Valdese is aware of other significant water quality
issues within the permitted MS4 area. Target pollutants as listed below are major contributors of the stream impairment.
Measures to improve water quality are in place and being improved upon.
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 program(s) that
address. In addition, the Town of Valdese has evaluated schools, homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are
likely to have significant stormwater impacts.
Within the table below the following target pollutants have been commonly found to be concerns within the community.
Litter: A Proliferation of Roadside Litter has been noted by citizens and public officials within the Town.
Roadside litter is an ongoing issue for the Town. This litter poses a threat to both our water bodies and the MS4
infrastructure, as the litter can create clogs and backups that damage the pipelines leading back to the stream. Some litter
even poses a threat to groundwater if chemical leaching or breakdown of components into heavy metals occurs due to
weathering of the litter. Most litter is found on the side of major roads and in select residential areas.
Sediment: Previously installed erosion control measures have been removed or fallen
Sediment buildup is largely attributed to mismanaged construction sites with fallen or incorrectly installed sediment
fences. Citizens and code enforcement officers have noted several cases of erosion control fences failing or being
improperly maintained. This has led to sediment buildup near storm drains, onto down slope private properties, and in
some cases causing water to build up in nearby properties as the sediment is limiting the drains ability to remove runoff.
In all cases code enforcement has responded and had the issue solved, but even being down for a short time can prove to
have significant effects. Erosion control fences are required for sediment control permits during construction by the DEQ
throughout the entire construction process.
Gray Water: Straight piping washing machines out of the house
Residents have noted a few homes have had their washing machines straight -piped out of their homes by creating
makeshift piping using water hoses exit at windows. Homes are to be connected to the appropriate sewer system. This
proves to be a source of detergents/soaps entering our storm drains in residential neighborhoods. In addition: residential,
charity, and municipal car washes allow for soaps or waxes to enter the storm drain when vehicles are not being cleaned
in the correct areas (such as vegetated patches or in areas that do not have storm drains). This allows for toxic
contaminants to enter our waterways via the storm drain system.
Fats Oils and Grease: Health Department and Valdese Utilities staff has noted several cases where restaurants do
not appropriately maintain grease traps.
The Health Department have reported several restaurants in Valdese for not maintaining or properly using grease traps.
This has led to cases of the restaurants allowing the grease to drip onto nearby impermeable surface — which would
eventually lead to water quality issues. Overflow from a lack of maintenance or throwing out the grease with general
waste contributes to this problem. This is a health violation since the grease poses a physical risk, but it also can impair
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water bodies with an influx of water insoluble grease going down the storm drain. In all cases, code enforcement has
responded and the issues have been remedied, but some restaurants have been noted as repeat violators.
Chemicals: Totes have been noted in industrial areas not properly labeled or stored
Town staff, along with some citizens have reported containers of unknown/unmarked chemicals in select industrial sites,
leading to potential soil and water contamination, and/or incorrect. spill cleanup procedure. In addition to not labeling the
containers correctly, the Town has noted that the containers are not being correctly stored in a way to minimize risk to the
water bodies from seepage, damage to the containers, or spills. Code enforcement has responded to these reports.
Animal Operations: A challenge to ensuring water quality for several factors.
Animal operations are agriculture operations that raise cows, pigs, chickens, or other livestock as a product, be it from
meat or byproducts of the animal, the latter being more problematic as the excess nutrients will lead to eutrophication
which can eventually causing hypoxia in the water body. In a similar vein, agricultural runoff often caries excess fertilizer
which also will cause eutrophication in streams with its cascading effects. The Town of Valdese does not permit
commercial animal agriculture within the Town limits, but does allow for urban chickens and limited livestock for
personal use. Urban farming is a common theme within the Town. Upon meeting appropriate requirements one can
obtain a zoning permit to allow farm -like animals
Underground storage tanks: Storage devices installed below ground that contain hazardous materials/waste.
These tanks can contain gasoline, fuels such as propane, industrial chemicals/oils, and most often human waste in areas
not directly connected to the sanitary sewer. Any underground storage tank must be well maintained/monitored, and
correctly installed due to the risk of them leaking. The leaks can cause whatever chemical the tank is storing to leak into
the ground, harming the soil, groundwater/water table, and even surface waters as they are being fed from groundwater. If
a fuel or industrial chemical tank is leaking, the chemical will leach into the soil — leading to toxic soil, contaminated
groundwater, and possibly impairing a stream/water body.
Some areas of the Town that were more recently annexed still have homes that utilize septic tanks. If a septic tank is
leaking, it can create nutrient overloads in streams fed by groundwater, or allowing pathogens to enter, increasing the risk
of disease. When septic tank failure is noted, the home is required to connect to sanitary sewer where available. By
properly managing and enforcing septic tanks, fecal coliform can be reduced in receiving streams within/near the Town.
Illicit discharges: Originate from a variety of sources, with an equally varied number of effects dependent on the
chemical that is released.
Typically, illicit discharges come from businesses, residents or municipal facilities who dump chemicals into storm drains
either incidentally due to a lack of IDDE education or general carelessness. These chemicals can vary greatly, and can
include grease, oils, chemicals, cleaning solutions, paints, metals, etc. This is a recognized problem as we have several
streams impaired from causes related to substances or attributions given to unclean discharges into the streams - in
addition to reports generated by the municipality.
Illegal dumping: When residents, businesses, or municipal employees dump waste randomly in non -permitted
dumping areas.
This waste can widely vary, causing a variety of problems. For example, citizens dumping televisions on the side of the
road to avoid dumping fees, which allows for the metals or chemicals inside the tv to leach out as stormwater passes it
(mercury, lead, and other metals). It can be a case of businesses dumping waste in watershed areas where runoff passes
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through the waste, either carrying it, or residuals of the waste into water bodies. It can also be a case of graders dumping
sediment into areas without the correct allowances/precautions. The debris and chemicals accumulate over time and lead
to chemical impairments, pH issues, turbidity impairments, or debris entering the stream/MS4 system. The Town provides
municipal residential solid waste pick-up weekly to all Town residents.
Improper disposal of waste:
Improper disposal of waste is problematic because it allows chemicals, or difficult to manage waste, to enter the
environment in ways that may be hard to track. For example; not giving a car battery to the correct waste management
facility can allow for battery acid and lead to enter the soil which drains/collects in the groundwater. These types of
problems have been noticed by municipal waste managers and can be difficult to track since the improperly disposed
waste is mixed in with the standard refuse. Other examples include grease going down sinks clogging sanitary MS4
systems, chemicals from batteries leaching into the groundwater, oil from oil changes not going to the correct facility, etc.
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutant(s)
Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s)
SWMP Program Addressing
Target Pollutants)/Audience(s)
Litter
Residents, Businesses, Schools
Public Education & Outreach
Public Participation
Sediment
Construction Activity
Public Education & Outreach,
Construction Program
Post -construction Program
Gray water
Residential
Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Fats, Oils and Grease
Businesses (Restaurants)
Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Chemicals
Industrial, Business and Residential
Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Good Housekeeping
Animal Operations
Urban/Bona fide Farms
Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Underground Storage Tanks
Business and Residents
Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Illicit Discharges
General Public, Businesses,
Illicit Discharge
Municipal Employees
Public Education & Outreach
Good Housekeeping
Illegal Dumping and
General Public, Businesses,
Illicit Discharge
Improper Disposal of Waste
Municipal Employees
Public Education & Outreach
Good Housekeeping
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Organizational Structure
The Town of Valdese has contracted Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) to coordinate Stormwater
Management Plan efforts, to ensure the Town is facilitating Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect water quality.
While WPCOG will be the primary operator of the program the Town of Valdese staff will be trained to handle internal
procedures and report actions to WPCOG. The following organizational chart is broken down by the six elements
associated with Stormwater Management. Each of the positions under the elements will report back to the primary
manager and then on to the Stormwater Administrator.
Stormwater Program Administrator
own MBnagery
Stormuvater Py anagarnent (INPCOG Senior Plan
nerJNaturai Resources Administrator)
Public Eds.*-Et3o ( I Public Involvement I 1111fit Dr rt'er_e Detection I I Post CorrLru tior: Site
and Outreach an-Parinapation a-EtImmanor. Run-offCornrol
WPCOG Senior Pianreri WPCOC Sersior Planer/ WPC:0G ca se II I 1vP;,CG
Nanrai RualYrt Natural Ree sources Complsan S'' water
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• Pavement Management
• Pesticides. Herbicide &Ferti`zer
Manage Ent
SWMP Component
Responsible Position
Staff Name
Department
Town Manager
Seth Eckard
Administration, Town
Stormwater Program
of Valdese
Administration
Senior Planner/Natural
Johnny Wear
WPCOG
SWMP Management
Resources
Administrator
Senior Planner/Natural
Johnny Wear
WPCOG
Public Education &
Resources
Outreach
Administrator
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Senior Planner/Natural
Johnny Wear
WPCOG
Public Involvement &
Resources
Participation
Administrator
Compliance Manager
Todd Justice
WPCOG
Illicit Discharge
Detection &
Elimination
NCDEQ — Asheville
N/A
N/A
Construction Site
Regional Office
Runoff Control
Post -Construction
Stormwater
Jack Cline
WPCOG
Stormwater
Administrator
Management
Senior Planner/Natural
Johnny Wear
WPCOG
Pollution
Resources
Prevention/Good
Administrator
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities
Stormwater
Jack Cline
WPCOG
Operation &
Administrator
Maintenance Program
Spill Response Program
Stormwater
Jack Cline
WPCOG, Fire
Administrator
Department
Public Works
Greg Padgett
Town of Valdese
MS4 Operation &
Departments
Maintenance Program
Public Works
Greg Padgett
Town of Valdese
Municipal SCM
Departments and
Operation &
Stormwater
Jack Cline
WPCOG
Maintenance Program
Administrator
Public Works
Greg Padgett
Town of Valdese
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Departments and
Fertilizer Management
Stormwater
Jack Cline
WPCOG
Program
Administrator
Public Works
Greg Padgett
Town of Valdese
Vehicle & Equipment
Departments
Cleaning Program
Public Works
Greg Padgett
Town of Valdese
Pavement Management
Departments
Program
4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the Town of Valdese 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 administration and compliance fee, which is billed by DEQ annually.
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The Town of Valdese has a two-year contract (which will need to be modified, adopted, and sighed every two years) with
Western Piedmont Council of Governments for the following services: Public Education and Outreach Program, Public
Involvement and Participation Program, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program, Post -Construction Site
Runoff Control Program, and Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Programs. The current contract amount for
the 2-year period (years I and 2 of the NPDES permit cycle) is $23,342.00. The Town will be responsible for the cost of
the annual NPDES permit renewal, which is to be paid to the state. Any fees charged to the development community for
BMP Inspections, Plan Review, and other associated fees will be used to help offset cost. The Town may detennine that
stormwater utility fees should be implemented; these fees would be collected by the Town through tax or utility bills.
Should the Town of Valdese choose not to renew the existing two-year contract, prior to the last month, a revision to the
existing NPDES permit and Stormwater Management Plan would need to occur. The Town of Valdese would be required
to renew the two-year contract, in years 2021 and 2023, to fully carry out the 5 year NPDES permit cycle.
4.3 Shared Responsibility
The Town of Valdese will share the responsibility, with WPCOG (referred to as entity), to implement the following
minimum control measures, which are as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The Town of
Valdese remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation and may be subject to
enforcement action, if neither the Town of Valdese, nor the other entity fully performs the permit obligation. Table 9
below summarizes individual responsibilities for each program.
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or
Implementing Entity & Program Name
Legal
Agreement
Permit Reference
(YN)
General Requirements
WPCOG Stormwater Partnership
Y
Public Education and
WPCOG Stormwater Partnership
Y
Outreach Program
Public Involvement and
WPCOG Stormwater Partnership
Y
Participation Program
Illicit Discharge Detection
WPCOG Stormwater Partnership
Y
and Elimination Program
Construction Site Runoff
NCDEQ
N/A
Control Program
Post -Construction Site
WPCOG Stormwater Partnership
Y
Runoff Control Program
Pollution Prevention and
WPCOG Stormwater Partnership
Y
Good Housekeeping
Programs
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4.4 Co-Permittees
There are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number NCS000488 for the
Town of Valdese.
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
In response to the MS4 Inspection Report for the Town of Valdese - Program Implementation, Documentation &
Assessment (ILA2, II.A.3, II.A.4, II.A.6, III.A. and III.B.) the following changes are being implemented.
Per BMP 1 the SWMP will be reviewed on an annual basis to determine if any updates need to occur. All documents
associated to the Stormwater program will be accessible online, either via the Town of Valdese website or the Western
Piedmont Council of Governments Stormwater Partnership webpage (reference BMP 14 and 30). Documentation of all
actions related to stormwater activities (as mentioned below) will be recorded, so staff can track and evaluate the
effectiveness of each program component.
The Town of Valdese will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the administration of
the Stormwater Management Program using Public Education & Outreach, Public Involvement & Participation, Illicit
Discharge Detection & Elimination, Post -Construction Site Runoff Control, and Pollution Prevention & Good
Housekeeping.
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 programcomponents at least annually.
Results shall be used by the permittee; to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent
of the Stormwater Pro 'am. T'he self -assessment re orting period is the fiscal year (Jul I —June 30).
A
B
C
D
BMP
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
1. Yes/No
SWMP implementation,
submit the Annual
Permit Years 1 — 4
suitability of SWMP
Self -Assessment to
commitments and any proposed
NCDEQ prior to
changes to the SWMP utilizing
August 31 each year.
the NCDEQ Annual Self -
Assessment Template.
Permit
1.6: Permit Renewal Application
Ref.
Measuresto submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration elate of the
NPDES MS4 permit.
A
B
C
D
BMP'
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
2.
Permit Renewal Application
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Audit stormwater program
1. Participate in an
1. TBD — Typically
1. Yes/No
implementation for compliance
NPDES MS4 Permit
Pennit Year 4
with the permit and approved
Compliance Audit, as
SWMP, and utilize the results to
scheduled and
prepare and submit a permit
performed by EPA or
renewal application package.
NCDEQ.
2. Self -audit and
2. Permit Year 5
2. Yes/No/Partial
document any
stormwater program
components not
audited by EPA or
NCDEQ utilizing the
DEQ Audit Template.
Submit Self -Audit to
DEMLR (required
component of permit
renewal application
package).
3. Certify the
3. Permit Year 5
3. Date of permit
stormwater permit
renewal application
renewal application
submittal
(Permit renewal
application form, Self -
Audit, and Draft
SWMP for the next 5-
year permit cycle) and
submit to NCDEQ at
least 180 days prior to
permit expiration.
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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Town of Valdese will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational materials to the
community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of stormwater discharges into water bodies and
steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff.
In reference to MS4 Permit Self Audit Report - Public Education and Outreach, Permit Citation II.13.2.b., ILB.2.c, and
II.B.21: Stormwater impact target audiences and sources will be identified. The Town of Valdese will administer public
outreach to educate residence, businesses, schools, industry, employees and the development community. The extent of
exposure will be recorded and evaluated (Reference BMP 3-9).
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 Town of Valdese 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
General Public
Sediment
Construction Activity
Gray Water
Residential
Fats, Oils and Grease
Businesses (Restaurants)
Animal Operations
Bona fide farms/Urban Farming
Underground Storage Tanks
Businesses and Residents
Chemicals
Industrial, Business and Residential
Illicit Discharges
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Illegal Dumping
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Improper Disposal of Waste
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
The Town of Valdese will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach BMPs.
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit
3.2: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Ref.
Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of Public Education and Outreach Program to
share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activitiesabout the impacts of
stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in 'stormwater runoff. The
permittee .shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those elements
implemented locally or throw h a coo' erative a eement.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
3.
Stormwater Fliers
Continue to utilize the WPCOG
1. Develop and
1. Permit Year 1
L-5. Number of flyers
stormwater outreach program to
distribute new fliers to
distributed at each
develop new educational
raise general
event
materials to be distributed at
stormwater awareness.
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events, at the nearest county
2. Develop and
2. Permit Year 2
Number of flyers left
library (Valdese Public Library,
distribute new fliers
for distribution at
refilled annually or as required),
educating about illicit
Library; Number of
and/or through mailers to `water
discharges.
flyers remaining when
3. Develop and
3. Pen -nit Year 3
bill' addresses.
refilled
distribute new fliers
Number of fliers sent
for illegal dumping's
through the mail.
impacts on stormwater
quality.
4. Develop and
4. Permit Year 4
distribute new fliers to
raise awareness on
how chemicals impact
stormwater.
5. Develop and
5. Permit Year 5
distribute new fliers to
educate on the
importance of proper
waste disposal.
4.
Public Event Outreach
Provide stormwater educational
1. Staff will have
1. Annually
1. Number of attendees
information to the citizens
continue to have a
at outreach booth
through outreach activities at
community events. The Town will
booth at the annual
Waldensian Festival to
Permit Years 1-5
during the Waldensian
Festival.
maintain its outreach booth at the
disperse stormwater
annual Waldensian Festival to
outreach
provide educational materials and
materials/awareness
to raise awareness of stormwater
through the use of
issues.
interactive educational
games and activities.
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COVEDD-19 has limited outreach
2. Staff will provide
2. Annually
2. Number of attendees
opportunities at public events due
alternative outreach
at alternative outreach
to their cancelation in 2020. As
opportunities if the
Permit Years 1-5
booth
such, alternative ways for this
Waldensian Festival is
type of outreach will be
canceled, or as an
Event/location of
necessary. Alternatives such as
additional outreach
alternative outreach
booths at farmers markets and/or
supplement. Such
booth
a booth inside the library (if open)
opportunities include
can provide these opportunities
but are not limited to:
while still being safe for
an outreach booth at
participants.
the Valdese Library,
and/or an outreach
booth at farmers
markets, or other
events if they are still
available.
5.
Youth Community Outreach
Provide educational information,
1. WPCOG will
1. Annually
1. Number of
activities, and educational
provide instruction and
activities/events
materials to students and youth
stormwater
Permit Years 1-5
provided;
community groups through
educational activities
classrooms, workshops,
to youth community
Number of participants
community presentations, and/or
groups, classrooms,
present at these
hands-on activities related to
workshops,
events/activities.
stormwater best practices. The
community
targeted community groups can
presentations,
2. Staff will create a
2. Annually
2. Number of
include: boy scouts, girl scouts, 4-
H clubs, school environmental
presentation covering
presentations provided
programs, community
stormwater topics to
Permit Years 1-5
by teachers or staff
environmental groups. Many of
be presented in digital
the individuals in these groups
classrooms and/or
Number of students
will hit the same target audiences
provided to teachers.
present during the
as student outreach but can be
The PowerPoint will
presentation
more easily met with due to the
be presented by
nature of their organizations
teachers and/or staff
to students in a safe
COVED-19 has limited outreach
method such as an
opportunities at schools, teacher
online classroom.
workshops, and other outreach
opportunities due to school
closures in 2020/2021. To
supplement this, a PowerPoint
presentation that can be shown
digitally by staff and/or provided
to teachers for classes will be
created
6.
Printed Materials
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Staff will design new printed
1. Staff will create new
1. Permit Year 1
1. Were new outreach
materials for target audiences to
printed materials for
materials created? Yes,
aid stormwater education and will
distribution that
No; Status.
distribute said materials once they
addresses stormwater
are designed/developed. The
best management
Town will continue to distribute
practices.
these materials at outreach events,
2. Staff will distribute
2. See BMP 3
2. See BMP 3
available at Town hall, and
printed materials at
through water bill mailers.
events, school
presentations, and
have them on display
for public acquisition
in Government
buildings. The flyers
will also be hosted on
the WPCOG website
to enable digital access
to this resource.
7.
Annual Water Quality Conference
Sponsor the Western Piedmont
1. Provide one
1. Annually
1. Number of attendees
Council of Governments and
presentation about one
at conference.
Lenoir Rhyne University's
of the six NPDES
Permit Years 1-5
Annual Water Quality Conference
Minimum Control
to provide outreach and public
Measures at each
participation. Staff will conduct
annual conference. A
the annual regional conference for
different MCM will be
continued education to local
presented on each
government officials, municipal
year.
staff, educators, local businesses,
and the general public.
8.
Evaluate Pollutants Sources and Audiences
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Evaluate the target pollutants
1. Evaluate the
1. Annually
1- 2. Number and
(litter, sediment, gray water, fats,
presence of the
types of target
oils, grease, animal operations,
following target
Permit Years 1-5
pollutant violations
underground storage tanks, super
pollutants within the
fund sites, chemicals, illicit
Town: litter,
discharges, illegal dumping,
sediment, gray water,
Were SWMP revisions
improper disposal of waste),
fats, oils, grease, urban
needed to address
sources, and associated target
farming, underground
target pollutants or
audiences (residents, businesses,
storage tanks, super
audiences.
schools, construction activity,
fund sites, chemicals,
commercial, farms, industrial,
illicit discharges,
development community, general
illegal dumping and
public, and municipal employees)
improper disposal of
that are likely to have significant
waste to identify
stormwater impacts and why they
where outreach can be
were selected. This evaluation is
improved to address
looking at target audiences that
these pollutants.
2. Evaluate the
2. Annually
are creating pollution to allow the
Town to correctly focus education
following target
efforts in those areas.
audiences to determine
Permit Years 1-5
where outreach efforts
Each target pollution violation
should be focused to
will be recorded with the type of
minimize stormwater
pollution violation, source of the
pollutants: residents,
pollution, and the pollutant itself.
businesses, schools,
This will be used to determine
commercial, farms,
what audiences were responsible
industrial,
for the violation and what can be
development
done to prevent these issues in the
community, general
future through outreach efforts.
public, and municipal
employees.
9.
Evaluate Public Education and Outreach BMPs.
Evaluate the successful
1. See BMP 18
1. See BMP 18
1. See BMP 18
components of outreach through
interest and feedback.
Permit
2.1.7 and 3.2.3: Web Site
Ref.
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program's message and provide online materials
including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanismms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory
mechanisms.providing the legal' a ority necessaryto im lement and enforce the re nirements of the permit
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
10.
Website
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Maintain the already established
1. Maintain and update
1. Annually
1. Did the web page
webpage designed to convey
stormwater program
need revisions? Yes,
information about the stormwater
information on the
Permit Years 1-5
No; Status;
program. The Town webpage
existing Town of
will: convey the importance of
Valdese website.
Date updated SWMP
stormwater quality, include a link
was added to
to the WPCOG Stonnwater
municipal website.
Partnership web page, and host
2. WPCOG staff will
2. Annually,
2. Was annual self -
the current SWMP, stormwater
maintain and update
assessment uploaded
ordinance, and annual report. The
the WPCOG
Permit Years 1-5
to the Town of
WPCOG Stormwater Partnership
stormwater web page
Valdese's website?
webpage will provide educational
by: verifying all links
Yes, No; Status;
resource links, compliant
and contact
procedures, stormwater
information is
Did links, contact
regulations, stormwater permit
current/active, and
information, or
information, and good
posting the current
documents need to be
housekeeping information.
year educational
updated? Yes, No;
materials.
Status;
The municipal
Were new/current
stormwater webpage
educational materials
will post the current
added to site? Yes, No;
SWMP, stormwater
Status.
ordinance, and annual
assessment..
11.
Education Regarding Illicit Discharges
Provide educational information
1. Train municipal
1. See BMP 50
1. See BMP 50
to municipal employees,
employees in illicit
businesses, citizens, and schools
discharge detection
about the hazards associated with
and elimination.
illicit discharges, illegal
dumping, and improper disposal
of waste.
2. Distribute material
(generated from BMP
2. See BMP 3
2. See BMP 3
3) to target audiences
(municipal employees,
schools, businesses,
and citizens).
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3. Provide education
3. Continuously,
3. Number of citizen
during the enforcement
interactions during
process.
Permit Years 1-5
enforcement.
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 Goals)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
12.
Hotline
The Town of Valdese will
1. Identify specific
1. Permit Year 1
1. Was staff member
continue to provide a hotline that
staff member who will
identified Yes or No.
functions as a way for citizens to
serve as the hotline
contact the Town to report illicit
contact.
2. Update hotline
2. Annually
2. Did the hotline
discharges, stormwater/post
construction issues, outreach
number for stormwater
number need to be
questions and concerns, and MS4
complaints and
Permit Years 1-5
updated? Yes, No;
related concerns.
information should the
Status.
number change.
3. Record number and
3. Continuously.
3. Number of hotline
type of complaints,
phone calls received
concerns and
Permit Years 1-5
by type/purpose of
information related to
call.
each call.
Purpose of the call,
`type'/measure the call
was about, date it
occurred, and
municipality of the
caller will be recorded.
4. Train stormwater
4. Annually,
4. Did hotline staff
hotline staff in general
receive training? Yes,
stormwater awareness,
Permit Years 1-5
No; Status.
complaint call
protocols and
appropriate contacts
for referral and typical
stormwater issues.
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5. Publicize contact
5. Continuously,
5. Number of hotline
information on the
calls received overall.
Town and WPCOG
Permit Years 1-5
Stormwater webpages
as well as the Town of
Valdese Facebook
age.
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 throe h a coo erative a ;cement.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
13.
Litter Management
Create an educational outreach
1. Litter focused
1. See BMP 3
1. See BMP 3
flyer that focuses on the impacts
outreach materials will
of litter on water quality, runoff
be created and
quality, and how it impacts the
distributed to
environment as a whole. These
government buildings
materials will be distributed at
and at outreach events
Town Hall and handed out at
2. Stream cleanup
2. See BMP 20
2. See BMP 20
public outreach events.
activities will be
utilized to educate
Educate participants during
participants on the
stream cleanups on the impacts of
impacts of litter on
litter to stormwater runoff and
water bodies
overall water uality.
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PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
In reference to MS4 Permit Self Audit Report — Public Involvement and Participation, Permit Citation ILC.2.a. Volunteer
Community Involvement Program: The Town will begin implementing a community volunteer program to gain citizen
participation to complete Stream/lake front clean-ups (BMP 18). The Town of Valdese has an established hotline (main
number for the Town Hall), but will now be directed to WPCOG stormwater hotline, as well as, the addition of a webpage
reporting form and survey/s, along with the use of the existing WPCOG Water Resource Committee to gather public
input. All events, programs, and public forums will be announced through social media and/or printed handouts.
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 Town of Valdese will manage,
implement, and report on 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.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
14.
Hotline for Public Input
Provide a mechanism for public
1. Stormwater hotline
1. See BMP 12
1. See BMP 12
input on stormwater issues and
(BMP 12) shall
the stormwater program through
include a public input
utilizing the stormwater hotline
component and/or
(BMP 12).
record public input
comments/concerns.
15.
Web based form reporting
Provide an online form for public
1. Establish a web
1. Permit Year 1
1. Form established —
input and stormwater reporting
based email complaint/
Yes or No; Status;
via the WPCOG website This will
reporting/input tool to
create an additional way for
be housed on the
Date form was
citizens to report issues and
WPCOG website.
established.
concerns, as well as have input on
2. Use the form to
2. Continuous,
2. Number of
the stormwater program.
record and track
following the
questions, reports, and
responses, inputs,
establishment of the
comments submitted
issues, and concerns
form in Permit Year 1.
via the form;
for metric reporting.
Purpose of each
Permit Years 2-5
question, report, or
comment.
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3. Maintain the web
3. Continuous,
3. Did the web form
based
following the
require revisions? Yes,
complaint/reporting/in
establishment of
No; Status.
put form on the
Permit Year 1.
WPCOG website.
Permit Years 1-5
16.
Social Media Outreach — Event Promotion
Utilize the existing Town of
1. Utilize the existing
1. Continuously
1. Total Number of
Valdese Facebook page to
Town of Valdese
posts on the Town of
promote stormwater events,
Facebook page to
Permit Years 1-5
Valdese Facebook
projects, outreach/general
promote public
page related to the
stormwater awareness, and
involvement and
stormwater program.
stormwater programs. This will be
participation related to
used as an outreach tool to
stormwater programs,
provide exposure to a larger
events, and projects.
audience and encourage
The Facebook page
engagement from the general
will also be used to
public.
post stormwater
educational materials
and provided general
stormwater awareness.
17.
Water Resources Committee
Provide a mechanism for public
1. Participate in
1. Quarterly meetings
1. Number of attendees
input and participation via
quarterly Water
at each meeting.
regional meetings on stormwater
Resource Committee
Permit Years 1-5
issues and the stormwater
meetings, which are
program. Typically, this
open to the public, for
committee is hosted by the
discussion of water
WPCOG once a quarter. This
quality issues within
committee also encourages
the region.
municipal interconnectivity
regarding water quality within the
Topics discussed will
region.
be recorded for annual
reporting.
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18.
Public Survey and Evaluation
Provide a mechanism for public
1. Create and
1. Annually
1. Number of surveys
input by creating a survey to
administer an annual
completed.
engage the public and gauge
survey to be housed on
Permit Years 1-5
public interest in stormwater
the WPCOG
issues and the stormwater
stormwater website
program. The survey will be
once a year, open to
taking in responses/input on the
feedback for a total of
program as a whole — covering
4 weeks. The survey
each minimum measure and BMP
will also be linked on
that refers to this Survey.
the Town of Valdese's
website.
Responses/results of
the survey will be
analyzed for reporting
and evaluation.
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
Implementation
Metric
19.
Stream Cleanup
Provide volunteer opportunities
1. Hold stream cleanup
1. Annually
1. Number of stream
for ongoing citizen participation
efforts by engaging
cleanup events held;
through stream cleanup activities.
groups to conduct
Permit Years 1-5
stream cleanup
Number of stream
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
activities in
cleanup participants
additional safety precautions will
appropriate areas. The
total;
need to be followed. Participants
events will be
will need to be spaced out in at
promoted by the Town
Number of trash bags
least 6ft intervals along the
and WPCOG, with a
filled.
stream, and materials (trash bags,
focus on civic groups.
gloves, `litter grabbers', printed
materials) will not be shared. Any
For the Town of
reused material, such as the
Valdese the stream
grabbers, will need to be sanitized
cleanups will focus on
before and after the cleanup event.
McGalliard Creek,
Masks will be required to
Lake Rhodhiss, and/or
participate in the event.
water bodies that feed
into them to help
improve water quality
and provide personal
awareness for
participants.
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2. Provide all materials
2. Annually
2. Number of stream
for stream cleanup
clean up materials
activities (i.e. gloves,
Permit Years 1-5
distributed.
trash bags, and trash
pickers) hosted by
Town and WPCOG.
3. The Town and
3. Annually
3. Was the event
WPCOG will publicize
publicized? Yes, No;
the event (hosted by
Permit Years 1-5
Status;
WPCOG) to the public
to gather volunteers
Number of participants
for stream cleanup
per event.
efforts to assist in
public awareness and
involvement. The
event will be posted on
the WPCOG website,
The Town website,
and flyers will be
distributed at Town
Hall.
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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
Per the MS4 Inspection Report the Town has written procedures for implementing an IDDE Program. To increase efforts
the Town will locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections,
identify illicit discharges and trace sources, eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and evaluate and assess the
IDDE Program.
The Town has a stormwater ordinance and other regulatory mechanisms that provide the legal authority to prohibit illicit
connections and discharges to the MS4. The documents will be reviewed, and if necessary, updated to maintain the
program and enforce IDDE issues effectively.
The Town of Valdese has all of the MS4 mapping completed; however as development occurs the map and associated
components will be updated accordingly.
In the last permit cycle the Town did not conduct dry weather screening or maintain written procedures for dry weather
field activity (II.D.2.d. Dry Weather Flow Program). Within the Stormwater Management Plan a schedule is to be created
to conduct dry weather screening quarterly. Data such as date screening occurred, location of inspected outfall, and
photos of outfall will be recorded in GIS.
The Town of Valdese in the past has investigated IDDE complaints; however there is no tracking mechanism for
documenting violations and enforcement actions (II.D.2.j.). Within the new permit cycle, the use of a GIS application to
track and document IDDE cases will be used. This will allow the Town to identify priority areas based on historical data.
Further, the Town will train municipal staff and the general public to identify illicit discharges and illegal dumping
through the use of educational outreach materials and training opportunities. Previously, no training had been
administered (II.D.2.g. & h.). Educational material will be available to help educate public employees, businesses, and the
general public about hazards associated with illicit discharges and the improper disposal of waste.
Public complaints of any kind could be submitted to the Town through point contact on the webpage. A webpage portal
will be established on the WPCOG website, as well as, linked to on the Town website. The portal will be publicized, as
well as, the stormwater hotline phone number, as mentioned in the public education and outreach and public involvement
sections of this plan. A citizen can make a complaint via hotline number or through an email tool on the WPCOG
webpage.
The Town of Valdese 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.
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
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 receiving stormwater discharges.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of SMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Im lementation
Metric
20.
Continual Updates to MS4 map
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Maintain the existing municipal
1. When new
1. Annually
1. Report whether or
storm sewer system map that
conveyances and
not new outfalls were
shows stormwater
outfalls are located or
Permit Years 1-5
identified and if so,
conveyances/infrastructure. and
constructed, add new
how many were
waters of the United States that
infrastructure to the
identified during the
are receiving stormwater
existing map; to be
permit year and how
discharges. The MS4 map will be
updated on an annual
many have been
continuously updated for
basis.
identified over the
completeness.
permit term.
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
21.
Maintain Legal Authority
Review existing Ordinance to
1. Review the
1. Annually
1. Were revisions to
maintain the legal authority to
ordinance and update
the ordinance needed?
prohibit, detect, and eliminate
if revision is required.
Permit Years 1-5
Yes, No; Status.
illicit connections and discharges,
Revisions will require
illegal dumping and spills into the
council approval.
If revisions were
MS4, including enforcement
made; Date of the
procedures and actions. Update
revisions to the
ordinance if required.
Ordinance
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
22.
IDDE Plan Establishment and Revisions
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Establish, maintain, and
1. Develop written
1. Pen -nit Year 1
1. Was IDDE plan
implement a written IDDE Plan to
IDDE Plan to define
developed? Yes, No;
detect and address illicit
the procedures of
Status;
discharges, illegal dumping and
any non-stormwater discharges
identifying, tracking
and processing illicit
Date draft plan is
identified as significant
discharges, illegal
submitted to DEQ for
contributors of pollutants to the
dumping and
approval.
MS4. Previously the Town of
significant contributors
Valdese had IDDE standard
of pollutants to the
operating procedures included in
MS4. Submit IDDE
the 2013 SWMP, this IDDE plan
Plan to DEQ for
will build upon those and better
approval.
define the IDDE standard
2. Train staff on the
2. See BMP 50
2. See BMP 50
operating procedures.
processes defined in
the IDDE Plan and
what is required by the
IDDE ordinance.
3. Implement/Enforce
3. See BMP 27
3. See BMP 27
the IDDE Plan and
IDDE Ordinance.
23.
Location of Priority Areas
Establish and maintain procedures
1. Use MS4 map to
1. Permit Year 1
1. Were priority areas
for locating priority areas likely to
locate outfalls near
located? Yes, No;
have illicit discharges. A high
high pollution risk
Status.
priority area is an area that has a
areas.
high chance of stormwater
2. Review priority
2. Annually,
2. Were additional
pollution potential: Areas with
known dry weather outfall
areas to determine if
priority areas
flows/violations, repeat offenders,
additional areas need
Permit Years 1-5
determined? Yes, No;
business/commercial areas,
to be included as
Status;
industrial areas, and businesses
priority areas. The
with high pollution potential.
priority areas will be
Number of Priority
Prior violations will be pulled
re-evaluated on an
areas added upon
from the Division of waste
management site locator tool as
annual basis to add
additional high priority
revision.
well as prior recorded violations.
areas should they be
found or new ones
develop.
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24.
Dry Weather Outfall
Inspections
Perform regular dry weather (no
1. Establish a
1. Permit Year 1
1. Were dry weather
rain in previous 72 hours) outfall
procedure to divide the
inspection procedures
inspections to proactively identify
Town and create a
and schedule
illicit discharges and illicit
schedule for dry
established Yes, No;
connections. The Town will be
weather inspections for
Status;
broken into 5 sections, with at
known outfalls. The
least one section (20%) being
procedures will be
Date SOP and
inspected each permit year. If
defined by the Towns
schedule established.
additional outfalls are located,
IDDE plan (BMP 21).
they will be included in further
2. Implement dry
2. Annually,
2. Number of dry
dry weather
weather inspection
weather inspections
inspections/scheduling.
procedures.
Permit Years 2-5
completed;
Date inspections
occurred, location of
Number of potential
inspected outfall, and
illicit discharges (from
photos of outfall will
dry weather flow)
be documented.
identified.
25.
Illicit Discharges and Trace Sources
Establish procedures to track and
1. Establish procedures
1. See BMP 27
1. See BMP 27
document Illicit Discharge
to track verified
investigations. The procedures
discharges and trace
will be defined by the Towns
sources.
IDDE plan (BMP 22).
2. Maintain illicit
2. See BMP 27
2. See BMP 27
discharge tracking
documentation.
26.
IDDE Plan Enforcement and
Documentation
Maintain existing documentation
1. Screen priority areas
1. Annually,
1. Number of illicit
for recording IDDE violations,
likely to have illicit
discharges found in
illicit discharges, illegal dumping
discharges (BMP 22).
Permit Years 1-5
priority areas.
and any non-stormwater
discharges identified as
2. Investigate and
2. See BMP 27
2. See BMP 27
significant contributors of
pollutants to the MS4. The
Enforce
procedures for enforcement will
reported/identified
IDDE issues.
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be defined in the IDDE plan (See
3. Evaluate and assess
3. Annually
3. Were revisions to
BMP 22).
the IDDE
the IDDE plan
plan/program —
Permit Years 1-5
needed? Yes, No;
Identify where
Status.
improvements can be
made based on data
collected.
Changes must be
approved by DEQ
from the previously
approved IDDE Plan.
Permit
3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Ref.
Measuresfor tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was
observe(L 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 idenfify chronic violators.
BMP
A.
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
27.
IDDE Tracking
1. Develop and Utilize
1. Permit Year 1
1. Was the IDDE map
an online GIS map
layer created? Yes,
layer for tracking
No; Status;
IDDE violations,
recording who made
Date IDDE map
the complaint, location
developed.
of complaint, note
prior IDDE violations,
status of the
investigation and
actions taken.
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Staff will create a maintain the
2. Track illicit
2. Continuously,
2. Number of verified
mechanisms for tracking and
discharge/connection
IDDE issues.
documenting the date(s) an illicit
and illegal dumping
Pen -nit Years 1-5
discharge, illicit connection or
reports/investigations
illegal dumping was observed,
utilizing the IDDE
the results of the investigation,
layer on top of the
any follow-up of the
MS4 map.
investigation, the date the
investigation was closed, the
Differentiate staff
issuance of enforcement actions,
discovery from citizen
and identifying chronic violators.
reporting to allow for
review of outreach
program.
3. Upon investigation,
3. Continuously,
3. Number of
enforce Illicit
violations/enforcement
Discharge/connection
Permit Years 1-5
actions issued;
and Illegal Dumping
violations to ensure the
Number of
responsible
violations/enforcement
party/violator remedies
actions resolved.
verified illicit
discharges.
4. Establish and
4. Semi -Annually,
4. Number of chronic
maintain a list of
violators identified.
chronic violators, as
Permit Years 1-5
applicable. Updated on
a Semi-annual basis.
5. Evaluate and assess
5. Annually,
5. Were revisions to
the IDDE tracking
the IDDE map
map layer — Identify
Permit Years 2-5
needed? Yes, No;
where improvement
Status.
can be made based on
data collected,
problems encountered
and needs. Evaluation
of the map will be
done on an annual
basis to find
shortcomings with the
IDDE program should
they be determined.
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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 come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection or
illegal dumping.; Training shall include identifying: and reporting illicit discharges, illicit connections and
illegal dumping. Each staff training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and
number of staff "participating.`
BW
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goals)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
28.
Staff Training
Train municipal staff and
1. Identify staff
1. See BMP 11
1. See BMP 11
contractors to identify and report
members and/or
illicit discharges, illicit
contractors that are
connections, illegal dumping and
likely to observe an
spills.
illicit discharge, illicit
connection and illegal
dumping.
2. Hold IDDE training
2. See BMP 50
2. See BMP 50
events to educate staff
and contractors in
identifying and
reporting illicit
discharges, illicit
connections, illegal
dumping, and spills.
Trainings will have a
sign in sheet to track
the names of trained
individuals.
29.
IDDE Educator
Establish appropriate staff
1. Train hotline staff in
1. See BMP 12
1. See BMP 12
contacts for field inquiries
IDDE awareness,
regarding IDDE education,
complaint call
outreach, and complaints. During
protocols, and the
IDDE enforcement, an outreach
appropriate contacts
approach to raise awareness of
for referral.
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why the violation is problematic
2. Utilizing social
2. See BMP 12
2. See BMP 12
will be taken (See BMP 11). The
media and the Town/
hotline will also function as a
WPCOG webpages,
mechanic for responding to IDDE
publicize contact
questions from the public.
information for IDDE
reporting.
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
ersonnel'.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
30.
IDDE Reporting Hotline
Utilize the existing hotline for
1. Utilize the hotline
1. See BMP 12
1. See BMP 12
enabling the public and municipal
(BMP 12) to receive
employees to report illicit
IDDE reports.
discharges, illegal dumping, and
2. Train hotline staff to
2. See BMP 12
2. See BMP 12
spills.
differentiate between
illicit discharge
complaints and
stormwater/post-
construction
complaints. The staff
will also be trained to
keep adequate records
of the calls for metrics.
3. Publicize Hotline by
3. See BMP 12
3. See BMP 12
including the phone
number on educational
materials. Post the
hotline number on the
Town and WPCOG
websites and shared
via social media
accounts.
31.
IDDE Reporting Web -based Reporting Form
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Staff will establish and maintain a
1. Use web based
1. See BMP 15
1. See BMP 15
web -based form where IDDE
reporting form for
complaints/reports can be entered
IDDE reporting.
and sent to the appropriate
reporting individual. Publicize the
reporting tool in educational
outreach materials as well as on
the Town of Valdese website.
32.
IDDE Reporting Efficiency
Staff will provide a rapid response
1. Utilize the GIS
1. See BMP 20
1. See BMP 20
to all complaints received. Staff
online map layer
will record the response dates and
(BMP 19) to track the
summary of results to improve
time of complaint, site
IDDE program and the online
visit, type of complaint
Map.
and all
enforcement/resolution
measures.
2. Evaluate response
2. Annually,
2. Average response
time. Work to
time.
minimize response
Permit Years 1-5
time to reported issues
and record what is
causing those issues to
be fixed in later
iterations of the plan.
Track the times
elapsed between when
an IDDE incident is
reported, and when it
is addressed.
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PARTS: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the MS4name relies upon the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control
Act (SPCA) of 1973 as a qualifying alternative program to meet a portion of the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for
construction site runoff control measures. The SPCA requirements include reducing pollutants in stonnwater runoff from
construction activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre, and includes any construction
activity that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more. The state SPCA
Program is either delegated to a city/town, delegated to a county, or implemented by NCDEQ in non -delegated areas.
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Meets Whole
Permit
State or Local Program Name `
Segal
Implementing Entity
or Partof
Reference
Authority
Requirement
3.5.1 -
State Implemented SPCA Program
15A NCAC
NCDEQ
Part
3.5.4
1
Chapter 04
The Town of Valdese will also implement the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements.
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs `
Permit
3.5.6: Public Input
Ref.
Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
crosion and sedimentation problems.
A
B
C
D
BMP
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
1. See BMP 50
1. See BMP 50
calls from the public on the
staff on proper
protocols for referral and
handling of
documentation of construction
construction site runoff
site runoff control com Taints.
control com Taints.
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This shall build upon the concepts
2. Maintain a list of
2. Continuously,
2. Number of
of previous municipal staff have
trained municipal staff
construction run-off
taken part in by focusing on
who have reported
Permit Years 1-5
issues reported by
reporting, identifying, and
construction run-off
municipal staff,
knowing how to handle
issues.
construction runoff violations.
Date trained staff
reporting list was
established.
34.
Means of Public Input
Utilize the survey, the hotline, and
1. Use survey (BMP
1. See BMP 18
1. See BMP 18
the online form to give citizens
17) to obtain feedback
methods of responding to how
about public
construction ninoff is being
perspective about
managed. The survey will ask
construction runoff in
questions regarding: how they
the Town.
view construction runoff in the
Town, what they think should be
changed to improve upon said
problems, and where they believe
there should be more focus within
2 Administer the
2. See BMP 18
2. See BMP 18
the program.
survey. The survey
will be linked to on the
WPCOG stonnwater
webpage and the Town
of Valdese website.
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3. Utilize reporting
3. See BMP 15
3. See BMP 15
form (BMP 14) that
will allow citizens and
the development
community (separately
distinguished) to write
concerns and report
construction runoff
issues.
4. Publicize the ability
4. See BMP 15
4. See BMP 15
to report concerns
about construction
runoff issues via the
online form on the
Town and WPCOG
websites and social
media.
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.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
35.
Waste Management
Require construction site
1. Develop an
1. Permit Year 1
1. Ordinance
operators to control waste at the
ordinance that
developed: Yes or No,
construction site that may cause
addresses construction
Status.
adverse impact to water quality.
site waste.
2. Adopt developed
2. Permit Year 1
2. Ordinance adopted;
ordinance through
Yes, No; Status;
council approval.
Date ordinance was
adopted.
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3. Train municipal
3. See BMP 50
3. See BMP 50
staff on identifying
and reporting
construction waste
violations.
4. Maintain adopted
4. Annually
4. Were any revisions
ordinance (if revisions
to the waste
are needed).
Permit years 2-5
management ordinance
made? Yes, No;
Status.
If revisions were
needed, Date of
revisions
5. Enforce ordinance
5. See BMP 20
5. See BMP 20
by using the online
GIS map layer to
track and document
construction site
waste concerns and
corrective actions.
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PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
The Town of Valdese SWMP 2013 has policy language for deed restrictions and protective covenants. In the new SWMP
permit cycle the language will also be included in the Stormwater Ordinance. An amendment to the ordinance will allow
the language to have legal significance.
Contracting WPCOG, an inventory of projects will be established (BMP 35.B.1, 2, and 3) for developments within the
municipal limits, this is in response to Permit Citation II.17.2.d, of the latest audit (2018). Along with the inventory list,
proactive inspections will be administered by Staff semi-annually and the SCM owner will be required to have an
inspection done by a certified private engineer annually to ensure SCM functionality (H.F.2.g.). Upon non-compliance,
enforcement action will be taken, not a common practice in years past, but now the Town will have a GIS tracking
mechanism to proactively enforce to obtain compliance (111.2.i.).
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 Town of Valdese
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 Town of Valdese implements the following State post -
construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase IT MS4 post -construction site runoff control
requirements as Qualifying Alternative Program(s) (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 I Regulatory
Mechanism Reference
Water Supply Watershed (WS-IV)
15A NCAC 2B
WS-IV Watershed Ordinance (See
.0620 - .0624
ma) Protected and Critical Areas
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The Town of Valdese is located completely within a water supply watershed and is required to follow those rules to
ensure drinking water quality is being maintained. This is known as a Qualifying Alternative Program (QAP). The Town
is also subject to the NPDES Phase H MS4 post -construction program requirements. These existing requirements will be
codified in local ordinance(s) per BMP 37.B.1 and implementation per BMP 37.B3-4.
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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
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3151
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0I53(c)
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
Federal, State & Local Projects
3152
3.6.3(b) Plan Review
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3159-3167
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3165
3.6.3(d) O&M Plan
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3165
3.6.3(e) Deed
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
Restrictions/Covenants
3163
3.6.3(f) Access Easements
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3163
Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
Date Adopted
Inspections and Enforcement
and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.2(b) Documentation
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3167
3.6.2(c) Right of Entry
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3156
3.6.4(a) Pre -CO Inspections
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3167
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3167
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3167
3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3167
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional
Article N Watershed Protection Section 9-
12/6/10
3163
Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
Date Adopted
Fecal Coliform Reduction
and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste
Town Code Section 8-2022
6/4/18
3.6.6(b) On -Site Domestic
Town Code Section 5-2003, 9-3502
06.26.95, 11/4/2019
Wastewater Treatment
The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff
Control BMPs below.
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BMP
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
I I
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
No.
Implementation
Metric
36.
Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking,
1. Track number of
1. Continuously
1. Number of plan
documentation, inspections and
low density and high
Permit Years 1-5
reviews performed for
reporting mechanisms to compile
density plan reviews
low density and high
appropriate data for the annual
performed.
density.
self -assessment process. Data
shall be provided for each Post -
Construction/ Qualifying
Alternative Program being
2. Track number of
2. Continuously
2. Number of plan
implemented as listed in Tables
low density and high
Permit Years 1-5
approvals issued for
18 and 19.
density plans
low density and high
approved.
density.
3. Maintain a current
3. Continuously
3. Summary of number
inventory of low
Permit Years 1-5
and type of SCMs
density projects and
added to the inventory;
constructed SCMs
and number and
including SCM type or
acreage of low density
low density acreage,
projects constructed.
location and last
inspection date.
4. Track number of
4. Continuously
4. Number of SCM
SCM inspections
Permit Years 1-5
inspections.
performed.
5. Track number of
5. Continuously
5. Number of low
low density
Permit Years 1-5
density projects
inspections performed.
inspected.
6. Track number and
6. Continuously
6. Number of
type of enforcement
Permit Years 1-5
enforcement actions
actions taken.
issued.
Permit
2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s)
Ref.
Measures to develop, implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the QAP state program
requirements.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
37.
Qualifying Alternative Program
The QAP requirements are applicable to the Town of Valdese.
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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.
MP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
38.
Maintain Legal Authority
The Town has adopted and will
1. Train staff (field
1. See BMP 50
1. See BMP 50
maintain in effect the the Water
and office) in WSW
Supply Watershed Model
Ordinance procedures
Ordinance (referenced in table 19
and enforcement
above), which gives the Town
actions.
legal authority to review designs
for new development and
2 Enforcement of the
2. Continuously,
2. Number of notices
redevelopment, to ensure
WSW Ordinance to
of violations issued;
adequate stormwater controls, to
ensure compliance of
Permit Years 1-5
request information, to perform
new structures. Should
Number of Civil
inspections on private property,
the correct processes
Citations issued;
and to perform other compliance
and order not be
activities related to this measure.
followed, a notice of
Number of still in
The ordinance references the
violation will be
progress of abatement
DEQ BMP Design Manual as the
issued to address the
at time of annual
source of standards to be used in
violation.
report.
selecting, designing, evaluating,
and maintaining structural and
non-structural 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 15A 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 () Ensure
that each'SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in,a permanent recorded easement per 15A
NCAC 02H 7 050 (9) and (10).
A
B
C
D
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BMP
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
I I
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
No.
Implementation
Metric
39.
Plan Review and Approval
Review plans for all new
1. Review procedures
1. Annually,
1. Were changes to the
development and redevelopment
and submittal
procedures/submittal
sites that will disturb greater than
documents annually to
Permit Years 1-5
documents needed?
or equal to one acre (including
detennine if items need
Yes, No; Status.
projects less than one acre that are
to be added or
part of a larger common plan of
modified.
If revisions were
development or sale).
needed, Date of
revisions were made
All required submittals (as
defined by the plan review
procedures) must be received by
the reviewer before the issuance
2. Review plans for all
2. See BMP 36
2. See BMP 36
of a Certificate of Occupancy (per
development). Should the
new development and
procedures not be followed, a
redevelopment sites
notice of violation and stop work
that will disturb greater
order will be issued in accordance
than or equal to one
with the Town's ordinance and
acre. This is including
SOP.
projects less than one
acre that are part of a
The Town of Valdese requires the
larger common plan of
County to hold the Certificate of
development or sale.
Occupancy on all developments
This requirement also
that fall under stormwater
applies to Federal, State
regulations within the Town. The
and Local Government
CO is not issued until all
projects.
3. Develop and
3. See BMP 36
3. See BMP 36
stormwater requirements
(designs, submittals, and
maintain an SCM
inspections) are satisfied and the
Inventory sheet. Said
Stormwater Administrator
sheet will track all
approves the issuance.
required submittals,
relevant information,
In recent years, the Town of
and all projects within
Valdese has not had any new
the Town that have
construction that would trigger a
gone through (and/or
stormwater review. In turn, it was
are going through) the
not reviewed by the MS4 Audit to
stormwater review
determine what modifications
procedure.
should be made. These best
management practices are
included to define the procedures
that shall be followed should a
fitting project be developed.
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40.
Operation and Maintenance Agreement and Plan
The Operation and Maintenance
1. New SCMs built
1. Continuous
1. Number of
(O&M) agreement requires
within the Town shall
permitted projects
owners of structural SCMs to
submit an approved
Permit Years 1-5
with O&M plans that
perpetually maintain and operate
O&M Agreement and
received their CO.
the SCM according to the O&M
O&M Plan prior to CO,
plan submitted during the plan
along with other
review process, and shall require
submittal requirements.
submission of annual inspection
Each O&M agreement
reports written by a qualified
will include a
professional.
requirement for annual
inspections.
41.
Recordation
The plan review process shall
1. Ensure each project
1. See BMP 36
1. See BMP 36
include verification that
has recorded deed
permanent legal mechanisms are
restrictions/protective
in effect ensuring the project is
covenants in effect to
built consistently with its
ensure development
approved plans. This will be
activities will be
verified through the submittal of
maintained consistent
an engineer's certification and
with the approved plans
providing an as -built. These must
(low and high density
be received and accepted to
prcjects).
2. Ensure that each
2. See BMP 36
2. See BMP 36
approve the issuance of that
projects CO.
SCM and associated
maintenance access
A recorded deed restriction or
areas are recorded in a
protective covenant, along with
permanent easement to
an access easement is established
guarantee access for
through recordation. Recording
inspection and
both the access easement and
maintenance of the
deed restrictions are required for
SCM by the Town.
the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy on high density
developments.
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 band 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.
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BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
42.
Inspection and Enforcement
After project completion, but
1. Prior to issuance of a
1. Continuously
1. Number of pre -CO
prior to issuance of a certificate of
CO, a qualified Town
inspections completed;
occupancy, an inspection will be
representative shall
Permit Years 1-5
completed by a qualified
perform an inspection
Number of repeat
professional to ensure the project
on all project SCMs to
inspections required.
has been constructed according to
ensure compliance. If
the plan/design. Following
corrections are
approval, annual inspections by a
required, then follow
qualified professional will be
up inspections will be
completed. Low density projects
performed until the
will be inspected once in a permit
SCM and project site is
term to monitor potential
compliant prior to the
unpermitted expansion and apply
issuance of CO.
2. Qualified municipal
2. Annually,
2. Number of SCM
enforcement if violations are
found.
staff will perform
inspections completed;
inspections of all SCMs
Permit Year 1-5
(both government and
Number of failed
non -government)
SCM inspections.
within the Town.
3. The Owner of the
3. Annually
3. Number of qualified
SCM shall have a
licensed professional
Qualified Licensed
Permit Year 1-5
inspections completed
Professional perform an
with documentation
SCM inspection in
received;
accordance with the
O&M Agreement and
Number of SCMs
DEQ SCM manuals
under annual
once a year.
inspection
enforcement.
4. Conduct inspection
4. Annually
4. Number of low
of
density inspections
20% of low -density
Permit Years 1-5
done; Number of low
projects each year (See
density violators
BMP 35 for inventory).
found; Number of low
density enforcement
actions issued.
Permit
3.6.5: Documentation
Ref.
Measures to maintain adequate documentation and standardized inspection and tracking mechanisms to: (a)
Maintain an inventory of post -construction SCMs and Sow density projects, (b) Docurment, track. and maintain
records of inspections and .enforcement actions. Tracking shall include the ability to identify chromic violators,
and. (c) Make available to developers all relevant ordinances, post -construction requirements, design standards,
checklists, and/or other materials.
A
F Bi
C
D
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BMP
Description of BMP
'Measurable Goal(s)
I
Schedule for
I
Annual Reporting
No.
Implementation
Metric
43.
Documentation — Low Density
Ensure tracking and records are
1. Maintain low
1. See BMP 36
1. See BMP 36
maintained on low density
density project list to
projects to ensure that upon
include existing sites.
inspection, impervious overages
2 Inspect the
2. See BMP 42
2. See BMP 42
can be determined, and corrective
completed low -density
actions taken. Ensure
projects to ensure the
informational materials are
projects have not
available on the VdPCOG website
expanded into a high
to guarantee accessibility outside
density classification
of office hours. Through tracking
thus needing a SCM.
and inspections chronic violators
3. Provide educational
3. Continuously,
3. Number of low
will be identified. 20% of the low
density sites will be inspected per
materials to the
density educational
year.
general public about
Permit Years 1-5
materials distributed.
low density
developments: during
the issuance of zoning
permits, distributed
through mailings,
posted on social
media, and handed out
at events.
44.
Documentation — High Density
Ensure tracking and records are
1. Maintain an
1. See BMP 36
1. See BMP 36
maintained on projects to ensure
inventory of all
that upon granting of final CO
developments and
and follow-up inspection
redevelopments
impervious overages can be
(public and private)
determined and corrective actions
with SCMs. Update
taken. Ensure informational
inventory as projects
materials are available online to
are reviewed,
guarantee accessibility outside of
approved, and
office hours. Through tracking
constructed.
and inspections chronic violators
will be identified.
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2. Provide educational
2. Continuously,
2. Number of high
material to developers
density informational
about high density
Permit Years 1-5
materials distributed.
development. At a
minimum, hyperlinks
will be maintained on
the Towns web page
directed to the
Ordinance and to the
BMP Design Manual.
Printed materials will
be distributed (but not
limited to): during the
issuance of zoning
permits, distributed
through mail, digitally
posted on social
media, and handed out
at events.
3. Establish links to all
3. Annually
3. Items placed on the
ordinances, manuals,
webpage: Yes or No,
policies, checklists,
Permit Years 1-5
Status;
design standards,
and/or other materials
Were items replaced
on the WPCOG
with current versions
website.
if revisions were
required? Yes, No;
Status.
Permit
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Ref.
Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal' colifozm 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.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
45.
Fecal Coliform Reduction
Protective measures have been
1. Maintain Pet
1. Annually
1. Did Pet Waste
established through the adoption of
Waste Ordinance to
Ordinance require
the pet waste component of the
reduce the amount of
Permit Years 1-5
revisions? Yes, No;
Phase II Stormwater Ordinance.
pet waste.
Status.
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Almost all of the Town of
2. Develop and
2. Continuously,
2. Number of
Valdese's wastewater is managed
distribute educational
wastewater
via a sewer system — however
materials on the
Permit Years 1-5
educational materials
there are still some septic tanks
impacts of
distributed.
outside of the town that could
unmaintained
potentially become a source of
wastewater systems
fecal coliform pollution. The larger
have on water
concern from wastewater fecal
quality. These flyers
pollution comes from
will be used to raise
ummaintained sewer lines/sewer
awareness of septic
breaks. An outreach approach will
wastewater pollution.
be taken to assist in reducing this
pollutant and raise awareness of
what impacts not
repairing/maintaining sewer lines
has on water quality.
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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 Town of Valdese
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 park 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 (O & M)
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 Cleaning Program
7. Pavement Management Program
The Town of Valdese will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good housekeeping BMPs as
specified in Table 21 below for each required program. In response to the inefficiencies identified in the MS4 Inspection
Report,, municipal facilities were not being inspected, as required per DEQ (H.G.2.b. and g.). Per BMPs 45-61, municipal
facilities and the practices at those facilities will be inspected on an annual basis.
Upon the latest audit (II.G.2.d.) in reference to streets, roads, and public parking lot maintenance, the Town provided a
verbal estimate of the quantity of material removed; however no documentation was available at the time of the
inspection. Several of the BMPs below address this issue by developing, adopting, and maintaining procedures that focus
on pollutant removal in these impervious areas. Permit ref: 3.7.7 BMP's 58-61 address this prior lack of evaluation and
program implementation. BMP 58 focuses on setting schedules and requirements for street/parking lot sweeping. BMPs
59 and BMP 60 focuses on minimizing and collecting litter/debris, with BMP 59.B.2 working in part as a community
outreach program. BMP 61 addresses procedures for cleaning the oils, fluids, and debris that can come from car accidents
by utilizing the developed standard spill procedures as necessary according to II.G.2.c.
The Town of Valdese uses a vac -truck to clean the storm sewer conveyance system. There was a lack of documentation
addressing when the cleanings occurred; therefore a more abundant effort will be made documenting activities associated
with maintenance of the MS4. Permit Ref: 3.7.3 BMP's 48-51 focus on the training, inspection, and maintenance of said
system. BMP 48 develops the required O&M plan which defines procedures/schedules for each facility, BMP 49 trains
staff to perform maintenance using correct procedures, and BMP 50 focuses on inspection of the MS4 and documentation.
Within the Town of Valdese only employees who are certified are allowed to administer herbicides and fertilizers.
Contracted personnel administer pesticides. BMP 54 focuses to ensure all staff using pesticides (if staff decides to change
practice), herbicides, and fertilizers are officially certified and following appropriate (minimal) usage. BMP 55 focuses on
tracking certification, as well as, the copies of permits of both municipal staff and contractors.
The Town of Valdese has a small fleet of vehicles and equipment. BMP 56 focuses on the washing side of the problem,
addressing training, protocol, requirements, and options for municipal vehicle operators. BMP 57 focuses on the other
side of the issue, ensuring that vehicle maintenance facilities are correctly disposing of waste and that permitting is
correctly followed to ensure MS4 compliance
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II.G.2.1 addresses inconstant/lacking training for municipal employees in regards to good housekeeping and pollution
practices. This is addressed in: 46.13.5, 47.B.4, 49.13.1 BMP 53.13.5, 54.13.1, 56.13.2, 57.b.3, 61.b.1, and 45.b.1. Each of
these BMPs focusing on each of the 7 programs required by the permit.
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 pollution prevention
and good ;housekeeping ` ractices.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
46.
Municipal Facilities Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Plan
1. Inspect all
1. See BMP 47
1. See BMP 47
municipal facilities to
determine which
facilities require an
O&M plan to be
developed. All
facilities will be
inspected once per
permit term.
Applicable facilities
will be inspected
annually (See BMP
47).
2. Develop a facility
2. Permit Year 1
2. Number of facility
specific O&M plan for
O&M plans
each municipal facility
developed.
with the potential to
generate stormwater
pollution. Each plan
will define required
procedures per
applicable facility to
inspect, maintain and
evaluate the facilities
risk of stormwater
ollution.
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An O & M Plan must be
3. Implement the
3. Continuously,
3. Number of facility
developed, implemented, and
written O&M Plan
O&M plans
maintained for each municipal
(per applicable
Permit Years 2-5
implemented.
facility with the potential to
facility).
generate stormwater pollution.
4. Enforce and inspect
4. See BMP 47
4. See BMP 47
These plans will define the
expectations of the facility in
the facilities to ensure
regards to stormwater/MS4
compliance with the
regulations. Each municipal
O&M Plans.
facility in which this is applicable
will implement an O&M plan.
The implementation of a plan
entails signing a legally binding
document that defines the party
charged with ensuring that the
facility is correctly maintained
and documentation of the
maintenance is adequate. The
documents will also define the
procedures in how the facility will
be maintained to reduce the risk
of stormwater pollution. The
facilities requiring O&M plans
will be inventoried through BMP
46. Should the facility maintain
and/or store vehicles, washing
procedures will be defined in the
facilities O&M plan.
47.
Municipal Facilities and Inspections
The municipal facilities operation
1. Establish: standard
1. Permit Year 1
1. Were procedures
and maintenance plan will ensure
operating procedures
established? Yes, No;
the facilities are being
for municipal facility
Status;
managed/maintained in a way that
inspections, a schedule
does not negatively impact water
of inspections, and a
Date procedures
quality. The facilities will be
standard for report
established;
maintained in a scheduled and
documentation/trackin
well-defined manner by
g.
Was an inspection
performing routine inspections. If
schedule established?
a facility is subject to SPCC
requirements, then specific
Date of schedule
inspection procedures will be
establishment.
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completed per the SPCC
2. Verify/reevaluate
2. Annually
2. Number of facilities
requirements.
the pollution potential
added to the pollution
of facilities from the
Permit Year 1-5
potential inventory.
As an inventory of municipally
existing facility
owned facilities with stormwater
inventory.
pollution potential already exists,
This will be done
any new municipal facilities built
during facility
during the permit cycle will be
inspections to
evaluated and added to the list
determine if the
after the facilities completion.
facility has become, or
still is, a potential
source of pollution.
The inventory shall be
split between high
potential and low
potential facilities.
3. Perform annual
3. Annually
3. Number of facilities
facility inspections for
inspected;
high stormwater
Permit Years 1-5
pollution potential
Number of SPCC
facilities and once per
permitted facilities
permit term
inspected.
inspections for low
potential facilities,
following the
inspection SOP's
established in BMP
No. 46.1.
3. Document and
3. Annually
3. Number of
correct issues found
corrective actions
during inspections. If
Permit Years 1-5
taken
a facility is subject to
(SPCC permitted
SPCC requirements,
facilities and non -
then ensure the correct
SPCC facilities).
documentation is in
place for compliance
with the
regulation/requirement
S.
4. Train municipal
4. See BMP 50
4. See BMP 50
facility staff on proper
stormwater awareness
and good
housekeeping
methods.
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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
s ill res onse procedures.
BMP
A
B
C
P
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
48.
Spill Response
Spill response program for
1. Develop a written
1. Permit Year 1
1. Were the procedures
facilities and operations that store
spill response
created for all facilities
and/or use materials that pose a
procedure plan for
that require one Yes,
spill risk. The program will be
each facility that
No; Status Summary.
designed in a way that tracks
requires one.
potential polluting facilities as
2. Implement the spill
2. Continuously
2. Number of spill
well as defining the
response procedures
response plans
procedures/materials required for
plan (per facility).
Permit Years 2-5
implemented.
spill response in those facilities.
The definition of reportable spills
3. Maintain spill
3. Annually
3. Number of spill
will be written into each facility
response procedures in
response procedure
spill response plans following
response to problems
Permit Years 1-5
plans that required
§ 143-215.85.
that may arise from
revisions.
implementation of spill
Previously the Town of Valdese
rocedures.
utilized an overall spill procedure
4. Train facility staff
4. See BMP 50
4. See BMP 50
plan —the facility specific spill
on spill response
response procedure plans will be
rocedures.
written to ensure that facility
5. Respond to spills as
5. Continuously,
5. Number of non-
specific pollutants are handled
they occur and manage
reportable spills;
correctly.
the spill/s following
Permit Years 1-5
established spill
Number of spills
procedures.
reported to DEQ.
Reportable spills (per
§143-215.85) will be
reported to DEQ.
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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.
MS4 Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Plan
A written O&M plan for
1. Develop a written
1. Permit Year 1
1. Was the MS4 O&M
maintaining the Town's
O&M plan to define
Plan developed: Yes
stormwater conveyances will be
the required
or No, Status.
redeveloped and expanded from
procedures to schedule
the standard operating procedures
inspections, perform
previously found under PPGH-6
maintenance and
in the Valdese 2013 SWMP.
evaluations of the
stormwater collection
The Town of Valdese utilizes a
system. The plan shall
"Vac -truck" to periodically clean
cover inspection
debris/build up from storm drains.
schedules, standard
documentation, and
As a component of this plan, a
staff responsibilities.
capital improvement component
will be included to assist in
This written plan will
prioritizing parts of the MS4 as
build upon the in -
determined by the MS4
place SOP's to enable
inspections (BMP 50) The O&M
more consistent
Plan must also be submitted to
documentation and
DEQ for approval.
will more clearly
define the procedures
already in place.
2. Submit the
2. Permit Year 1
2. Was the O & M
developed O&M Plan
Plan approved by
to DEQ for approval.
DEQ: Yes or No,
Status;
Date of submittal to
DEQ.
3. Implement the
3. Permit Years 2-5
3. Was the O&M Plan
written and approved
implemented, Yes,
O&M Plan.
No; Status.
4. Administer the
4. Continuously,
4. Number of MS4
written O&M Plan
inspections completed.
(See BMP 51 & 52).
Permit Year 2-5
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50.
MS4 Training
Provide MS4 training to
1. Hold MS4 training
1. Permit Year 1
1. Number of trainings
municipal and contracted staff to
events to educate staff
held;
minimize pollutants in the
on MS4 topics listed in
stormwater collection system,
the. referencing BMPs.
Number of personnel
prevent usmecessary damage and
Train all current
trained.
wear on the system, increase
municipal staff on
awareness of stormwater issues,
permit year one,
and show the procedures on how
regardless of prior
to deal with stormwater related
training to bring them
issues.
up to current
standards. This will
These trainings will cover: illicit
reoccur at the
discharges, pollution prevention,
beginning of each new
outreach, how to respond to IDDE
permit cycle
or post construction issues, spill
prevention and response
The topics covered and
procedures, municipal facility
number of participants
requirements, construction runoff,
will be recorded at
Post construction ordinance and
each training.
procedures, pesticide and fertilizer
2. Train any newly
2. Permit Years 2-5
2. Number of trainings
management, IDDE Plan
hired staff during
held;
procedures and requirements,
permit years 2-5 or
IDDE ordinance, and good
were not previously
Number of personnel
housekeeping procedures.
trained on stormwater
trained.
best management
practices
51.
MS4 Inspection
Proactively perform MS4
1. Inspect the MS4
1. Continuously
1. Number of catch
inspections to ensure clogged
infrastructure (pipes,
basins and
lines, non-functioning SCMs, and
major outfalls,
Permit Years 1-5
conveyances
drainage inadequacies are
stormwater
inspected; Number of
identified. The schedule and
conveyances, and
conveyance issues
procedures for the inspections will
basins) to ensure
found/reported; Total
be defined in the town's O&M
functionality.
Road miles of
plan (BMP 48).
roadside/ROW
conveyances inspected
52.
MS4 Maintenance
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MS4 inspections to ensure
1. Inspect all
1. See BMP 51
1. See BMP 51
clogged lines, non-functioning
municipal catch basins
basins, and drainage inadequacies
and conveyances on an
are repaired. If the municipality
annual basis and/or
cannot reasonably maintain issues
upon report of
with MS4 infrastructure found in
maintenance being
a permit year, it can be contracted
required.
out to a qualified licensed
professional if the Town so
chooses to do so. The town will
2• Maintenance will be
2. Continuously,
2. Number of MS4
utilize public works resources to
maintain the MS4 infrastructure;
completed upon
cleanings/maintenance
or the issue will be included in the
finding through
Permit Years 1-5
actions performed.
Towns capital improvement
inspection or receiving
project list, and appropriately
reports of MS4
prioritized depending on the
infrastructure in poor
nature of the repair.
condition.
Permit
3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage municipally -owned, operated,; and/or maintained structural stormwater control measures
(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
frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
53.
Municipal SCMs Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Plan
The maintenance procedures and
1. Maintain an
1. See BMP 36
1. See BMP 36
inventory of the Towns municipal
inventory of
SCMs will be kept up to date.
existing Town -owned
SCMs with
However, at the time of
information
developing this SWMP the Town
including type, year
does not currently have a
built, date of last
municipally owned SCM. Should
inspection, and
the Town of Valdese need to
maintenance actions.
install one following expansion,
2. Develop and
2. Continuously
2. Were any
these procedures will be followed.
maintain SCM
municipal SCM
Operation and
O&M's developed?
Maintenance Plans for
Yes, No; Status.
each Town -owned
SCM.
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3. Review/Update
3. See BMP 54
3. See BMP 54
SCM inventory as
necessitated
by new Town
development.
54.
MunicipaI SCMs
The municipal SCMs operation
1. Verify the existing
1. Permit Year 1
1. Is the SCM list
and maintenance program will
list of municipal SCMs
complete: Yes or No,
ensure the stormwater structures
is correct by visiting
Status
are being managed/maintained in
a way that does not negatively
the sites to determine
type and condition.
(Location and type to
be documented).
impact water quality. The SCMs
Use aerial photography
will be maintained in a scheduled
in conjunction with
and well-defined manner written
Town records to
in its O&M plan.
determine SCM
location/ ownership.
However, at the time of
2. Maintain Inventory
2. Continuously
2. Did the inventory
developing this SWMP the Town
of municipally owned
require any municipal
of Valdese does not currently
SCMs. Add all new
Permit Years 1-5
SCMs to be added
have a municipally owned SCM.
SCMs as they are
Yes, No; Status.
Should the Town need to install
constructed.
one following expansion, these
3. Perform annual
3. Annually
3. Number of
procedures will be followed.
inspection and
municipal SCMs
maintenance of
Permit Years 1-5
inspections done; Total
municipally owned
number of municipal
SCMs to ensure the
SCMs
operation and
maintenance plan is
being followed.
4. Document and
4. Annually
4. Number of issues
correct issues found
identified/recorded;
during inspections.
Permit Years 1-5
Number of corrective
actions/repairs taken.
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5. Should a municipal
5. See BMP 50
5. See BMP 50
SCM be installed,
Training on the
maintenance of the
SCM and its function
shall be held.
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
55.
Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Training to Staff
Measures to minimize water
1. Provide training to
1. See BMP 50
1. See BMP 50
quality impacts from the use of
staff on the use,
landscaping chemicals. The Town
storage, and handling
of Valdese will continue to only
to get officially
allow approved/certified staff
certified. The training
trained to apply pesticides,
will include methods
herbicides, and/or fertilizers.
of using minimal
chemicals to reduce
harmful effects,
especially around
SCM maintenance.
56.
Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Compliance
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Ensure compliance with permits
1. Maintain copies of
1. Annually
1. Number of certified
and certifications for the
licenses/certifications
municipal personnel.
administering of pesticides,
of all staff and
Permit Years 1-5
herbicides and fertilizer to ensure
contractors who use
application of product is less
landscaping chemicals.
impactful to stormwater runoff'.
Only certified landscapers/
sprayers are the ones applying
pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers.
Permit
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning 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 speck frequencies, schedules, and
documentation.
BMP;
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
57.
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
Prevent or Minimize
1. Establish Standard
1. See BMP 46
1. See BMP 46
Contamination of Stormwater
Operating Procedure
Runoff from all areas used for
for containing and
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning.
disposing of vehicle
Wash water can be directed to the
and equipment wash
sanitary sewer or to vegetated
water. The procedures
areas. Where cleaning operations
will be defined
cannot be performed as described
through the facilities
above and when operations are
O&M plan.
performed in the vicinity of a
2. Provide routine
2. See BMP 50
2. See BMP 50
storm drainage collection system,
vehicle pollution
the drain is to be covered with a
prevention training to
portable drain cover during
staff.
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cleaning activities. Any excess
3. Wash all municipal
3. Continuously
3. Number of vehicle
standing water shall be removed
light vehicles, Town
washings perfonned;
and properly handled prior to
emergency vehicles,
Permit Years 1-5
removing the drain cover. OR
and equipment using
Was vehicle washing
another acceptable method is
an established method
completed per this
installation of a SCM to capture
listed under this BMP,
BMP? Yes, No; Status;
and treat the wash water runoff.
or utilize a commercial
carwash facility that
Provide quarterly
contains and treats
invoices from
wash water where
commercial carwash if
applicable.
utilized.
4. Record washing
4. See BMP 47
4. See BMP 47
procedures. Upon
facility inspection
(BMP 46) verify that
documentation is being
kept ensuring
compliance and said
documentation shows
the facility is
following the best
management practices
defined in their O&M
Ian.
58.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Measures to ensure that the waste
1. Ensure the Town
1. Permit Years 1
1. Log of industrial
generated by vehicle maintained
has obtained a NPDES
permit/s and status;
at municipal facilities (included,
industrial permit for all
Number of municipal
but not limited to, oils, any
subject municipal
industrial facilities
running fluids, batteries, belts and
facilities/operations.
other non -fluid vehicle waste) is
being disposed of properly.
2. Perform waste
2. See BMP 47
2. See BMP 47.
inspections during
facility inspections
(See BMP 47).
3. Provide routine
3. See BMP 50
3. See BMP 50
pollution prevention
and waste management
training to staff.
Permit
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Ref.
Measures to reduce pollutants in stonnwater runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and parking lots
within the penmittee'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.
A
B
C
D
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BMP
No.
Description of BMP '
I
Measurable Goal(s)
I
Schedule for
Implement tion
Annual Reporting
Metric
59.
Street and Parking Lot Sweeping
Measures to reduce pollutants in
1. Street/curb and
1. Continuously
1. Total number of
stormwater runoff from
gutter sweeping is a
lane miles ran by the
municipally -owned streets, roads,
regular operational
Permit Years 1-5
street sweeper.
and parking lots within the
task that is performed.
2. Develop and
2. Continuously
2. Number of street
permittee's corporate limits.
Street/curb and gutter cleaning is
distribute educational
pollution flyers
a regular operation task for the
flyers regarding street
Permit Years 1-5
distributed.
Town. The miles swept by the
runoff pollution to
street sweeper will be documented
help supplement street
and reported annually.
cleanings.
60.
Litter Management
Collect litter in public areas and
1. Remove litter from
1. Continuously
1. Number of full time
parking lots to reduce negative
Downtown
employees
impacts on water quality.
streets/sidewalks and
Permit Years 1-5
responsible;
empty public waste
Number of trash bags
receptacles three times
used.
per week or as needed.
2. Collect litter from
2. Annually
2. Number of litter
public right-of-ways
pick up events;
outside of Downtown
Permit Years 1-5
on an as -needed basis
Weight of trash
utilizing available staff
collected/disposed of
or community
for each event
volunteers.
(pounds);
Number of staff and/or
volunteers.
61.
Leaf Collection
Implement measures to control
1. Collect leaves
1. Continuously
1. Number of cubic
leaves and debris within the
utilizing a vacuum
yards collected.
municipal Town limits (to include
truck and record the
Permit Years 1-5
all properties). Leaves and yard
amount collected on a
waste are collected by the Town
continuous basis
on a weekly basis throughout the
throughout the year.
year.
62.
Vehicle Pollutant Management
Measures to prevent and minimize
1. Train first
1. Annually
1. Number of first
contamination of stormwater
responders for
responders (staff)
runoff from vehicle pollutants
minimizing, collecting
Permit Years 1-5
trained and date of
following an accident.
and disposing of fluids
training.
and other vehicular
pollutants following an
accident.
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2. Continue equipping
the first responder
vehicles with spill kits
and material
containment tools.
3. Public Education to
include information
Permit Years 1-5
3. Annually
about vehicle leaks in I Pen -nit Years 1-5
distributed materials
and other educational
resources.
4. Illicit Discharge
enforcement for
significant vehicle
leaks from parked cars.
4. Annually
Pen -nit Years 1-5
used/replaced in kits.
3. Number of vehicle
pollution educational
materials handed out.
4. Number of vehicle
IDDE issues
documented; number
of vehicle IDDE issues
enforced/corrected.
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