NCS000402_Mebane MS4 Permit Renewal Application 2_20210819

COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR
THE CITY OF MEBANE

MAY 2017
CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED
FEBRUARY 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. ii
Definitions ....................................................................................................................... v
1 Storm Sewer System Information ............................................................................. 6
1.1 MS4 Conveyance System .................................................................................... 6
1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates: ........................................................................ 6
1.3 Estimate Methodology: ......................................................................................... 6
1.4 TMDL Identification ............................................................................................... 6
2 Receiving Streams .................................................................................................... 7
3 Existing Water Quality Programs .............................................................................. 8
3.1 Local Programs: ................................................................................................... 8
3.2 State Programs: .................................................................................................... 8
4 Permitting Information. .............................................................................................. 9
5 Co-Permitting Information ....................................................................................... 11
6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations ...... 12
7 Stormwater Management Program ......................................................................... 13
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts ................................... 13
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table ....................................................................................... 13
7.1.2 Target Audience .............................................................................................. 15
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources ................................................................................. 15
7.1.4 Outreach Program ........................................................................................... 15
7.1.5 Decision Process ............................................................................................. 15
7.1.6 Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 15
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation .................................................................. 16
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table ....................................................................................... 16
7.2.2 Target Audience .............................................................................................. 17
7.2.3 Participation Program ...................................................................................... 17

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7.2.4 Decision Process ............................................................................................. 17
7.2.5 Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 17
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination .......................................................... 18
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table ....................................................................................... 18
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map ............................................................................... 19
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism .................................................................................... 19
7.3.4 Enforcement: ................................................................................................... 19
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination ................................................................................ 19
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges ............................................................................ 20
7.3.7 Outreach .......................................................................................................... 20
7.3.8 Decision Process ............................................................................................. 20
7.3.9 Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 20
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ..................................................... 20
7.5 Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment .................................................................................................. 21
7.5.1 BMP Summary Table ....................................................................................... 21
7.5.2 Stormwater Management Options ................................................................... 22
7.5.3 Non-Structural BMP’s ...................................................................................... 22
7.5.4 Structural BMPs ............................................................................................... 22
7.5.5 Regulatory Mechanism .................................................................................... 22
7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance ............................................................................. 22
7.5.7 Education ......................................................................................................... 22
7.5.8 Decision Process ............................................................................................. 22
7.5.9 Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 23
7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations .................. 24
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table ....................................................................................... 24
7.6.2 Affected Operations ......................................................................................... 25
7.6.3 Training ............................................................................................................ 25
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections .......................................................................... 25
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations ....................................................................................... 26
7.6.6 Waste Disposal ................................................................................................ 26
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects ............................................................................ 26

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7.6.8 Decision Process ............................................................................................. 26
7.6.9 Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 26
7.7 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) .................................................................. 27
7.7.1 BMP Summary Table ....................................................................................... 27
7.7.2 Determination of TMDL’s ................................................................................. 28
7.7.3 Establishing a Water Quality Recovery Plan .................................................... 28
7.7.4 Decision Process ............................................................................................. 28
7.7.5 Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 28

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DEFINITIONS
BMP – Best Management Practice also known as a Stormwater Control Measure
DEMLR – Division of Energy, Mining, and Land Resources
DEQ – Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR)
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
Illicit Discharge – Any discharge to an MS4 that is not entirely composed of stormwater.
Exceptions include discharges from NPDES-Permitted industrial sources and
discharges from fire-fighting activities
MS4 – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. A conveyance or system of
conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins
curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains)
NPDES – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
SCM – Stormwater Control Measure
TMDL – Total Maximum Daily Load
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1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population Served: 13,277 (2014 estimate from the City of Mebane Comprehensive Land Use Plan)
Annual Growth Rate: 4.38% Annually (2000-2014)
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: Jurisdictional area: 8.80 square miles,
MS4: 8.80 square miles
1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
The City of Mebane MS4 consists of a combination of storm drain piping, roadside ditches, and sheet flow. New developments are
required by City ordinance to have curb and gutter drainage systems except low density projects that can have grass lined drainage
ditches and swales. High density developments are required to treat the first 1" of runoff from the developed property. City streets
are maintained by the City's Street Department, which is housed in the Public Works Department. State roads are maintained and
managed by NCDOT.
1.2 LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES:
Residential: 37%
Commercial/Industrial: 7%
Recreation: 3%
Agriculture: 22%
Right of Way: 6%
Undeveloped: 25%
1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY:
The land use estimate was based on the City of Mebane’s 2016 Comprehensive Land Development Plan.
1.4 TMDL IDENTIFICATION
There are no receiving streams within the City of Mebane's watershed that are identified as TMDL designated.
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2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 1. Cape Fear River Basin

Receiving Stream Name

Stream
Segment

Water Quality
Classification
Use
Support
Rating
Water
Quality
Issues
MoAdams Creek 16-18-7 WS-V, NSW 1, 2 -
Mill Creek 16-18-3-(0.5) WS-II, HQW, NSW 1, 2, 3 -
Mill Creek 16-18-3-(1.5) WS-II, HQW, NSW,
CA
1, 2, 3 -
Lake Michael 16-18-3-1 WS-II, HQW, NSW 1, 2, 3 -
Back Creek 16-18-(1) WS-II, HQW, NSW 1, 2, 3 -
Haw Creek 16-20-(1) WS-V, NSW 1, 2 -
Little Haw Creek 16-20-3 WS-V; NSW 1,2 -
1 Aquatic life and secondary recreation
2 Fish consumption
3 Water Supply
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 LOCAL PROGRAMS:
Watershed districts within the City’s jurisdictional area are subject to the City of Mebane Watershed Overlay District Regulations,
which contains provisions limiting the type and density of new development.
Additionally the City has a Stage 1 Adaptive Management Program for Existing Development in the Jordan Lake Basin. The Stage 1
Adaptive Management Program is very similar to the NPDES Phase II Program and is part of a Jordan Lake Watershed Nutrient
Sensitive Waters Strategy.
3.2 STATE PROGRAMS:
All development activities within the Watershed Districts are subject to the standards, usage conditions and other regulations
contained in the Rules and Requirements of the Surface Water Supply Protection Rules adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission.
NCDEQ implements the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Program within the City of Mebane.

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4 PERMITTING INFORMATION.
Table 2. Responsible Contacts
Position Name Phone No. Fax No. Email
City Manager Chris Rollins [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
Assistant City
Manager
Preston W. Mitchell [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
Public Works
Director
Chuck Smith [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
Utilities Director Kyle Smith, P.E. [phone] [phone] [e-mail]

Development
Director
Cy Stober [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
City Attorney Lawson Brown [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
City Engineer Franz Holt, P.E. [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
Stormwater
Engineer
Josh Johnson, P.E. [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
Arts Community
Center Director
Amy Pendergraph [phone] [phone] [e-mail]
General contacts for stormwater should be referred to Kyle Smith, Chris Rollins, or Cy Stober.
Updated February 2021.
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Signing Official: City Manager – Chris Rollins
Duly Authorized Representative: NA
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5 CO-PERMITTING INFORMATION
Not applicable
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6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
The City of Mebane will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and the
Department of Water Quality’s general stormwater permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. There are
no legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities.
The City also contracts with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council’s Stormwater Smart
program. The program handles most of the City’s educational responsibilities.
Contact Information:
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Tamera Eplin P.E.
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston Salem, NC 27105-7407
336/775-9800
Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Stormwater Smart
Danica Heflin
1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284
[phone]
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP Measurable Goals YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5 Responsible Position/Party
Set goals and objectives Track outreach activities and report annually. X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
Maintain an education plan Maintain education plan. Include in Plan the BMPs, schedule,
targeted audiences, and measurable goals. Summarize plan
and implementation progress in each annual report.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
School Programs Maintain school children education program. Focus on basic
messages regarding clean water and the things they can do at
home to help. Track the number of children reached and the
subject covered and report annually.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
Identify Target Audience &
Target Pollutants
Note target audience and target pollutants in education plan and
CWSMP.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
Distribute public education
materials to identified
target audiences.
Distribute assorted stormwater materials to public. To be done
by both City and Stormwater Smart. In year 2, distribute bilingual
mailer for insert in utility bills. Target homeowners and
businesses with messages about how they can reduce pollution
picked up by stormwater. Track number of homes and
businesses reached by mailer and report annually.
x X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
Information Stormwater
Website
Link to other stormwater websites. Give tips on reducing
pollution. Report annually.
X X X X X Development Director

Festivals, parades, local
fairs
Participate in local festivals annually by providing a stormwater
information booth. Provide bilingual messages as necessary on
the importance of clean water and on specific activities that can
be carried out to help keep stormwater clean.

X X X X X SW Engineer
Stormwater Smart
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Business and Industry
education and outreach
Maintain program for educating business and industry using
brochures or pamphlets and report annually on number of
businesses reached and number of employees educated. Focus
on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. Target hot spot
businesses.
X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
Residential education and
outreach
Maintain program for educating homeowners. Distribute
homeowner’s guide to new home buyers.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
Helpline / Hotline All stormwater related calls will be forwarded to the City Planner
who will then distribute the information to other employees.
X X X X X Development Director
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7.1.2 Target Audience
Mebane residents, school children, local businesses (including gas station owners
and landscaping companies) and industry, will be targeted because these groups
have the most impact on stormwater pollution prevention.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
The education program will target total suspended solids and nutrient loading
because turbidity, sedimentation, and nutrients are the pollutants of concern in
downstream waters. In addition, floatables, trash, and debris will also be targeted.
The education program will also address the proper use and disposal of typical
household chemicals, garden chemicals, and used motor oil.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
School programs, printed materials to be distributed via mail and public events,
and participation in state cleanup programs will be used to reach the target
audience. By using these methods, the education program will be expected to
reach all residents of Mebane, as well as those that do business here, over the
course of the five year permit period. As a result of this outreach program, the
target audience will be informed of the importance of reducing storm water
pollution and ways they can incorporate pollution reduction in their daily lives.
Direct Education was chosen over mass media due to availability of the
cooperative stormwater education program, Stormwater Smart, and due to studies
showing the effectiveness of direct education over mass media.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water public education and outreach program was
based on the mechanisms currently in place, and their means and effectiveness
of communicating and educating the public about the issues of stormwater
pollution prevention. Each of the BMP’s selected was judged to be an effective and
economical tool for educating the general public and/or specific groups within the
community, with a specific measurable goal with which to gauge its effectiveness.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The education and outreach program will be evaluated based on how each
individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting period.
Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable
goals.
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7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP Measurable Goals YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5 Responsible Position/Party
Mechanism for Public Involvement A public meeting will be held annually to discuss the
stormwater permit. This meeting will provide the public
with the opportunity to be involved with the stormwater
program and will serve as a better conduit for public
input than the stormwater committee used previously.
More meetings may be held if public involvement is
substantial.
X X X X X Development Director
SW Engineer

Volunteer Stormwater Program The City will promote various volunteer stormwater
programs annually. These will include Big Sweep,
Adopt-A-Stream programs, and Storm Drain Stenciling.
The number of participants will be reported annually.
X X X X X Development Director
SW Engineer
Stormwater Smart
Helpline / Hotline All stormwater related calls will be forwarded to the
Planning Department who will then distribute the
information to other employees.
X X X X X Development Director
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7.2.2 Target Audience
The City will hold an annual public meeting rather than trying to solicit stormwater
committee members. The public meetings will allow the public an opportunity to
review the stormwater management program and will target all interested and
affected members of the Mebane community. Additional meetings may be held if
public involvement is substantial.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public was originally involved in the development of the stormwater permit and
management program through a public hearing in 2005. Public participation
opportunities will be implemented throughout the life of the permit through the
Volunteer Stormwater Programs and the Annual Public Meeting.
7.2.4 Decision Process
A public meeting is necessary for public participation and input. The other BMPs
were selected to give the public a choice of both active and passive participation
roles.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The Public Involvement and Participation program will be evaluated based on how
each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting
period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the
measurable goals.

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7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP Measurable Goals YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5 Responsible Position/Party
Maintain adequate legal authorities Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance and make any
necessary revisions.
X X X X X City Attorney
Development Director
SW Engineer
Review Illicit Discharge Program Review Illicit Discharge Program and make any
necessary revisions.
X X X X X Public Works Director
Development Director
SW Engineer
Maintain storm sewer system map
showing outfalls and the receiving
body of water.
Maintain system map in support of inspection program.
The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water
for each outfall. Report annually on progress.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Investigate sources of identified illicit
discharges
Maintain written procedures for how to investigate illicit
discharges.
X X X X X Public Works Director
SW Engineer

Track and document illicit discharges
and their investigations
Document illicit discharge investigations through
paperwork and within the MS4 Map.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Train employees on how to inspect
for illicit connections and establish a
tracking system for managing
reported problem areas.
Provide materials through HR to all public employees
in illicit connections and how to recognize one.
Summarize in annual report.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Public Works Director
Development Director
Dry Weather Flow Detection Dry Weather testing will be done at least bi-annually in
accordance with the IDDE program, dependent upon
other IDDE investigations.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Provide a public reporting
mechanism
All stormwater related calls will be forwarded to the
Planning Department who will then distribute the
information to other employees.
X X X X X Development Director
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7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
Storm sewer system has been mapped and will be inspected during the course of
normal maintenance operations by the public service department. The route of the
system, locations of pipes, drainage ditches, and outfalls will be maintained on a
paper map and/or electronic map. The map will be updated as needed during
subsequent maintenance operations.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The City has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance which allows for inspection,
maintenance, and prohibits illicit discharges.
7.3.4 Enforcement:
There are provisions in the amended ordinance for enforcement actions and
penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connection.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
After the field screening is complete, the City will take measures to identify and
remove illegal discharges. Identifying illegal discharges may require a combination
of office and field work. After the field screening, staff will consult the jurisdiction-
wide information they have compiled to obtain information about the land uses,
infrastructure, industries, potential sources and types of pollution that may exist in
the drainage area of the outfall.
After priority areas have been identified in the office, a systematic field
investigation will be planned that minimizes the amount of resources required to
identify the source. The following field methods may be used to identify and trace
the source of illegal discharges:
• Site Investigation
• Dry weather flow observations
• Smoke Testing/Dye Testing
• Television Inspection
The right of entry established in the ordinance will provide access for inspection if
the origin of the discharge is in doubt. Once an illegal discharge is located and
confirmed through field screening, staff will notify the responsible party verbally if
possible and follow-up with written notification. If the responsible party does not
comply with the removal schedule provided by the City, or receive approval for a
revised schedule, the City will take enforcement action and the connection will be
removed at the responsible party’s expense.

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7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
Currently there are no known non-stormwater discharges that are a significant
contributor to the MS4. If any are identified in the future, they will be addressed at
that time.
7.3.7 Outreach
City employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements.
These will be addressed in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping section
of this plan, and will include training in hazardous material handling and disposal,
as well as notices and signs posted in the appropriate areas.
The general public will be educated through the BMP’s listed in the Public
Education section of this plan. These educational BMP’s will include brochures,
public service announcements, and business education and outreach programs.
7.3.8 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program was based primarily on regulatory mechanisms. The regulatory,
educational, procedural BMP’s selected were judged to be an effective means of
detecting and eliminating illicit discharges.
7.3.9 Evaluation
The effectiveness of the program will be gauged by the total number of illicit
connections detected and removed each year and with public complaints. If the
total number remains constant, or increases, changes will be made to the public
education program and/or the City ordinance to allow for greater enforcement and
penalties.

7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL
The City of Mebane will rely on the North Carolina State Erosion and Sediment Control
Program and the Department of Water Resource’s general stormwater permit program
for construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control
requirement.
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7.5 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
7.5.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP Measurable Goals YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5 Responsible Position/Party
Maintain Adequate Legal Authority Review the Post Construction Ordinance for
compliance with NC DWQ guidance and local
effectiveness. Phase II Post-Construction
Ordinance will incorporate Jordan Lake Nutrient
Strategy Regulations in conjunction with NC
Session Law and DWQ regulations.
X SW Engineer
Development Director
City Attorney
Review standards and policies that ensure
structural BMPs will be in conformance with
the state’s Stormwater Management
Design Manual
Review local standards to remain in compliance
with the NC DWQ BMP Manual. Additional
measures and techniques may be added to the
local ordinance as they are investigated.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Plan Reviews Review plans that qualify within the City’s Post
Construction Ordinance within the City’s TRC
format.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Review maintenance standards and
inspection program to ensure that on-site
controls continue to function as designed.
Review the maintenance standards and
inspection program for local on-site controls.
X X SW Engineer
Asst. City Manager
Maintain the education program created for
land developers and the public.
Maintain the education program created for land
developers and the public detailed in other
BMP’s.
X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Stormwater Smart
Maintain Inventory of post construction
stormwater control measures
Maintain a list of stormwater control measures, a
map of stormwater control measures, and a file of
stormwater reviews and approvals
X X X X X SW Engineer

Inspections of stormwater control measures Maintain a list of inspection reports on approved
and built stormwater control measures.
X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Green Infrastructure Practices and
Strategies will be encouraged.
Green Infrastructure Practices and Strategies will
be encouraged and existing standards may be
eased to encourage green projects.
X City Engineer
City Planner

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7.5.2 Stormwater Management Options
The existing land usage ordinance has a post-construction stormwater runoff
management program for new development and redevelopment projects that
disturb greater than, or equal to, one acre.
7.5.3 Non-Structural BMP’s
The receiving streams in the City’s watershed are classified as Nutrient Sensitive
Waters; therefore the post construction ordinance ensures that best management
practices for reducing nutrient loading are implemented.
7.5.4 Structural BMPs
The City has certified its BMP manual as equal to the NC DWQ BMP Manual. The
City reviews structural BMP’s based on the NC DWQ BMP Manual and will
continue to do so in the future. The City may investigate additional qualified BMP’s
in the future. These additional techniques are to be evaluated based upon field
testing and evaluation by the City’s Engineer.
7.5.5 Regulatory Mechanism
The City’s Post-Construction Ordinance establishes the City’s ability to regulate
new development for water quality compliance.
7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance
The City’s Post-Construction Ordinance establishes the City’s ability to regulate
new development for water quality compliance. The ordinance includes guidelines
for delegating routine and non-routine maintenance responsibilities to ensure
access for inspections, and providing a mechanism for enforcement.
The City will require annual submissions of BMP inspection reports and the City
will inspect each BMP during each permit cycle.
7.5.7 Education
An education process for developers and citizens about new development with
respect to stormwater and water quality has been established and is ongoing.
7.5.8 Decision Process
The post-construction stormwater management program ensures that controls are
in place that will prevent or minimize water quality impacts from new development
and redevelopment projects. These controls include post-construction ordinance
to address post-construction runoff control from new development and
redevelopment projects and ensure adequate long-term operation and
maintenance of BMPs. Future revisions to this ordinance will be intended to
enhance water quality.
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7.5.9 Evaluation
The post-construction site management for new and re-development activities
program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its
measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered
for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.

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7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP Measurable Goals YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5 Responsible Position/Party
Maintain Inventory and O&M Manual
of Municipal Facilities and Operations
Maintain, update, inspect annually all Municipal
Facilities and update as needed Operation and
Maintenance Manual for every facility and operation.
X X X X X Public Works Director
SW Engineer
Spill Response Procedures Maintain or create Spill Response Procedures X X X X X Public Works Director
Streets, Roads, and Public Parking
Lots Maintenance Program
Evaluate and select BMP’s by end of year 1,
implement BMP’s by end of year 2. Evaluate Annually
for cost and effectiveness.
X X X X X Public Works Director
SW Engineer
O&M for municipally owned or
maintained catch basins and
conveyance systems
Continue implementation of the O&M Program for the
MS4, including catch basins and conveyance systems.
Reassess program annually.
X X X X X Public Works Director
SW Engineer
O&M & list for municipally-owned or
maintained structural stormwater
controls
Continue to implement and maintain an O&M Program
for municipally-owned or maintained structural
stormwater controls. Municipally owned BMP’s are
listed along with other structural BMP’s.
X X X X X Public Works Director
SW Engineer
Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer
Application Management
Ensure municipal employees and contractors are
properly trained and all permits, certifications, and
other measures for applicators are followed.
X X X X X Public Works Director
Landscape Coordinator
Staff Training Implement an employee training program for
employees involved in pollution prevention and good
housekeeping practices.
X X X X X Public Works Director
SW Engineer
Vehicle Washing Implement measures to minimize or prevent
contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used
for vehicle and equipment cleaning.
X X X X X Public Works Director
SW Engineer

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7.6.2 Affected Operations
The City of Mebane has a City Hall, three fire stations, a police station, a public works facility, a waste water treatment
plant, an Arts and Community Center, a parks and recreation department, several parks and 15 sewer pump stations. The
City’s Facilities O&M Plan for Reducing Stormwater Pollution Runoff from Municipal Operations report identified most of
the City’s facilities as having minimal potential for stormwater pollution. The City’s Public Works Facilities, Wastewater
Treatment Plant, and pump stations are high risk and are evaluated on a daily basis by City personnel as well as annually
through the City’s facility O&M evaluations.
7.6.3 Training
Training materials have been developed on pollution prevention for public facilities, using similar materials as will be used
in the public outreach program. All employees are educated on the need for controls to protect stormwater from exposure
to potential pollutants. This training also serves as the training requirement for public employees as specified in the outreach
component of the Illicit Discharge section of this program.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance operations will be provided training in BMPs,
the processes and materials they are working with, safety hazards, practices for preventing discharges, and procedures
for responding quickly and properly to toxic and hazardous material incidents.
All public employees involved in stormwater drainage system maintenance will be specifically trained in the disposal of
floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed from the system.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program has been developed that includes routine inspections of catch basins and other
stormwater systems for the municipal building and vehicle storage yard. The objective of the inspections is to reduce
pollutant loading from municipal sites. Inspections include noting any problems or issues that may have an impact on
stormwater quality, and any corrective actions needed. Schedules, procedures, and a record-keeping system are used to
schedule and document inspections.
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7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
All vehicles, equipment, and associated material at both the Public Works and Parks & Rec. facilities are stored inside
buildings. Washing of vehicles is performed in the wash bay at public works. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance
take place at these facilities.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Debris and floatables collected from the MS4 are temporarily stored in an uncovered area at the maintenance facility before
transfer to the landfill. The City of Mebane performs its own garbage, yard waste, and heavy trash collection. Recyclables
collection is contracted out to a private company. Used oil from vehicle and equipment maintenance operations is stored
onsite and periodically collected by a certified oil recycler.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
Future flood management projects will be reviewed from a water quality standpoint.
7.6.8 Decision Process
The most effective and practical BMPs for minimizing stormwater pollution were selected for this program.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program will be evaluated based on how each
individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any
BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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7.7 TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDL)
7.7.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP Measurable Goals YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5 Responsible Position/Party
Establish if a TMDL exists on a
receiving water of the MS4
Verify TMDL’s annually. X X X X X SW Engineer
Development Director
Annual Assessment Submit Annual Report on program to DWQ X X X X X City Engineer

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7.7.2 Determination of TMDL’s
A TMDL on a receiving water with a stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA)
will trigger the need for compliance with this section of the CSWMP. A TMDL with
no WLA will not require a Water Quality Recovery Plan, but rather the need to
evaluate existing strategies and if any can be tailored or expanded to improve the
water quality in the TMDL watershed.
7.7.3 Establishing a Water Quality Recovery Plan
Based on the above schedule the City of Mebane would begin creating a Water
Quality Recovery Plan (WQRP) within 12 months of establishment of the TMDL,
would have evaluated existing measures within 24 months, developed a
monitoring plan within 36 months, and would be implementing or have planned for
implementation within 48 months. The WQRP would be submitted and approved
by NC DWQ and EPA.
7.7.4 Decision Process
TMDL planning and implementation will be done in an effort to improve water
quality and with the approval of NC DEMLR staff.
7.7.5 Evaluation
Progress toward restoring water quality standards will be difficult to determine and
most evaluation tools will be based upon programs rather than through water
quality monitoring or water quality improvements. While the goal of a WQRP is to
improve water quality standards, the NPDES MS4 permit obligation is to reduce
non-point source pollutant loading to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). The
MS4 is not required to meet water quality standards. Evaluation of successful
techniques will be evaluated over time, probably multiple permit cycles.