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The Town of Gibsonville is a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Phase II community. The Town is responsible for the quality of Printer friendly version
WATER SERVICES
stormwater that drains from property, flows into the storm sewer systems
and discharges to area waters.
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If you have a complaint about a stormwater pollution problem, please contact the Town of Gibsonville at
CODE OF ORDINANCES
336-449-4144.
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The Town is required to implement a comprehensive stormwater management program that addresses
the following six main elements:
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• Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
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• Construction Site Runoff Control
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• Post Construction Stormwater Management
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• Good Housekeeping in Municipal Operations
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What is stormwater runoff and why is it a problem?
During a rain event, stormwater creates fast moving short-lived waterways on the street where you live,
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in your yard and down your driveway. It flows over sidewalks, streets, lawns, fields and parking lots and
directly into our streams, lakes and rivers. The most dramatic consequence of stormwater runoff is
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flashflooding and the damage it brings. As land is built up and developed, increasing amounts of
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stormwater runs off directly to streams or rivers - much more than streams and rivers can hold. The
additional water overflows and floods streets, businesses, and homes. Stormwater runoff also carries
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dirt, grime, fertilizers, oil, gas and everything else we leave on the ground, directly to our water bodies.
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Stormwater runoff results in:
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• Rivers, lakes and streams that may be too dirty to fish in, swim in, or water too dirty to drink
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• Fecal bacteria in the water
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• Excess nutrients in the water causing algae blooms, fish kills, and increased costs for water treatment.
■ Water & Sewer Services
Why do I have to pay for it?
■ Street Maintenance
■ Curbside Household
Everyone contributes to stormwater pollution problems - everyone must be part of the solution. All real
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property experiences stormwater run-on and runoff regardless if a drainage concern exists on that
specific piece of property. Even if your property has never flooded, the stormwater that flows off your
■ Brush Collection
property must be managed so that it does not contribute to flooding or pollution in areas downstream.
■ Curbside Recycling
Whether you live in a condominium, a suburban home or in an urban setting, Stormwater is an issue.

■ Household Hazardous NPDES Phase II is an unfunded federal and state mandate that requires the Town of Gibsonville to
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implement a comprehensive stormwater managment program. The Gibsonville Board of Aldermen
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approved the implementation of a stormwater fee of 75 cents per month on June 16, 2008 to fund the
stormwater managment program to be compliant with federal and state regulations, safeguard your
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community through improving drainage systems, and improve local water quality.
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Stormwater and Storm Drainage Project and Maintenance Policy
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The Town has been asked on occasion to participate in stormwater projects on private property and the
Stormwater and Storm Drainage Project and Maintenance Policy provides the framework to respond to
these requests. In addition, the Town has current maintenance practices which are reiterated in this
policy. On June 7, 2021, the Town of Gibsonville Board of Aldermen approved an increase of 75 cents to
fund eligible stormwater projects submitted by property owners who wish to participate in the Town's
Stormwater and Storm DrainageProject and Maintenance Policy. The increase which goes into effect on
July 1, 2021 will increase the monthly fee from 75 cents to $1.50 and will provide approximately $33,000
in additional revenue for residents who wish to submit stormwater projects. To view the Town's
Stormwater and Storm Drainage Project and Maintenance Policy clink on the document listed below.
To view the 2019-20 Town of Gibsonville NPDES Phase II Stormwater Annual Report click on the
document listed below.
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