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Spring Lake Stormwater Management Plan
NPDES Permit # NCS000438
03/11/2021
Revised 08/11/2021
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Table of Contents
PART1: INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ I
PART 2: CERTIFICATION........................................................................................................................ 4
PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION.................................................................................................................. 5
3.1
Permitted MS4 Area..................................................................................................................... 5
3.2
Existing MS4 Mapping................................................................................................................. 5
3.3
Receiving Waters.......................................................................................................................... 6
3.4
MS4 Interconnection.....................................................................................................................7
3.5
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)....................................................................................... 7
3.6
Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat............................................................ 8
3.7
Industrial Facility Discharges....................................................................................................... 8
3.8
Non-Stormwater Discharges......................................................................................................... 8
3.9
Target Pollutants and Sources....................................................................................................... 9
PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION...................................11
4.1 Organizational Structure.............................................................................................................11
4.2 Program Funding and Budget.....................................................................................................12
4.3 Shared Responsibility.................................................................................................................13
4.4 Co-Permittees..............................................................................................................................14
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration..........................................................................14
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.........................................................16
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM...........................................18
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM .............................. 20
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
25
PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM........................................27
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ...................... 30

List of Tables
Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs

PART 1: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Spring Lake Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the
means by which Spring Lake 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 Spring lake 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 NCS000438, 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 Spring Lake and located
within the corporate limits of Spring Lake.
In preparing this SWMP, Spring Lake 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.
The Spring Lake Stormwater Administration Program is authorized under Part II, Section 40, Article VII
of the Spring Lake Ordinances, passed on June 26, 2016.
State Law reference is Stormwater Runoff Rules and programs G.S. 143-214(c) and G.S. 160A-459
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On February 20, 2017 the Town of Spring Lake received a new permit as a Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System, (MS4) under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit number
NCS000438 as issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) formerly
the NC Department of Natural Resources (NCDENR). This permit expires February 19, 2022
This document provides the Stormwater Quality Management Program (SWMP), herein referred to as the
Spring Lake Stormwater Management Manual (SWMP), required by Part I, paragraphs 1, 7, and 11 of
the NPDES permit and US Code Section 402(p)(3)(B)(iii). The overall objective of the SWMP is to
protect receiving stream water quality by reducing the discharge of pollutants from the Town's MS4 to
the maximum extent practicable through the implementation of the permit programs and SWMP elements
described within this plan. The Spring Lake Stormwater Division is the primary agency responsible for
managing the Town's NPDES stormwater permit, its MS4, and the SWMP.
Included in this SWMP are the individual best management practices (BMP), also known as stormwater
control measures (SCMs), that will be used to fulfill program requirements along with the corresponding
frequency of each SCM, measurable program goals, implementation schedule, and funding sources. The
Spring Lake Stormwater Administrator (SWA), under the direction of the Town's Water Resources
Director (WRD), is responsible for the fulfillment of most of the activities discussed in this SWMP. The
Town's Street Department has responsibility for maintenance of portions of the MS4, in coordination with
the Spring Lake Stormwater Division. The one exception is the Construction Site Runoff Control program
where the local office of NCDEQ is the primary responsible agency.
The development of this SWMP has completed and implemented updated measures in accordance with
the NPDES permit. The Town's SWMP includes the following core Phase II permit programs:
Public Education and Outreach — This program provides education and outreach through direct interaction
with the public at festivals, in the Recreation and Parks Department, and the schools. In addition, Spring
Lake is a member of the Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) which provides materials and
personnel for outreach programs and files an annual report to DEQ. Spring Lake also participates in the
Cumberland County Schools Green Schools program with outreach during the annual Earth Day program.
Public Involvement and Participation — Spring Lake has a combined Stormwater, Sustainability, and
Appearance committee which is an appointed citizen panel to review and comment on the Town's
stormwater programs. In addition, public volunteer opportunities are available with Town programs such
as Storm Drain Marking, Adopt -A -Drain, Adopt -A -Street, etc.
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination — This program is designed to protect water quality by
detecting and eliminating pollution sources from illicit connections such as improper sewage or
wastewater connections; illegal discharges such as chemical, paint, or oil dumping; and spills such as
sewer overflows or vehicle accidents involving discharges of fuel, oil, and other chemicals. As part of this
program, the Town enforces the "Town of Spring Lake — Illicit Connections and Improper Disposal
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Ordinance", which prohibits the discharge of pollutants to the storm drain system and streams. The Town
relies on reports from the public, various monitoring programs, fire and police department reports, and a
wide range of other activities to assist in identifying and eliminating these sources of pollution.
Construction Site Runoff Control — This program has been and is currently provided by the local office of
the NCDEQ Land Quality Section. Even though the Town's existing Construction Site Runoff program is
handled by the local office of the NCDEQ Land Quality Section, the Town continues to aggressively
inspect construction sites that are brought to their attention through complaints or other sources. These
efforts are fully coordinated with NCDEQ. Additionally, the Town focuses on sites that are smaller than
one acre that are not permitted by NCDEQ.
Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls — The Town has developed a program to control the discharge of
pollutants in stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects. As part of this
program, the Town enforces the "Town of Spring Lake — Stormwater Control Ordinance", which
requires stormwater treatment practices for development that meets various size and density thresholds.
The program involves review and approval of project plans as well as site inspections to ensure that
treatment practices are properly operated and maintained.
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations — This program focuses on
ensuring that Town owned and operated facilities are properly operated and maintained to reduce
stormwater pollutant discharges from these facilities. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Spill
Response Plans are prepared for applicable facilities that conduct activities with the potential for
stormwater pollutant discharges. The Town conducts annual inspections and training sessions at these
facilities to ensure that requirements are being met.
Water Quality Assessment and Monitoring — The Town maintains a water quality monitoring program
designed to monitor major streams to determine water quality conditions and gauge the effectiveness of
various stormwater management programs. The program also is used to assist in locating illicit discharges
and connections.
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) — The Spring Lake Stormwater Division has determined that a
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) criteria has not yet been developed and approved or established by
NCDEQ (as delegated through EPA) for the receiving waters of the Town of Spring Lake's MS4 NPDES
stormwater discharge. Therefore, this Permit section is currently not applicable in the Town of Spring
Lake.
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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.
® I am a ranking elected official.
❑ lam a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
❑ I am a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made
in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check one):
❑ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
❑ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
Signature:
Print
Name
Larry G Dobbins
Title:
Mayor of Spring Lake NC
Signed this day of 20a .C'-,

PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the Spring Lake, including all regulated activities
associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate limits of
Spring Lake as of the date of this document. Spring Lake is the light green section of the map shown
below.
3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes... Inlets, outfalls, pipes, and open channels.
This interactive map can be found at
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Percent of MS4 Area Mapped
100
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No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped
148
total
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*An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly
into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major
outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned
areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres.
3.3 Receiving Waters
The Spring Lake MS4 is located within the Cape Fear River Basin and discharges directly into receiving
waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are compiled from the
following NCDEQ sources:
o Waterbody Classification Map
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List
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Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name
Stream
Index / AU
Number
Water
Quality
Classification
303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
of Interest
Tank McDuffie Creek
18-23-27
C
None
Jumping Run Creek
18-23-29
C
None
Muddy Creek
18-23-26
C
None
Lower Little River
18-23- 24
C
None
• Water Quality Classification C: Aquatic Life, Secondary Recreation, Fresh Water
3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The Spring Lake MS4 is interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly receives stormwater
from the Fort Bragg MS4 via Tank Creek, various outfalls, and the Young Lake drainage system. The
number of interconnections entering the Spring Lake MS4 from Fort Bragg MS4 is two, as determined
by physically counting outfalls from Fort Bragg land into the Spring Lake MS4 region.
The MS4 does interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4 and includes:
a. The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of
interconnections is unknown. Quantity: N/A
b. The interconnection is discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of
interconnections is unknown. Quantity: N/A
C. The Spring Lake MS4 mapping does identify pre-HWY 87 upgrade interconnections with the
NCDOT MS4.
d. The MS4name MS4 mapping does include NCDOT MS4 outfalls.
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Spring Lake does not have any impaired water bodies as indicated in NCDEQ Modeling & Assessment
Unit web page and therefore has no TMDL recording requirements.
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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 not identified
within the regulated MS4 urbanized area, as determined by a review of the Endangered and Threatened
Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or
known to occur in North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The Spring Lake MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold NPDES
Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps & Permit Data web page.
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number
Facility Name
NCG110041
Spring Lake WWTP
NCGIO0180
Spring Lake Auto Center
NCG100091
McLamb's Auto Salvage
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by Spring Lake as
summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not
significantly impact water quality. Spring Lake 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
Spring Lake.
Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly
into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do
contain detergents have been evaluated by Spring Lake to determine whether they may significantly
impact water quality.
Personal car washing activities are not frequent enough to warrant a designation as a significant impact on
water quality. However, the public will be advised on reducing contamination from car washing by
washing vehicles at a commercial facility or on lawns. This will be done through fliers in their utility
bills at least once a quarter.
Charity car washes will be addressed as they are conducted.
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge
�Waterline
Water Quality Impacts
and fire hydrant flushing
Incidental
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Landscape irrigation
Incidental
Diverted stream flows
Incidental
Rising groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration
Incidental
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated potable water sources
Incidental
Foundation drains
Incidental
Air conditioning condensate
Incidental
Irrigation waters
Incidental
Springs
Incidental
Water from crawls ace pumps
Incidental
Footing drains
Incidental
Lawn watering
Incidental
Residential and charity car washing
Possible
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands
Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
Incidental
Street wash water
Possible
Flows from firefighting activities
Incidental
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, Spring Lake is aware of other significant water
quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. These include animal waste, yard waste and sediment left
in gutters, and trash throughout the system.
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 each. In addition, the Spring Lake has evaluated schools, homeowners
and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts.
Residents of the Town are the primary source of litter, yard waste, and animal waste. Education efforts
will be targeted at school children and through mailers to residents in their utility bills as to the best
methods to stop pollution from reaching the storm drains.
Business owners will be advised of proper disposal of trash and upkeep of drains on private property in
order to reduce their pollution load.
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutant(s)
Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s)
SLSWMP Program Addressing
Target Pollutant s /Audience s
Litter
Residents, Businesses, Schools
Public Education & Outreach
Leaf and yard debris
Residents, Businesses,
Public Education and
Involvement
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Animal waste
Residents and Parks
Public Education and Outreach
Car washing
Residents and Schools
Public Education and Outreach
Household waste
Residents and Schools
Public Education and Outreach
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Organizational Structure
The Stormwater Program is run by the Stormwater Administrator, under the direction of the Water
Resources Director. The Water Resources Director reports directly to the Town Manager.
Water Resources
Director
Tim Garner
Stormwater
Administrator
Deanna Rosario
Sewer and Water
Tim Garner `
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
Town Manager)
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terim Manager
in place
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Fire Department
Spill Response
Jason Williams
Fleet Building Street
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
Michael Moore Steve Wing Mike Eckert
Maintenance
Director
David Vandergriff
SWMP Component
Responsible Position
Staff Name
Department
Stormwater Program
Spring Lake Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resources
Administration
Administrator
SLSWMP Management
Spring Lake Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resource
Administrator
Public Education &
Spring Lake Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resource
Outreach
Administrator
Public Involvement &
Spring Lake Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resource
Participation
Administrator
Illicit Discharge
Spring Lake Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resources
Detection &
Administrator
Elimination (IDDE)
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Construction Site
NCDEQ
NA
NCDEQ
Runoff Control
Post -Construction
Spring Lake Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resources
Stormwater
Administrator
Management
Pollution
Spring Lake Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resources
Prevention/Good
Administrator
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities
Buildings and Grounds
Steve Wing
Public Works
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Spill Response Program
Spring Lake Fire
Jason Williams
Fire Department
Department
MS4 Operation &
Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resources
Maintenance Program
Administration
Municipal SCM
Stormwater
Deanna Rosario
Water Resources
Operation &
Administration
Maintenance Program
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Streets Department
Steve Wing
Public Works
Fertilizer Management
Program
Vehicle & Equipment
Fleet Maintenance
Michael Moore
Public Works
Cleaning Program
Pavement Management
Streets Department
Mike Eckert
Public Works
Program
Total Maximum Daily
NA
NA
NA
Load (TMDL)
Requirements
4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the Spring Lake shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to
implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the NPDES
MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed by the
Division annually.
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In the 2018-2019 Budget for the Town of Spring Lake, revenues were listed as coming from stormwater
fees and penalties, interfund transfers, appropriated funds, and interest earnings for a total of $325,842
Expenses were listed as non -departmental, administration, interfund transfers, and budgetary accounting
for a total of $325,842
4.3 Shared Responsibility
Spring Lake will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control measures, which
are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. Spring Lake remains
responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation, and may be subject to
enforcement action if neither the Spring Lake nor the other entity fully performs the permit obligation.
Table 9 below summarizes who will be implementing the component, what the component program is
called, the specific SLSWMP BMP or permit requirement that is being met by the shared responsibility,
and whether or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place.
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
Legal
SWMP SCM or
Implementing Entity & Program Name
Agreement
Permit Requirement
Y/N
NPDES Permit Section E
Cumberland County NC
Y
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4.4 Co-Permittees
The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000438 for Spring Lake. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-permittee.
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4
Contact Person
Phone & E-Mail
Interlocal
Name
Agreement
Y/N
NA
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The Spring Lake will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the
administration of the Stormwater Management Program.
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit
2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self -Assessment
Ref.
Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually.
Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent
of the Stormwater Program. The self -assessment reporting eriod is the fiscal year Jul 1 — June 30 .
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#. 1
Annual Self -Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of
1.Prepare, certify and
1. Annually for Permit
1 Yes / No.
SWMP implementation,
submit the Annual
Years 1 — 4
suitability of SWMP
Self -Assessment to
(FY17/18 — FY21/22)
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.
Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the
NPDES MS4 permit.
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#.2
Permit Renewal Application
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Audit stormwater program
1. Participate in an
1. TBD — Typically
1. Yes
implementation for compliance
NPDES MS4 Permit
Permit 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. All Permit Years
2. Yes
document any
stormwater program
components not
audited by EPA or
NCDEQ utilizing the
DEQ Audit Template.
3. Certify the
3. Permit Year 5 six
3. August 23, 2021
stormwater permit
months prior to permit
renewal application
expiration
(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
Spring Lake will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational materials
to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water discharges
on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.
The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by
the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, Spring Lake
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)
Organic debris (vegetation, animal
feces, etc
Residents, Businesses, School Children, Municipal Employees
Cooking oil, food
Residents, business owners, school cafeterias
Recyclables in trash or littering
roads
Residents, school children, business owners
Illicit Discharges
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Illegal Dumping
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Improper Disposal of Waste
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Litter
General Public
Spring Lake will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach SCMs.
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 throu h a cooperative agree ent.
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#. 3
Special event booths
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
The Clean Water Education
Fliers at booths
Yearly
1. Keep a count of
Partnership (CWEP) attends
people reached in each
events and puts together
event and provide a
demonstration and handouts,
yearly total
creates take home fliers for the
2. encounters in
2. twice a year
2.clicker count
general public and school children
classrooms
to address debris in the streets and
3.encounters at Parks
3. continuously
3.clicker count
drains
and Rec facilities
4. Movie and web
4. yearly
4. CWEP tracks and
advertisements
reports
#. 4
Describe Target pollutants and stressors
Send out fliers with utility bills to
1. mailers
1. quarterly
1. how many fliers
address different pollutants and
sent out with bills
problems they cause
#. 5
Goals and Objectives
Educate public, especially
1. visits to businesses
1. as needed
1. track numbers of
business owners of the importance
businesses contacted
2.fliers to residents at
2.as needed
2.number of fliers
to eliminate illicit discharge and
to report any violations via the
events
given out
phone hotline or the SW email
3.signs at parks or
3.as needed
3.number of people
other gathering sites
who contact us
Permit
2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site
Ref.
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program's message(s) and provide online materials
including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory
mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit
and SWMP. The web page shall also provide developers with all relevant post -construction requirements,
design standards, checklists and/or other materials.
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#. 6
Website contact form and link to stormwater specific email
Create new stormwater specific
1. emails received
1. by end of fiscal
1. how many emails
email address that is accessible by
year 2021
received and issues
the Stormwater Administrator and
resolved by fiscal year
the Water Resources Director to
give residents a way to contact us
for general questions or concerns.
#. 7
Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter written by
1. put a counter on the
1. by end of fiscal
1. yearly count for
the SWA and posted on the
website
year 2021
each newsletter
town's website. Updates Jan,
2. submit newsletter to
2. every quarter
2. published newsletter
Apr, Jul, and Oct.
webmaster
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit
3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Ref.
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
A
B
C
D
SCM
No.
Description of SCM
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#.8
Hotline
Phone number for reporting
1. allow residents to
1. 2nd quarter fy 2020
1. track number of
immediate stormwater issues to
call in concerns
calls and resolutions.
the Water Resources Director and
the Stormwater Administrator
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PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and
Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements.
The Spring Lake will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and participation
SCMs.
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.
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#. 9
Appearance and Sustainability Committee (includes Stormwater)
Committee comprised of residents
1. create liaison
1. Summer 2022
1. track attendee
and town employees to address
position for
numbers and issues
appearance, stormwater, and
stormwater
raised and resolved
sustainability issues within the
administrator
community
Permit
3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Ref.
Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#. 10
Spring Lake Clean Up
As part of the Appearance and
1. cleaner drains and
1. Summer 2021
1. number of call outs
Sustainability committee schedule
pipes
for pipe cleaning and
two cleaning events a year, to
other calls
include streams and easily
2.trash picked up
2.summer 2021
2.pounds or bags of
reached drains and outfalls.
trash removed
3.1itter and leaf debris
3.summer 2021
3. bags or trash or yard
out of gutters
debris picked up.
#. 11
Adopt a drain
Program that allows students and
1. cleaner drains and
1. Summer 2021
1. track number of call
residents to adopt a drain, whether
pipes
outs for blocked drains
it be in front of their home or in
and pipes
front of a business. Responsible
for keeping it clean and if they so
choose, decorating it.
#. 12
Adopt a Stream/Join NC Stream Watch
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Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Groups or individuals commit to
1. cleaner streams
1. Summer 2021
1. number of streams
adopting a portion of a stream,
adopted
cleaning it twice a year,
2.citizen surveys to
2. Summer 2021
2.pounds or bags of
submitting pictures, and doing
supplement state
trash removed
testing for the state
efforts
3.statewide database
3. Summer 2021
3. tests submitted
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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The Spring Lake 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.
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#. 13
Maintain and update Spring Lake Utility GIS map as needed
Keep current GIS map up to date
1. verify and update
1. continuously
1. no mistakes in
and accessible to town employees
maps as needed
mapping
to determine when stormwater
BMP need attention
#. 14
Utilize USGS stream data GIS maps
Use established USGS maps to
1. ensure BMPs are
1. continuously
1. reduction in
determine stream flow, slopes,
working in conjunction
problems from pooling
and other pertinent information
with natural flows
and stagnation
about stormwater to ensure BMP
is efficiently used.
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.
SCM
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#. 15
Ordinance setting fines for illicit discharge
Sec 40-448 sets fines and
1. reduction in
Lcontinuously
1. number of violations
payments for polluters as the cost
discharge
and fines
of testing, clean up and treatment
of polluted areas
#. 16
Permitting and enforcement of cosmetic cleaning entities
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