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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000429_SPPP Ferg 2021 Complete_20220330PURPOSE This Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) is prepared in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. NCS 00429, Part II, Section G (a) (b) & (c). The purpose of this plan is to identify potential pollutant sources in contact with storm water, identify spill prevention and response procedures, and implement Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) to eliminate non -permitted, non -storm water discharges. The City of Gastonia is committed to the prevention of pollutant discharges to the surface waters of Gaston County and the environment, and maintains the highest standards of Stormwater pollution prevention through regular review, updating, and implementation of this Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for the City of Gastonia Ferguson landscape and maintenance facility. Authorized Facility Representative: Title: Signature: Date: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SPPP) Great Place. Great .People. Great Promise. Developed for CITY OF GASTONIA Ferguson Parks and Recreation Landscape and Maintenance Facility GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA Prepared in Accordance with NPDES Permit No. NCS 000429 August 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................1 2.0 SITE PLAN..............................................................................................................................1 2.1 SITE LOCATION.................................................................................................................. 1 2.2 SITE MAP...............................................................................................................................2 3.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.......................................................................... 4 3.1 STORAGE PRACTICES.......................................................................................................4 3.2 WASTE DISPOSAL............................................................................................................... 4 3.3 SIGNIFICANT SPILLS AND LEAKS................................................................................. 4 3.4 NON-STORMWATER CERTIFICATION......................................................................... 4 3.5 EXPOSED SIGNIFICANT MATERIALS........................................................................... 4 3.6 EVALUATION OF STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES (SCMs)........................4 4.0 SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN(SPRP)..................................................5 5.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PLAN ............... 6 6.0 EMPLOYEE TRAINING...................................................................................................... 7 7.0 PLAN REVIEW AND AMENDMENT................................................................................ 8 APPENDICES Appendix A ................. Pollution Prevention Team Member Roster B ................. Exposed Significant Materials C ................. Reportable Spill Information Form D ................. List of Significant Spills and Leaks E ................. Employee Training Documentation Form F ..................Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment And Certification G ................. (1) Stormwater Discharge Outfall Qualitative Monitoring Report (2) Equipment / Material/Area Inspection Form (3) Accumulated Stormwater Release Log H ................ Clean Up Contractors J ................. SCM Evaluation and Implementation Form 1.0 INTRODUCTION The City of Gastonia Ferguson landscape and maintenance facility is the headquarters from which the City Staff group mows the grass at City -owned parks, cemeteries and other properties; takes care of trees, shrubs and flowers at City -owned buildings, greenways and other facilities; picks up trash on City -owned properties and rights of way; maintains ballfields; and provides free guidance for residents who have questions about trees or other plants on their private property. This division does the landscaping and grounds keeping for 50 different areas, including the five interchanges along I-85 in Gastonia. 2.0 SITE PLAN 2.1 SITE LOCATION The City of Gastonia Ferguson landscape and maintenance Facility is owned and operated by the City of Gastonia. The 80-acre facility (primarily a softball complex) is located at 1401 Golf Course Dr. in Gastonia, North Carolina. There are City of Gastonia employees working at the facility during the operating hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All Stormwater runoff discharges to a municipal separate 3m sewer system (MS4) and eventually discharges to a tributary to the headwaters of Catawba Creek, n the Catawba River Basin. It is labeled Figure 1. Figurel. 2.2 SITE MAP The facility layout and surface drainage diagram (Figure 2.) demonstrates the drainage pattern of Stormwater leaving the site. The GPS coordinates for the outfalls are listed below. SDO#001:35 ° 14'25 "N - 81 ° 10'47.9" W SDO#002:35°14"26.9" N-81°10'49.7" SDO#003:35°14'28" N- 81°10'50.9" W FIGURE 2A. A larger version of the site map is located in the back of the book labeled FIGURE 2A. FIGURE 2B. A larger version of the site map is located in the back of the book labeled FIGURE 2B. 3.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 3.1 STORAGE PRACTICES All equipment and vehicles are stored under cover, some being outdoors, some indoors. The vehicle and equipment maintenance building is used to store barrels of used oil and other automotive fluids.There are also three sheds with concrete flooring that are used to house heavy equipment, maintenance equipment, salt, and soil. 3.2 WASTE DISPOSAL There are several dumpsters located on -site, maintenance crews utilize these dumpsters to throw away trash from various parks around the city. Once a week a maintenance crew focuses on cleaning the surrounding park and area within the facility, this includes picking up any ground trash within the area and replacing all trash bags in cans around the facility and park. 3.3 SIGNIFICANT SPILLS AND LEAKS Material spills and leaks together are a potentially significant source of Stormwater pollution. If a spill occurs, please refer to Section 4.0 Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) for response procedures. A Reportable Spill Information Form (See Appendix C) must be completed and the proper authorities notified for all spills of reportable quantities (greater than 25 gallons, hazardous material spills or any amount that reaches surface waters). A historical record of spills should be documented in the Significant Spills and Leaks Form (See Appendix D). According to information from Mr. White, there have been no significant spills or leaks in excess of reportable quantities in the past years. 3.4 NON-STORMWATER CERTIFICATION Each Stormwater conveyance structure (drains, pipes, outfalls, ditches, etc.) must be evaluated for the presence of non-Stormwater discharges. The non-Stormwater certification form (See Appendix F) requires that facility personnel evaluate their facility's potential for non-Stormwater discharges. The form should be completed subsequent to the evaluation of all Stormwater conveyance structures. 3.5 EXPOSED SIGNIFICANT MATERIALS A description of significant material(s) that were exposed to Stormwater during the past three (3) years and are currently exposed is included in Appendix B. 3.6 EVALUATION OF STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES (SCMs) Identify and evaluate the SCM(s) that are being implemented (See Appendix J) in the following areas of the facility: loading and unloading, vehicle maintenance/washing, indoor/outdoor storage, fueling, and waste disposal areas. 4.0 SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN (SPRP) Spill Response Team Team Objectives: The goal of the Spill Response Team (See Appendix A) is to ensure that all practical measures are taken to prevent spillage and in the event a spill occurs the "Team" will be responsible for responding in accordance with the Spill Prevention Response Plan (SPRP). The team will be responsible for general implementation of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and specifically responsible for the following tasks: ❖ Inspecting and maintaining existing Stormwater controls (including documentation ofall inspections) and containment structures for potential pollution sources; ❖ Cleaning of all minor spills immediately and hiring an environmental cleanup company to assist with major spills or spills involving hazardous material; ❖ Notifying the proper authorities when spills occur (see spill notification contacts... Page 6); ❖ Maintaining spill response and safety equipment in areas where spills are likely to occur; ❖ Maintaining records of all inspections, spills and cleanup activities for a minimum of five (5) years; ❖ Revising the Plan when needed (documenting all significant spills, updating contact names, etc.). Shill Notification Contacts Minor Spills (<25 gallons or any amount that reaches surface water or the stormwater collection system) ❖ Contact Team Leader Tripp White at (704) 866 6840 ❖ Notify the City of Gastonia Stormwater Division (COGSTD) from 8:00 - 5:00 at (704) 869-1013, after hours contact on -call phone number at (704) 866-6843, if the spill reaches surface waters or the storm water collection system; ❖ Notify North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 within 24 hours if any spillage reaches surface waters. Major Spills (>25 gallons or any amount of Hazardous Material) ❖ Call 911 immediately if you don't have control over the spill or if there is a hazardous material spill; ❖ Contact Team Leader Tripp White at (704) 866 6840 ❖ Notify (COGSTD from 8:00-5:00 at (704) 869-1013, after hours contact on -call phone number at (704) 866-6843, if the spill reaches surface waters or the storm water collection system; ❖ Hire environmental clean-up contractor (if necessary) (See Appendix H); ❖ Notify NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 and The National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 within 24 hours; ❖ Complete and submit Reportable Spill Information Form (See Appendix Q. 5.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PLAN The Stormwater Administrator will oversee all activities associated with preventative maintenance and good housekeeping at the facility. The facility and the grounds should be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. This should include but is not limited to: ❖ Semi-annual inspection of equipment, material storage areas, and control devices for condition and signs of pollution (See Appendix G); ❖ Maintain good housekeeping practices in all outside storage areas; ❖ Maintain adequate spill cleanup equipment such as: absorbent materials, drip pans, rags, brooms, wet/dry vacuums, and disposal containers. These materials should be located in the indoor/outdoor material storage areas and in the fuel storage area where it can be easily accessed by the staff in the event of a spill. ❖ Stormwater that accumulates in the curbed area around the gasoline tanks must be inspected for obvious signs of pollution prior to being released to the storm drain system. An accumulated storm water inspection log has been provided as Appendix G. This log will serve as inspection documentation and should be completed prior to opening the manual release valve on the storm drain pipe. ❖ Safety equipment should be made available to staff, including: personal protective equipment, fire extinguisher, and material safety data sheets (MSDS); ❖ Inspections of Stormwater Discharge Outfalls (SDO) will be conducted annually. Documentation of SDO inspection will be documented using a Stormwater Discharge Outfall Qualitative Monitoring Report, (See Appendix G). All documentation of inspections shall be inserted into the SPPP and kept on file at the facility for a minimum of five (5) years. 6.0 EMPLOYEE TRAINING Employees at all levels shall be trained in the goals and components of the Plan. New employees shall be trained within 90 days of their start date. Refresher training sessions should be scheduled whenever changes are made to the plan and annually at the very minimum. The Public Works Director or his/her designee shall provide employee training. Employee training including refresher training must be documented (See Appendix E) and inserted into the SPPP. Documentation shall include: employee signature, date, time, name of trainer, and type of training. All documentation shall be maintained on file at the facility for a minimum of five (5) years. 7.0 PLAN REVIEW AND AMENDMENT City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan The plan should be reviewed and/or amended if the facility introduces any change(s) that have a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters including but not limited to: changes due to construction activity, changes in operation and maintenance, and changes in personnel. The Public Works Director will have the responsibility for revising the plan so that it reflects current conditions at the facility. The review and/or amendment of the plan will take place annually, at a minimum and all revisions must be documented in the table below. REPLACE/REVISE/UPDATE PAGE(S)-EXPLANATIONS APPENDIX A: POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM MEMBER ROSTER City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Gastonia, North Carolina Team Leader: Tripp White Title: Assistant Recreation Director Office Phone: 7048666840 Responsibilities: Members: (1) Jerry Browning Responsibilities: Title: Maintenance Supervisor Office Phone: 7042140721 (2) Chad Responsibilities: Title: Landscape Supervisor Office Phone: 7042149119 (3) Greg Reynolds Responsibilities: Title: Downtown Maintenance Supervisor Office Phone: EXPOSED SIGNIFICANT MATERIALS APPENDIX B: City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Gastonia, North Carolina Instructions: Describe the significant materials that were exposed to stormwater during the past three years and/or are currently exposed. Exposed Material Period of Exposure Method of Storage Material Management Practice (e.g., pile, drum, tank) (e.g. pile covered, drum sealed) Material is stored under cover None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Loading and Unloading Area Performed under cover None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Vehicle Maintenance Area Covered area that drains to None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Vehicle Washing Area and oil/water separator and sanitary Brine System sewer system. Material and pesticide None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Indoor Material Storage Area products are stored under coverwith readily available spill kit nearby Storage area is covered with a None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Outdoor Material Storage Area structural canopy Tanks are double -walled and 1. Inspect storm water Implement Option 1 Fuel Storage Area surrounded by a concrete accumulated in diked area for containment dike with a manually indicators of pollution before activated release valve releasing water Personnel ensure that no residual 1. Store materials under cover A new building is being Waste Disposal Area liquid or solid materials remain on constructed to store these drums / totes / equipment prior to materials. storing in this area APPENDIX C: Reportable Spill Information Form City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Instructions: A reportable spill is greater than 25 gallons or any amount that reaches surface water or the storm water collection system. In the event that such a discharge occurs (refer to Page 6), immediately contact 911 (City of Gastonia Fire Department) and notify NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office and the National Response Center within 24 hours. Upon such an occurrence, this form should be completed and forwarded to the proper authorities. Spill Date and Time: Type of Material Spilled: Estimated Quantity Spilled: Estimated Quantity Entering Surface Water: Source of Spill: Description of Affected Area: Cause of Spill: Corrective Action Taken: Names of Parties/Agency Contacted: APPENDIX D: List of Significant Spills and Leaks City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Instructions: Record below all significant spills and leaks that have occurred at the facility in the three years (3) prior to the effective date of the permit. If a spill or leak should occur during the term of the storm water discharge permit; the pertinent information will be entered into this worksheet within 14 days. The individual making the entry will date and initial the information. Date (mm/dd/yy) Check One or Both Location Description Response Procedures Preventative Measures Taken Completed by: (Initial/Date) Spill Leak Type of Material Quantity (Estimate) Source Reason Cleanup Up Completed by: Staff or Environmental Clean Up Company APPENDIX E: Instructor: Location: Subject: Employee SPPP Training Documentation Form City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Date: Time: Topics Covered: Attendees: Name: Title: Instructor Signature Date APPENDIX F: NON -STORM WATER DISCHARGE ASSESMENT AND CERTIFICATION City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Date of Evaluation Stormwater Conveyance Observed During the Evaluation Method Used to Evaluate Discharge Describe Result From Evaluation of Non- Stormwater Discharge Identify Potential Source(s) Name of Person Who Conducted the Evaluation Instructions Discharges from all drains, pipes, outfalls, and other conveyances leading to the MS4 must be inspected and free of non-stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater certification should be documented annually and should include the following information: description of the evaluation results, the method used, the date of evaluation, and on -site drainage points observed during the evaluation. APPENDIX G (2): EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL / AREA INSPECTION FORM City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Date: Inspector: Gastonia, North Carolina Instructions: Two (2) times a year, the following areas should be inspected and documented on this form. Exposed to Signs of Adequate Equipment / Stormwater Condition Pollution Spill Corrective Action Recommended Material / Area (Y/N) (Good/Bad) (No/Specify) Controls ('/N) Loading and Unloading Area Vehicle Maintenance Area Vehicle Washing Areal Brine System Indoor Material Storage Area Outdoor Material Storage Area Fuel Storage Tank Area Waste Receptacle Area APPENDIX G (3): ACCUMULATED STORMWATER RELEASE LOG City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Gastonia, North Carolina Instructions: Prior to opening the manual release valve on the storm drain pipe from the fuel tank storage area, the accumulated water must be inspected for obvious pollution and documented on this form. PARAMETER Date: Inspector's Initials: Color (specify): Odor (specify): Clarity (clear/cloudy) Floating Solids (Y/N) Suspended Solids (Y/N) Foam (Y/N) Oil Sheen (Y/N) Other Indicators (specify) APPENDIX H: CLEAN UP CONTRACTORS City of Gastonia Public Works Gastonia, North Carolina Petroleum/Hazardous Material Spill Clean Up • Carolina Environmental Response Team (can do lake cleanup) - 5648 Daphne Dr., Charlotte, NC 28269, Main: (877) 505-6799 • Contaminant Control Inc. - 281 Lane Parkway, Salisbury, NC 28146, 1-888-624-6555 (24 hours) • Greenways Inc. of North Carolina - 31 Woodgate Ct, Durham, NC 27713, (919) 349-7665 • HAZ MAT Transportation and Disposal - 210 Dalton Ave., Charlotte, NC, 704-332- 5600 • HEPACO Inc. (can do lake cleanup) - 2711 Burch Dr., Charlotte, NC, 704-598-9782 • Safety HIeen Corp. -2320 Yadkin Ave., Charlotte, NC, 704-375-0098 (local number), 1-800-323-5040 (24 Hour) • Spectrum -Nationwide Environmental Inc. - 117 Sylvania Ave., Charlotte, NC, 704- 334-2164 • FCC Environmental - 2115 Speedrail Ct., Concord, NC, 704-455-1333, • Stanley Environmental Solutions, Inc. - 131 Mariposa Road, Stanley, NC 28164, 704-263-8186 (Office), 704-596-3353 (24 hour) Sewer Spill Clean-up • Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. - 530 Woodlawn Street Belmont, NC 28012., 704-529-0000 Toll Free: 1-800-782-6798 • Stanley Environmental Solutions, Inc. - 131 Mariposa Road, Stanley, NC 28164, 704-263-8186 (Office), 704-596-3353 (24 hour) Bio-Hazard Cleanup • Fagala Biohazard Specialists - 704-290-6095 • Bio Recovery Services - 1-888-611-3672. STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES (SCMs) EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION FORM APPENDIX J: City of Gastonia Ferguson Facility Gastonia, North Carolina Instructions: Evaluate and document the effectiveness of SCMs in the following areas of the facility: loading and unloading, vehicle maintenance/washing, indoor/outdoor storage, fuel storage, and waste disposal areas. Implement any additional SCMs that are necessary to prevent stormwater pollution. FACILITY LOCATION EXISTING SCM NEW SCM OPTIONS EVALUATION Material is stored under cover None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Loading and Unloading Area Performed under cover None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Vehicle Maintenance Area Covered area that drains to oil/water None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Vehicle Washing Area/ Brine separator and sanitary sewer system System Material is stored under cover with None recommended Existing measures are sufficient Indoor Material Storage Area readily available spill kit nearby Storage area is covered with a None recommended Existing measures are sufficient structural canopy Outdoor Material Storage Area Tanks are double -walled and 1. Inspect storm water accumulated Implement Option 1 surrounded by a concrete in diked area for indicators of Fuel Storage Area containment dike with a manually pollution before releasing water activated release valve Personnel ensure that no residual 1. Store materials under cover A new building is being constructed liquid or solid materials remain on to store these materials. Waste Disposal Area drums /totes / equipment prior to storing in this area Environmental Quality Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) Qualitative Monitoring Report For guidance on filling out this form, please visit https:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/ npdes-stormwater-gps ---------------- Permit No.: N/C/�G/ p /p /p /4 /2 /9 / �r Certificate of Coverage No.: N/GG/ Facility Name: County:,r----------------------- ----------------------------------� �tg� one o. 1---------------------------------------------------------------� Inspector: Date of Inspection: Time of Inspection: Total Event Precipitation (inches): All permits require qualitative monitoring to be performed during a "measurable storm event." A "measurable storm event' is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee obtains approval from the local DEMLR Office. By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge: (Signature of Permittee or Designee) 1. Outfall Description: Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.): Receiving Stream: Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: Page 1 of 2 SWU-242, Last modified 06/01/2018 2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium, dark) as descriptors: 3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor, etc.): 4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is clear and 5 is very cloudy: 1 2 3 4 5 5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids: 1 2 3 4 5 6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy: 1 2 3 4 5 7. 8. 9. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? o Yes ® No. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? sqoYes G� No. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Q Yes Q� No. 10. Other Obvious indicators of Stormwater Pollution: List and describe Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation. 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