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Table of Contents
PART 1: INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ I
PART 2: CERTIFICATION........................................................................................................................ 2
PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION..................................................................................................................3
3.1
Permitted MS4 Area..................................................................................................................... 3
3.2
Existing MS4 Mapping................................................................................................................. 4
3.3
Receiving Waters.......................................................................................................................... 4
3.4
MS4 Interconnection.....................................................................................................................5
3.5
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)....................................................................................... 5
3.6
Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat............................................................ 6
3.7
Industrial Facility Discharges....................................................................................................... 6
3.8
Non-Stormwater Discharges......................................................................................................... 7
3.9
Target Pollutants and Sources....................................................................................................... 8
PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION...................................11
4.1 Organizational Structure.............................................................................................................11
4.2 Program Funding and Budget.....................................................................................................16
4.3 Shared Responsibility.................................................................................................................16
4.4 Co-Permittees..............................................................................................................................17
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration..........................................................................17
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.........................................................19
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM...........................................24
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM .............................. 27
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ................................................... 31
PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ........................................ 33
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ...................... 38
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 this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which
the City of Wilmington will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water
Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent
practicable.
This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the City of Wilmington 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 NCS000406, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with
the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the City of Wilmington and located
within the corporate limits of the City of Wilmington.
In preparing this SWMP, the City of Wilmington 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.
*In the last year and a half, the City's Stormwater Services initiated a review of its MS4 program to
achieve the following goals:
1. Prepare the City for the future DEQ audit and in understanding potential compliance issues (i.e.,
become "audit ready"),
2. Prepare for the re -permitting of the program and support development of what is needed for this
SWMP submittal, pursuant to the reformatted version by DEQ and new permit requirements, and
3. Identify areas where improvements can be made to enhance program implementation.
Using the information gathered during the review through site visits, interviews, and program
documentation, the City's consultant developed a report that summarizes the program elements
(6Minimum Measures) and documents how the City is meeting its permit requirements.
A series of recommendations were developed for each permit area to address any potential issues or gaps
with compliance as well as overall program enhancement and audit preparation. Each recommendation is
accompanied by an assessment of priority status, a qualitative assessment of budget implications, and a
recommended implementation schedule.
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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.
® I am 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:
Title:
Signed lhiis '2�nI7ay of 2E1,-ta-
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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the City of Wilmington, including all regulated
activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate
limits of City of Wilmington as of the date of this document.
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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes open drainage (channel types with flow direction) and closed drainage
(pipe -size, type, elevations and flow direction; stormwater structures — type, condition, elevations),
outfalls, SCMs (type, ownership, features, permit types), drainage easements (map book/page,
responsibility rights), watershed boundaries, and stormwater mapping areas.
Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped
97.5*
%
No. of Major Outfalls** Mapped
135
total
*The 2.5% unmapped consists of a large, newly annexed area that is currently being developed and
under construction. Mapping will be updated as sections are completed and then finalized after being
built out in the next several years.
**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 City of Wilmington MS4 is located within the Cape Fear and White Oak River Basins 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
Barnards Creek
18-80
C;Sw
Smith Creek
18-74-63
C;Sw
Burnt Mill Creek
18-74-63-2
C;Sw
Benthos
Greenfield Lake
18-76-1
C;Sw
Chloro h 11 a
Bradley Creek
18-87-24-4-
2
SC, HQW
Howe Creek
18-87-23
SA;ORW
Fecal Coliform, DO
Hewletts Creek
18-87-23
SA;HQW
Fecal Coliform
Whiskey Creek
18-87-28
SA;HQW
Fecal Coliform
Motts Creek
18-82
C;Sw
3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The City of Wilmington MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to
the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above.
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map
and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling & Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates
whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed
directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program
has been implemented to address the WLA.
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Water Body Name
TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern
Stormwater
Waste
Load
Allocation
Y/N
Water
Quality
Recovery
Program
Y/N
N/A — no current TMDLs
N/A
N/A
N/A
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3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the
regulated MS4 urbanized area. Based upon a review of the Endangered and Threatened Species and
Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or known to occur in
North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the species listed in Table 4 have
the potential to occur within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed, Table 4
summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their
habitat.
Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name
Common name
Species Group
Federal Listing
Status
Alligator mississippiensis
American alligator
Vertebrate
T (S/A)
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald eagle
Vertebrate
BGPA
Laterallus jamaicensis
Black rail
Vertebrate
T
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern long-
eared bat
Vertebrate
T
Picoides borealis
Red -cockaded
woodpecker
Vertebrate
E
Heterodon simus
Southern hognose
snake
Vertebrate
ARS
Lysimachia asperulaefolia
Rough -leaved
loosestrife
Vascular Plant
E
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The City of Wilmington MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold
NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps & Permit Data web page.
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Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number
Facility Name
NCG030323
Container Products Corporation - North College Rd
NCG060272
AAI Pharma Services Corp - N 23rd St
NCG070049
Wilmington Gypsum Plant - River Rd
NCG080161
Springer Eubank Co - Shipyard Blvd
NCG080218
S T G Transport - Shipyard Blvd
NCG080303
TForce Freight Wilmington
NCG080381
United Parcel Service - N 23rd St
NCG080918
Fleet Management Facility
NCG080960
Kinder Morgan Woodbine Street Terminal
NCG110063
Northside WWTP
NCG110073
Wilmington Southside WWTP
NCG140025
New Hanover County - Burnett Blvd Facility (2209 Monroe St)
NCG140262
Wilmington -Sunnyvale -Plant 20017
NCG140479
Crete Solutions Wilmington
NCG190009
Creekside Yacht Club - Bradley Creek
NCG190043
The Landing Yacht Club
NCG190064
Off the Hook Yacht Service
NCG190069
Wilmington Marine Center - River Rd
NCG190109
Smith Creek Boatyard
NCG190110
Atlantic Marine Inc - Service Center
NCG200361
Southern Metals Recycling - Wright St
NCG210448
Diversified Biomass Company dba American Property Exports
NCG210467
Tima Capital Inc.
NCGNE0203
USPS Vehicle Maintenance Facility
NCGNE1032
California Cartage
NCGNE1500
FedEx Express ILMA
NCS000076
Wilmington Fiber Optic Facility
NCS000174
Port of Wilmington
NCS000530
Carolina Marine Terminal - River Rd
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the City of Wilmington
as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not
significantly impact water quality. The City of Wilmington has evaluated residential and charity car
washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts.
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 the City of Wilmington to determine whether they may
significantly impact water quality. These types of discharges have been determined to possibly impact
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water quality and are addressed by both our educational program and by our Stormwater Compliance
Officers. (BMP No. 5.2 School Programs, 5.3 Community Events, 7.2 Regulatory Mechanism).
Street washing procedures produce no runoff from its operation. City sweepers utilize dry and misting
practices only. The misting of the roads just ahead of the sweeper brushes help to reduce dust and also
reduces friction on the steel brushes. Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement
Management Program in Part 10 of this SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater
flows be specifically controlled by the City of Wilmington
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge
Water Quality Impacts
Water line and fire hydrant flushing
Incidental
Landscape irrigation
Incidental
Diverted stream flows
Incidental
Rising groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration
Incidental
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated potable water sources
Incidental
Foundation drains
Incidental
Air conditioning condensate
Incidental
Irrigation waters
Incidental
Springs
Incidental
Water from crawls ace pumps
Incidental
Footing drains
Incidental
Lawn watering
Incidental
Residential and charity car washing
Possible
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands
Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
Incidental
Street wash water
Incidental
Flows from firefighting activities
Incidental
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the MS4name is aware of other significant water
quality issues within the permitted MS4 area.
UNC-Wilmington has contracted with the City of Wilmington to monitor surface water quality of creeks
within the city limits since 1998. Based on this historical water quality monitoring data, fecal coliform
has been identified as a pollutant of concern for several creeks within the city limits. Bacterial pollution
has closed several creeks to commercial shellfish harvest. Fecal coliform bacterial pollution can come
from uncollected pet waste, homeless encampments, wildlife/waterfowl, and episodic sewer spills. Our
program focuses education primarily on pet owners and pet waste, as this is a source of pollution that can
be more easily controlled Active septic systems are not an issue inside the city limits since
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homes/businesses are serviced by the sanitary sewer system operated by the Cape Fear Public Utility
Authority.
In addition, bacterial pollution attributed to wildlife and waterfowl is not a source that can be easily
managed; however, the City and Cape Fear River Watch make efforts to educate the public about not
feeding wildlife/waterfowl, particularly at Greenfield Lake. Feeding wildlife habituates them to stay in a
localized area if there is a regular source of external food, adding both bacteria and nutrients to a
waterbody.
The City of Wilmington City Council approved the voluntary `Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed
Restoration Plan" in September 2012, which focuses on reducing the volume of stormwater that can
transport fecal coliform to Bradley Creek & Hewletts Creek. This program is branded as the "Heal Our
Waterways" (HOW) Program. The metric used to reduce this pollutant of concern is the volume of
stormwater reduced, with the goal of reaching the 2006 hydrograph levels for each creek. The program is
voluntary and targets property owners within the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watersheds to install
SCMs that achieve volume reduction. There is dedicated annual funding in the Stormwater Services
budget to help private property owners fund SCM installations on their properties.
In addition, litter is noted as a pervasive source of stormwater pollution in local watersheds based on the
amount of litter collected during volunteer cleanups, as well as during stormwater maintenance activities.
Our program also educates the community about other pollutants including nutrients, yard waste,
sediment, and chemical pollution/HHW, and illicit discharges.
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 City of Wilmington has determined the target audiences, sources, messages and outreach
techniques for each noted pollutant that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts. A
comprehensive description is included in our Outreach/Education & Participation/Involvement Plan.
Education about these target pollutants is also included in school curriculum for New Hanover County
Schools 8' grade science classes, in mass media campaigns, on our stormwater website, in print
collateral, and more.
The HOW Program also focuses on educating watershed residents and property owners within the
Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watersheds. SCM/BMP installations on these properties are vital to
reducing the volume of stormwater transporting fecal coliform and other stormwater pollutants to these
specific creeks.
Finally, our Compliance Officers devote a significant amount of time on public education and outreach to
address documented incidents and prevent future/potential incidents of stormwater pollution in the
community.
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Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutant(s)
Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s)
SWMP Program Addressing
Target Pollutant(s)/Audience(s)
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
• Residential
• Public Education & Outreach
• Commercial
• Public Involvement & Participation
• Wildlife/Waterfowl Sources
• HOW/Watershed Coordinator
• Illicit Discharges (IDDE)
• IDDE/Stormwater Compliance
• Sewer Overflows (CFPUA)
• Bradley and Hewletts Creek Private
Property Owners
Litter
• Residential
• Public Education & Outreach
• Commercial
Public Involvement & Participation
• Schools
• HOW/Watershed Coordinator
• IDDE Stormwater Compliance
Nutrients
• Sewer overflows (CFPUA)
• Public Education & Outreach
• Residential
• HOW/Watershed Coordinator
• Commercial/Developers
• IDDE/Stormwater Compliance
• Urbanization
• Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping
Yard Waste (leaves,
• Residential
• Public Education & Outreach
grass clippings, pine
. Commercial/Landscapers
• HOW/Watershed Coordinator
straw)
• Municipal Operations
• IDDE / Stormwater Compliance
• Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping
Sediment
• Construction
• Construction Site Runoff Control
Improper Disposal of
• Residential
• IDDE / Stormwater Compliance
Waste / Chemicals
• Commercial
• Pollution Prevention/Good
• Industry
Housekeeping
• Municipal Operations
• Public Education & Outreach
• Public Involvement & Participation
Illicit Discharge
• Residential
• IDDE / Stormwater Compliance
• Commercial
• Pollution Prevention/Good
• Industry
Housekeeping
• Municipal Operations
• Public Education & Outreach
• Public Involvement & Participation
Illegal dumping
• Residential
• IDDE / Stormwater Compliance
• Commercial
• Public Education & Outreach
• Industry
• Public Involvement & Participation
• Municipal Oerations
General non- point
• Residential
• Public Education & Outreach
source pollution
• Commercial
• Public Involvement & Participation
• Schools
• IDDE / Stormwater Compliance
• Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Organizational Structure
The City of Wilmington Stormwater and Streets Management Division falls under the Public Services
(PS) Department. The Public Services Department falls under the supervision of one of the City's Deputy
City Managers. The Stormwater and Streets Management Division is responsible for overseeing the
NPDES permit requirement programs of Education and Outreach, IDDE, Post -Construction Site Runoff
and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping and is responsible for managing and planning city
stormwater in-house and capital improvement projects.
Public Services Administration/Business and Employee Development Manger supervises the Compliance
Officer positions and the Safety & Training Specialist.
Public Services Operations Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's MS4,
SCMs and Streets.
The City's Engineering Department's Plan Review help to manage portions of the Post -Construction
permit requirements.
Administration division
Organizational Chart FY23 (Proposed — no changes)
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SWMP Component
Responsible Position
Staff Name
Department
Stormwater Program
Stormwater Services
Fred Royal
Public Services
Administration
Manager
SWMP Management
-Stormwater Services
Fred Royal
Public Services
Manager
-Stormwater Specialist
Jim Quinn
-Stormwater Education
Jennifer Butler
Program Manager
-Plan Review Engineer
Rob Gordon
Public Education &
-Stormwater Education
Jennifer Butler
Public Services
Outreach
Program Manager
-Watershed Coordinator
Anna Reh-Gin erich
Public Services
Public Involvement &
-Stormwater Education
Jennifer Butler
Public Services
Participation
Program Manager
-Watershed Coordinator
Anna Reh-Gin erich
Public Services
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Illicit Discharge
-Compliance Officers
Brian Rostholder,
Public Services
Detection &
Vacant Position
Elimination
-Stormwater Specialist
Jim Quinn
Construction Site
Engineering Specialist
Beth Wetherill
NHCo Engineering
Runoff Control
Post -Construction
-Plan Review Engineer
Rob Gordon
Engineering
Stormwater
-Project Engineer
Rich Christenson
Engineering
Management
-Project Engineer
Eric Seidel
Engineering
-Stormwater Specialist
Jim Quinn
Public Services
Pollution
Stormwater Specialist
Jim Quinn
Public Services
Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities
-Stormwater Services
Fred Royal
Public Services
Operation &
Manager
Jay Carter
Maintenance Program
-Streets Manager
Spill Response Program
-Public Services Safety
Mark Cox
Public Services
& Training Specialist
-Stormwater Specialist
Jim Quinn
MS4 Operation &
-Stormwater Services
Fred Royal
Public Services
Maintenance Program
Manager
-Streets Manager
Jay Carter
Municipal SCM
-Streets Manager
Jay Carter
Public Services
Operation &
-Stormwater Supervisor
Lauris Belle
Maintenance Program
-Stormwater Specialist
Jim Quinn
Pesticide, Herbicide &
-Streets Manager
Jay Carter
Public Services
Fertilizer Management
-Landscape Supervisor
Sam Lee
Parks and Recreation
Program
Vehicle & Equipment
Fleet Manager
John Fortuin
Finance
Cleaning Program
Pavement Management
Streets Manager
Jay Carter
Public Services
Program
Total Maximum Daily
N/A
Load (TMDL)
Requirements
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4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the City of Wilmington 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.
The stormwater program currently receives funding entirely through the City's stormwater utility fee. The
stormwater fee is an enterprise fund with revenues generated to support its program efforts.
FY 23
Adopted
REVENUES
Storm Water Utility Fees
$10,157,052
City Streets Storm Water Fees
$ 3,150,000
Storm Water Discharge permits
$ 51,000
NCDOT Drainage Maintenance
$ 37,000
Interest Earnings
$ 65,000
Appropriated Fund Balance
$ 1,269,987
TOTAL REVENUES $14,730,039
EXPENDITURES
Public Services
$
6,710,640
Non -departmental
$
1,552,083
Debt Service
$
1,637,466
Contingency
$
-
Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$
4,829,850
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $14,730,039
4.3 Shared Responsibility
The City of Wilmington will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control
measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The City
of Wilmington remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit
obligation and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the City of Wilmington 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 SWMP BMP or permit requirement that
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is being met by the shared responsibility, and whether or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in
place.
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or
Legal
Permit Requirement
Implementing Entity & Program Name
Agreement
Y/N
Public Outreach & Education
Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW) —
Yes
Public
Professional Services Contract (5 year permit term)
Involvement/Participation
Public Outreach/Education
New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District —
Yes
Public
Interlocal Agreement Contract (5 year permit term)
Involvement/Participation
Construction Site Runoff
New Hanover County
Yes
Controls
4.4 Co-Permittees
The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000406 for the City of Wilmington. 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
N/A
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The City of Wilmington 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 .
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
4.1
Annual Self -Assessment
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Perform an annual evaluation of
1. Prepare, certify and
1. Annually
1. Yes/No
SWMP implementation, suitability of
submit the Annual Self-
Permit Years 1 — 4
SWMP commitments and any
Assessment to NCDEQ
proposed changes to the SWMP
prior to August 31 each
utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self-
year.
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.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
4.2
Permit Renewal Application
Audit stormwater program
1. Participate in an
1. TBD — Typically
1. Yes/No
implementation for compliance with
NPDES MS4 Permit
Permit Year 4
the permit and approved SWMP and
Compliance Audit, as
utilize the results to prepare and
scheduled and performed
submit a permit renewal application
by EPA or NCDEQ.
2. Self -audit and
2. Permit Year 5
2. Yes/No/Partial
package.
document any
stormwater program
components not audited
by EPA or NCDEQ
utilizing the DEQ Audit
Template. Submit Self -
Audit to DEMLR
(required component of
permit renewal
package).
—application
3. Certify the stormwater
3. Permit Year 5
3. Date of permit renewal
permit renewal
application submittal
application (Permit
renewal application
form, Self -Audit, and
Draft SWMP for the next
5-year permit cycle) and
submit to NCDEQ at
least 180 days prior to
permit expiration.
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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The City of Wilmington 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, the City of
Wilmington is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit
discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste.
The city's outreach/education and participation goals can be summarized by the following:
• Raise awareness and educate the community about the impacts of polluted stormwater runoff on
local waterways, including simple and attainable solutions to stormwater pollution
• Promote ongoing citizen participation/involvement by including the public in community
activities aimed at cleaning up, reducing, and preventing stormwater pollution.
Two outside agency service contracts with Cape Fear River Watch and New Hanover Soil & Water
Conservation District enable the city to meet and exceed permit requirements and bolster our reach and
impact in the community. These contracts focus on outreach/education and involvement/participation
activities and can be viewed in the Appendix. The legal service contracts generally align with the
timeframe of our stormwater permit 5-year timeframe. (*Please Note: These contracts will be re-
negotiated at the start of our new permit and fiscal year in July 2023. This will begin the new 5-year
contract terms which may differ from what is included in this draft SWMP).
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Target Pollutants/Sources
Target Audience(s)
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Residential, Commercial, Sewer Overflows (CFPUA), Schools,
Bradley & Hewletts Creek Property Owners HOW Program)
Litter
Residential, Commercial, Schools
Nutrients
Residential, Commercial, Sewer Overflows CFPUA
Yard Waste
Residential, Commercial, Municipal Operations
Sediment
Construction
Improper Disposal of Waste /
Chemicals
Residential, Commercial, Industry, Municipal Operations
Illicit Discharge
Residential, Commercial, Industry, Municipal Operations
Illegal dumping
Residential, Commercial, Industry, Municipal Operations
General Non -Point Source Pollution
Residential, Commercial, Schools, General Public
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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.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
5.1
Contracts with Outside Agencies
The City contracts with outside
1. Establish outside
1. Year 1
1. Yes/No/Partial
agencies to implement Public
agency contracts to
New contracts
Education/Outreach and Public
coincide with the city's
established in Year 1
Involvement/Participation activities
fiscal year and NPDES
focusing on residential, commercial,
permit 5-year timeframe
schools, and general audiences within
2. Monitor agency
2. Quarterly
2. Yes/No/Partial
the city limits.
deliverables via
(Permit Year 1-5)
Agency submits
cumulative Quarterly
Quarterly Reports that
These agencies are:
Reports submitted to city
sufficiently meet contract
• Cape Fear River Watch
to ensure deliverables are
deliverables
• New Hanover Soil & Water
being adequately met
3. At end of each fiscal
3. Annually
3. Yes/No/Partial
Conservation District
year, each agency
(Permit Year 1-5)
Final report submitted at
*See the Appendix for full legal
provides a tally of
the end of fiscal year
contracts and deliverables.
contracted deliverables
with totals of
/metrics
deliverables conducted
annually
5.2
School Programs - 8th Grade Science Classes
Deliver water quality education
1. Deliver watershed
1. Annually
1. Document the format
programs for New Hanover County
education programs
(Permit Year 1-5)
and # of presentations or
Schools 8m grade science classes, in
and/or resources to 8th
resources delivered
partnership with contract agencies.
grade science classes in
New Hanover County
Our program is currently integrated
Schools.
into the 8th grade science curriculum
2. Hold a meeting/
2. Annually
2. Document date of
for New Hanover County Schools.
Programming format can include live
training with all program
(Permit Year 1-5)
meeting/training
classroom Enviroscape presentations,
instructors for
instructional videos, zoom
curriculum updates,
presentations, providing resources,
scheduling, etc.
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etc. The NHCS school system (and
3. Provide the
3. Annually
3. Yes/No/Partial
current health protocols) and may
Enviroscape Program
(Permit Year 1-5)
Weblink provided to
dictate the format and number of
resource weblink to all
teachers
programs each year.
8th grade science teachers
each year
4. Ask for programming
4. Permit Year 2 & 5
4. Yes/No/Partial
vr%lvw.wilmingtonnc.gov/Enviroscqpe
feedback/assessment
Feedback received from
from 8' grade science
teachers/liaison
teachers and/or the
NHCS 8' Grade Science
Lead Teacher Liaison
5.3
Community Events/Programs/ Workshops
Participate in community events and
1. Participate in at least 3
1. Annually
1. Yes/No/Partial
programming to educate the public
community
(Permit Year 1-5)
Participated in 3
about stormwater runoff pollution
events/programs/worksh
community
and solutions and distribute
ops
events/programs
stormwater materials to the public
with a focus on fecal bacterial
pollution/pet waste and other
pollutants of concern.
2. Distribute stormwater
2. Annually
2. Yes/No/Partial
Examples of local events may include
educational print
(Permit Year 1-5)
Distributed stormwater
Canines for Clean Water events,
materials and brochures
print materials at each
SCM Workshops, LakeFest, Farmers
at events/programming
event/programming
Markets, Earth Day Festival, virtual
3. Distribute stormwater
3. Annually
3. Yes/No/Partial
presentations, etc.
educational messaging
(Permit Year 1-5)
Distributed stormwater
promo items (i.e
promo items at each
takeaways, etc) at
event/program
events/programming
5.4
Mass Media & Social Media Campaigns
The City of Wilmington recognizes
1. Establish a paid Fall
1. Annually
1. Document the media
the impact that paid media campaigns
media campaign
(Permit Year 1-5)
platform and campaign
have in getting stormwater messages
targeting a specific
topic
out to the public.
stormwater pollutant of
concern or general
Social media is also an effective
stormwater awareness.
2. Establish a Spring
2. Annually
2. Document the media
means to reach the public with
stormwater messages.
media campaign
(Permit Year 1-5)
platform and campaign
targeting a specific
topic
stormwater pollutant of
concern or general
stormwater awareness.
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3. Post relevant
3. Annually
3. Yes/No/Partial
stormwater info on city
(Permit Year 1-5)
Stormwater content
social media outlets at
posted on city social
least 4x per year
platforms 4x annually
5.5
Stormwater Content in Citywide Newsletter
Each spring, stormwater content and
1. Develop water quality
1. Annually; each Spring
1. Yes/No/Partial
local/state water quality information
report including annual
(Permit Year 1-5)
Content developed and
is included in the citywide newsletter
monitoring data from
published annually
that is mailed to residents/businesses
UNCW, NC status and
via the City's Public Information
classification of each
Office. Current newsletter
creek with associated
distribution is approximately 45,000
water quality/
recipients.
descriptions, and timely
stormwater content/
articles.
2. Newsletter mailed to
2. Annually
2. # of citywide
—City residents
Permit Year 1-5
newsletters mailed
3. Newsletter posted on
3. Annually
3. Yes/No/Partial
City of Wilmington and
(Permit Year 1-5)
Posted on website?
Stormwater Services
websites
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.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
5.6
Stormwater Services Website
The website provides information on
1. Maintain and update
1. Annually, as needed
1.Yes/No/Partial
the city's stormwater program
the City of Wilmington's
(Permit Year 1-5)
Website updated?
including the MS4 permit, SWMP,
Stormwater Services
stormwater regulations/ordinances,
website throughout the
annual reports, capital projects,
year — update links, add
volunteer programs, educational
new materials, update
content, timely news, and methods of
CIP projects, etc
2. Post the NPDES
2.Annually
2.Yes/No/Partial
contacting Stormwater staff.
Annual Report on the
(Permit Year 1-5)
Report posted on
The robust website also includes a
website
website?
mechanism for reporting stormwater
3. Post a minimum of 3
3. Annually
3.Yes/No/Partial
pollution anonymously.
stormwater news items
(Permit Year 3-5)
Three news items
posted?
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www.wilmin t� onnc.gov/stormwater
4. Set a hit counter for a
4. Annually
4.Report the specific
different stormwater
(Permit Year 2-5)
webpage being tracked
webpage each year
and # of hits annually
Permit
3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Ref.
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
5.7
Stormwater Hotline & Online Reporting Webform
Maintain, promote, and respond to
1. Detail stormwater staff
1. Permit Year 1
1. List specific staff
the city's hotline and online web
that are responsible for
positions for hotline
reporting tool for pollution reports,
responding to hotline
response
made by citizens, employees and
reports and backup staff.
businesses.
2.Conduct training and
2.Annually
2.Yes/No/Partial
www.wilmin tg onnc.gov/reportstorm
review response
(Permit Year 1-5)
Report date of staff
waterpollution.com
protocols with staff for
training
reports to the hotline and
Stormwater compliance officers
web form.
respond to all reports and investigate,
3.Publicize the hotline
3.Annually
3. Yes/No/Partial
educate, and issue applicable fines.
and web form on the
(Permit Year 1-5)
Promoted on website
They also receive direct reports to
Stormwater website
their dedicated phone #s.
4. Track hotline calls and
4. Annually
4.Document the # and
online reports.
(Permit Year 1-5)
general nature of
Citizens call our main stormwater
hotline/webform reports
admin # for all other inquiries,
received
including outreach/education and
5. Publicize
5. Annually
5.Yes/No/Partial
public involvement requests.
hotline/webform in
(Permit Year 1-5)
Publicized
stormwater educational
hotline/webform
materials and on
compliance vehicles
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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 City of Wilmington will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and
participation BMPs.
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit
3.3.1: Public Input
Ref.
Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
6.1
Public Contact and Input on Stormwater Projects/Issues
Stormwater Services holds public
1. Hold meetings or
1. Annually
1. Document the # of
meetings, one-on-one meetings,
direct contact with the
(Permit Year 1-5)
meetings/contact with
neighborhood/HOA meetings, and
public for upcoming
the public
sends direct mail or doorhangers to
stormwater projects (#
the public, particularly for in-house
projects vary each year
and capital improvement projects.
based on funding,
These forums provide the opportunity
staffing, etc
2.Provide direct mail or
2. Annually
2. Document the # of
for citizens/businesses to connect
with Stormwater staff and provide
doorhangers for
(Permit Year 1-5)
mail/doorhangers
input on projects and stormwater
citizens/businesses about
distributed to citizens
issues that impact them.
projects and methods for
public input/contact
3.Document any public
3. Annually
3.Yes/No/Partial
comments received
(Permit Year 1-5)
Documented comments
received?
4. Update Capital
4. Annually
4. Yes/No/Partial
Projects (CIP) Map on
(Permit Year 1-5)
Updated map on
website. Map contains
website?
info about current
projects and funding.
6.2
Stormwater Hotline & Online Reporting Webform
Maintain, promote, and respond to
1. See BMP 5.7
See BMP 5.7
1. See BMP 5.7
the city's hotline and online web
reporting tool for pollution reports,
made by citizens, employees and
businesses.
WTWW.Wilmingtonne.gov/reportstorm
waterpollution. com
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6.3
Community Input & Engagement - Annual Earth Day Participation
City staff participates in the well-
1. Attend Annual Earth
1. Annually
1. Yes/No/Partial
attended annual Wilmington Earth
Day Festival
(Permit Year 1-5)
Attended Earth Day
Day Festival held at Long Leaf Park.
Festival
This is an annual opportunity for the
2.Answer questions from
2. Annually
2. Yes/No/Partial
public to learn more about
the public about
(Permit Year 1-5)
Provided opportunities
stormwater services and ask
stormwater services,
for the public to answer
questions or provide input to city
education/involvement
questions one-on-one
staff on -site. The festival is typically
opportunities,
held in April and has 5000+
stormwater projects, etc
3.Provide educational
3. Annually
3. Yes/No/Partial
attendees. (If event is cancelled,
another "like" event will be
information and contact
(Permit Year 1-5)
Provided
substituted).
info to attendees
educational/contact
information to the public
Permit
3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Ref.
Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
6.4
Volunteer Storm Drain Marking Program
Implement a volunteer Storm Drain
1.Each agency will
1. Annually
1.Yes/No/Partial
(SD) Marking Program to engage and
conduct at least one
(Permit Year 1-5)
Each agency conducted
educate the community about
volunteer storm drain
volunteer storm drain
stormwater pollution. This BMP is
marking event annually.
marking annually?
contracted for implementation by:
2.Each agency will mark
2. Annually
2.Yes/No/Partial
• Cape Fear River Watch, and
a minimum of 14 drains.
(Permit Year 1-5)
Each agency marked at
• New Hanover Soil & Water
least 14 drains?
Conservation District.
3.Each agency will
3. Annually
3.Yes/No/Partial
engage at least 5
(Permit Year 1-5)
Each agency had at least
Each agency turns in a Storm Drain
community volunteers
5 volunteers for marking
Tracking Card after each event,
for each SD Marking
event?
documenting:
event.
- Date of marking
4. Each agency will
4. Annual
4. Yes/No/Partial
- Specific neighborhood marked
distribute educational
(Permit Year 1-5)
Educational doorhangers
- # of drains marked
stormwater doorhangers
distributed?
- # of volunteers/hours contributed
to the community during
- # of educational doorhangers
SD Marking events.
distributed
6.5
Volunteer Watershed/Creek Cleanups
Conduct volunteer clean-ups of city
1. Conduct 10 volunteer
1. Annually
1. Yes/ No/Partial
watersheds/creeks. Cleanups are
cleanups in city
(Permit Year 1-5)
10 watershed cleanups
focused on riverine watersheds:
watersheds annually.
conducted annually?
Greenfield Lake, Smith Creek, Burnt
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Mill Creek, Barnards Creek, Mott
2. Recruit community
2. Annually
2. Document total # of
Creek, Areas that drain directly to
volunteers for cleanup
(Permit Year 1-5)
volunteers, and # of
Cape Fear River, and as the need is
events
volunteer hours
discovered by the City. CFRW turns
contributed annually
in a cleanup report including the # of
3. Estimate the amount
3. Annually
3. Document the total
volunteers, time committed, and
photos after each cleanup event.
of trash and recycling
(Permit Year 1-5)
weight in lbs. of
collected during cleanup
-trash collected annually
This BMP is contracted for
events
-recycling collected
implementation by:
annually
- Cape Fear River Watch.
6.6
Volunteer CreekWatchers Monitoring Program
Conduct a volunteer CreekWatchers
1. Volunteers will
1. Every other month
1. Yes/No/ Partial
Monitoring Program of local creeks
monitor high priority
(Annually, Permit Year
Two CreekWatcher
and tributaries within the city limits.
creeks, creek sections, or
1-5)
reports submitted every
Reports include site specific
tributaries within the city
other month
documentation, findings, and photos.
limits and submit two
monitoring reports every
This BMP is contracted for
other month during the
implementation by:
year
2. CreekWatchers will
2. Annually, as necessary
2. Document the general
- Cape Fear River Watch
contact the city's
(Permit Year 1-5)
nature of any reports
stormwater compliance
made to the city based on
officer(s) if water quality
volunteer observations.
problems are discovered
during monitoring. (ie.
illicit discharges, illegal
dumping, etc.
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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The City of Wilmington 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.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
7.1
Maintain MS4 Map
The MS4 map shows stormwater
1. When new outfalls and
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Report new outfalls
conveyances, flow direction, major
conveyance data
and conveyances over
outfalls, and receiving streams within
becomes available, add
permit term
city jurisdiction. The current map will
to the map
be updated continuously as new
information becomes available.
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,
includin enforcement procedures and actions.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
'7.2
Maintain legal authorities
Review existing ordinance in order to
1. Review ordinance and
1. Permit year 1
1. Report if a revision is
maintain the legal authority to
update if revision is
required and if a revision
prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit
required to maintain
is made
connections and discharges, illegal
legal authority
dumping and spills into the MS4,
including enforcement
procedures and actions. Update
ordinance if required. Citation: City
of Wilmington, Chapter 12, Utilities,
Article III: Effective Date: November
1, 2009. The City also utilizes a
olic for reporting SSOs.
BMP Title
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Permit
3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Ref.
Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal
dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to:
a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges,
b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections,
c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources,
d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and
e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
7.3
Dry Weather Outfall Inspections
Perform inspections of priority
1. Conduct dry weather
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Number of inspections
potential pollutant sources to
flow inspections of 25%
per year
proactively identify illicit discharges
of outfalls in the City per
and illicit connections.
year; all outfalls will be
inspected over the permit
term.
2. Train staff on dry
2. Annually
2. Number of trained
weather flow inspections
staff per year
and illicit discharge
investigations
7.4
Illicit Discharge Identification Procedure
Revise and maintain a standard
1. Review and update the
1. Permit year 1
1. Completed, Yes/No
operating procedure (SOP) for
IDDE program's Manual
Status.
investigation of potential illicit
SOP for investigating
discharges, dry weather flow
potential illicit
inspections, illicit connections, and
discharges and
illegal dumping.
connections; address
gaps identified in self
audit/ program review
2. Maintain IDDE SOP
2. Permit years 2-5
2. Completed, Yes/No
Status.
7.5
IDDE Program Evaluation
Yearly evaluation of IDDE program
1. Evaluation meeting
1. Annually, in
1. Report any program
to promote continuance of effective
with IDDE program staff
conjunction with Annual
changes
components and improvement, as
Assessment
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
well as identification of potential
2. Review of IDDE
2. Annually, in
2. Report the number of
"hot -spot" areas and to identify and
incident reports and
conjunction with Annual
potential illicit
prioritize the next year' s priority
identification of chronic
Assessment
discharges found, the
pollutants and potential sources.
violators, issues, and/or
number of illicit
"hotspot" areas
discharges verified, the
number of illicit
discharges
resolved/removed, and
enforcement actions
taken
Permit
3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Ref.
Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was
observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was
closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
7.6
Tracking Database
A tracking system for observed IDDE
1. Maintain IDDE form
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Yes/no/status
violations and follow- on actions will
to collecting information
be developed and implemented in
2. Maintain a tracking
2. Permit years 1-5
2. Yes/no/status
order to identify " hot -spot" areas,
Spreadsheet/ database to
chronic violators, and recurring
collect data from illicit
issues.
discharge investigation
reports as well as the
results of the
investigation, any follow
up, date of closure, and
enforcement actions
taken.
Permit
3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training
Ref.
Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job
responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training shall
include how to identify and report illicit discharges, illicit connections, illegal dumping and spills. Each staff
training event shall be documented, including the a enda/materials, date, and number of staff participating.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
7.7
Conduct IDDE Staff Training
Continue training program to educate
1. Evaluate and update
1. Annually
1. Yes/no/status
City staff of indicators of potential
training program
illicit discharges/connections and
2. Train staff on IDDE
2. Annually, Train 5
2. Number of trainings
illegal dumping and the appropriate
divisions twice over
and staff trained
avenues through which to report
permit term.
suspected illicit discharge.
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Permit
3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Ref.
Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be
publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained
ersonnel.
A
B
C
D
BMP
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
7.8
Public and staff reporting
Maintain hotline and website for
1. See BMP 5.7
1. See BMP 5.7
1. See BMP 5.7
public and staff reporting
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PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the City of Wilmington relies upon the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 as a qualifying alternative program to meet a
portion of the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for construction site runoff control measures. The
SPCA requirements include reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities that
result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre and includes any construction activity that is
part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more. The state SPCA
Program is either delegated to a city/town, delegated to a county, or implemented by NCDEQ in non -
delegated areas.
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Permit
State or Local Program Name
Legal Authority
Implementing
Reference
Entity
3.5.1 -
New Hanover County
15A NCAC Chapter 04,
New Hanover
3.5.4
Delegated SPCA Program*
NCDEQ Approved Delegation,
County
Interlocal Agreement/Joint
Resolution, Local Ordinance
* The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at:
htlps://library.municode.com/nc/new_hanover_county/codes/code_of ordinances?nodeld=COOR CH2
3EN ARTVIERSECO
The City of Wilmington also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements.
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.5.6: Public Input
Ref.
Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
erosion and sedimentation problems.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
8.1
Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive
1. Train municipal staff
1. Annually Permit Years
1. Number of staff
calls from the public on the protocols
on proper handling of
1-5
trained.
for referral and tracking of
construction site runoff
construction site runoff control
control complaints.
complaints.
8.2
Stormwater hotline
Maintain the city's stormwater
1. See BMP 5.7
1. See BMP 5.7
1. See BMP 5.7
hotline and website reporting
mechanism
Permit
3.5.5: Waste Management
Ref.
Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete
truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impact to
water quality
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Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
8.3
NCGO10000 Permit
The NCGO10000 permit administered
1. NCDEQ is the
1. NCDEQ is the
1. NCDEQ is the
by NCDEQ establishes requirements
responsible party
responsible party
responsible party
for construction site operators to
control waste.
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PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address
stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to
one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or
sale, that are located within the City of Wilmington and discharge into the MS4. These elements are
designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community and ensure adequate long-
term operation and maintenance of SCMs.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the City of Wilmington implements the following
State post -construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -construction
site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where
they are implemented.
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program
State QAP Name
State Requirements
Local Ordinance / Regulatory
Mechanism Reference
None
N/A
N/A
The City of Wilmington has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for
implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -construction program requirements. These existing
requirements are codified in local ordinance(s), and implementation is further defined in guidance,
manuals and/or standard operating procedure(s) as summarized in Table 19 below.
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Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements
All Code References are from Article 4, Division 1 of the City's Land Development Code unless
otherwise noted
Permit Requirements for
Plan Review and Approval
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.2 a Authority
Section 18-253 A
8/17/2021
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c)
Federal, State & Local Projects
None (1)
8/17/2021
3.6.3 b Plan Review
Section 18-254 B.6
8/17/2021
3.6.3 c O&M Agreement
SAT Condition, Section 18-256 B
8/17/2021
3.6.3 d O&M Plan
Section 18-256 B 2
8/17/2021
3.6.3(e) Deed
Restrictions/Covenants
SAT Condition, Section 18-255 D.1 (3)
8/17/2021
3.6.3 Access Easements
SAT Condition, Section 18-256 C
8/17/2021
ir Permit Requirements for
Inspections and Enforcement
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.2 b Documentation
SAT Condition, Section 18-256 G
8/17/2021
3.6.2(c) Right of Entry
SAT condition, Section 18-256 B.3, 18-256
F
8/17/2021
3.6.4 a Pre -CO Inspections
SAT Condition, Section 18-254 C
8/17/2021
3.6.4 b Compliance with Plans
SWP Condition, Section 18-256 A
8/17/2021
3.6.4 c Annual SCM Inspections
O&M Agreement 4
8/17/2021
3.6.4 d Low Density Inspections
Section 18-256 F 5
8/17/2021
3.6.4 e Qualified Professional
None 6
Permit Requirements for
Fecal Coliform Reduction
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste
City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances —
Chapter 12, Article 111, Section 12-28
9/15/2009
3.6.6(b) On -Site Domestic
Wastewater Treatment
New Hanover County — Article 6, Section
6.3.3, Article 4, Section 4.3.2.A
3/21/2022
1 — Our code does not explicitly reference applicability to Federal & State projects, but we are familiar
with that rule. 18-253 D specifies the ordinance would apply to "all development, redevelopment, and
expansion, unless exempt ...". We have had State/Federal entities that have challenged our jurisdiction
and we have referred to that State rule as justification of authority.
2 — We do not distinguish between an O&M Plan and an O&M agreement in the code. The O&M
Agreement templates reference the approved plan and maintenance requirements.
3 — Proposed deed restrictions (when applicable) are signed by the applicant and attached to the
Stormwater Permit. Requirement to record prior to plat is condition of construction release.
4 —There is no City Code that requires inspections annually. City code requires the O&M agreement and
the terms of the O&M template specify the annual inspections.
5 —There is a LD O&M that is attached to the Stormwater permit.
6 — There is no City Code that requires inspection by a qualified professional. 18-254C requires as -built
and certification be provided by a qualified professional under seal, but nothing regarding inspections.
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The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post
Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below.
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post -Construction Reporting Requirements
Ref.
Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 — June 30) including appropriate
information to accurately describe ogress, status, and results.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
9.1
Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking,
1. Track number of
1. Continuously
1. Number of plan
documentation, inspections and
stormwater plans
Permit Years 1-5
approvals issued for low
reporting mechanisms to compile
approved.
density, high density and
appropriate data for the annual self-
drainage plan.
assessment process. Data shall be
2. Maintain a current
2. Continuously
2. Summary of number
provided for each Post -Construction/
inventory of stormwater
Permit Years 1-5
and type of stormwater
Qualifying Alternative Program
permits and constructed
permits and SCMs added
being implemented as listed in Tables
SCMs including SCM
to the inventory.
18 and 19.
type, location, and the
last inspection date.
3. Track number of
3. Continuously
3. Number of SCM
stormwater permit
Permit Years 1-5
inspections.
inspections performed by
staff.
—City
4. Track number and
4. Continuously
4. Number of
type of enforcement
Permit Years 1-5
enforcement actions
actions taken.
issued.
Permit
2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s)
Ref.
Measures to develop, implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the QAP state program
re uirements.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
9.2
The QAP requirements are fully met by the existing QAP for post -construction, see references provided in Table
19.
Permit
3.6.2: Legal Authority
Ref.
Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review
designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater
plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance
with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater
discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
A
B
C
D
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
BMP
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
No
Im lementation
Metric
9.3
The QAP requirements are fully met by the existing QAP for post -construction, see references provided in Table 19
Permit
3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Ref.
Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Require Federal,
State, and local government projects to comply with Post -Construction Program requirements throughout the
entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative
program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than
or equal to one acre, and sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale for compliance with 15A NCAC 02H .1017 and the qualifying alternative programs that
apply within your jurisdiction, (c) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Agreement that
complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(12), (d) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Plan
that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13), (e) Ensure that each project has recorded deed restrictions and
protective covenants, that require the project to be maintained consistent with approved plans, and (f) Ensure
that each SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in a permanent recorded easement per 15A
NCAC 02H 1050 9 and (10).
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
9.4
The QAP requirements are fully met by the existing QAP for post -construction, see references provided in Table 19
Permit
3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Ref.
Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post -
construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s),
(b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual
inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance
Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require
that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
9.5
3.6.4(b) Documentation for Annual Inspections
Keep records that document that a
1. Annual inspection
1. Annually
1. Yes/no/status
project has been constructed
record keeping
according to approved plans.
9.6
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections
Conduct annual SCM inspections by
1. Review existing staff
1 Staff position review
1. Yes/no/status
qualified City staff.
roles and responsibilities
Permit Year 1
and make adjustments
and recommendations
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2.Continue 30% of total
2.Annually
2. Number of Inspections
SCM inspections
annually for O&M
requirements until a new
position is funded.
9.7
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional
Modify city ordinance to require
1. Approved ordinance
1. Permit year 1
1. Yes/no/status
annual inspections be conducted by a
change
Qualified Professional
Permit
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Ref.
Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H
.1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be
achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on -site domestic wastewater treatment system
component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper
operation and maintenance of such systems.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
9.8
The QAP requirements are fully met by the existing QAP for post -construction, see references provided in Table
19.
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PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS
This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the City
of Wilmington municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is
accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the
ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as parks and
open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and
municipal storm sewer system maintenance.
Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs:
1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
2. Spill Response Program
3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
7. Pavement Management Program
The City of Wilmington will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program.
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Permit
3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted
stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections
and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on
general stormwater awareness and imp ementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping ractices.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
10.1
Inventory of Municipal Facilities
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of
1. Maintain list of
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Number of facilities
municipal facilities with potential to
existing City -owned
inventoried and their
generate polluted runoff.
facilities and classify
classification
facilities as having high
or low potential for
stormwater pollution
10.2
Facility Inspections
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Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Inspection of City facilities to
1. Develop and maintain
1. Permit year 1
1. Yes/no/status
confirm good housekeeping practices
a program SOP for city
are being followed, including vehicle
facility inspections,
and equipment cleaning and that the
including procedures, an
City Municipal Operations Center
inspection schedule,
Complex is in compliance with
inspection form,
Industrial Stormwater Permit
inspection report
NCG080918.
documentation, and
tracking system
2. Develop specific SOPS
2. Permit year 2
2. Yes/no/status
for high priority facilities
(e.g., fire stations, Parks
and Rec facilities, Police
HQ refueling, etc.).
3. Update the SPCC for
3. Permit year 1
3. Yes/no/status
the Operations
Complex, SPPP for the
Fleet Management
Building, and the SPCC
for Police Headquarters
4. Inspect all inventoried
4. Permit years 1-5
4. Number of facility
municipal facilities once
inspections
per permit term to
determine pollution
potential
5. Inspect facilities with
5. Annually
5. Number of facility
highest potential to
inspections
pollute at least annually
10.3
Staff Training
Maintain and update a staff training
1. Provide training for all
1. Annually
1. Number of staff
program for general stormwater
responsible employees
trained
pollution prevention
2. Provide training for
2. As needed
2. Number of staff
new hires
trained
Permit
3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Ref.
Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stormwater
runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response
rocedures.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10.4
Inventory of Facilities with Spill Potential
Maintain a list of city facilities and
1. Develop and maintain
1. Permit year 1
1. Yes/no/status
operations storing materials that
a list of city facilities and
would be a pollutant if spilled and
operations with spill
introduced to the stormwater system
potential when facilities
and classify by hazard and quantity
or operations are
changed
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2.Update list when
2.As needed
2. Report changes
appropriate
10.5
Spill Response Procedures
Maintain spill response procedures
1. Develop general
1. Permit year 1
1. Yes/no/status
and continue training of appropriate
written spill response
staff.
procedures
2. Review specific spill
2. Permit year 1
2. Yes/no/status
response procedures for
City facilities and
operations with potential
to produce high hazard
-spills
3. Update as facilities
3. As needed
3. Number of additions
and operations are
or revisions made
revised
4. Train staff in spill
4. Annually
4. Number of staff
res onse procedures
trained
5. Train new staff in spill
5. As needed
5. Number of staff
response procedures
trained
Permit
3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and
maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the
collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard
documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10.6
Staff Training
Maintain and update a staff training
1. Develop/Update or
1. Annually
1. Yes/no/status
program for general stormwater
identify appropriate
pollution prevention and provide to
training program
appropriate City department
2. Provide training for all
2. Annually
2. Number of staff
employees
responsible employees
trained
10.7
MS4 System Inspections and Maintenance
A proactive plan for MS4 system
1. Maintain a SOP that
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Yes/no/status
maintenance, requiring regular
includes proactive
inspections and maintenance.
inspection schedules,
standard documentation,
staff responsibilities, and
proper maintenance
training
2. Perform regular
2. Following schedule
2. Number of inspections
inspections in
established in SOP
accordance with the SOP
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3. Verify, document, and
3. Permit years 1-5
3. Number of
prioritize maintenance
maintenance activities
activities identified by
performed
inspections or citizen
reports
4. Maintain an inspection
4. Permit years 1-5
4. Yes/no/status
and maintenance
tracking system to be
used in accordance with
the SOP and to identify
"hot spot" locations for
system maintenance
Permit
3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage municipally owned, operated, and/or maintained structural stormwater control measures (SCMs) that
are installed for compliance with the permittee's post -construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current
inventory of SCMs, perform SCM inspections and maintenance, and shall establish specific frequencies, schedules, and
documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10.8
Inventory of Municipal structural SCMs
Maintain a current inventory of
1. Maintain an inventory
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Number of municipal
municipally owned structural SCMs.
of existing City -owned
structural SCMs
SCMs with information
including type, year
built, date of last
inspection, and
maintenance actions
2. Maintain Operation
2. Permit years 1-5
2. Yes/no/status
and Maintenance Plans
for all City -owned SCMs
where appropriate
3. Update inventory and
3. As needed
3. Number of updates
plans as necessitated by
new City
development/SCMs
10.9
Municipal SCM Inspections and Maintenance
Performance and documentation of
1. Maintain a GIS map of
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Yes/no/status
regular inspection and maintenance
City -owned SCMs
2. Update the map when
2. Permit years 1-5
2. Number and type
of municipally owned structural
SCMs. Addition of municipally
new City -owned SCMs
added to map
owned SCMs to MS4 map.
are constructed
3. Maintain NC SCM
3. Permit years 1-5
3. Number of staff
Inspections and
members with active
Maintenance
certification
Certification for
personnel
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4. Maintain/ update SCM
4. Permit years 1-5
4. Yes/no/status
inspection
documentations stem
5. Inspect each device
5. Annually
5. Number of SCMs
using SCM inspection
inspected, number
system
passing inspection,
number requiring
maintenance
6. Perform maintenance
6. As required
6. Number of
tasks identified in
maintenance activities
inspections
performed
Permit
3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Ref.
Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine
pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and
a licator certifications.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10.10
Pesticide, Herbicide, Fertilizer Applicator Training
Training of City staff who apply
1. Maintain Right -of-
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Yes/no/status
landscape chemicals in order to
Way Pest Control, Public
minimize water quality impacts from
Health Control, and
pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
Ornamental & Turf Pest
Control applicator
certifications for
ersonnel
—appropriate
2. Develop or identify
2. Permit years 2-5
2. Yes/no/status
pollution prevention and
chemical use, storage
and handling training
3. Provide staff training
3. Annually
3. Number of staff
in pollution prevention
trained
and chemical use,
storage and handling
training
Permit
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and
equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES
industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to staff,
perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10.11
NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance
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Ensure that NPDES industrial permit
1. Permitting of
1. As required
1. Report number of new
compliance occurs at all applicable
municipally owned
permits received or
municipally owned sites
facilities; apply for new
renewed as well as
permits and confirm that
number of active
all existing permits are
permits.
valid. Renew permits as
required
2. Maintain and update
2. Permit years 1-5
2. Yes/no/status
municipal industrial
inspection form
—facility
3. Perform facility
3. As required per
3. Number of inspections
inspections for
permits
performed, issues
with permit
identified, actions taken
—compliance
4. Maintain NPDES
4. Permit years 1-5
4. Yes/no/status
Industrial Permit list of
municipally owned
facilities with permit,
permit expiration dates,
and inspections
10.12
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection
Routine inspections as part of general
1. Maintain an inspection
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Yes/no/status
facility inspections to ensure that
checklist
2. Perform inspections
2. Annually
2. Number of inspections
vehicle and equipment facilities are
following proper procedures to
using inspection
minimize water quality impacts from
checklist and notify
vehicle and equipment cleaning and
facility manager of any
maintenance.
corrective actions
re uired.
3. Perform re -inspections
3. As required
3. Number of facilities
of any facility that
requiring corrective
required corrective
action, number of
action.
resolutions.
Permit
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Ref.
Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the
permittee's corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid
ollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific fre uencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10.13
Street Sweeping
Street sweeping following a regular
1. Maintain and update a
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Yes/no/status
schedule in order to reduce pollutants
SOP, including a
from City owned and maintained
schedule and plan to
streets.
document
2. Implement SOP and
2. Per SOP
2. Total number of street
documentation
miles swept
10.14
Leaf /Vegetative Debris Collection
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Periodic collection of
1. Maintain and update a
1. Permit years 1-5
1. Yes/no/status
leaves/vegetative debris from
SOP, including a
residential and public areas to reduce
schedule and plan to
pollutants and clogging of storm
document
2. Implement SOP and
2. Per SOP
2. Volume of leaves
system inlets.
documentation
collected cubicyards)
10.15
Vehicle Spill Cleanup
An organized vehicle spill cleanup
1. Maintain spill
1 See BMP 10.5
1. See BMP 10.5
response to prevent pollutants from
response procedures (see
vehicular accidents from entering the
BMP 10.5)
storm drains stem.
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