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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Management Program Assessment 512 N.Salisbury Street , Raleigh NC 27604 Contained In this Report - Permit Number :NCS000427 Permit Number:NCS000427 County:Wake RaleighRegion: Town of Cary 2016 Report Number:NCS000427_2016 Background Information SW100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION SW100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage Town of Cary SW100060 Jurisdictional Area (square miles) 58.6 SW100070 Population Permanent 152,576 Comments:estimate based on certificates of occupancy issued by town March 2015 SW100080 Population Seasonal (if available) 0 SW100110 RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles) 58.6 SW100130 River Basin(s) Neuse and Cape Fear SW100150 Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities SW100160 Residential 49.7 SW100170 Commercial 10.1 SW100180 Industrial 2 SW100190 Open Space 38.2 SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels? Yes SW100220 Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located? Yes SW100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 3Page Number: SW100270 "Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. Storm water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water resources they are intended to protect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's receiving waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters. You should also know the various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. " SW100280 River Basin SW100283 Program 1 SW100290 Receiving Stream Name Swift Creek SW100300 Stream Segment 27-43-(1) SW100310 Water Quality Classification WS-III NSW SW100320 Use Support Rating SW100325 TMDL Yes Comments:WQRP submitted to DWQ and approved. Reports sent annually. SW100331 Program 2 SW100332 Receiving Stream Name White Oak Creek SW100333 Stream Segment 16-41-6-(0.3) SW100334 Water Quality Classification WS-IV NSW SW100335 Use Support Rating SW100336 TMDL Yes Comments:Jordan Lake TMDL - Program for Existing Uses phase 1, Riparian Buffer Rule and New Development Rules adopted into ordinance SW100337 Program 3 SW100338 Receiving Stream Name Turkey Creek SW100339 Stream Segment 27-22-3 4Page Number: SW10033A Water Quality Classification C NSW SW10033B Use Support Rating SW10033C TMDL No SW10033D Program 4 SW100400 Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4 jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map. Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body. SW10033E Receiving Stream Name Walnut Creek SW10033F Stream Segment 27-34-(1) SW10033G Water Quality Classification C NSW SW10033H Use Support Rating SW10033I TMDL No SW100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy Yes Comments:Neuse River Basin Rules SW100350 Local Water Supply Watershed Program Yes Comments:Ordinance adopted in 1993 (Jordan and Swift) and Swift Creek Land Management Plan SW100360 Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program Yes Comments:Local Program since 1985, Plan reviewer/supervisor, senior inspector and two field inspectors SW100370 CAMA Land Use Plan No SW100440 River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm SW100450 Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html SW100460 Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html SW100470 Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html SW100480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.html 5Page Number: SW100490 CO-PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co-permitting) SW100500 Do you co-permit with a permitted Phase I entity? No SW100510 If so, provide the name of that entity: SW100550 Other Entity NA SW100560 Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees? No SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS SW100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations? No SW100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing SW100600 Name of Entity NA SW100610 Element they will implement NA SW100620 Contact Person NA SW100630 Contact Address NA SW100640 Contact Telephone Number NA SW100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? Yes SW100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee NCS000427 Comments:Town of Cary also has three General Stormwater Permits NCG110116,NCG110117 and NCG110156 for the Waste Water Facilties North South and Western Wake SW100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION SW100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. SW100940 Name Charles Brown 6Page Number: SW100950 Title Stormwater Program Analyst SW100960 Street Address 316 N Academy St SW100970 PO Box 8005 SW100980 City Cary SW100990 State NC SW101000 Zip 27513 SW101010 Telephone 919-469-4038 SW101020 Fax 919-460-4935 SW101030 E-Mail charles.brown@townofcary.org SW101040 "Permittee's Website" www.townofcary.org SW101050 BMPs SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs? No SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs? No SW101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets. 7Page Number: Information specifically regarding the permit SW101460 Permitting Information SW101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization? Yes 8Page Number: Co-Permitting Information SW101570 Contract Operations SW101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities, Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right-a-ways, GIS Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste)? Yes Comments:Contract operations are for Street Sweeping and Facility Maintenance (Lawn Care Maintenance of Right of Ways and Town Facilities) 9Page Number: Public Education and Outreach SW101690 Public Education and Outreach SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes Comments:Included in Stormwater Management Plan SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target audiences were selected? Yes Comments:Included in stormwater management plan SW101720 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's public education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue? Yes Comments:Included in annual outreach plan for each year SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'ls outreach program (i.e., how the permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become involved in the storm water program? Yes Comments:Included in annual outreach plan SW101750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups? Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state-supplied Public Education and Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program. Yes Comments:We have material available both as handout and on the website SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics: SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste Yes SW101780 Pet Waste Yes SW101790 Septic Systems Yes SW101800 Lawn and Gardening Yes SW101810 Vehicle Washing Yes SW101820 Erosion Yes 10Page Number: SW101830 Stream Buffers Yes SW101840 Flooding Yes SW101850 Litter Yes SW101860 List any additional topics not identified above. Illicit Discharges SW101870 Does the permitteenulls outreach program include: SW101880 Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs? Yes SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information booth at festivals and fairs)? Yes SW101900 Distributing printed educational material to business / industry? Yes SW101910 Presentations to local community groups? Yes SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools? Yes SW101930 Local TV or radio spots? Yes SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters? Yes SW101950 Posters? Yes SW101960 Storm drain stenciling Yes SW101970 Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)? Yes SW101980 Workshops Yes SW101990 Stream basin signage? Not Applicable 11Page Number: SW102000 Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff? Yes SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff? Yes SW102060 Classroom Outreach SW102070 The number of educational materials distributed to schools. 0 SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 9 SW102090 The number of students that participate in municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 162 Comments:Activities include Spruce Projects (Big Sweep) and Hemlock Bluffs projects, and stormdrain stenciling and educational programs through Water Resources Dept. SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers. 0 SW102110 The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in storm water education. 0 SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum. Unknown Comments:State curicculum has storm water education starting in Elementary grades through high school. SW102130 Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlets SW102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings. 6 Comments:4 Festivals Annually (Spring Days, Lazy Days, Ritmo Latino and Diwali Indian) and 2 Career Fairs SW102160 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet. 5,000 + Comments:Attendance at Festivals (Ritmo, Spring Days, Lazy Days, Diwali) SW102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm-water-related information. 0 SW102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages. 0 SW102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings. 4 Comments:Two Erosion Control Conferences, SCM Presentation and NCAPWA Stormwater Presentation 12Page Number: SW102200 Commercial Outreach SW102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators. 765 Comments:Food Service sector was targeted this year; provided a fact sheet for properties that have grease interceptors SW102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program. 0 SW102310 Pet Waste Management SW102320 The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods. 3 SW102330 The number of dog-walking designated areas in parks. 1 SW102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores. 0 SW102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners. 100 Comments:Pamplets at dog park for homeowners SW102360 Promotional Giveaways SW102370 The number of items given out. 1350 Comments:Lights, key chains, pens, footballs, bags, frisbees SW102380 The number of events attended (to give out items). 6 SW102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses). 1 Comments:NC Clean Water Education Partnership - Radio, TV, Theaters and web. SW102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste SW102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days. 52 Comments:Curb side pick up for used motor oil and filters, cooking oil and grease, electronic equipment. Weekly pickup and by appointment. SW102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners. 9158 Comments:Block Leader program by Spruce provides information to homeowners SW102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses. 0 13Page Number: SW102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged SW102450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages. 100 Comments:Ritmo Festival we had spanish material to hand out SW102460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages. 150 Comments:Hand outs and promotional items SW102470 The number of partnerships established with minority organizations. 2 Comments:We work with Diamante on the Ritmo Festival and Hum sub with the Diwali Indian festival SW102480 The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods. Unknown Comments:They receive materials associated with the water bill on a monthly basis SW102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods. 0 SW102540 Using the Media SW102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV. 245,438 Comments:Impressions for our CWEP partnership includes all media (radio, tv and theater) SW102560 The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising. 0 SW102570 The number of stormwater related articles published. 5 Comments:BUD articles monthly and Quarterly ads placed in Cary News concerning stormwater. These included illegal discharge, stream buffers, leaf collection, lawn maintenance, stormdrain labeling SW102580 Water Conservation for Home Owners SW102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities. 0 SW102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bills. 12 Comments:Placed in BUD articles that are mailed out with bill SW102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is delivered. 0 14Page Number: Public Involvement and Participation SW102620 Public Involvement and Participation SW102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes Comments:Included in Stormwater Management Plan SW102640 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged? Yes SW102650 Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners associations, and educational organizations, among others. SW102660 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types of public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to educate local community groups? Yes SW102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program through: SW102680 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings? Yes SW102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)? Yes Comments:Environmental Advisory Board provides input from the puclic concerning all issues related to the environment including stormwater SW102700 Stream clean-up events? Yes Comments:Spruce program and big sweep SW102710 Adopt-a-stream, Adopt-a-drain, Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail program? Yes Comments:Adopt a spot program within Spruce to adopt greenway trails that have a stream cleanup component SW102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs? Yes Comments:Hemlock Bluffs work days and Arbor Day SW102730 A stormwater hotline? Yes SW102740 Volunteer monitoring programs? Yes Comments:Work through the State of NC 15Page Number: SW102750 Storm drain stenciling? Yes Comments:We have both a decal and paint stencil option within the town SW102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program? Yes Comments:Town has a block leader program that recruits homeowners to go out into the community to pass out information and also with the Black Creek Watershed Association SW102770 Regional workshops? Yes SW102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys? Yes Comments:We manage and update web page on storm water SW102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program? Yes Comments:Spruce program helps get citizens involved in water conservation and environmental issues, Block leader program and Black Creek Watershed Association SW102830 Adopt-A-Stream Program SW102840 The number of participants in Adopt-A-Stream, Adopt-a-drain, Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail programs. 1877 SW102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt-A-Stream, Adopt-a-drain, Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail volunteers (in tons). 7.4 Comments:All volunteers in Spruce projects and Big Sweep 2015 SW102860 Surveys SW102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys. 0 SW102880 The number of completed surveys. 0 SW102890 Hotlines SW102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s). 610 Comments:Complaints received to stormwater section main number not from hotline. Complaints were from a wide range (buffers, drainage, idde, spills, development issues, etc) SW102910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls. 610 Comments:The number is from our responses to our stormwater section within Water Resources Department. 16Page Number: SW102920 Reforestation Programs SW102930 The number of volunteer tree planters. 83 SW102940 The number of trees planted. 233 SW102950 The number of acres planted with trees. 2 Comments:Enhancment of stream restoration project along White Oak Creek, Annie Jones Trail SW102960 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings SW102970 The number of meetings held. 2 Comments:Wake County Floodplain Map meetings in Cary and Holly Springs SW102980 The number of attendees. 50 SW102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings. 0 Comments:Working on compiling list for those who are asking for changes to maps. SW103000 Storm Drain Stenciling SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled. 1 SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers. 4 SW103030 The number of drains stenciled. 62 SW103040 Stream Cleanup SW103050 The number of stream cleanups. 3 Comments:Big Sweep and Black Creek Watershed clean ups SW103060 The number of cleanup participants. 343 SW103070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons). 2 SW103080 The number of stream miles cleaned. 3 Comments:Shoreline at bond park and black creek watershed 17Page Number: SW103090 Volunteer Monitoring SW103100 The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs. 0 SW103110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly, Q-Quarterly and A-annually). 0 SW103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed. 0 SW103130 The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held. 0 SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers. 0 SW103150 Wetland Plantings SW103160 The acres of land planted. 1 SW103170 The number of volunteers that participated in planting. 86 SW103180 The number of planting events held. 2 Comments:Volunteers helped plant live stakes at Annie Jones Trail and White Oak Creek restoration site. 475 Lives stakes installed 18Page Number: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW103210 Stormwater Map SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters? Yes Comments:Final mapping done with updates by in house CAD techs and placed on GIS, required to have survey grade storm system data as part of record drawings SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas? Yes SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams? Yes SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls? Yes SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls. 1456 Comments:Listed on spreadsheet from GIS mapping identified as pipe outlet SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes? Yes SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural BMPs? Yes SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs? 1006 SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete. 100 SW103340 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the permittee chose that mechanism? Yes Comments:7.6.3 of the Land Development Ordinance SW103350 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other regulatory mechanism) is implemented? Yes Comments:Chapter 7.6.3 of the Land Development Ordinance 19Page Number: SW103360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills? Yes Comments:Town of Cary performs smoke testing, sanitary sewerline video inspection and dry weather screening of outfalls SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls and, at a minimum, must address the following: SW103380 Procedures for locating priority areas. SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will use to detect the location of the source. SW103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge. SW103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. SW103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4: Yes Comments:Included in the land development ordinance SW103430 landscape irrigation; SW103440 water line flushing; SW103450 diverted stream flows; SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; SW103470 discharges from potable water sources; SW103480 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential); SW103490 springs; SW103500 footing drains; SW103510 residential and charity car washing; SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; SW103530 rising groundwaters; SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater; SW103550 foundation drains; SW103560 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200); SW103570 water from crawl space pumps; SW103580 lawn watering; 20Page Number: SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; SW103600 street wash water; SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting. SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non-storm water discharges that will not be addressed as illicit discharges. SW103630 These non-storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available to the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs). SW103640 Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on discharges and a provision prohibiting any individual non-storm water discharge that is determined to be contributing significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4? Yes SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste? Yes Comments:We placed add in local paper and included information to food service industry SW103700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges? Yes Comments:We are adding a reporting form for our website in 2016 SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system? Yes SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program? Yes SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other educational material development and distribution? Yes SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with the Health Department? Yes Comments:Inspections and Permits has a spreadsheet with property served by septic and require attachment to sanitary sewer if available and septic has failed SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets and outfalls? Yes Comments:Street sweeping consists of sweeping residential areas quarterly, downtown and parking lots weekly, major thoroughfares done monthly / Town has leaf collection curbside done by town and contractor 21Page Number: SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illicit discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers? Yes Comments:Smoke testing and video of sanitary sewerlines within areas of towns annually SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer system? Yes Comments:Town has a jet cleaning operation in high priority areas where grease is a concern SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program? Yes Comments:This is part of the public works program that takes in motor oil and cooking oil, also take other electronic and household goods at transfer station SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection. 2 Comments:The town smoke tested for 2015 in Bond Lake area. Total of 1666 manholes and 54 miles of pipe tested in two areas SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens. 0 SW103880 The number of illicit connections found. 3 SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 3 SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals. 0 Comments:260 issues noted moslty cleanout issues with caps, 3 were cross connections and addressed. SW103910 Illegal Dumping SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens. 0 SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps. 0 SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit-out clean-ups completed. 0 SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed. 0 22Page Number: SW103990 The number of high-risk connections prioritized. 0 SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses. 0 SW104010 The number of illicit connections found. 0 SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW104030 Recreational Sewage SW104040 The number of pump-out stations. 0 SW104050 The number of no-discharge areas created. 0 SW104060 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives. 0 SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping. 0 SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action. 110 Comments:Reports by citizens regarding all solid waste issues and 155 code enforcements regarding solid waste managment SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) SW104100 The number of overflows reported. 7 SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections. 7 SW104120 The number of sites repaired. 14 Comments:3 point repairs at two different sites and one pump station failure SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System SW104140 The number of rerouted connections. 0 SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed. 221 Comments:Swift creek area inspected (Cary Parkway and Kildaire Farm Rd) around MacGregor/Regency and areas south 23Page Number: SW104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported. 0 SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found. 0 SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced. 0 24Page Number: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104200 Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to SW104220) Not Applicable SW104210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements of the Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development. SW104220 Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for private development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300) Not Applicable SW104230 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control permit, issued by local government? Not Applicable SW104250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local government? Not Applicable SW104260 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report unresolved concerns to the local government? Not Applicable SW104270 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local government? Not Applicable SW104300 Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW104450) Yes SW104310 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW104320 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and why the permittee chose that mechanism? Yes SW104330 If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a schedule to do so. SW104340 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre-construction site plans, which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts? Yes 25Page Number: SW104350 The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee will identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated number and percentage of sites that will have pre-construction site plans reviewed. SW104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with the permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance? Yes SW104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permittee will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non-monetary penalties (such a stop work orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance. SW104380 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection? Yes SW104430 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts? Yes SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program 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 impacts to water quality? Not Applicable Comments:That is handled by the NC general permit for construction activities and managed by the NCDEQ Surface Water Group SW104450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems? Yes SW104460 Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other timely follow-up action. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph. SW104470 Staff Training and Certification SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff. 2 Comments:Local program workshop provided by the sediment commission and money provided to attend additional workshops provided SW104490 The number of trained staff inspectors. 4 SW104500 The number of certified staff inspectors. 3 Comments:3 are CESSWI certified SW104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee. 0 SW104520 Inspection and Enforcement 26Page Number: SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre. 61 Comments:Town requires plans for 12,000 sq ft or greater. These were new plans with a total of 339 reviews of plans SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken. 30 27Page Number: Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104890 Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104900 Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW104910 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects? Yes Comments:Chapter 4.4.6 and 4.3.7 in the Land Development Ordinance SW104920 The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ prior to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will review performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years. Regulated public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in their post construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements. SW104930 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs? Yes SW104940 Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement between the permittee and another party, such as the post-development landowners or regional authorities. Yes Comments:require a recorded document that lists responsibilities and tracks with the property SW105000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable? Yes SW105010 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following: SW105020 Bioretention basins? Yes SW105030 Alternative pavers? Yes SW105040 Buffer zones? Yes SW105050 Dry ponds? Yes SW105060 Wet ponds? Yes SW105070 Alternatives to curb and gutter? Yes 28Page Number: SW105080 Grass swales? Yes SW105090 Grassed filter strips? Yes SW105100 Green parking lots? No Root Cause :Design is inadequate Plan of Action:Not available in the piedmont due to soil conditions we allow permeable pavement SW105110 In-line storage systems? Yes SW105120 Infiltration basins? Not Applicable SW105130 Infiltration trenches? Not Applicable SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets? Yes SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets? Not Applicable SW105160 On-lot treatment? Yes SW105170 Open space design? Yes SW105180 Sand and organic filters? Yes SW105190 Porous pavement? Yes SW105200 Stormwater wetlands? Yes SW105210 Urban forestry? Not Applicable SW105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensure proper operation and maintenance of on-site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater? Not Applicable Comments:Handled by the State of North Carolina DWR and local health department SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders? Yes 29Page Number: SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional? Yes SW105280 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities. 1006 SW105290 The number of problems that were identified and remedied. 35 SW105300 New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post-construction stormwater control. 484 Comments:This is the total number of projects on file. SW105550 Evaluation of Post-construction Stormwater Management Program Measures SW105560 Model Practices: For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to the post-construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater management program, does the permittee's Post-construction Stormwater Management Program equal or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model practices: SW105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopment projects as either a low density project or a high density project? Yes SW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria: Yes SW105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built-upon area; and, SW105600 Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable? SW105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements: Yes SW105620 The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre-development and post-development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw-down time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours; SW105630 All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids; and SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c); SW105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans? Yes 30Page Number: SW105660 Are all built-upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters? Yes SW105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a comprehensive watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post-construction stormwater management? Yes SW105680 Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post-construction stormwater management model practices identified in (a). The programs are: the Water Supply Watershed protection programs for WS-I – WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program. SW105690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance developed by the Commission, design its own post-construction practices based on the Division’s guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the post-construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post-construction stormwater management. SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature? Not Applicable SW105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected? Yes SW105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program in the Post-construction Stormwater Management Program? Not Applicable SW105740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. 31Page Number: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping SW105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee’s municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and maintenance program? Yes SW105780 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee’s MS4, including the permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility. SW105790 Municipal Operations include: SW105800 Transfer Station Yes SW105810 Fleet Maintenance Yes SW105820 Airport No SW105830 Animal Shelters No SW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan Yes SW105850 Water Plants Yes SW105860 Construction Debris Site No SW105870 Transit Authority No SW105880 Public Works Operations Yes SW105890 Prisons No SW105900 Emergency Service Facilities No 32Page Number: SW105910 Fire Stations Yes SW105920 Landfills No SW105930 Schools No SW105940 Parks Yes SW105950 Waste Recycling Centers Yes SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations Yes SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations Yes SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations Yes SW105990 Other: N/A SW106000 In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system maintenance? Yes SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the permittee plans to use? Yes SW106030 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the permittee’s MS4? Not Applicable SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee’s procedures for the proper disposal of waste removed from the permittee’s MS4 and the permittee’s municipal operations, including dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris? Yes SW106110 Industrial Activities SW106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated by the permittee? Not Applicable 33Page Number: SW106130 Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions at the facilities. Not Applicable SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program? Yes SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program? Yes Comments:Contract with private company but have street sweeper to use on an as needed basis SW106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches? Yes Comments:The program is a reactive program with some areas monitored and cleaned on a as needed basis to ensure proper operation SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs? Yes SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities? Yes SW106210 City Facilities Inspections SW106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas? Yes SW106230 Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals)? Yes SW106240 Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls? Yes SW106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts? Yes SW106260 Does the permittee inspect swales/ditchs? Yes SW106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates? Yes SW106280 Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes? Yes SW106290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers? Not Applicable SW106300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds? Not Applicable 34Page Number: SW106310 Does the permittee inspect parking lots? Yes SW106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces? Yes SW106330 The number of inspections conducted. 100+ Comments:The Town of Cary facilities are inspected: Vehicle Washing, fueling and storage daily by attendant, weekly by fleet personnel and monthly by stormwater specialist; material storage: inspected twice annually by safety officer and stormwater facilities specialist; parking lots, parks and open spaces: daily by park attendants or park staff; facilites: daily by attendants, monthly by building mechanics, quarterly by expiditors, annually by safety officer and twice or more by stormwater specialist SW106400 Automobile Maintenance SW106410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities. 9 Comments:Town staff SW106420 The number of sites rewarded as being a “clean site” under a rewards program. 0 SW106430 The number of spills reported. 0 SW106440 The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile-related businesses. 0 Comments:Automotive related businesses were provided information on bmps for 2014 SW106450 Hazardous Materials Storage SW106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials. 6 SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units. 6 SW106480 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance. 141 Comments:Number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance 30 in Facility Maintenance, Operations has 88 state certified in Asbestos Cement, 9 in Fleet, 4@ WakeMed, 5@ USA Baseball, 3@ Middle Creek SW106490 Illegal Dumping SW106500 The number of “no dumping” signs posted. 1 Comments:Lexie Lane disposal site SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed. 0 35Page Number: SW106520 The number of reports of illegal dumping received. 0 SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit-outs cleaned up. 0 SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots. 0 SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping. 0 SW106560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs. 0 SW106580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest management techniques. 0 SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care. 0 SW106610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management. 35 SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning SW106630 The number of parking lots. 44 Comments:Parks and town hall complex SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings. 52 Comments:Areas swept and what frequency residential streets with curbs are swept every quarter, designated Downtown roads and parking lots are swept weekly;Commercial/DOT roads, major thoroughfares; with curbs - swept monthly. Variability due to salt usage in winter and extra runs for events. Leaf removal debris sweeping - TOC & contractor American Road Conservation TOC leaf program picked up 6902 tons of leaves. Contract Sweepers: 3116 tons Amount of trash swept in tons Sand/dirt: 3151 tons, yard waste: 6301 tons, trash: 95 tons SW106650 Pet Waste SW106660 The number of dog parks. 1 SW106670 The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed 6 SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed. 100 36Page Number: SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program. 3 Comments:Number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection program 3: Two at 400 James Jackson Ave. one mixed dome ( approx. 2400 tons mixed ) and one pure salt building ( approx. 300 tons) and One at 313 N. Dixon Ave.- one pure salt building ( approx. 600 tons) SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application. 112 SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons). 754 SW106730 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons). 1875 Comments:Quantity of salt applied past year in tons - 1800 tons Quantity of screenings applied last year in tons 4200 tons Quantity of mix applied last year in tons 1800 tons Quantity of alternative product applied (Peladow,Icemelt) 4200 lbs Where is excess snow taken N/A Brine bulk storage and production None this year, but when required,16,000 gallons at full capacity, during production is another 4,000 gallons in the mixing tank Quantity of brine applied last year in gallons 66,113 Number of lane miles covered with brine 2,100 lane miles Application rate of brine 38.46 gal per lane mile SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities. 3 Comments:Number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities Each tank and all three dispensers have a leak detection device attached in the sumps and on the tanks which are monitored by Veeder Root - TLS 350. Waste oil tank is monitored by Veeder Root system for volume only and an independent leak detection alarm at the fuel island is tested monthly to ensure proper operation. SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and other equipment. 2 Comments:No PMs are done on equipment. Annual precision line tightness test/mechanical line leak detector test is performed to ensure proper function of fuel system lines. Annual sump leak detection tests are performed on all three dispensers. SW106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response. 184 Comments:Number of personnel trained in spill response All large spills other than sewer are directed to the Fire Department. 30 in Operations, 20 specifically sewer, All fleet personnel are aware of utilizing speedy dry, pig mats, drip pans and spill kits to contain solvents that leak out on shop floors. All crews working out of Operation center have a spill prevention plan and all documentation. Roadside crews have spill kits in buckets. SWM has 65 trained annually, this includes 1 employee at the PWUT Dixon site. This type of training is a part of the Transfer Station Attendant certification process. Operations has 88 trained in Asbestos Cement 37Page Number: SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high-risk facilities. N/A SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 184 Comments:Training materials SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly. 0 Comments:Reactive program at this time; Public Works cleans out basins as needed, calls from public concerning standing water SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly. 2 Comments:Reactive program at this time; Public Works cleans out basins as needed, calls from public concerning standing water SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons). 0 SW106900 Used Oil Recycling SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations. 3445 Comments:Fleet had 3445 gallons and 1157 gallons recycled by Noble Oil SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations. 1 SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 9 SW106940 Vehicle Washing SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas. 1 38Page Number: Program Accomplishments SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s). 9 SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year. 1 SW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater management program for the reporting year. $700,345.47 Comments:This includes the personnel and operating budget does not include the new position added to the department SW107010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned. 28 SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active. 16 SW107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed. 8 SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year. $1,900,000.00 Comments:Town has started a condition assessment project for stormdrain system that budgeted $750,000.00. 39Page Number: Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority SW107060 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Adopted SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control Adopted SW107080 Post-Development Stormwater Management Adopted SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance Adopted SW107100 Unified Development Ordinance Adopted SW107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance Adopted SW107120 Other: Not Applicable SW107130 Other: Not Applicable SW107140 Other: Not Applicable 40Page Number: