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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
- MANAGEMENT -PLAN
DECEMBER 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tableof Contents.............................................................................................................ii
Definitions....................................................................................................................... v
1 Storm Sewer System Information............................................................................. 6
1.1 MS4 Conveyance System.................................................................................... 6
1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates......................................................................... 6
113 Estimate Methodology ...........................................
.......................:.............
1.4 TMDL Identification................................................................................................6
2 Receiving Streams .............
3 Existing Water Quality Programs.. ............... 9
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3.1 Local Programs .................................. _ .. - .
3.2 State Programs: ..................................................................................... ....... 9.:
4 Permitting Information ...................... ...................... 10...
5 Co -Permitting Information...............................................................................::..:..: 12.
6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations......
13
7 Stormwater Management Program..........................................................................
14
7.1
Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.......................::...........14
7.1.1
BMP Summary Table.............................................................I...:.. I..................
14-
7.1.2
Target Audience..............................................................................................
15, ..
7.1.3
Target Pollutant Sources .............................. .....15:-
7.1.4
Outreach Program.........................................................................................:..15.
7.1.5
Decision Process...........................................................................................1..
15
7.1.6
Evaluation........................................................................................................
15
7.2
Public Involvement and Participation..................................................................
16
7.2.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................
16
7.2.2
Target Audience.............................................................................................:
17
7.2.3
Participation Program......................................................................................
17

7.2.4
Decision Process ................... ...... .......................................................... I ..... I... 17
7.2.5
Evaluation .... ......... ............................................................................................
17
7.3
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination..........................................................
18
' 7.3.1
BMP Summary Table ............. ........•........................................s.........................
18
7.3.2
Storm Sewer System Map.......................................................................I.......
19
7.3.3
Regulatory Mechanism....................................................................................
19
7.3.4
Enforcement....................................................................................................19
7.3.5
Detection and Elimination..........................................................................::....
19
7.3.6
Non'Stormwater Discharges............................................................................
20
7.3.7
Outreach..........................................................................................................
20
T3.8
Decision Process:..............................................................................................
20
7.3.9
Evaluation........................................................................................................
20
7.4
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control .....................................................
20
7.5
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment.......................................................... .............. ............................
21
7.5.1
BMP Summary Table....................................................•..................................
21
7.5.2
Stormwater Management Options...................................................................
22
7.5.3
Non -Structural BMP's......................................................................................
22
7.5.4
Structural BMPs...............................................................................................
22
7.5.5
Regulatory Mechanism....................................................................................
22
7.5.6
Operation and Maintenance.............................................................................
22
7.5.7
Education.........................................................................................................22
7.5.8
Decision Process.............................................................................................
23
7.5.9
Evaluation.. ..................................... .......... , .............. ......
... 23
7.6
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ..................
24
7.6.1
BMP Summary Table.. .......... ..........................................................................
24
7.6.2
Affected Operations.........................................................................................
25
7.6.3
Training ....................................................................................................
...•....25
7.6.4
Maintenance and Inspections..........................................................................
25
7.6.5
Vehicular Operations........................:.................................I............................
26
7.6.6
Waste Disposal................................................................................................
26
7.6.7
Flood Management Projects .............................. .....:............. ...........................
26

7.6.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................
26
7.6.9
Evaluation.... ................... ..................................... .................... ...................
26
7.7
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL)..................................................................
27,
7.7.1
BMP Summary Table... ....................................................... ............................
27
7.7.2
Determination of TMDL's.................................................................................
28
7.7.3
Establishing a Water Quality Recovery Plan ..................................................—
28
7.7.4
Decision Process.. .............................
28
7.7.5
Evaluation.........................................................................................................
28
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DEFINITIONS
NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
MS4 — Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. A conveyance or system of
conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins
curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains)
BMP — Best Management Practice
TMDL — Total Maximum Daily Load
Illicit Discharge -- Any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
Exceptions include discharges from NPDES-permitted industrial
sources and discharges from fire -fighting activities:
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I STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population Served: 14,229 (2011 Estimate from the NC Office of Budget, Planning, & Management)
Annual Growth Rate: 0.54%
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: Jurisdictional area: 9.39 square miles,
MS4: 9.39 square miles
1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
The City of Graham MS4 consists of a combination of storm drain piping, roadside ditches, and sheet flow. New developments are
required by City ordinance to have curb and gutter drainage systems and high density developments are required to treat the first 1"
of runoff from the developed property. City streets are maintained by the City's Street Department, which is housed in the Public
Works Department. State roads are maintained and managed by NCDOT.
1.2 LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES:
Residential: 50.04%
Commercial: 23.20%
Industrial: 6.52%
Open Space: 20.24%
1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY:
The land use estimate was based on the zoning within the jurisdictional area ;as,of June-2009. The Piedmont Triad Council of
Government's GIS system provided the zoning data, and includes the right-of-way areas.
1.4 TMDL IDENTIFICATION
Town Branch has a TMDL for fecal.,coli.form, The TMDL lists the following non -point sources in the watershed: urban runoff
(stormwater), sewer line systems (leaky sewer lines and sewer system overflows), wildlife, failing septic systems, and probably illicit
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connections in unknown locations. The TMDL does not include an implementation plan. The City of Graham has begun addressing
sanitary sewer overflows through sewer system infrastructure upgrading.
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2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 1. Cape Fear River Basin
Receiving Stream Name
Stream
Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use
Support
Rating
Water
Quality
Issues
Haw River
16-1
WS-V; NSW
1,2
NIA
Town Branch
16-17
WS-V; NSW
1, 2, 3
Fecal
Coliform
County Home Branch (Still House Branch) .
16-17-1
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Big Alamance Creek
16-19-(4.5)
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Back Creek (Little Creek)
16-19-5
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Little Alamance Creek
16-19-11
WS-V; NSW
1, 2, 3
Urban
Stormwater
Bowden Branch (Boyd Creek)
16-19-11-2
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Aquatic life and secondary recreation
2 Fish consumption
3 On 303(d) list
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 LOCAL PROGRAMS:
Additionally the City operates a Stage 1 Adaptive Management Program for Existing Development in the Jordan Lake Basin. The
Stage 1 Adaptive Management Program is very similar to the NPDES Phase II Program and is part of a Jordan Lake Watershed
Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy.
3.2 STATEPROGRAMS:
None.
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4 PERMITTING INFORMATION.
Table 2. Responsible Contacts
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
City Clerk
Kim Harris
3361570-6700
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
Stormwater Engineer
Alley, Williams,
Carmen, & King, Inc.
Josh Johnson
336/226-5534
336/226-3034
[e-mail]
City Public Works
Director
Terry Worth
336/570-6709
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
City Attorney
Keith Whited
3361228-1433
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
City Manager
Frankie Maness
336/570-6700
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
cityofgraham.com
City Planner
Melissa Guilbeau
336/570-6705
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
Utilities Director
Victor Quick
336/570-6721
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
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City Of Graham
.Organizational Chart
City Council
:ity Attorney City Engineer
City Manager
Fire Chief Tax Collector
Public Works Director
Police Chief
Clerk
Signing Official- City Manager- Frankie Maness
Duly Authorized Representative: NA
Finance Director
Water Billing & Collection Administrator
Plannina Director
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5 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
Not applicable
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6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
The City of Graham will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and
the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. There are
no legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities.
The City also contracts with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council's Stormwater Smart
program. The program handles most of the City's educational responsibilities.
Contact Information:
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Matthew Gantt, P.E.
585 WaughCity Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
336/771-4600
Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Elizabeth -Jernigan
2216 West Meadowview.Road, Suite 201
[phone]
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BM P
3c, Measurahie Goals _
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Maintain an education plan
Maintain education plan. Include in Plan the BMPs, schedule,
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
targeted audiences, and measurable goals. Summarize plan
Stormwater Engineer
and implementation progress in each annual report.
i
School Programs
Maintain school children education program. Focus on basic
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
messages regarding clean water and the things they can do at
Stormwater Engineer
home to help. Track the number of children reached and the
subject covered and report annually.
Mailers, brochures, posters
Distribute bilingual mailer for insert in utility bills. Distribute
X
X
X
X
City Planner
bilingual brochures and posters for distribution at City Hall.
Stormwater Engineer
Target homeowners and businesses with messages about how
they can reduce pollution picked up by stormwater. Track
number of homes and businesses reached by mailer and report
annually.
City's web page
Link to other stormwater websites. Give tips on reducing
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
pollution. Report annually.
Stormwater Engineer
Festivals, parades, local
Participate in local festivals annually by providing a stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
fairs
information booth starting. Provide bilingual messages on the
Stormwater Engineer
importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be
carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
Business and Industry
Maintain program for educating business and industry using
X
X
City Planner
education and outreach
brochures or pamphlets and report annually on number of
Stormwater Engineer
businesses reached and number of employees educated. Focus
on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. Target hot spot
businesses.
Helpline 1 Hotline
All stormwater related calls will be forwarded to the City Planner
X
X
X
X
XJ
City Planner
who will then distribute the information to other employees.
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7.1.2 Target Audience
Graham residents, school children, local businesses (including gas station
owners and landscaping companies) and industry, will be targeted because
these groups have the most impact on stormwater pollution prevention.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
The education program will target total suspended solids and nutrient loading
because turbidity, sedimentation, and nutrients are the pollutants of concern in
downstream waters. In addition, floatables, trash, and debris will also be
targeted. The education program will also address the proper use and disposal of
typical household chemicals, garden chemicals, and used motor oil.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
School programs, printed materials to be distributed via mail and public events,
and participation in state cleanup programs will be used to reach the target
audience.' By using these methods, the education program will be expected to
reach all residents of Graham, as well as those that do business here, over the
course of -the five year permit period. As a result of this outreach program, the
target audience will be informed of the importance of reducing storm water
pollution and ways they can incorporate pollution reduction in their daily lives.
Direct Education was chosen over mass media due to availability of the
cooperative stormwater education program, Stormwater Smart, and due to
studies showing the effectiveness of direct education over mass media.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water public education and outreach program was
based on the mechanisms currently in place, and their means and effectiveness
of communicating and educating the public about the issues of stormwater
pollution prevention. Each of the BMP's selected was judged to be an effective
and economical tool for educating the general public and/or specific groups
within the community, with a specific measurable goal with which to gauge its
effectiveness.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The education and outreach program will be evaluated based on how each
individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting
period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the
measurable goals.
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7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
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t9jumiMeasurahle Goals
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4
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5
PositionlParty
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Public Meeting
A public meeting will be held annually to discuss the
X
X
X
X
City Planner
implementation of the permit beginning in year 2. This
City Clerk
meeting will provide the public with the opportunity to
be involved with the stormwater program and will serve
Stormwater Engineer
as a better conduit for public input than the stormwater
committee used previously. More meetings may be
Asst City Manager
held if public involvement is substantial.
Volunteer Stormwater Program
The City will promote various volunteer stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
programs annually. These will include Big Sweep,
Stormwater Engineer
Adopt -A -Stream programs, and Storm Drain Stenciling.
The number of participants will be reported annually.
Helpline 1 Hotline
All stormwater related calls will be forwarded to the
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
City Planner who will then distribute the information to
other employees.
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7.2.2 Target Audience
The City's stormwater committee will be discarded in favor of an annual public
meeting. The public meetings will allow the public an opportunity to review the
stormwater management program and will target all interested and affected
members of the Graham community. Additional meetings may be held if public
involvement is substantial.
The City's committee was ineffective in soliciting widespread public input.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public was originally involved in the development of the stormwater permit
and management program- through a public hearing in 2005. Public participation
opportunities will be implemented throughout the life of the permit through the
Volunteer 5tormwater Programs and the Annual Public Meeting,
7.2.4 Decision Process
A public meeting is necessary for public participation and input. The other BMPs
were selected to give the public a choice of both active and passive participation
roles.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The Public Involvement and Participation program will be evaluated based on
how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each
reporting period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting
the measurable goals.
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7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP [
M4asurable Goals
Resp®stsEble PositiorilParty
Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance
Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance and make any
X
X
X
X
X
City Attorney
necessary revisions.
Stormwater Engineer
City Planner
Review Illicit Discharge Program
Review Illicit Discharge Program and make any
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
necessary revisions.
Stormwater Engineer
City Planner
Maintain storm sewer system map
Maintain system map in support of inspection program.
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
showing outfalls and the receiving
The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water
"
City Planner
body of water.
for each outfall. Report annually on progress.
Public Works Director
Maintain an inspection and
Define areas of the community that will be inspected
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
elimination program within the
for illicit connections and show on a map the progress
Stormwater Engineer
community.
made }reap by year.
Coordinate with local health
Provide a fact sheet on septic system management.
X
X
Public Works Director
department on failing septic systems,
Note date of distribution and number of copies placed.
Stormwater Engineer
locating problem areas in the system
Complete by end of year two and update in year five-
map. Provide public information on
City Planner
septic system management.
Train employees on how to inspect
Provide materials through HR to all public employees
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
for illicit connections and establish a
in illicit connections and how to recognize one.
Stormwater Engineer
tracking system for managing
Summarize in annual report.
reported problem areas.
City Planner
Dry Weather Flow Detection
Dry Weather testing will be done at least bi-annually in
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
accordance with the IDDE program, dependent upon
Public Works Director
other IDDE investigations.
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7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
Storm sewer system has been mapped and will be inspected during the course
of normal maintenance operations by the public service department. The route of
the system, locations of pipes, drainage .ditches, and outfalls will be maintained
on a paper map and/or electronic map. The map will be updated as needed
during subsequent maintenance operations.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The City has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance which allows for inspection,
maintenance, and prohibits illicit discharges.
7.3.4 Enforcement:
There are provisions in the amended ordinance_ for enforcement actions and
penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connection.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
After the field screening is complete, the City will take measures to identify and.
'remove illegal discharges. Identifying illegal discharges may 'require a
combination of office and field work. After the field screening, staff -will consult the
jurisdiction -wide information they have compiled to obtain information about the
land uses, infrastructure, industries, potential sources and types of pollution that
may exist in the drainage area of the outfall.
After priority areas have been identified in the office, a systematic field
investigation will be planned that minimizes the amount of resources required to
_identify the source. The following field methods may be used to identify and trace
the source of illegal discharges:
• Site Investigation
• -- Dry weather flow observations
• Smoke Testing/Dye Testing
• - Television Inspection
The right -of entry established in the ordinance will provide access for inspection if
the origin of the discharge is in doubt. Once an illegal discharge is located and
confirmed through field screening, staff will notify the responsible party verbally if
possible and follow-up with written notification. If the responsible party does not
comply with the removal schedule provided by the City, or receive approval for a
revised schedule, the City will take enforcement action and the connection will be
removed at the responsible party's expense.
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7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
Currently there are no known non-stormwater discharges that are a significant
contributor to the MS4. If any are identified in the future, they will be addressed
at that time.
7.3.7 Outreach
City employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements.
These will be addressed in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping section
of this plan, and will include training in hazardous material handling and disposal,
as well as notices and signs posted in the appropriate areas.
The general public will be educated through the BMP's listed in the Public
Education section of this plan. These educational. BMP's will. include brochures,
public service announcements, and business education and outreach programs.
7.3.8 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program was based primarily on regulatory mechanisms. The- regulatory,
educational, procedural BMP's selected were judged to be an effective. means of
detecting and eliminating illicit discharges.
7.3.9 Evaluation
The effectiveness of the program will be gauged by the total number .of illicit
connections detected and removed each year and with public complaints. If the
total number remains constant, or increases, changes will be made to the public
education program and/or the City ordinance to allow for greater .enforcement
and penalties.
7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORmwATER RUNOFF CONTROL
The City of Graham will rely on the North Carolina State Erosion and Sediment Control
Program and.the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit -program for
construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control.
requirement. .
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7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
7.5.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
�Meqasrabl:eG oals
Y2
dssp ible VFAI lPartyl
1R
Review the Post Construction Ordinance
Review the Post Construction Ordinance for
X
'City Planner. '
compliance with NC DWQ guidance and local`
City Attorney
effectiveness. Phase II Post -Construction
Ordinance will incorporate Jordan Lake Nutrient
Stormwater Engineer
Strategy Regulations in conjunction with NC
Session Law and DWQ regulations.
Review standards and policies that ensure
Review local standards to remain in compliance
X
X
X.
X_
X'
Stormwater Engineer
structural BMPs will be in conformance with
with the NC DWQ BMP Manual. Additional
City Planner
the state's Stormwater Management
measures and techniques may be added to the
Design Manual
local ordinance as they are investigated.
Review maintenance standards and
Review the maintenance standards and
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
inspection program to ensure that on -site
inspection program for local'on-site controls.
City Planner
controls continue to function as designed.
Maintain the education program created for
'Maintain the education program created for land
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
land developers and the public.
developers and the public detailed in other
'BMP's.--Report annually'on progressmade:
City Public Works Director
City Planner
Coordinate with the county health
Coordinates with county health department. Report
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
department on developing and
Annually on progress made.
City Planner
implementing an oversight program to
minimize the potential for fecal coliform
City Public Works Director
contamination by ensuring proper operation
and maintenance of on -site wastewater
treatment systems.
Green Infrastructure Practices and
Green Infrastructure Practices and Strategies will
X
Stormwater Engineer
Strategies will be encouraged.
be encouraged and existing standards may be
City Planner
eased to encourage green projects.
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7.5.2 Stormwater Management Options
The existing land usage ordinance has a post -construction stormwater runoff
management program for new development and redevelopment projects that
disturb greater than, or equal to, one acre. This ordinance may be revised prior to
the end of year 3 of the permit to incorporate Low Impact Development (LID)
provisions and Nutrient Reduction limits as defined in the Jordan Lake- Nutrient
Reduction Strategy will be adopted within the timeline established by NC Session
Laws and NC DWQ Regulations.
7.5:3 Non -Structural BMP's
The receiving streams in the City's watershed are classified as Nutrient Sensitive
Waters; therefore the post construction ordinance ensures that best management.
practices -for reducing nutrient loading are implemented: In addition,' a nutrient
application (both inorganic fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program
has been developed and is included in the stormwater management program.
7.5.4 Structural BMPs
The City has certified its BMP manual as equal to the .NC DWQ BMP Manual.
The City reviews structural BMP's based on the NC DWQ BMP Manual and will
continue to do so in the future.. The City may investigate additional qualified
BMP's in the future. These additional techniques are to be evaluated based upon
field testing and evaluation by the City's Engineer.
7.5.5- Regulatory Mechanism
The City's Post -Construction Ordinance establishes the City's ability to regulate
new development for water quality compliance.
7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance
The City's Post -Construction Ordinance establishes the City's ability to regulate
new development for water .quality compliance. The ordinance includes
guidelines for delegating routine and non -routine maintenance responsibilities to
ensure access for inspections, and providing a mechanism for enforcement.
The City will require'annual submissions of BMP inspection reports and the City
will inspect each BMP during each permit cycle.
7.5.7 Education
An education process for developers and citizens about new development with
respect to stormwater and water quality has been established and is ongoing.
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7.5.8 Decision Process
The post -construction stormwater management program ensures that controls
are in place that will prevent or minimize water quality impacts from new
development and redevelopment projects. These controls include post -
construction ordinance to address post -construction runoff control from new
development and redevelopment projects and ensure adequate long-term
operation and maintenance of BMP_ s.'Future revisions to this ordinance will be
intended to enhance water quality.
7.5.9 Evaluation
The post -construction site management for new and re -development activities
program will be evaluated based_ on how each individual BMP is meeting its
measurable goal at the end of each reporting period.. Changes will be considered
for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
AMM
BMP ..
�a
Measurable Goal ..
4
5
Responsible PositioNParty
Y ,r x-
WAR- I
x
Maintain Inventory and O&M Manual
Maintain, update, inspect annually all Municipal
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
of Municipal Facilities and Operations
Facilities and update as needed Operation and
Stormwater Engineer
Maintenance Manual for every facility and operation.
Spill Response Procedures
Maintain or create Spill Response Procedures
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
Streets, Roads, and Public Parking
Evaluate and select BMP's by end of year 1,
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
Lots Maintenance Program
implement BMP's by end of year 2• Evaluate Annually
Public Works Director
for cost and effectiveness.
O&M for municipally owned or
Within Year 1, develop and implement O&M Program
X
X
X
X
IX
Stormwater Engineer
maintained catch basins and
for the MS4, including catch basins and conveyance
,
Public Works Director
conveyance systems
systems. Reassess program annually.
O&M for municipally -owned or
Implement and maintain an O&M Program for
X
X
X •
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
maintained structural stormwater
municipally -owned or maintained structural Stormwater
-
Public Works Director
controls
controls.
Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer
Ensure municipal employees and contractors are
X
X
X.
X
X
Public Works Director
Application Management
properly trained and all permits, certifications, and
other measures for applicators are followed.
Staff Training
Implement an'employee training program for
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
employees involved in pollution prevention and good
Public Works Director
housekeeping practices.
Vehicle Washing
Implement measures'to minimize or prevent
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used
Public Works Director
for vehicle and equipment cleaning.
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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER.MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
CITY OF GRAHAM
7.6.2 Affected Operations
The City *of Graham operates a municipal building that serves as a City hall a:nd 'fire 'station, a police station, a Public
Works vehicle and equipment storage yard, and a maintenance facility-, for the' Parks & Recreation Department. All
vehicles, equipment, and materials at the storage yard and Park maintenance facility are stored in covered buildings.
There are no floor drains in any of the buildings at these two facilities.
7.6.3 Training
Training materials have been developed on pollution- prevention for public facilities, using similar materials as will be used
in the public outreach program.; All employees will be educated on the need for controls to protect stormwater from
exposure to potential pollutants. •This training�will also serve as the training requirement for public employees as specified
in the outreach component.of.the Illicit Discharge section of this program.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance operations will be provided training in
BMPs, the processes and materials they are working with, safety hazards, practices for preventing discharges, and
procedures for responding quickly and properly to toxic and hazardous material incidents.
All public employees involved in stormwater drainage system maintenance will be specifically trained in the disposal of
floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed from the system. Additional training, or certification, will be
provided to employees that manage and apply chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin, and weeds and/or to enhance
the growth or condition of public urban landscape and recreation facilities. Training will target the safe and effective
application, storage and disposal of chemicals used.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program has been developed that includes routine inspections of catch basins and other
stormwater systems for the municipal building and vehicle storage yard: • The objective of the inspections is to reduce
pollutant loading. from municipal sites. Inspections include noting .ariy problems oi- issues ;.that may have an impact on
stormwater quality, and any corrective actions needed. Schedules, procedures, and a record -keeping system are used to
schedule and document inspections.
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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
CITY OF GRAHAM
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
All vehicles, equipment, and associated material at both the Public Works and Parks & Rec. facilities are stored inside
buildings. The Public Works vehicles (pickup and.dump trucks) are currently washed outside, with the untreated wash
water discharging into a nearby drainage ditch. Washing of these Vehicles at another location has been investigated but
is non -cost effective and pollution: runoff is minimized by runoff not going .across impervious areas and not going directly
into surface waters. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance take place at these facilities.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Garbage, recyclables, and heavy trash collection are contracted out to private companies.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
Future flood management projects will be reviewed from a water quality standpoint.
7.6.8 Decision Process
The most effective and practical BMPs for minimizing stormwater pollution were selected for this program.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program will be evaluated based on how each
individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any
BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
CITY OF GRAHAM
7.7 TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDL)
7.7.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP x
;i
I Measurable Goais '
sYRrt
'1
-
�'1fR
�2r'
YR
3
YR
4
5
Responsi6fe Poi inlPariy� `r
�•�.
Establish if a TMDL exists on a
Verify TMDL's annually.
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
receiving water of the MS4
Identify, Descnbe, and Map
Identify watershed WLA for stormwater, describe
X
Stormwater Engineer
watershed, outfalls, and streams.
watershed, map watershed, identify location of major
outfalls in watershed, identify impaired streams.in
watershed, and identify schedule to discover and
locate other possible contributing sources.
Existing Measures
Create Water Quality Recovery Program.
X
`'
Stormwater Engineer
Monitoring Plan
Create and submit to NC DWQ a monitoring program
X
Stormwater Engineer
for each pollutant of concern in the TMDL.
Additional Measures
Additional measures that improve water quality may be
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
started.at anytime.
Implementation Plan
Determine final implementation schedule, including
X
Stormwater Engineer
when in the permit additional -items will be
implemented.
Incremental Success
Determine if and/or how incremental success will be
X
Stormwater Engineer
measured.
Annual Assessment
Submit Annual Report on program to DWQ
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater Engineer
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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
CITY OF GRAHAM
7.7.2 Determination of TMDL's
A TMDL on a receiving water with a stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA)
will trigger the need for compliance with this section of the CSWMP. A TMDL with
no WLA will not require a Water -Quality Recovery Plan, but rather the need to
evaluate existing strategies and.if any can be tailored or expanded to improve the
water quality in the TMDL watershed.
7.7.3 Establishing a Water Quality Recovery Plan
Based on the above schedule the City of Graham would begin creating a Water
Quality Recovery Plan (WARP) within'12 months of establishment of the TMDL,
would have evaluated existing measures within 24 months, developed a
monitoring plan within 36 months„and -would be implementing or have planned
for implementation within 48 months. The' WQRP would be submitted and
approved by NC DWQ and EPA.
7.7.4 Decision Process
TMDL planning and implementation will be done in an effort to improve water.
quality and with the approval of NC DWQ staff.
7.7.5 Evaluation
Progress toward restoring water quality standards will be "difficult to determine
and most evaluation tools will be based upon programs rather than through water
quality monitoring or water quality improvements. While the goal of a WQRP is to
improve water quality standards, the NPDES MS4 permit obligation is to reduce
non -point source pollutant loading to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). The
MS4 is not required to meet water quality standards. Evaluation of successful
techniques will be evaluated over time, probably multiple permit cycles.
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:I
Stormwater Management
Program Assessment
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604
SFp _ 2 2d 11

City of Graham
Permit Number: NCS000408 Report Number: NCS000408_2011
County: Alamance Region: Winston-Salem 2011
Background Information
swi000io APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
sw,0002o Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage
City of Graham
sw10006o Judsdictionai Area (square miles)
9.7
Comments: 16.55 in Corporate Limits and ETJ
SWI00070 Population Permanent
14153
sw,000ao Population Seasonal (if available)
N/A
swioo>>o RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
sw,00,2o Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles)
9.75
sw100130 River Basin(s)
Cape Fear
sw,00lw Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities
Sw100160 Residential
85%
SWDO O Commercial
5%
swioo,ao Industrial
17%
sw100190 Open Space
F-2�
sw10421D 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
"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.
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SW10028o River Basin
SW100283 Program 1
Receiving Stream Name
Haw River
sw1003m Stream Segment
16-1
SW100310 Water Quality Classification
NSW
TMDL
Yes
SW100331 Program 2
Receiving Stream Name
Town Branch
sw100333 Stream Segment
SW100334 Water Quality Classification
NSW
SW100335 Use Support Rating
iTMDL
Yes
sw100337 Program 3
Receiving Stream Name
County Home Branch
SW100339 Stream Segment
16-17-1
SW10033A Water Quality Classification
NSW
SW100338 Use Support Rating
TMDL
No
sw10033o Program 4
Receiving Stream Name
Big Alamance
Stream Segment
SW10033G Water Quality Classification
NSW
sw10033H US e Support Rating
SW100331 TMDL
No
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sw100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
No
sw,oww Local Water Supply Watershed Program
No
sw10030 Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
No
CAMA Land Use Plan
No
sw1W400 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.
SWIo044o River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm
sw1w450 Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslbims/Reports/reportsWB.html
sw100460 Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI
sw100470 Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.htmt
Sw100480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state,nr-.us/mtutdownload,htmI
sw100490 CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting)
sw104500 Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity?
No
sw100510 If so, provide the name of that entity:
i Other Entity
N/A
swloo56o Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees?
r-No
i RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGAl
swioomo Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations?
Yes
swloosso If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
swloosoo Name of Entity
Piedmont 'Triad Council of Governments
swioosio Element they will implement
Outreach and Education; Public Involvment in Pollution Prevention
activities
Sw100620 Contact Person
F—Elizabet}i Jernigan
sw100630 Contact Address
2216 west Meadowview Road, Suite 201
swloomo Contact Telephone Number
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SW100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities?
Yes
SWI00660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
SWI00700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee
Graham Waste Water Treatment Plant: NCOC-21211
Graham City Garage: NCGO70071
Sw100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
svw'00930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
SWI00940 Name
Aaron Holland
sw100950 Title
Planner
swioog6o Street Address
201 south Main Street
PO Box
P.O. Drawer 357
0 City
Graham
State
North Carolina
sw101000 Zip
27253
Telephone
[phone]
sw401020 Fax
(336) 5'70-6'703
E-Mail
[e-mail]
o "Permittee's Website"
http://www.cityofgraham.com
BMPs
swioloso Do you plan to add any new BMPs?
No
sw10107o Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs?
No
sw'01080 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.
Co -Permitting Information
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sw,o1570 Contract Operations
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: Recycling
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
sw1a4190 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
S W 104220)
Yes
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.
SWID422o 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)
Not Applicable
sw1o4310 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?
Not Applicable
SWI04320 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?
Not Applicable
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3W1o4330 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?
Not Applicable
W04350 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 willhave pre -construction site plans reviewed.
sw10436o 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?
Not Applicable
5w1o437o 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.
sw1o4mo 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?
Not Applicable
M04430 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?
Not Applicable
sw10444o 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
'aw104450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of
observed erosion and sedimentation problems?
Yes
Comments: 1-800-SWOP MUD
3w104460 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.
3w104470 Staff Training and Certification
sw104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff.
0
3w104490 The number of trained staff inspectors.
0
sw1045oo The number of certified staff inspectors.
0
iw104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee.
0
sw104520 Inspection and Enforcement
M104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre.
0
sw1o4590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken.
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h
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
SW1032oo 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
sWI03210 Stormwater Map
sw10322o 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
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.
83
sw1o3300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes?
Yes
sw103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural
BMPs?
Yes
sWiw= Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs?
5
sw103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete.
100
sw10334D 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
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
sWID336o 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
sw10337o The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls
and, at a minimum, must address the following:
swi03380 Procedures for locating priority areas.
sw103390 Procedures for tracina the source of an illicit discharge, includina the specific techniques oermittee will
use to detect the location of the source.
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sw1omoo 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
landscape irrigation;
sw1o3440 water line flushing;
diverted stream flows;
SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
SW103470 discharges from potable water sources;
Sw103480 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
springs;
sw103500 footing drains;.
sw103510 residential and charity car washing;
s7
3520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
rising groundwaters;
SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
foundation drains;
Sw103%0 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200);
sw103570 water from crawl space pumps;
SW1035W lawn Watering;
sw103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
sw103600 street wash water;
sw103610 flows from emergency fire fighting.
sw103629 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water
discharges that will not be addressed as.illicit discharges.
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SWI0363o 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).
sw1om4o 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
Sw10370o Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the
public to report illicit discharges?
Yes
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
SWI0374o Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with
the Health Department?
Yes
SW10375o Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets
and outfalls?
Yes
SW10376o Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate
illicit discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers?
Yes
SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer
system?
No
Root Cause: Existing policies conflict with Stormwater management initiatives
Plan of Action: Procedures are atready regulated through other programs.
SW1037a0 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program?
No
Root Cause: Existing policies conflict with stormwater management initiatives
Plan of Action: Procedures are already regulated through other programs.
sw1o385o luentitying Illicit Connections
sw1038w The number of sites prioritized for inspection.
2
SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens.
0
SWI0388o The number of illicit connections found.
0
swl03ag0 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
0
swlo39oo The number of illicit connection referrals.
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Sw103910 Illegal Dumping
The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens.
—0
0 Thn ni i hnr of nnnnlf — nnfn—nrl ii n +hc n—firinnn+c of illnnnl ri—nc
0
sw163950 The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed.
0
swi03970 Industrial or Business Connections
a The number of -dry weather tests/inspections completed.
—0
swl03e90 The number of high -risk connections prioritized.
0
swfoa000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses.
0
SWI04010 The number of illicit connections found.
0
o The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
TO
l Recreational Sewage
swlaaoao The number of pump -out stations.
.. 7
swloaoso The number of no -discharge areas created.
0
sw104066 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives.
Comments: 2 signs were added in the 2007-2008 permit year.
SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping.
I
o The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action.
"0
sw104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
swl04100 The number of overflows_ reported.
1
sw1o4110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections.
1
Comments: Vandalism.
sW0412o The number of sites repaired.
z
Sw104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System
] The number of rerouted connections.
—0
Sw104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed.
0
sw,oaiso The number of unwarranted connections reported.
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�o
SWI0417o The number of unwarranted connections found.
0
J1o41ao The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced.
0
Information specifically regarding the permit
SWI01460 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
Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
sw1omw Ordinance. Legal or Reoulatnry Authority
swl0700 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Adopted
SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control
Not Applicable
r 107080 Post -Development Stormwater Management
Adopted
SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance
Not Applicable
SW107100 unified Development Ordinance
Adopted
SW107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance
Adopted
sw107120 Other:
Not Applicable
SW107130 Other:
Not Applicable
sw107140 Other:
Not Applicable
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
sw10577a Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impactec
by this operation and maintenance program?
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Yes
sw1057so 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.
SWID5790 Municipal Operations include:
swla5800 Transfer Station
No
Fleet Maintenance
Yes
SW105820 Airport
No
SW105830 Animal Shelters
No
swlos84o Waste Water Treatment Plan
Yes
Sw105850 Water Plants
Yes
swl05880 Construction Debris Site
No
Sw10587o Transit Authority
No
swimow Public Works Operations
Yes
sw'05890 prisons
No
sw1059oo Emergency Service Facilities
Yes
Fire Stations
Yes
r7swios9zo Landfills
No
Schools
No
SWI05940 Parks
Yes
Waste Recycling Centers
No
swlo5%o Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Yes
Vehicle Wash Operations
Yes
rPump Stations or Lift Stations
Yes
sw'05990 Other:
N/A
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sw1o6wo 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
sw,osoio Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the
permittee plans to use?
Yes
swi06030 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?
Yes
sw,oww 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
sw,06110 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?
Yes
swimiw 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.
Yes
sw106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program?
Yes
sw10617o Does the permittee have a street sweeping program?
Yes
swloslao Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches?
Yes
sw1o8190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs?
Yes
sw1062oo 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
sw10624o Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls?
Yes
Comments: During mapping and on a as -needed basis.
sw106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts?
Yes
Comments: During mapping and on a as -needed basis.
sw106260 Does the permittee inspect swaleslditchs?
Yes
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Comments: During mapping and on a as -needed basis.
Sw106270 Does the permittee inspect,catch basins, inlets, and grates?
Yes
Comments: During mapping and on a as -needed basis,
SW106280 Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes?
Yes
Comments: During mapping and on a as -needed basis.
Does the permutes inspect solid and hazardous was#e management'facilities and recycling ce
Not Applicable
swlomoo Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds?
Not Applicable
Sw106310 Does the permittee inspect parking lots? ' " -
Yes
sw10632o Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces?
Yes
sw106330 The number of inspections conducted.
14
Comments: Engineer's Inspection.
� Automobile Maintenance
swiw410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities.
28
Comments: 28 trained this year, 28 trained in previous years, and all have basic training.
sw10642o The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program.
0
rWID6430 The number of spills reported.
0
sw10e44a The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -related
businesses.
0
swl0645o Hazardous Materials Storage
sw10646o The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials.
1
swl06470 The number of regularly inspected storage units.
q
sw10648o The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance.
28
Comments: 28 trained this year and 28 trained in previous years.
swl06490Illegal Dumping
swlomoo The number of "no dumping" signs posted.
0
Comments: 2 signs were posted in previous years.
swlosslo The number of educational materials distributed.
1 each
sw10652o The number of reports of illegal dumping received.
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0
sw,06530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up.
0
sw,o6540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots.
0
sw,06560 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping.
0
sw,06560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control
Sw166570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs.
0
sw,o6580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest
management techniques.
a
SW106590 The number of classestseminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care.
0
sw,o66,o The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management.
a
sw106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning
sw,06630 The number of parking lots.
12
sw,o664o The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings.
6
sw106650 Pet Waste
sw106660 The number of dog parks.
0
Comments: A dog park has been planned and designed. it will be constructed in the near future.
sw10667o The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed
3
sw,066w The number of educational materials distributed.
100
sw,o6600 Road Salt Application and Storage
sw,067oo The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program.
1
swi06710 The number of employees trained in road salt application.
9
Comments: 9 have specific training, all have been shown training videos.
The quantity of salt applied -to roadways (in tons).
10
SWI0673o The quantity of alternative products used (in tons).
0
sw,06600 Spill Response and Prevention
swimwo The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities.
1
SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and
other equipment.
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�1
sw1a6s3o The number of personnel trained in spill response.
28
Comments: All employees have been shown a training video.
Sw106846 The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities.
swlomw The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
N/A
Comments: Education materials are available at town hall and 28 employees attended a PPGH/IDDE training
course.
sw1o6wo Storrs Drain System Cleaning
sw106670 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly.
As needed.
sw10688o The number of storm drains cleaned regularly.
As needed.
swlooaso The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons).
N/A
SWI06910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations.
468.75
Comments: Through Noble Oil Services.
sw106s20 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil'from municipal operations.
1
swl06930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
N/A
Comments: Education materials are available at town hall and 28 employees attended a PPGH/IDDE training
course.
swt06940 Vehicle Washing
swl06950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
N/A
Comments: Education materials are available at town hall and 28 employees attended a PPGH/IDDE training
course.
sw106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas.
2
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
swloasso Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
sw'oaeoo 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
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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
SWI0492o 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
3w104940 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
swloe000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal
coliform to the maximum extent practicable?
Yes
;w,oeolo Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following:
sw10s020 Bioretention basins?
Yes
swlomw Alternative pavers?
Yes
swl05oan Buffer zones?
Yes
3wl05050 Dry ponds?
Yes
sw10506D Wet ponds?
Yes
sw10507o Alternatives to curb and gutter?
No
Root Cause: Unclear or conflicting federal, state, county or local requirements
Plan of Action: LID is regulated on a case by case basis.
sw105080 Grass swales?
Yes
mlo5m Grassed filter strips?
Yes
swlosloo Green parking lots?
Yes
3w105110 In -line storage systems?
Yes
Sw105120 Infiltration basins?
Yes
W05130 Infiltration trenches?
Yes
Sw105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets?
Yes
W05150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets?
Not Applicable
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Sw105160 On -lot treatment?
Yes
SW105170 Open space design?
Yes
Sand and organic filters?
Yes
sw1o5190 Porous pavement?
Yes '
Stormwater wetlands?
Yes
sWI05210 Urban forestry?
.Yes
SW105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the Countv Health Deoartment.
ensure proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic
wastewater?
Yes
o Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders?
Yes
SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance
SWI0527o 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.
0
sw1o52w The number of problems that were identified and remedied.
SW1053oo New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary
SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater control.
8
sw105550 Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures
sw1055W 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
swlos5ao 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
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sw10562o 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;
sw10563o All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of
total suspended solids; and
SWI06640 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
sw1056w 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-1 — 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.
sw,osaso 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.
SWI05700 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
sw10573o Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients)
management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program?
Yes
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.
Program Accomplishments
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SwiD6970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects
sw106e8o The number of staffed stormwater management position(s).
b
Comments: Tho City of Graham contracts with Alloy, Williams, Carmen, tip King for stormwater and engineering
services.
SWI06990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year.
0
SW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater management
program fogy the reporting year.
$58,000
swi07010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned.
0
swio7on The number of Capital Improvement Projects active.
0
SW107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed.
1
swi07o4o Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year.
0
Public Education and Outreach
sw101690 Public Education and Outreach
sw101700 Does the Stormwater Management Programsummarize 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
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
swio1720 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
sw101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'Is 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
swi0i750 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
sw10178o Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics:
swi01770.•Household Hazardous Waste
Yes
SW101780 Pet Waste
Yes
sw101790Septic Systems
Yes
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sw101e00 Lawn and Gardening
Yes
swioieio Vehicle Washing
Yes
Erosion
Yes
sw101e30 Stream Buffers
Yes
Flooding
Yes
swio,850 Litter
Yes
swioiaso List any additional topics not identified above.
Construction & Farming
swi0ie70 Does the permitteenulls outreach program include:
swioimo Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs?
Yes
swioieso Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information booth
at festivals and fairs)?
Yes
swioisoo Distributing printed educational material to business 1 industry?
Yes
swioisio Presentations to local community groups?
I Yes
sw101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools?
Yes
sw101830 Local TV or radio spots?
No
Root Cause: Best Management Practice is not established
Plan of Action: PTCOG has not reached out to TV and Radio yet but stormwater commercials sponsored by
Greensboro and the PTWQP are aired on local TV stations.
swioi940 Print Media - Ads 1 Articles 1 NPwslPttars?
Yes
Comments: The "City Gram" is a newsletter published in the spring and fall and contains stormwater
information.
r
wiois5o Posters?
Yes
Storm drain stenciling
Yes
swim9m Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)?
Yes
sw1019BO Workshops
Yes
Comments: Stormwater SMART put on a program at the Graham Public Library.
Stream basin signage?
Yes
Comments: Established no mow buffers where City Parks are located for the Little Alamance Creek and Tc
Branch.
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SW1020oo 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
SW10202o 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
ISWI02070 I he number of educational materials distributed to Schools. 1
LN/A Relies on the PTCOG I
SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
N/A Relies on the PTCOC
Comments: Stormwater SMART contacted 3 elementary schools and 2 middle schools in Graham informing
them of educational programs. There was no response from the schools. Education needs were
met through the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District who conducted a two-day
celebration "Farm to Table" in nearby Burlington.
swlo2oso The number. of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
N%A Relies on -Ehe PTCOG
Comments: The Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District conducted a two-day celebration
"Farm to Table" in nearby Burlington. Over 600 forth -grade students learned about stormwater
pollution at this event.
SW1021oo Tha nnrnhar of workShonS hold fnr tP..arh P.rS
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SWUM The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in
storm water education.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SW10212o The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw102130 Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlets
SVV102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: No festivals were in Graham this year however Stormwater SMART attended other area festivals
including the Burlington Carousel Festival, the Mebane Dogwood Festival, and the YeeHaw River
Paddle in Saxpahaw. Stormwater SMART distributed outreach materials, conducted surveys, and
distributed T-shirts, water bottles and other giveaways.
sw10216o The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SW102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SW10218o The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages.
�N/A Re31es on the PTCOG
SW102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SW102200 Commercial Outreach
sw102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
swi02220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program.
r-N%A Relies on the PTCOG
14102310 Pet Waste Management
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sw10232o The number of "clean up after your pet' signs posted in parks and neig
3
sw10233o The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks.
0
Comments: A dog park has been planned for the future. The park will be equipped with dog waste stations.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SW102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Stormwater SMART worked with the City of Graham to distribute brochures informing citizens of
actions they can take to improve water quality.
sw,0237o The number of items given out.
N/A Retries on the PTCOG
Comments: Stormwater SMART distributed outreach materials, conducted surveys, and distributed T-shirts,
water bottles and other giveaways at local festivals.
sw10238o The number of events attended (to give out items).
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: No festivals were in Graham this year however Stormwater SMART attended other area festivals
including the Burlington Carousel Festival, the Mebane Dogwood Festival, and the YeeHaw River
Paddle in Saxpahaw. Stormwater SMART distributed outreach materials, conducted surveys, and
distributed T-shirts, water bottles and other giveaways.
sw102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses).
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw10200 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days.
0
Comments: The landfill accepts household hazardous waste items year round at the convenience/recycling
center.
sw102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw10243o The number of partnerships established with businesses.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw,02440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged
sw10245o The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Non -English brochures are made available at City Hall.
SW102460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw10247o The number of partnerships established with minority organizations.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw1024so The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
5w102540 Using the Media
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sw10255o The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV.
N/A Relies on the PTCOC
sw1025eo The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising.
�N/A Relies on the PTGO'G
SWI02570 The number of stormwater related articles published.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw102sso The number of partnerships established with local water utilities.
0
Comments: The City owns and operates its own water utility.
sw102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility
bills.
5625
Comments: Inserts were placed in water bills for each customer.
sw102610 A survev of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the messaae is
delivered.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Public Invoivement and Participation
Sw102620 Public Involvement and Participation
sw'02630 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
sw'02640 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.
sw10266o 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:
sw102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)?
Not Applicable
Sw102700 Stream clean-up events?
Yes
sw1027lo Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program?
Yes
Sw102720Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs?
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Yes
sw10273o A stormwater hotline? - •-• ••-••-•_,_
Yes
] Volunteer monitoring programs?
Yes
Sw102750 Storm drain stenciling?
Yes
sw10276o Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program?
Yes
sw10277o Regional workshops?
Yes
Comments: A program was put on at the Graham Library.
rW1027110 TelephonefWeb/Mall surveys?
Yes
sw102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program?
Yes
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.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Citizens from Graham participated in the 2010 NC Big Sweep last fall. County -wide, 126
volunteers cleaned an estimated 35 miles of stream, collecting 3,620 pounds of trash.
sw102t35o The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or
Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons).
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Citizens from Graham participated in the 2010 NC Big Sweep last fall. County -wide, 126
volunteers cleaned an estimated 35 miles of stream, collecting 3,620 pounds of trash.
Surveys
sw102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys.
�N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw102880 The number of completed surveys.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
swIG2890 Hotlines
SW102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s).
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sWI02910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Reforestation Programs
SWI0293o The number of volunteer tree planters.
Sixth graders at Graham Middle.
Comments: Students in the sixth grade at Graham Middle school helped plant trees in the grounds around the
school as part of the City's Arbor Day Celebration.
sw102940 The number of trees planted.
NA
sw10295o The number of acres planted with trees.
I NA
o Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings
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swl0200 The number of meetings held.
3
Comments: A meeting was held for the Jordan Lake Rules, Little Alamance TMDL, and the Little Alamance
Restoration Alliance.
sw10298o The number of attendees.
NA
sw102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings:
NA
swl03W Storm Drain Stenciling
sw1103010 The percent of drains stenciled.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SWID302o The number of stenciling volunteers.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw,03030 The number of drains stenciled.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SW103040 Stream Cleanup
SW103050 The number of stream cleanups.
1
sw1o3oeo The number of cleanup participants.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Citizens from Graham participated in the 2010 NC Big Sweep last fall. County -wide, 126
volunteers cleaned an estimated 35 miles of stream, collecting 3,620 pounds of trash,
SWI03070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons).
1.81 TN Total
Comments: Citizens from Graham participated in the 2010 NC Big Sweep last fall. County -wide, 126
volunteers cleaned an estimated 35 miles of stream, collecting 3,620 pounds of trash.
swlo3oeo The number of stream miles cleaned.
35 Total
swl030eo Volunteer Monitoring
sw1o31oo The number of volunteers narticinatino in monitoring nroarams-
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
Comments: LARA is using the LaMotte Complete Water Quality Monitoring Kit and Stream Ecology Kit to
monitor water quality in the Little Alamance Creek. The PTCOG and LARA are currently working
with students from Eton to find the best sampling sites in each jurisdictions.
71o3110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed-(Q:Daily; V► -*W6ekly, B:Bimonthi , WMonflily,
Q-Quarterly and A -annually).
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw1a313o The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
SWID314o The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
rWetland Plantings
SW103160 The acres of land planted.
N/A Relies on the PTCOG
sw.0317o The number of volunteers that participated in planting.
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sw10318o The number of planting events held.
N/A Relies On the PTCOG
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State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY
Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd
Division of Water Quality Fee Paid
Permit Number 7a
NPDES.STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION ❑ New Application ® Renewal (Permit No. NCS000408 )
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Graham
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local -Public
state or local)•
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c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City
0 \ w
town, county, prison, school,
etc.)r
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 — 97
Code
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Alamance
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
17.0
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
14,855
Seasonal (if available)
0
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
15.83%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ®No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
17.0
b.
River Basin(s)
Cape Fear
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
7
d.
Estimated percentaqe of Jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
50.04
•
Commercial
23.20
•
Industrial
6.52
•
Open Space
20.24
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
® Yes ❑ No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes ® No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
El Yes ®No
a permitted Phase I enti ?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
El Yes ®No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the-name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
• Element they will implement
Construction Site Runoff Controls
• Contact Person
Matthew Gantt, P.E.
• Contact Address
585 Waughtown Street, Winston Salem, NC 27107
• Contact Telephone Number
336/771-4600
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
El Yes ®No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
hoard action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I 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.
Signature
,.
Name
Chris Rollins
Title
City Manager
Street Address
201 South Main Street
PO Box
P.Q. Box 357
City
Graham
State
N.C.
Zip
27253
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Aaron Holland
b.
Title
City Planner
c.
Street Address
201 South Main Street
d.
PO Box
P.O. Box 357
e.
City
Graham
f.
State
N.C.
g.
Zap
27253
h.
Telephone Number
[phone]
i.
Fax Number
[phone]
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NC00-21211
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
N/A
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of the Stormwater Management Program Report for the five-year permit term. The
Stormwater Management Program Report shall be assembled in the order and formatted in accordance with
the Table of Contents shown below, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table
of Contents with page numbers for each entry. The required narrative information for each section is
provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report
(SWU-268).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
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4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ,
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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FOR
THE CITY OF GRAHAM
JANUARY 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tableof Contents............................................................................................................ ii
Definitions....................................................................................................................... iii
1 Storm Sewer System Information..............................................................................3
1.1 MS4 Conveyance System.....................................................................................3
1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates: ........................................................................ 3
1.3 Estimate Methodology: .......................................................................................... 3
1.4 TMDL Identification...............................................................................................3
2 Receiving Streams....................................................................................................3
3 Existing Water Quality Programs...............................................................................3
3.1 Local Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
3.2 State Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
4 Permitting Information...............................................................................................3
5 Co -Permitting Information..........................................................................................3
6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations ......... 3
7 Stormwater Management Program...............................................................
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.....................................3
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................3
7.1.2 Target Audience.................................................................................................3
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources....................................................................................3
7.1.4 Outreach Program..............................................................................................3
7.1.5 Decision Process................................................................................................3
7.1.6 Evaluation...........................................................................................................3
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation....................................................................3
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................3
7.2.2 Target Audience.................................................................................................3
7.2.3 Participation Program.........................................................................................3

7.2.4
Decision Process................................................................................................3
7.2.5
Evaluation...........................................................................................
7.3
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination............................................................3
7.3.1
BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................3
7.3.2
Storm Sewer System Map..................................................................................3
7.3.3
Regulatory Mechanism.......................................................................................3
7.3.4
Enforcement: ......................................................................................................
3
7.3.5
Detection and Elimination...................................................................................3
7.3.6
Non Stormwater Discharges...............................................................................3
7.3.7
Outreach.............................................................................................................3
7.3.8
Decision Process................................................................................................3
7.3.9
Evaluation...........................................................................................................3
7.4
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.......................................................3
7.5
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment.....................................................................................................
3
7.5.1
BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................3
7.5.2
Stormwater Management Options......................................................................3
7.5.3
Non -Structural BMP's.........................................................................................3
7.5.4
Structural BMPs........................... ......................................................................3
7.5.5
Regulatory Mechanism.......................................................................................3
7.5.6
Operation and Maintenance...............................................................................3
7.5.7
Education...........................................................................................................3
7.5.8
Decision Process................................................................................................3
7.5.9
Evaluation...........................................................................................................3
7.6
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations .....................3
7.6.1
BMP Summary Table............................................................... .........3
.................
7.6.2
Affected Operations............................................................................................3
7.6.3
Training..............................................................................................................3
7.6.4
Maintenance and Inspections.............................................................................3
7.6.5
Vehicular Operations..........................................................................................3
7.6.6
Waste Disposal..................................................................................................3
7.6.7
Flood Management Projects...............................................................................3

DEFINITIONS
NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
MS4 — Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. A conveyance or system of
conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins
curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains)
BMP — Best Management Practice
TMDL — Total Maximum Daily Load
Illicit Discharge — Any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
Exceptions include discharges from NPDES-permited industrial
sources and discharges from fire -fighting activities.

COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
CITY OF GRAHAM
1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population Served: 14,865 (2008 estimate from the NC Office of Budget,
Planning, & Management)
Ten Year Growth Rate: 15.83%
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: Jurisdictional area: 17.0 square miles,
MS4: 17.0 square miles
1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
The City of Graham MS4 consists of a combination of storm drain piping, roadside
ditches, and sheet flow. New developments are required by City ordinance to have curb
and gutter drainage systems and high density developments are required to treat the
first 1" of runoff from the developed property. City streets are maintained by the City's
Street Department, which is housed in the Public Works Department. State roads are
maintained and managed by NCDOT.
1.2 LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES:
Residential: 50.04%
Commercial: 23.20%
Industrial- 6.52%
Open Space: 20.24%
1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY:
The land use estimate was based on the zoning within the jurisdictional area as of June
2009. The Piedmont Triad Council of Government's GIS system provided the zoning
data, and includes the right-of-way areas.
1.4 TMDL IDENTIFICATION
Town Branch has a TMDL for fecal coli form. The TMDL lists the following non -point
sources in the watershed: urban runoff (stormwater), sewer line systems (leaky sewer
lines and sewer system overflows), wildlife, failing septic systems, and probably illicit
connections in unknown locations. The TMDL does not include an implementation plan.
The City of Graham has begun addressing sanitary sewer overflows through sewer
system infrastructure upgrading.
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2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 1. Cape Fear River Basin
Receiving Stream Name
Stream
Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Use
Support
Rating
Water
Quality
Issues
Haw River
16-1
WS-V; NSW
1, 2
NIA
Town Branch
16-17
WS-V; NSW
1, 2, 3
Fecal
Coliform
County Home Branch (Still House Branch)
16-17-1
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Big Alamance Creek
16-19-(4.5)
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Back Creek (Little Creek)
16-19-5
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Little Alamance Creek
16-19-11
WS-V; NSW
1, 2, 3
Urban
Stormwater
Surge
Bowden Branch (Boyd Creek)
16-19-11-2
WS-V; NSW
NR
NIA
Aquatic life and secondary recreation
2*Fish consumption
3 On 303(d) list
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 LOCAL PROGRAMS:
Watershed districts within the City's jurisdictional area are subject to the Alamance
County Watershed Protection Ordinance, which contains provisions limiting the type
and density of new development.
Additionally the City has recently applied for a Stage 1 Adaptive Management Program
for Existing Development in the Jordan Lake Basin. The Stage 1 programs are
projected to begin in August -October 2010. The Stage 1 Adaptive Management
Program is very similar to the NPDES Phase II Program and is part of a Jordan Lake
Watershed Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy.
3.2 STATE PROGRAMS:
All development activities within the Watershed Districts are subject to the standards,
usage conditions and other regulations contained in the Rules and Requirements of the
Surface Water Supply Protection Rules adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
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4 PERMITTING INFORMATION.
Table 2. Responsible Contacts
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No,
Email
City Clerk
Kim Harris
336/570-6700
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
City Engineer
Alley, Williams,
Carmen, & King, Inc.
Franz Holt
336/226-5534
3361226-3034
[e-mail]
City Public Works
Director
Donnie Braxton
336/570-6709
3361570-6703
[e-mail]
City Attorney
Keith WHiled
336/228-1433
3361570-6703
[e-mail]
City Manager
Chris Rollins
336/570-6700
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
City Planner
Aaron Holland
336/570-6705
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
Utilities Director
Victor Quick
336/570-6721
336/570-6703
[e-mail]
City Of Graham
Organizational Chart
ty Attorney
I
Fire Chief
City Council
City Manager
Public Works Director
Police Chief
City Engineer
Tax Collector
Finance Director
Water Billing & Collection Administrator
City Clerk I Planning Director
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Table I Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Public Education
Measurable Goal
City
Clerk
City
Planner
City
Engineer
City Public
Works
Director
City
Attorney
Summarize Education Plan & report on implementation
X
X
X
Number of Children reached & subject covered
X
X
X
Number of houses & businesses reach by mailer, brochures, and posters
X
X
X
Report annually on number of businesses reached and number of employees educated through
business and industry outreach
X
X
X
Public Involvement and Participation
Measurable Goal
City
Clerk
City
Planner
City
Engineer
City Public
Works
Director
City
Attorney
The number of storm drains labeled will be reported annually
X
X
X
The number of adopting groups, the stream or creek they adopt and its length, and the amount of
debris removed will be reported annually
X
X
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Measurable Goal
City
Clerk
City
Planner
City
Engineer
City Public
Works
Director
City
Attorney
Note date of adoption of amended ordinance and have copy in annual report file.
X
X
X
X
Report annually on progress of storm sewer system map.
X
X
X
Maintain records of the areas screened as part of the detection/elimination program and summarize in
annual report.
X
X
X
Note date of distribution of septic system management, and number of copies placed.
X
X
X
Provide materials to all public employees in illicit connections and how to recognize one. Complete by
end of year one and note date distributed.
X
X
X
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Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Post Construction Site Management for New and Redevelopment activities
City Public
City
City
City
Works
City
Measurable Goal
Clerk
Planner
Engineer
Director
Attorney
Maintain and Implement Post -Construction Program and Ordinance.
x
x
x
x
Report annually on progress made, in developing standards and policies that ensure structural BMPs
x
x
will be in conformance with the state's Stormwater Management Design Manual.
Implement maintenance and inspection standards of BMP Devices constructed.
X
X
Implement an on -site wastewater treatment system oversight program. Report annually on progress
X
X
made.
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
City Public
City
City
City
Works
City
Measurable Goal
Clerk
Planner
Engineer
Director
Attorney
Report annually on inspection results and any corrective actions taken.
X
X
X
X
Maintain pollution prevention for public facilities training program annually, and report on number of
X
X
X
employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to all employees who maintain the drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit,
X
X
X
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage system. Report annually on number of
employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to all employees who manage and apply chemicals to address safe storage, application
X
X
X
and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training annually throughout the permit. Report on number
of employees trained and subjects covered.
Evaluate Truck Washing and implement truck washing procedures.
X
X
X
Signing Official: City Manager — Chris Rollins
Duly Authorized Representative: NA
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5 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
Not applicable
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6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
The City of Graham will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and
the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. There are
no legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities.
Contact Information:
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Matthew Gantt, P.E.
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
336/771-4600
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
5
Responsible Position/Party
Maintain an education plan
Maintain education plan. Include in Plan the BMPs, schedule,
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
targeted audiences, and measurable goals. Summarize plan
City Engineer
and implementation progress in each annual report.
City Manager
School Programs
Maintain school children education program. Focus on basic
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
messages regarding clean water and the things they can do at
City Engineer
home to help. Track the number of children reached and the
City Manager
subject covered and report annually.
Mailers, brochures, posters
Distribute bilingual mailer for insert in utility bills. Distribute
X
X
X
City Planner
bilingual brochures and posters for distribution at City Hall.
City Engineer
Target homeowners and businesses with messages about how
City Manager
they can reduce pollution picked up by stormwater. Track
number of homes and businesses reached by mailer and report
annually.
City's web page
Link to other stormwater websites. Give tips on reducing
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
pollution. Report annually.
City Engineer
Assistant City Manager
Festivals, parades, local
Participate in local festivals annually by providing a stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
City Planner
fairs
information booth starting. Provide bilingual messages on the
City Engineer
importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be
City Manager
carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
Business and Industry
Maintain program for educating business and industry using
X
X
City Planner
education and outreach
brochures or pamphlets and report annually on number of
City Engineer
businesses reached and number of employees educated. Focus
City Manager
on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. Target hot spot
businesses.
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7.1.2 Target Audience
Graham residents, school children, local businesses (including gas station
owners and landscaping companies) and industry, will be targeted because
these groups have the most impact on stormwater pollution prevention.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
The education program will target total suspended solids and nutrient loading
because turbidity, sedimentation, and nutrients are the pollutants of concern in
downstream waters. In addition, floatables, trash, and debris will also be
targeted. The education program will also address the proper use and disposal
of typical household chemicals, garden chemicals, and used motor oil.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
School programs, printed materials to be distributed via mail and public events,
and participation in state cleanup programs will be used to reach the target
audience. By using these methods, the education program will be expected to
reach all residents of Graham, as well as those that do business here, over the
course of the five year permit period. As a result of this outreach program, the
target audience will be informed of the importance of reducing storm water
pollution and ways they can incorporate pollution reduction in their daily lives.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water public education and outreach program was
based on the mechanisms currently in place, and their means and effectiveness
of communicating and educating the public about the issues of stormwater
pollution prevention. Each of the BMP's selected were judged to be an effective
and economical tool for educating the general public and/or specific groups
within the community, with a specific measurable goal with which to gauge its
effectiveness.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The education and outreach program will be evaluated based on how each
individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting
period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the
measurable goals.
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7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP ` .
Measurable Goals
YR
YR '
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR
:
Responsible PositiorilParty
k
Public Meeting
A public meeting will be held in Year 1 to discuss the
x
City Clerk
implementation of the new permit. Based on the
Assistant City Manager
results of this meeting a Citizen's Group may be
established.
City Planner
Volunteer Stormwater Program
The City will promote various volunteer stormwater
x
X
X
X
X
Assistant City Manager
programs annually. These will include Big Sweep,
City Engineer
Adopt -A -Stream programs, and Storm Drain Stenciling.
The number of participants will be reported annually.
City Planner
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7.2.2 Target Audience
The public meeting allowing the public an opportunity to review the stormwater
management program will target all interested and affected members of the
Graham community.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public was originally involved in the development of the stormwater permit
and management program through a public hearing in 2005. Public participation
opportunities will be implemented throughout the life of the permit through the
Volunteer Stormwater Programs.
7.2.4 Decision Process
A public meeting is necessary for public participation and input. The other BMPs
were selected to give the public a choice of both active and passive participation
roles.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The Public Involvement and Participation program will be evaluated based on
how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each
reporting period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting
the measurable goals.
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7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
Y3R
YR
Y�R
Responsible Position/Party
1R
2R
Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance
Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance and make any
X
X
X
City Attorney
necessary revisions.
City Engineer
Assistant City Manager
City Planner
Review Illicit Discharge Program
Review Illicit Discharge Program and make any
X
X
X
City Public Works Director
necessary revisions.
City Engineer
Assistant City Manager
City Planner
Maintain storm sewer system map
Maintain system map in support of inspection program.
X
X
X
X
X
City Engineer
showing outfalls and the receiving
The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water
City Planner
body of water.
for each outfall. Report annually on progress.
City Public Works Director
Maintain an inspection and
Define areas of the community that will be inspected
X
X
X
X
X
City Utilities Director
elimination program within the
for illicit connections and show on a map the progress
City Engineer
community,
made year by year.
City Planner
Coordinate with local health
Provide a fact sheet on septic system management,
X
X
City Public Works Director
department on failing septic systems,
Note date of distribution and number of copies placed.
locating problem areas in the system
Complete by end of year two and update in year five.
City Engineer
map. Provide public information on
City Utilities Director
septic system management.
City Planner
Train employees on how to inspect
Provide materials through HR to all public employees
X
X
X
X
X
City Public Works Director
for illicit connections and establish a
in illicit connections and how to recognize one.
City Engineer
tracking system for managing
Summarize in annual report.
reported problem areas.
City Utilities Director
City Planner
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7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
Storm sewer system has been mapped and will be inspected during the course
of normal maintenance operations by the public service department. The route
of the system, locations of pipes, drainage ditches, and outfalls will be
maintained on a paper map and/or electronic map. The map will be updated as
needed during subsequent maintenance operations.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The City has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance which allows for inspection,
maintenance, and prohibits illicit discharges.
7.3.4 Enforcement:
There are provisions in the amended ordinance for enforcement actions and
penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connection.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
After the field screening is complete, the City will take measures to identify and
remove illegal discharges. Identifying illegal discharges may require a
combination of office and field work. After the field screening, staff will consult the
jurisdiction -wide information they have compiled to obtain information about the
land uses, infrastructure, industries, potential sources and types of pollution that
may exist in the drainage area of the outfall.
After priority areas have been identified in the office, a systematic field
investigation will be planned that minimizes the amount of resources required to
identify the source. The following field methods may be used to identify and
trace the source of illegal discharges:
• Site Investigation
• Dry weather flow observations
• Smoke Testing/Dye Testing
• Television Inspection
The right of entry established in the ordinance will provide access for inspection if
the origin of the discharge is in doubt. Once an illegal discharge is located and
confirmed through field screening, staff will notify the responsible party verbally if
possible and follow-up with written notification. If the responsible party does not
comply with the removal schedule provided by the City, or receive approval for a
revised schedule, the City will take enforcement action and the connection will be
removed at the responsible party's expense.
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7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
Currently there are no known non-stormwater discharges that are a significant
contributor to the MS4. If any are identified in the future, they will be addressed
at that time.
7.3.7 Outreach
City employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements.
These will be addressed in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping section
of this plan, and will include training in hazardous material handling and disposal,
as well as notices and signs posted in the appropriate areas.
The general public will be educated through the BMP's listed in the Public
Education section of this plan. These educational BMP's will include brochures,
public service announcements, and business education and outreach programs.
7.3.8 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program was based primarily on regulatory mechanisms. The regulatory,
educational, procedural BMP's selected were judged to be an effective means of
detecting and eliminating illicit discharges.
7.3.9 Evaluation
The effectiveness of the program will be gauged by the total number of illicit
connections detected and removed each year and with public complaints. If the
total number remains constant, or increases, changes will be made to the public
education program and/or the City ordinance to allow for greater enforcement
and penalties.
7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORmwATER RUNOFF CONTROL
The City of Graham will rely on the North Carolina State Erosion and Sediment Control
Program and the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for
construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control
requirement.
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7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
7.5.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YZR
Y3R
Y4R
Y5
Responsible Position/Party
Review the Post Construction Ordinance
Review the Post Construction Ordinance for
X
City Planner
compliance with NC DWO guidance and local
City Attorney
effectiveness. Phase II Post -Construction
Ordinance will incorporate Jordan Lake Nutrient
City Engineer
Strategy Regulations in Year 3.
Assistant City Manager
Review standards and policies that ensure
Review local standards to remain in compliance
X
City Engineer
structural BMPs will be in conformance with
with the NC DWQ BMP Manual.
Assistant City Manager
the state's Stormwater Management
Design Manual
City Planner
Review maintenance standards and
Review the maintenance standards and
X
X
City Engineer
inspection program to ensure that on -site
inspection program for local on -site controls.
Assistant City Manager
controls continue to function as designed.
City Planner
Maintain the education program created for
Maintain the education program created for land
X
X
City Engineer
land developers and the public.
developers and the public detailed in other
City Public Works Director
BMP's. Report annually on progress made.
City Planner
Coordinate with the county health
Coordinate with county health department. Report
X
X
X
City Engineer
department on developing and
Annually on progress made.
City Manager
implementing an oversight program to
minimize the potential for fecal coliform
City Planner
contamination by ensuring proper operation
and maintenance of on -site wastewater
City Public Works Director
treatment systems.
Develop and implement policies,
Policies will be developed and implemented to
X
City Engineer
regulations and incentives to protect natural
encourage natural resource protection. This will
City Manager
resources.
include developing and publicizing buffer
regulations around wetlands, creeks, and other
City Planner
water bodies. Progress will be reported annually
after year 3.
Open Space Preservation
Policies will be developed to encourage
X
City Engineer
dedication of open sace from developers and
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Greenfield areas in the community. Progress will
City Manager
be reported annually after year 3.
City Planner
Tree Preservation
Policies and standards will be developed to
X
City Engineer
encourage the preservation of mature trees
City Manager
during development. This will include replacing
trees that are damaged during development and
City Planner
encouraging street trees to be included with
capital improvement projects. Progress will be
reported annually after year 3.
Development Types
Policies will be developed that encourage
X
City Engineer
redevelopment, development in areas with
City Manager
existing infrastructure, and mixed use
developments. Progress will be reported annually
City Planner
after year 3.
Street Design, Parking Requirements, and
Policies will be changed to allow for street design
X
City Engineer
Transportation Options
standards and engineering practices that
City Manager
encourage minimal street widths when the
development has a Low Impact Development
City Planner
component. Policies will be developed to
encourage LID practices including pervious
City Utilities Director
pavement, reduced parking requirements, and
City Public Works Director
alternate transportation options. Progress will be
reported annually after year 3.
Green Infrastructure Practices and
Green Infrastructure Practices and Strategies will
X
City Engineer
Strategies will be encouraged.
be encouraged through revising existing
City Manager
development policies, standards, and ordinances.
Progress will be reported annually beginning in
City Attorney
year 3.
City Planner
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7.5.2 Stormwater Management Options
The existing land usage ordinance has a post -construction stormwater runoff
management program for new development and redevelopment projects that
disturb greater than, or equal to, one acre. This ordinance will be revised prior to
the end of year 3 of the permit to incorporate Low Impact Development (LID)
provisions, Green Infrastructure Elements, and Nutrient Reduction limits as
defined in the Jordan Lake Nutrient Reduction Strategy. This will include policies
to encourage the following:
Natural Resource Protection, Open Space Protection, Tree Preservation,
Redevelopment, Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure, Mixed Use
Development, Green Infrastructure Street Design, Integration of Green
Infrastructure, Promotion of Pervious Pavement, Reduced Parking
Requirements, and Alternate Transportation.
7.5.3 Non -Structural BMP's
The receiving streams in the City's watershed are classified as Nutrient Sensitive
Waters; therefore the post construction ordinance ensures that best management
practices for reducing nutrient loading are implemented. In addition, a nutrient
application (both inorganic fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program
has been developed and is included in the stormwater management program.
7.5.4 Structural BMPs
The City has certified its BMP manual as equal to the NC DWQ BMP Manual.
The City reviews structural BMP's based on the NC DWQ BMP Manual and will
continue to do so in the future.
7.5.5 Regulatory Mechanism
The City's Post -Construction Ordinance establishes the City's ability to regulate
new development for water quality compliance.
7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance
The City's Post -Construction Ordinance establishes the City's ability to regulate
new development for water quality compliance. The ordinance includes
guidelines for delegating routine and non -routine maintenance responsibilities to
ensure access for inspections, and providing a mechanism for enforcement.
7.5.7 Education
An education process for developers and citizens about new development with
respect to stormwater and water quality has been established and is ongoing.
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7.5.8 Decision Process
The post -construction stormwater management program ensures that controls
are in place that will prevent or minimize water quality impacts from new
development and redevelopment projects. These controls include post -
construction ordinance to address post -construction runoff control from new
development and redevelopment projects and ensure adequate long-term
operation and maintenance of BMPs. Future revisions to this ordinance will be
intended to enhance water quality.
7.5.9 Evaluation
The post construction site management for new and re -development activities
program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its
measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be
considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
A preventive maintenance program
Annual Inspection are done for all municipally owned
X
X
X
X
X
City Clerk
has been developed that includes
properties. Results of these inspections are reported
City Engineer
annual routine inspections of catch
annually.
basins and other stormwater systems
City Public Works Director
for the municipal building and vehicle
storage yard. The objective of the
City Planner
inspections is to reduce pollutant
City Utilities Director
loading from municipal sites.
Inspections will include noting any
problems or issues that may have an
impact on stormwater quality, and any
corrective actions taken. Schedules
and procedures have been
established for the inspections, and a
record -keeping system schedules and
documents inspections.
Develop training materials on pollution
Educate all employees on clean water issues and on
X
X
X
X
X
City Public Works Director
prevention for public facilities, using
workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
City Engineer
existing materials gathered from other
pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program annually
organizations or creating new tools as
and report on number of employees trained and
City Planner
needed. Educate all employees
subjects covered.
annually on the need for controls to
City Utilities Director
protect stormwater from exposure to
potential pollutants.
Provide training for those employees
Provide training to all employees who maintain the
X
X
X
X
X
City Public Works Director
that maintain the drainage system with
drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit,
City Engineer
the focus on disposal of floatables,
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the
grit, sediment, and other pollutants
drainage system. Report annually on number of
City Planner
removed from the system.
employees trained and subjects covered.
City Utilities Director
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7.6.1 BMP Summary Table (cont'd)
BMP
Measurable Goals
-YR
1
YR
2
YR
3
YR
4
YR —
5
Responsible Position/Party
Provide training to employees that
Provide training to all employees who manage and
X
X
X
X
X
City Public Works Director
manage and apply chemicals for
apply chemicals to address safe storage, application
City Engineer
control of dust, pests, vermin, and
and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training
weeds and/or are used to enhance the
annually throughout the permit. Report on number of
City Planner
growth or condition of public urban
employees trained and subjects covered.
landscape and recreation facilities.
City Utility Director
Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and
disposal of chemicals used.
Evaluate 8MP methods of collecting
Implement Truck Washing with minimal water quality
X
City Public Works Director
and treating the wash water from truck
impacts beginning in Year 2.
City Engineer
washing operations.
Assistant City Manager
City Planner
City Utilities Director
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7.6.2 Affected Operations
The City of Graham operates a municipal building that serves as a City hall and
fire station, a police station, a Public Works vehicle and equipment storage yard,
and a maintenance facility for the Parks & Recreation Department. All vehicles,
equipment, and materials at the storage yard and Park maintenance facility are
stored in covered buildings. There are no floor drains in any of the buildings at
these two facilities.
7.6.3 Training
Training materials have been developed on pollution prevention for public
facilities, using similar materials as will be used in the public outreach program.
All employees will be educated annually on the need for controls to protect
stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training will also serve as
the training requirement for public employees as specified in the outreach
component of the Illicit Discharge section of this program.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance
operations will be provided training in BMPs, the processes and materials they
are working with, safety hazards, practices for preventing discharges, and
procedures for responding quickly and properly to toxic and hazardous material
incidents.
All public employees involved in stormwater drainage system maintenance will
be specifically trained in the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other
pollutants removed from the system. Additional training, or certification, will be
provided to employees that manage and apply chemicals for control of dust,
pests, vermin, and weeds and/or to enhance the growth or condition of public
urban landscape and recreation facilities. Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and disposal of chemicals used.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program has been developed that includes routine
inspections of catch basins and other stormwater systems for the municipal
building and vehicle storage yard. The objective of the inspections is to reduce
pollutant loading from municipal sites. Inspections include noting any problems or
issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality, and any corrective actions
needed. Schedules, procedures, and a record -keeping system are used to
schedule and document inspections.
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7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
All vehicles, equipment, and associated material at both the Public Works and
Parks & Rec. facilities are stored inside buildings. The Public Works vehicles
(pickup and dump trucks) are currently washed outside, with the untreated wash
water discharging into a' nearby drainage ditch. As part of the stormwater
management plan, the truck washing operation will be modified to include
collection and treatment of the wash wastewater before discharge. Minor vehicle
and equipment maintenance take place at these facilities.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Garbage, recyclables, and heavy trash collection are contracted out to private
companies.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
Future flood management projects will be reviewed from a water quality
standpoint.
7.6.8 Decision Process
The most effective and practical BMPs for minimizing stormwater pollution were
selected for this program.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program
will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable
goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any
BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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