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Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program
Report
Town of Valdese, North Carolina
May 6, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................ 2
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION...........................................4
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. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS.....................................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS............................................5
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List.......................................................5
4.2.Organizational Chart .....................................................................6
4.3. Signing Official............................................................................6
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative......................................................6
5. Co -Permitting information (if applicable).................................................6
5.1. Co-Permittees.
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity......................................................6
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM .............................. ........7
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.....................7
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation...............................................9
7.3.11licit Discharge Detection and Elimination .................. ...................10
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ..................... ............12
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment.................................................. ......... .........12
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations... .15
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1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served : 4485 permanent residents base on 2000 US Census data.
No seasonal population was identified.
1.2. Growth Rate: 1.46% annualized 10-year growth rate based on the 1990 and
2000 US Census data.
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: There is no ETJ. The jurisdictional and
service areas are the same, i.e. 5 square miles.
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System: The Town stormwater system is made up of a
network of pipes, open channels, catch basins, and curb and gutter with storm
drain inlets. In general the system is very effective and the Town of Valdese has
few problems with local flooding. Receiving streams are generally healthy. No
receiving streams or other water bodies in the Town limits are listed as impaired.
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates: Residential 59%
Commercial 5%
Industrial 26%
Open Space 10%
1.6. Estimate Methodology: Land use was estimated based on Town planning
maps.
1.7.TMDL Identification : There are no defined TMDLs or impaired waters within
the Town watershed.
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
Receiving Stream
Name
Stream Segment
Water Quality
Classification
Water Quality
Issues
Double Branch
11-44-1
WS-IV
none
Dye Branch
1144-2
WS-IV
none
McGalliard Creek*
1144- 0.5
WS-IV
none
Micol Creek
11-45-1
1 WS-IV
I none
Hoyle Creek
111-45- 0.5
WS-IV
none
* Sections at McGalliards Falls Park and the old McGalliard Creek Treatment Plant
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs: Public Water Supply Watershed Ordinance
The Town of Valdese is in compliance with North Carolina requirements for its Water
Supply Watershed. The Town Code of Ordinances (Article XIII, sections 130-149)
establishes overlay zones on its zoning map which designate a Public Water Supply
Watershed area. These regulations apply to new development requiring a
Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan. The ordinance allows cluster development in
all Watershed Areas, requires vegetative buffers as appropriate, establishes High
Density Development standards including a requirement for engineered stormwater
controls, and requires proper maintenance and upkeep of stormwater control
structures. The ordinance also establishes remedies and criminal penalties for
violation of the Article.
3.2. State programs: The Town of Valdese is in compliance with the requirements
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Program.
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1 Responsible Party Contact List
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
Town Manager
Jeffrey Morse
828-879-2116
828-879-2139
Public Works
Director
Steve Morrow
828-879-2128
828-879-2142
_jrnorse@_ci.valdese.nc.us
[e-mail]
Street Dept.
Superintendent
Eric Street
828-879-2128
828-879-2142
[e-mail]
Town Clerk
Frances
Hildebran
828-879-2116
828-879-2139
[e-mail]
Town Attorney
Marc Mitchell
828-874-2271
828-879-1623
[e-mail]
Finance Assistant
Debbie Jones
828-879-2120
828-879-2139
[e-mail]
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4.2 Organizational Chart
Steve Morrow
Public Works Director
Eric Street
Street Department Supervisor
Town of Valdese
Organizational Chart
Jim Hatley
Mayor
Jeffrey Morse
Town Manager
Marc Mitchell
Town Attorney
Larry Johnson Jerry LaMaster
Planning Director Finance Director
Debbie Jones
Finance Assistant
4.3 Signing Official- Town Manager Jeffrey Morse
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative- Not Applicable
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)- Not Applicable
5.1 Co-Permittees
5.2 Legal Agreements
5.3 Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
Frances Hildebran
Town Clerk
6.1 Name of Entity- Asheville Regional Office, State Sediment and Erosion Control
Program for Burke County
6.2 Measure Implemented- Erosion and Sediment Control Minimum Measure
6.3 Contact Information- Alison Davidson
2090 US Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-2964500
6.4 Legal Agreements- Not Applicable
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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
YR
YR.
YR .
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
' 5
Position/Party
1
Prepare an education
Prepare education plan in the
X
Public Works
plan
first year of the permit. Include
Director - Steven
in Plan the BMPs, schedule,
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targeted audiences, and
measurable goals.
Summarize plan and
implementation progress in
each annual report.
2
School programs
Develop school children's
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
education program during the
Director - Steven
first year and implement.
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Focus on basic messages
regarding clean water and the
things they can do at home to
help. Track the number of
children reached and the
subject covered and report
annually.
3
Mailers, brochures,
Develop mailer for insert in
X
X
X
X
Debbie Jones -
posters
utility bills and implement it
Finance Asst.
once a year. 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.
4
Festivals, parades, local
Participate in local festival(s)]
X
X
X
X
Street
fairs
annually with a booth starting
Department
in Year two and report
Supervisor
annually on event and
message provided. Provide
Eric Street
messages on the importance
of clean water and on specific
activities that can be carried
out to help keep stormwater
clean.
5
Library handouts
Develop materials for
X
X
X
X
Street
distribution in local library
Department
starting in year two. Focus
Supervisor
messages on overall
stormwater quality activites
Eric Street
that can be addressed in the
home. Track number of
materials produced and
distributed annually and
report.
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7.1.2 Target audiences
Town of Valdese residents, Town employees, school children, local businesses 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 public litter and dumping, household hazardous
waste, illicit connections, car wash runoff, and septic tank leakage because these are
the major sources of pollution to stormwater runoff in our Town.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
We will implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the
community and conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of stormwater
discharge on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in
stormwater runoff. Our efforts may include but are not limited to:
(1) Using stormwater educational material provided by the State, EPA, environmental,
public interest or trade organizations.
(2) Informing individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce
stormwater pollution, such as ensuring proper septic tank ;maintenance, modifying
landscaping, disconnected impervious area (such as roof downspouts),
Ensuring the proper use and disposal of landscape and garden chemicals including
fertilizer and pesticides, protecting and restoring riparian vegetation, and properly
disposing of motor oil, household hazardous waste, or pet waste.
(3) Inform individuals and groups how to become involved in local stream, lakes, and
rivers restoration activities as well as activities that are coordinated by youth service
and conversation corps and citizen groups.
(4) Tailoring the program, using a mix of locally appropriate! strategies, to target the
specific audience. For example, providing information to garages on the impact of oil
discharge or the explanation to school children that the stowdrain flows to a near by
creek and then into the water they drink.
7.1.5 Decision Process
Each of the five BMPs selected were judged to be an effective and economical tool for
educating the general public and specific groups in the community.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The Town will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
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7.2 Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
1
YR
Z
YR I
3
YR
4
YW
5
Responsible
Position/Party
1
Public Hearing to
A copy of the Notice of Public
X
Frances
receive the comments
Hearing and the Affidavit of
Hildebran
of the Citizens of
Publication will be submitted
Valdese on the
with the application.
Town Cleric
development of the
Stormwater
Management Program
and the NPDES Phase
II Application
7.2.2 Target Audience
The public hearing for the development of the Stormwater Management Program and
the NPDES Phase II application will target all interested and affected members of the
Valdese community.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public has been involved in the development of the Stormwater Management
Program and the NPDES Phase II application through a public hearing. The public
notice process requires publication of the notice at least 10 days prior to the hearing. A
copy of the Public Notice of Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication have been
included in Appendix A.
7.2.4 Decision Process
We chose the public hearing as the most direct and efficient means of involving all
interested citizens in the process of developing the Stormwater Management Program
and the NPDES Phase II application.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The success of the Public Involvement and Participation BMP will be judged by the
successful completion of the public hearing.
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7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR,
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3`
4
5
Position/Party
1
Develop ordinance to
Develop ordinance within Year
X
Marc Mitchell -
define allowed
1, have ordinance adopted by
Town Attorney
stormwater discharges,
elected officials by end of year
provide for right of
1. Note date of adoption and
entry for detection of
include copy of ordinance in
illicit connections and
annual report file.
discharges, prohibit
certain discharges,
establish enforcement
actions and penalties
for dumping, spills, and
willful illicit connections
2
Develop a storm sewer
Add outfalls to exiting map in
X
Public Works
system map showing
Year 2. Submit map with
Director - Steven
outfalls and receiving
annual report in Year 2.
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bodies of water.
3
Establish an inspection
Define areas of the community
X
X
X
X
Public Works
program to detect illicit
that will be inspected for illicit
Director - Steven
connections and
connections and show on a
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discharges
map the progress made year
by year. Finish inspection
program by the end of Year 5.
Maintain records of areas
screened. Summarize in
annual report.
4
Coordinate with local
Report number of failed septic
X
X
X
X
Public Works
health department on
systems detected and submit
Director - Steven
failing septic systems,
information on system map as
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locating problem areas
part of annual report
on the system map.
beqinningin Year 2.
5
Train Town employees
Provide training materials to all
X
X
Public Works
in how to inspect for
Town employees on how to
Director - Steven
illicit connections and
recognize illicit connections in
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establish a tracking
Year 2. Repeat in Year 5.
system for managing
Include number of employees
reported problem areas.
I trained in annual report.
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
A storm sewer system map showing the system's pipes, open channels, catch basins,
curbs and gutters, storm drain inlets and waterways was completed by the Town's
engineering firm (West and Associates) in the fall of 2002. On this paper map we will
mark all of the outfall areas. The location of each outfall will be determined using GPS
locator equipment. Additions and corrections to the map will be made annually.
Copies of the map will be available at Town Hall or at the Public Works Department
for the public to view.
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7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
We will develop and adopt an ordinance to address illicit connections, illegal
discharges, and right -of -entry to private property for inspection. The ordinance will
detail enforcement procedures and penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit
connections.
7.3.4 Enforcement
The property owner will be notified in writing of any illicit connection, discharge,
dumping, or spill and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the problem. If the
problem is not corrected within this time, the Town will repair the problem and bill the
property owner for costs. A system of penalties or fees may be established for repeat
or willful violations.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
Illicit discharges will be detected using dry weather screening. Beginning at the outfall
points, the inspector will observe any dry weather (no rain for 72 hours) flow in the
stormwater system. Any such flow will be regarded as a possible illicit discharge. The
inspector will attempt to locate the origin of the discharge by tracking upstream in the
stormwater system and observing any unusual color, appearance, or odor. If
necessary, right -of -entry to private property will be employed to trace the discharge to
its source. Employees of the Fire Department and other Town employees will be
alerted to look for illicit connections as part of their normal inspection duties.
Priority areas will be determined based on the initial results of dry weather screening.
Particular attention will be paid to the older downtown areas of Valdese which may
have a greater problem.
The BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination will be evaluated by a
committee of Town staff. The recommendations of the committee will be included in
the annual report.
7.3.6 Non-Stormwater Discharges
None of the listed non-stormwater discharges are currently considered to be
significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
7.3.7 Occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges
Charity car washes will not be treated as illicit discharges. These car washes must be
registered with the Town prior to their occurrence. The Town will provide information
to the participants to minimize the contribution of the charity car washes to stormwater
pollution. The Town will limit the total number of charity car washes which may occur
per year.
7.3.8 Outreach
Town employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements which
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are included in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.minimum measure in this
report. This will include training in hazardous material handling and disposal.
The public and businesses will be educated through the BMPs listed in the Public
Education minimum measure in this report. These educational BMPs will include
brochures, mailings, posters, and booths at festivals and parades.
7.3.9 Decision Process
After considering a number of alternatives, Valdese has chosen what appears to be a
the most reasonable and cost effective mechanism for detecting and eliminating illicit
discharges. The Town plans to use its existing MS4 system map and locate outfalls
by means of inexpensive GPS devices. Town employees will be trained to look for
illicit discharges as part of their regular work routine, paying particular attention to
priority areas during periods of dry weather. In the case of failed septic systems, the
Town will coordinate with the County Health Department.
7.3.10 Evaluation
The Town will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
The Town of Valdese will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and
the Division of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction
activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement.
7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New. Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1 Stormwater Management Options
The Town of Valdese will adopt, within 12 months of the issuance of our Phase II
Stormwater Permit, an ordinance addressing post -construction runoff from new
development or re -development projects that disturb one acre or more (including
projects that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale disturbing one acre or more). All such projects shall be required
to apply for locally issued construction permit coverage under one of the following
stormwater management options:
7.5.1.1 Low Density Projects. Projects shall be permitted as low density if the project meets the
following:
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I. No more than 2 dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area BUA for all
residential and non-residential development;
II. Stormwater runoff from the development shall be transported from the development by
vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable:
III. All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent
surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be present if the
feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map
prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department
of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle
topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS). An exception to
this requirement may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with
the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a); and
IV. The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to ensure
that development activities maintain the development consistent with the approved project
plans.
7.5.1.2 High Density Projects. Projects exceeding the low density threshold (established above in
low density section) shall implement stormwater control measures that:
I. Control and treat the difference in stormwater runoff volume leaving the project site
between the pre and post development conditions for the 1 year 24 hour storm. Runoff
volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours;
II. All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the
program shall be designed to have an 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended
Solids;
III. General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC
2H .1008(c);
IV. All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surface
waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be present if the feature is
approximately shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map prepared by
the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic
maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS).' An exception to this
requirement may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with the
provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a); and
V. The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to ensure
that development activities maintain the development consistent with the approved project
plans;
7.5.2 Operation and Maintenance
The Valdese program for control of post -construction runoff from new development and re-
development will include an operation and maintenance component that ensures the
adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The owner
of the permitted structural BMP will be required to submit annually to the Town, on a form
provided by the Town, a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP. The
inspection must be performed by a qualified professional as defined by the Town in its
ordinance. Any BMP which fails to meet minimum standards of operation and safety will
be repaired at the expense of the owner.
7.5.3 Fecal Coliform
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The Town will develop and implement an oversight program to ensure proper operation
and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment system for domestic wastewater as
described in section 7.3.1, BMP 4. This program will be coordinated with the Burke
County Department of Health.
7.5.4 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4
S
Position Pa
1
Develop and adopt an
Develop and adopt ordinance
X
Marc Mitchell -
ordinance to establish a
within Year 1. !Vote date of
Town Attorney
permitting program for
adoption and include copy of
new development and
ordinance in annual report file.
redevelopment.
This will include high
and low density
options, long term
maintenance of
structural BMPs , and
control of fecal coliform
from domestic
wastewater treatment
facilities.
2
Establish associated
Have plan review and
X
X
Larry Johnson
programs for plan
permitting programs in place
Planning Director
review, permitting, and
by the end of Year 1. Have
annual inspection of
Inspection program in place by
structural BMPs.
end of Year 2. Describe in
annual re rt.
3
Coordinate with local
Report number of failed septic
X
X
X
X
Public Works
health department on
systems detected and submit
Director - Steven
failing septic systems,
information on system map as
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locating problem areas
part of annual report
on the system map.
beginningin Year 2,
4
Develop education
Provide training materials to all
X
X
X
X
X
Larry Johnson
material for developers
interested parties by the end
Planning Director
and the public
of Year 1. Report number of
regarding the
developers reached in annual
requirements of the
report.
Town's post -
construction runoff
control ordinance
7.5.5 Non -Structural BMPs
The Town Code of Ordinances (Article XII1, sections 130-149) establishes overlay zones
on its zoning map which designate a Public Water Supply Watershed area. These
regulations apply to new development requiring a Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan.
The ordinance allows cluster development in all Watershed Areas, and requires vegetative
buffers as appropriate.
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7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
The Town of Valdese will develop and implement an operation and maintenance program
that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from municipal operations.
Using training materials that are available from EPA, the State of North Carolina, and other
organizations, our program will include employee training 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.
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals'
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible
1
2
3
4,
5
Posibon/Party
1
Develop training
Develop and implement
X
X
X
Public Works
materials on pollution
program beginning in Year 1.
Director - Steven
prevention for public
Report annually on number of
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facilities, using existing
employees trained and training
materials gathered from
tools utilized.
other organizations or
creating new tools as
needed. Educate all
employees on the need
for controls to protect
stormwater from
exposure to potential
pollutants.
2
Annually inspect all
Inspect and report annually on
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
municipal facilities to
general condition of facilities
Director - Steven
identify potential for
and measures implemented to
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polluting stormwater.
prevent stormwater pollution.
3
Provide specialized
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
training for those
Year 1 and new employees as
Director - Steven
employees that
part of orientation training.
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maintain the drainage
system with focus on
disposal of floatables,
grit, sediment, and
other pollutant removed
from the system.
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BMP
Measurable Goals
YR
YR
YR
YR
YR
Responsible „
1
2
3
4
5
Position/Party
4
Provide specialized
Train existing employees in
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works
training to employees
Year 1 and new employees as
Director - Steven
that manage and apply
part of orientation training.
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chemicals for control of
dust, pests, vermin, and
weeds or are used to
fertilize Town
maintained plantings.
Training will target the
safe and effective
application, storage,
and disposal of the
chemicals used.
5
Develop and implement
Complete operations program
X
Public Works
an operation and
by the end of Year 3. Report
Director - Steven
maintenance program
on the program in the annual
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that has as its ultimate
report.
goal preventing or
reducing pollutant
runoff from Town
operations. This
includes controls for
reducing or eliminating
the discharge of
pollutants from streets,
roads, highways,
municipal parking lots,
maintenance and
storage yards, fleet and
maintenance shops
with outdoor story e.
6
Build a shed to store
Construction complete by the
X
Public Works
sand, gravel dust, and
end of Year 2. Report progress
Director - Steven
gravel at the Public
in the second annual report.
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Works Building.
7.6.2 Affected Operations
The following Town operations will be affected by the Operation and Maintenance
Program for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping:
Maintenance Yard
Parks
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Drainage System Maintenance
Materials Storage Yard
Equipment Storage
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Street Sweeping
Grounds Maintenance and chemical application
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The Town's wastewater treatment plant and the vehicle maintenance facility require
NPDES permits for discharges of stormwater associated with industrial activity. These
permit applications are currently pending with the DWQ.
7.6.3 Training
Training materials will be developed on pollution prevention for public facilities based on
the materials 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 Minimum Measure.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance operations
will be provided training in BMPs, processes, and materials with which they work, 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 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 or
apply chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin or weeds or are used to fertilize Town -
maintained plantings. Training will target the safe and effective application, storage and
disposal of the chemicals used.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program for operations will be developed by the end of year 3
that will include vehicles, equipment, and material storage areas in the maintenance yard.
Inspections will ensure all equipment and materials storage containers are in good
condition. Any problems or issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality will be
noted and corrective action taken. Vehicle washing and fueling operations will be
inspected annually to ensure that they are in good working order and that they minimize
exposure of stormwater to chemicals, fuels, and other pollutants. Schedules and
procedures will be established for the inspections and an organized record -keeping
system will be implemented to schedule and document inspections.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
An inspection program for vehicles and equipment and materials storage will be employed
to determine priority for reducing exposure to stormwater. This will include vehicle
maintenance and fueling stations and salt/sand storage areas.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Sediment, floatables, and other debris removed from the MS4 and municipal operations
are collected by a contract carrier and disposed of in a licensed landfill.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
There are no current flood management projects in Valdese. Any new projects will
consider water quality as an integral aspect of flood control.
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7.6.8 Decision Process
Valdese has operated its maintenance and inspection program on an "as -needed" basis in
the past. The current plan puts the Town in a more proactive stance regarding prevention
of stormwater pollution in municipal operations. Regular inspections should improve the
overall quality of the MS4 maintenance and vehicle operations. Clearly, training of
employees is an important component to improving our stormwater pollution prevention
efforts.
7.6.9 Evaluation
The Town will form a staff committee to review all stormwater program BMPs for
effectiveness. The recommendations of the committee will be included in the annual
report.
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