Oneonta and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Designation

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Oneonta and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems (MS4) Designation

• Outline
• Big Picture and the Chesapeake Bay
• Coverage Under DECs GP-0-08-002
• Six Minimum Control Measures
• Next Steps

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Phase 5 Scoping Scenarios
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Phase 5 Scoping Scenarios
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Phase 5 Scoping Scenarios
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Nonpoint source runoff modeling A comparison of a
forested watershed and an urban watershed on the
South Carolina Coast - Christopher W. Corbett et
al 1997 Journal of
Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology

• Simulation results showed a 5.5 X greater volume
  and sediment yield from urban settings compared
  to forested settings
• Ratio of rain volume to runoff volume was 14.5
  higher in urban settings when compared to
  forested settings
• Impervious Surfaces

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Local Examples of Stormwater Runoff
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Urban Sources of Non-Point Source Stormwater
Pollution

• Construction Site Runoff
• Litter and Debris From Roads and Parking Lots
• Excess Fertilizer and Pesticides
• Eroding Streambanks
• Vehicle Maintenance Oil and Detergents
• and many more

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Worsening water quality, locally and regionally,
could result in the City of Oneonta being
required to obtain coverage under theState
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).
Permit No. GP0-08-002
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GP-0-08-002

• 50 Points of Compliance, many are required to
  be met annually
• Development and Implementation of a Stormwater
  Pollution Management Plan (SWMP)
• Six Minimum Control Measures
• Annual Assessment, Recordkeeping, Reporting
  Certification

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Timetable

• Notice of Intent must be submitted within 6
  months of DEC notification requiring coverage
• Years 1-3 Development and gradual implementation
  of SWMP, Annual Reports
• Year 3 Full implementation of SWMP

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Six Minimum Control Measures - Programs

1. Public Education Outreach
2. Public Involvement Participation
3. Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination
4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
5. Post-Construction Management
6. Pollution Prevention Good Housekeeping for
   Municipal Operations

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Public Education Outreach

• Identify pollutants of concern, waterbodies of
  concern, geographic areas of concern and targeted
  audiences
• Develop a education and outreach program designed
  to describe the impacts of stormwater, pollutants
  and their sources, steps that can be taken to
  reduce runoff.
• Develop, record, assess and modify measurable
  goals.
• Select activities and goals to ensure reduction
  of the Pollutant
• Reporting (Year 1) list of pollutants of concern
  and list outreach activities for targeted
  audiences

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Public Involvement Participation

• Comply with all state open meeting laws
• Develop and implement a public participation
  program that identifies key stake holders.
• Describe activities that provide access to those
  who want it.
• Identify a local point of contact for concerns.
• Public presentation of a draft annual report.
• Develop, record, assess and modify measurable
  goals
• Select public activities and measurable goals to
  ensure reduction of pollutants.
• Report activities and progress

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Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (IDDE)

• Any discharge to a municipal system that is not
  composed entirely of storm water. For example,
• Sanitary sewage
• Garage drain effluent
• Waste motor oil

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Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (IDDE)
- continued

• Develop, implement and enforce a program to
  detect and eliminate illicit discharges
• Map the location of all outfalls and storm
  sewersheds
• Conduct a survey and map new outfalls
• Prohibit by law illicit discharges and
  enforcement
• Detect and address non-stormwater illicit
  discharges
• Develop, record, assess and modify measurable
  goals
• Select appropriate public involvement activities.
• Reporting Descriptions of resources available
  and steps taken (above) over 3 year time period

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Exempt Illicit Discharges

• Water line flushing
• Landscape irrigation
• Diverted streams
• Rising groundwater
• Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration
• Uncontaminated pumped groundwater
• Potable water discharges
• Foundation drains
• Air conditioning condensate
• Irrigation water

• Springs
• Crawl space and basement sump pumps
• Footing drains
• Lawn watering
• Individual car washing
• Flows from wetlands and riparian habitats
• Swimming pool discharges
• Street wash water
• Fire fighting activities

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Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

• Develop and implement a program that is equal to
  GP-0-08-001. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
  Plan (SWPPP) required for sites that disturb gt 1
  acre.
• SWPPP review and acts on public complaints.
• Provide law for enforcement that allows for site
  inspection and sanctions and contains
  requirements for site operators and control of
  construction waste
• Educates construction site owners/operators,
  design engineers, municipal staff and ensures
  that site operators are trained
• Maintains inventory of construction sites
• Develop, record, assess and modify measurable
  goals
• Select BMPs and measurable goals to ensure
  reduction of pollutants.
• Report on progress on above steps over 3 Years

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Post-Construction Management

• Provides equal protection as GP-0-08-001. SWPPP
  required for sites that disturb gt 1 acre, law or
  ordinance for enforcement
• Includes a combination of appropriate structural
  and non-structural practices
• Describes procedure for SWPPP review by qualified
  professionals
• Establish and maintain an inventory of
  post-construction practices and ensures long term
  maintenance
• Develop, implement and provide resources
• Develop, implement and assess measurable goals
• Report on progress on above steps over 3 Years

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Pollution Prevention Good Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations

• Addresses municipal operations that contribute
  pollutants of concern
• Assessment of all municipal operations every 3
  years.
• Determines management procedures that will reduce
  and prevent discharge of pollutants
• Prioritizes operations, addresses priorities and
  includes training.
• Develop, record and assess goals and select
  appropriate BMPs
• Report on progress on above steps over 3 Years

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Pollution Prevention Good Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations - continued

• Reporting
• Complete by the end of Year 1
• identify operations, facilities and
  infrastructure to be included in program,
  describe priorities, management practices
  (policies and procedures) and identify staff and
  equipment available.
• Initiated in Year 2 and complete by the end of
  Year 3
• describe housekeeping program, training program
  and number of employees trained.
• Complete by End of Year 3
• a description of management practices.

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SWCD Oneonta Stormwater Program

• Mapping of stormwater inlets complete
• Mapping and inspection of outfalls complete by
  end of August 09
• Stormwater presentation to municipal officials
  June 09
• Working Group Meetings with appropriate municipal
  departments July through December 09
• Public Education and Outreach September through
  December 09
• SWCD Municipal Hydroseeding Program - ongoing

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Inlets Found within Town City Boundaries
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Next Steps

• Training for private sector contractors on
  sediment and erosion control tentative date
  December 09
• Further development of Mapping tool connect
  inlet and outflow dots
• Further development of any of the Six Minimum
  Control Measures

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Questions?

• Otsego County SWCD
• 967 County Highway 33
• Cooperstown, NY 13326
• (607) 547 8337 ext 4
• Scott.Fickbohm_at_ny.nyacdnet.net
• www.otsegosoilandwater.com
• www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8468.htm