TOWN OF NEW CASTLE PHASE II ANNUAL STORMWATER REPORT GP Effective May 1, 2010 Expires: April 30, 2015 Reporting Period: March 10, 2014-March 9, Presented by: Sabrina Charney Hull, AICP June 17, 2015

New Castle Hydrology  Located within 4 watershed basins –Croton River Basin (NYC Watershed) –Lower Hudson River Basin –Bronx River Basin (draining to Kensico Reservoir) –Upper Long Island Sound Basin

New Castle’s Water Quality  Different areas of the community have different water quality concerns  The Croton Watershed is phosphorus restricted. –Croton Watershed Phosphorus TMDL  The Upper Long Island Sound is nitrogen restricted.  There are waterbodies on the state priority waterbody list due to concern with pathogens, metals, and nutrients.  Waterbodies are also listed on the NYS DEC 303(d) list of impaired waters.

PHASE II STORMWATER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Minimum Control Measures) 1.Public Education and Outreach 2.Public Participation/Involvement 3.Illicit Discharge, Detection and Elimination (IDDE) 4.Construction Site Runoff Control 5.Post-Construction Runoff Control 6.Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping

Public Education and Outreach Topics  Construction Sites  General Stormwater Management Information  Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination  Green Infrastructure/Better Site Design/Low Impact Development  Storm Drain Marking  Pesticide/Fertilizer use  Pet Waste Management  Recycling  Riparian Corridor Protection/Restoration  Trash management  Vehicle Washing  Water Conservation  Wetland Protection Target Audiences  Public Employees  Residential  Businesses  Contractors  Developers  General Public  Landscape Contractors  Board and Committee Members 2014/2015

Public Education and Outreach Strategies Implemented  Direct Mailings (1)  Kiosks and Displays (3 Locations)  Mailing List (6,600)  Public Events/Presentations (2,500)  TV Spot/Cable Access (Ongoing)  Printed Materials (7,150)  Daily Inspections Materials Available in New Castle Town Hall, Chappaqua Library, Town Park Kiosks, New Castle Department of Public Works and Town Website. 2014/2015

Public Education and Outreach Evaluating/Measuring Progress  Number of Applications now including low impact development/better site design elements is increasing.  Information pamphlets and brochures are being picked up. 2014/2015

Public Involvement/Participation Strategies Implemented  Cleanup Events (1)  Community Hotlines  Community Meetings (525 attendees)  Plantings (0)  Volunteer Monitoring (3)  Annual Report posting on web and viewing via cable access channel. 2014/2015

Public Involvement/Participation Evaluating/Measuring Progress  Discussion of stormwater related issues at public meetings and public hearing participation continues.  Town-wide mailing  Website questionnaire  Education of Contractors at all construction sites occurred. 2014/2015

Illicit Discharge, Detection, Elimination Strategies Implemented  All Outfalls Mapped (23).  23 outfalls were dry weather screened.  Building maintenance, commercial car washes, parking lots, cross connections, outdoor fluid storage, vehicle maintenance/repair shops and septic maintenance were targeted for inspection.  0 Illicit discharges were detected 2014/2015

Illicit Discharge, Detection, Elimination Strategies Implemented  Storm sewershed mapping has been completed.  Information is available in GIS.  100% of staff in relevant positions/departments have received IDDE training. 2014/2015

Illicit Discharge, Detection, Elimination Evaluating/Measuring Progress  Number of illicit discharges detected/eliminated has been reduced due to staff education, inspection, tracking and reporting.  0 discharges were found 2014/2015

Construction / Post-Construction Control Strategies Implemented  SWPPP review procedures are in place  16 SWPPP reviewed during reporting period  Procedure to receive public comments is in place 2014/2015

Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Strategies Implemented  4 Active construction projects disturbing one acre or more in Town.  All active construction sites were routinely inspected.  All inspectors use an approved plan consistent with the NYS Construction Stormwater Inspection Manual.  The public has access to SWPPPs. 2014/2015

Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Evaluating/Measuring Progress  All construction projects submitted SWPPPs and the plans continue to show more consistency with NYS standards than previous submissions.  Stormwater control and associated BMPs continue to be a focus regarding project approval. 2014/2015

Post-Construction Stormwater Management Strategies Implemented  42 Post-Construction Stormwater Management Practices were inspected.  30 Catchbasins inspected and maintained.  Using GIS to track post-construction BMPs  Local Law, Overlay Districts, Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Planning Board review procedures and Building Codes have been used to implement low impact development / better site design elements. 2014/2015

Post-Construction Stormwater Management Strategies Implemented (Continued)  New Castle is a member of CKWIC and the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation (EOHWC) which developed a 5-Year Regional Stormwater Retrofit Program approved by NYSDEC.  19 Stormwater Retrofits (EOHWC) were implemented. Evaluating/Measuring Progress  A total of kg/yr of phosphorus was reduced for the EOHWC 2014/2015

Stormwater Management Municipal Operations Operations/Activities/Facilities and Self-Assessment  Street Maintenance  Bridge Maintenance  Winter Road Maintenance  Salt Storage  Solid Waste Management  Municipal Construction and Land Disturbance  Hydrologic Habitat Modification  Right of Way Maintenance  Parks and Open Space  Municipal Buildings  Stormwater System Maintenance  Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance  Etc. 2014/2015

Stormwater Management Municipal Operations Strategies Implemented  Swept 4 Acres of parking lots  Swept 30 miles of streets  Inspected and cleaned 30 catch basins  Inspected and cleaned post construction control practices  2,400 lbs. of nitrogen applied in fertilizer  100% of municipal employees who need training received it 2014/2015

Evaluating/Measuring Progress  Reporting procedures for municipal departments responsible for good housekeeping will be reviewed to ensure maintenance of Town facilities and maintenance activities are accounted for.  Additional reporting procedures for maintenance of various stormwater system components should be developed. 2014/2015 Stormwater Management Municipal Operations

Additional Watershed Improvement Strategies Strategies Implemented  Education program to address phosphorus/nitrogen is in place  100% of the Towns conveyance system has been mapped, additional features to be mapped.  A stormwater conveyance system inspection and maintenance plan program is in place and will be expanded.  Program to track on-site wastewater treatment systems that have been inspected and maintained has been implemented. 3,111 septics have been maintained.  Post-construction program is in place  5-Year Retrofit program is underway 2014/2015

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