1. Stormwater Management Program
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
April 5, 2018

2. MS4 Compliance Requirements Update
Permit Cycle: March 16, 2018 ~March 15, 2023
Annual Reports: Due by September 30th
$500 Annual Installment payment
Six Minimum Control Measures
Pollution Reduction “New”

3. Six Minimum Control Measures
MCM #1: Public Education and Outreach On Stormwater Impacts
MCM #2: Public Involvement / Participation
MCM #3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
MCM #4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
MCM #5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New and Re-Development Activities
MCM #6: Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

4. MCM #1: Public Education and Outreach On Stormwater Impacts
Distribute Educational Material
Publish article once a year on Stormwater Educational Information
Provide information on website about the Township Stormwater Management Activities
Provide links to DEP’s and EPA’s Stormwater websites on Township website
Select and utilize at least two distribution methods annually
Displays, posters, signs, pamphlets, booklets, brochures, radio, local cable TV, newspaper articles, other advertisements, bill stuffers, presentations, conferences, meetings, fact sheets, giveaways, and storm drain stenciling.

5. MCM #2: Public Involvement / Participation
Provide opportunities for public to participate in decision making process related to the MS4 Permit and annual presentations to solicit public input
Routinely communicate with environmental organizations that operate within proximity to the permittee’s regulated MS4s.
Making annual MS4 status reports and all other plans, maps and reports required by the General Permit available to the public on the Township website
Advertise to the public and solicit input for SWM Ordinance & PRP modifications

6. MCM #3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Establish procedures for identifying and eliminating illicit discharges
Annual update existing maps with required information
Conduct dry weather screening of the MS4 outfalls (407) to evaluate the presence of illicit discharges
Respond to reports received from the public or other agencies of suspected illicit discharges associated with the storm sewer systems
Take enforcement action as necessary

7. MCM #3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Update ordinance that is consistent with DEPs 2022 Model Stormwater Management Ordinance
Each year provide educational information concerning illicit discharges to target audiences
Enact an ordinance on proper management of animal wastes on property owned by the Township
Immediate reporting accidents causing pollution in stream to DEP by telephone

8. MCM #4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Rely on DEPs program for issuing NPDES permits for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities
Township is not to issue building or other permits or final approval to those proposing or conducting earth disturbance activities requiring an NPDES permit
Enact, implement and enforce an ordinance to require the implementation and maintenance of E&S control BMP, including sanctions for non-compliance

9. MCM #5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New and Re-Development Activities
Rely on DEPs program for issuing NPDES permits for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities
Update Township ordinance that is consistent with DEPs 2022 model Stormwater Management Ordinance
Develop and implement measures to encourage and expand the use of Low Impact Development and update ordinance
Ensure adequate O&M of all post-construction stormwater management BMPs have been installed. Township must track BMP approved through NPDES permit

10. MCM #6: Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Develop and implement and O&M Program that includes a training component
Identify and document all operations owned or operated by Township and have potential for generating pollution in stormwater runoff to the regulated small MS4.
Define procedures for proper disposal of waste
Employee training shall occur annually
Update the training program each year

11. Pollution Reduction Plan “New”

12. Cost Estimate
Proposed BMP
Estimated Annual Cost = $107,000 / year

13. Operation and Maintenance of BMPs
Ponds Inspections
378 Above Ground
Detention Basins
39 Below Ground
Detention Basins

14. Questions