The connecticut stormwater quality manual provides guidance on the measures necessary to protect the waters of the state of connecticut from the adverse impacts of postconstruction stormwater runoff. Environmental protection agency epa to develop and issue the national pollutant discharge elimination system npdes permits, including for discharges resulting from stormwater runoff associated with construction activities. An effective stormwater management program addresses flood control. Njdep tier a stormwater audit program presented to. Chapter 9storm drainage design and stormwater quality regulations december 16, 2014 storm drainage deisgn and technical criteria 92 adams county development standards and regulations.
Purpose and responsibility as material specifications and technical criteria change to meet new needs and changing technology, it will become necessary to revise and update this manual. The ms4 permit refers to the ct stormwater quality manual in several places. An effective stormwater management program addresses flood control, water quality and regulatory compliance, and infrastructure management including operations and maintenance. The town of bloomfield will perform construction site inspections and take. Stormwater results in significant pollution to surface water affecting primary contact recreation such as swimming and aquatic life use support. Does the noi indicate whether any listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat are in proximity to the stormwater discharges or stormwaterdischargerelated activities covered by the permit. The florida stormwater, erosion, and sedimentation control inspectors manual compiled and edited by daniel r. Stormwater results in significant pollution to surface water affecting primary contact.
Low impact development appendix to the connecticut stormwater quality manual partners for the connecticut low impact development and stormwater general permit evaluation connecticut august 2011 146 hartford road manchester, ct 06040. The connecticut stormwater quality manual provides guidance on the measures necessary to protect the waters of the state of connecticut from the adverse. Technical guidance manual for stormwater quality control measures. In addition to the management of stormwater runoff from rain and snowmelt events, the management of illicit dryweather discharges into storm drainage systems.
Developing a stormwater auditing program for construction sites. Livingston florida department of environmental protection stormwaternonpoint source management section in cooperation with florida department of transportation. Throughout the manual, the term storm drain system is typically used in place of ms4. The connecticut stormwater quality manual is a comprehensive best practice manual developed by the connecticut department of environmental protection. Swmp stormwater management plan trm turf reinforcement mat voc volatile organic compound udfcd urban drainage and flood control district usdot u. In connecticut, stormwater runoff from urban areas and construction activities are.
Stormwater quality manual ct nemo university of connecticut. Section of these criteria discusses the citys requirements for stormwater quality control due. New canaan town code chapter 52 stormwater quality management. If you have any questions relating to your swppp, please contact the appropriate mpca staff, listed on the ms4 permittee staff assignments webpage in the minnesota stormwater manual. Florida stormwater, erosion, and sedimentation control. Some programs are designed to achieve primary nitrogen reductions and others likely achieve reductions as a secondary outcome. For additional information about connecticuts wastewater discharge permit program, see the state section npdes permit. The reader is referred to the usdcm for an extensive discussion of the development of stormwater quality controls and regionally acceptable bmps. Comments and questions relating to this document can be directed to. Gustafsons water quality experience includes stormwater studies for compliance with national pollution discharge elimination system npdes, section 401 water quality certification, and the 2004 connecticut dep stormwater quality manual. For additional information about connecticut s wastewater discharge permit program, see the state section npdes permit. Normal working hours, for the purposes of monitoring under section 5c of this general permit, are. The state of connecticut and its department of energy and environmental protection deep has successfully implemented a stormwater management program which is comprised of several different sectors and areas of stormwater pollution prevention. Selfaudit guidance for phase ii ms4s minnesota stormwater.
Connecticut stormwaterconstruction activities regulations. Quality assurance for municipal stormwater programs prepared by indian nations council of governments incog environmental and engineering services tulsa, oklahoma project 2, task 204 fy03 604b c640000043 july 2006. Stormwater is water resulting from rain or snowmelt that runs off surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways and parking lots. The stormwater design manual is compatible with the minimum design criteria mdc that are codified in the stormwater rules, which went into effect on jan. Volume i contains the regulatory requirements for the management of stormwater, and volume ii consists primarily of technical guidance to assist in the design of stormwater treatment practices. Pennsylvania stormwater best management practices manual appendix c freezing.
Swppps in connecticut, industrial stormwater pollution. At the designers discretion, soil samples may be collected at various horizons for additional analysis. Financial surety in an amount agreeable to the ecm administrator based on the cost estimates of the stormwater quality protection measures provided. Connecticut stormwater management 2014 north haven, ct wednesday, june 25, 2014 presented by steven trinkaus understanding connecticut stormwater permit requirements and procedures authorization under the general permit. The manual was published by deep in 2004and amended in 2011. Evaluation of stormwater and nonpoint source control. Low impact development appendix to the connecticut stormwater.
In addition, please refer to the selfaudit webinar for additional information. Stormwater management manual for western washington. Protocol for conducting environmental compliance audits under the stormwater program this audit protocol was developed to assist and encourage businesses and organizations to perform environmental audits and disclose violations in accordance with epas audit and small business policies. These revisions will be handled administratively under the direction of the county engineer. Stormwater and watersheds program to prepare a quality assurance project plan qapp for stormwater monitoring under the 2009 wsdot national pollutant discharge and elimination system npdes and state waste discharge permit for municipal stormwater hereinafter permit ecology, 2009a. City of rapid city stormwater quality manual table of contents disclaimer summary of changes to manual preface adoption of the city of rapid city stormwater quality manual 2009. This credentialing program educates individuals within the state of connecticut to properly inspect and maintain a construction site in compliance with the general permit for the discharge of stormwater and dewatering.
Professional services, consultant selection procedures manual. Developing a stormwater auditing program for construction. Environmental audits can also serve as an important diagnostic tool in evaluating a facilitys overall environmental management system. Acknowledgments cdot environmental programs tom boyce mike banovich cathy curtis cdot region and staff hydraulics al gross gil highland stephen harelson amanullah mommandi peter kozinski. When flow is observed during dry weather, it should be treated as suspicious and reported and investigated. Connecticut department of energy and environmental protection. Volume i minimum technical requirements and site planning. The following audits listed chronologically have been conducted by tetra tech, inc.
Protocol for conducting environmental compliance audits. Understanding connecticut stormwater permit connecticut. During the construction process, soil is highly vulnerable to erosion by wind and water. It is intended to provide contractors, engineers and government employees with guidance in regards to issues relating to stormwater, such as mitigation. Optimal have championed the need for auditing to benefit the industry and are sharing the outcomes through industry engagement, publications and training. Stormwater management design manual table of contents. Purpose and intent according to the epa, oklahomas leading pollutants and stresses of surface waters are from sediment pollution. Department of transportation uv ultraviolet wm waste management bmp wqcd water quality control division wqcv water quality capture volume. Epa region 9 case studies epa has developed a series of stormwater case studies to help phase ii municipal separate storm sewer systems ms4s get started on or improve. However, the preferred testing is between january and june, the wet season. A guide for municipal officials and regional planners draft.
Low impact development appendix to the connecticut. The audit protocols are also intended to promote consistency among regulated entities when conducting environmental audits and to ensure that audits are conducted in a thorough and comprehensive manner. Technical guidance manual for stormwater quality control measures prepared by. Ct deep general permit for the discharge of stormwater from. Managing your environmental responsibilities section i stormwater checklist yes no locations of major structural and nonstructural controls identified in the swppp. Stormwater quality worksheet this worksheet is to be used in conjunction with the connecticut stormwater quality manual for any new land development. A stormwater management facility swmf is a control measure that manages stormwater runoff and changes the characteristics of that runoff including, but not limited to, the quantity and quality, the period of release or the velocity of flow and may also be called a best management practice bmp. Flowing water in stormwater outfalls, pipes or ditches during dry weather periods is one potential indicator of an illicit discharge. Evaluation of stormwater and nonpoint source control efforts. Pennsylvania stormwater best management practices manual appendix c additional comments or observations the sample soil log form at the end of this protocol may be used for documentation of each test pit. Ct deep 2004 connecticut stormwater quality manual. Water in the ms4 should only consist o f stormwater, resulting from a recent rainfall or snowmelt event. Managing your environmental responsibilities section i. Publications ct council on soil and water conservation.
Protocol for conducting environmental compliance audits under. Technical guidance manual for stormwater quality control. Educational and informative programs also serve to address pollution sources. Erosion control and stormwater quality guide colorado department of transportation 2002. It is designed to help the regulated community and regulatory agencies work through the recommendations provided in the 2004 connecticut stormwater quality manual. Ct stormwater quality manual errata sheet connecticut. This is the period when infiltration is likely to be diminished by saturated conditions. Detailed regulatory checklists are included in the protocol. Errata sheet for 2004 connecticut stormwater quality manual. Orange county stormwater program december 2012 1 construction runoff guidance manual 1 introduction and overview 1. Connecticut department of environmental protection dep. Quality manual, and all stormwater discharge permits issued by the deep within the. It is not currently required to be submitted with any permit applications submitted to the connecticut department of energy and environmental protection deep.
Make field inspections and collect data on the remaining 33% of the 797. Nephelometric turbidity unit or ntu means a unit measure of turbidity from a calibrated nephelometer. Stormwater management guidance manual for local officials. This site focuses or refers to information and services regarding stormwater discharge points water quality standards multi sector general permit msgp erosion technology based effluent limitation tbel waters of the united states debris sheet flow scheduled facility operating hours discharger stormwater drainage toxicity natural background areas of special biological significance asbs. United states environmental protection agency office of enforcement and compliance assurance 2224a epa300b05004. Sep 29, 2017 audit of stormwater management utility audit of stormwater management utility page 3 of 28 background stormwater management is the handling andor managing of excess rainfall runoff in a manner that controls flooding and limits water quality degradation. His water quality experience includes stormwater studies for compliance with the national pollution discharge elimination system and section 401 water quality certification requirements, as well as the 2004 connecticut deep stormwater quality manual. It is intended to provide contractors, engineers and government employees with guidance in regards to issues relating to stormwater, such as mitigation of stormwater impacts and treatment options. Pennsylvania stormwater best management practices manual. Storm drainage criteria manual usdcm, volume 3, best management practices. Stormwater management is the handling andor managing of excess rainfall runoff in a manner that controls flooding and limits water quality degradation. Locations where stabilization practices are expected to occur. Ms4 program audits, npdes water pacific southwest us epa.
Similar to the federal program, the state has developed npdes general permits for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities, dewatering wastewaters and construction activities, and municipal separate storm sewer systems. Optimal stormwater audit stormwater quality assets, water sensitive urban design wsud systems and stormwater harvesting infrastructure. This manual focuses on site planning, source control, and stormwater treatment practices and is intended for use as a planning tool. The guidance provided in this manual is applicable to new development. This plan shall provide requirements for periodic inspections.
Information about no exposure certification conditional exclusion in connecticut. Stormwater management guidance manual for local officials september, 2004 to help localities comply with state and federal stormwater management requirements, the new york state department of environmental conservation and department of state issued the stormwater management guidance manual for local officials. The 16hour, qualified compliance inspector of stormwater qcis online certificate program is comprised of five 5 courses and corresponding exams. Wre, cpesc2 background and purpose a growing number of regulatory programs on the national, state, and local levels are aimed at. This manual is the first in a series of guidance materials to help. The stormwater program will periodically update the manual to provide better guidance on meeting the stormwater rules. Deep is working to engage stakeholders to prevent the introduction of pollutants into stormwater through its non. The 2009 stormwater quality control criteria plan 2009 swqccp for the city of stockton city and county of san joaquin county is an update to the citys 2005 swqccp and the countys 2003 swqccp.
Connecticut stormwater management 2014 north haven, ct wednesday, june 25, 2014 presented by steven trinkaus understanding connecticut stormwater permit requirements and procedures authorization under the general permit eligible activities activities exempt from construction general stormwater permit requirements. General permit for discharge of stormwater and connecticut. Locations of offsite material, waste, borrow, or equipment storage areas. Managing your environmental responsibilities section i stormwater checklist yes no 2. Cost estimates of construction and maintenance of construction and permanent stormwater control measures cost estimates shall be provided on a unit cost basis for all stormwater bmps. Jim murphy, chief bureau of nonpoint pollution control njdep, division of water quality october 15, 2014 njdep work in progress. City of vista stormwater standards manual page 2 updated june 2015.
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