CTAP CONFERENCE CITY OF MANCHESTER STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

CTAP CTAP CONFERENCECONFERENCE

CITY OF MANCHESTERCITY OF MANCHESTER

STORM WATER STORM WATER MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT

PROGRAMPROGRAM

PHASE II STORM WATER PHASE II STORM WATER PERMITS IN NEW PERMITS IN NEW

HAMPSHIREHAMPSHIRE 38 MUNICIPALITIES – 38 MUNICIPALITIES –

TRADITIONALTRADITIONAL 4 NON – TRADITIONAL4 NON – TRADITIONAL 7 MUNICIPALITIES WITH WAIVERS7 MUNICIPALITIES WITH WAIVERS

MANCHESTER’S STORM MANCHESTER’S STORM WATER PROGRAM TIMELINEWATER PROGRAM TIMELINE

Manchester submitted their Phase II Storm Manchester submitted their Phase II Storm Water Program in March of 2003Water Program in March of 2003

EPA reviewed the document and approved the EPA reviewed the document and approved the City’s program in August of 2003City’s program in August of 2003

The Board of Mayor and Alderman adopted The Board of Mayor and Alderman adopted the Storm Water Ordinance on August 1, 2006the Storm Water Ordinance on August 1, 2006

The Storm Water Regulations were developed The Storm Water Regulations were developed in accordance with the Storm Water in accordance with the Storm Water Ordinance and became effective on December Ordinance and became effective on December 5, 20065, 2006

SIX MINIMUM CONTROLSSIX MINIMUM CONTROLS

Public Education and OutreachPublic Education and Outreach Public Participation / InvolvementPublic Participation / Involvement Illicit Discharge Detection and EliminationIllicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff ControlsConstruction Site Runoff Controls Post-Construction Storm Water Post-Construction Storm Water

Management in New Development and Management in New Development and RedevelopmentRedevelopment

Pollution Prevention and Good Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal OperationsHousekeeping for Municipal Operations

PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACHOUTREACH

BMP # 1BMP # 1 1-1 Assign Coordinator1-1 Assign Coordinator 1-2 Develop Storm Water Website1-2 Develop Storm Water Website 1-3 Outreach with Watershed Organizations1-3 Outreach with Watershed Organizations 1-4 Brochure Distribution1-4 Brochure Distribution 1-5 Install Signage at Urban Ponds1-5 Install Signage at Urban Ponds 1-6 Distribute Pet Waste Brochures1-6 Distribute Pet Waste Brochures

PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPUBLIC PARTICIPATION

BMP # 2BMP # 2 2-1 Comply with Public Notification2-1 Comply with Public Notification 2-2 Household Hazardous Waste Days2-2 Household Hazardous Waste Days 2-3 Used Oil, Battery, and Tire Collection2-3 Used Oil, Battery, and Tire Collection 2-4 Urban Forestation – “Green Streets” 2-4 Urban Forestation – “Green Streets”

ProgramProgram 2-5 Storm Water Hotline2-5 Storm Water Hotline

ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATIONAND ELIMINATION

BMP # 3BMP # 3 3-1 Storm Water Ordinance3-1 Storm Water Ordinance 3-2 Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls3-2 Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls 3-3 Develop & Implement System for Illicit 3-3 Develop & Implement System for Illicit

DischargesDischarges 3-4 Map Outfalls and Receiving Waters3-4 Map Outfalls and Receiving Waters

CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLSCONTROLS

BMP # 4BMP # 4 4-1 Ordinance Requiring Erosion and 4-1 Ordinance Requiring Erosion and

Sediment ControlSediment Control 4-2 Procedures for Public Comment4-2 Procedures for Public Comment 4-3 Erosion Control Measures and 4-3 Erosion Control Measures and

Construction Materials ManagementConstruction Materials Management

POST CONSTRUCTION POST CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN NEW MANAGEMENT IN NEW

DEVELOPMENT / DEVELOPMENT / REDEVELOPMENTREDEVELOPMENT

BMP # 5BMP # 5 5-1 Ordinance Requiring Runoff Controls5-1 Ordinance Requiring Runoff Controls 5-2 Recommended BMP Manual5-2 Recommended BMP Manual

POLLUTION PREVENTION / POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONSMUNICIPAL OPERATIONS

BMP # 6BMP # 6 6-1 Install Silt Fence at Snow Dump Areas6-1 Install Silt Fence at Snow Dump Areas 6-2 Catch Basin Cleaning Program6-2 Catch Basin Cleaning Program 6-3 Street Sweeping6-3 Street Sweeping 6-4 SOP for Disposal of CB / Sweeping Residuals6-4 SOP for Disposal of CB / Sweeping Residuals 6-5 Minimize Salt Usage and Cover Storage Areas6-5 Minimize Salt Usage and Cover Storage Areas 6-6 Implement Program for Cleaning Pond Inlets 6-6 Implement Program for Cleaning Pond Inlets

and Racksand Racks 6-7 Implement Employee Training Program6-7 Implement Employee Training Program 6-8 Construct Pond Specific P2 Projects6-8 Construct Pond Specific P2 Projects 6-9 BMP for Derryfield Country Club6-9 BMP for Derryfield Country Club


BMP # 1BMP # 1 1-1 Assign Coordinator1-1 Assign Coordinator

Storm Water Coordinator was hired on May 17, 2003Storm Water Coordinator was hired on May 17, 2003 Position Title – Environmental Permits CoordinatorPosition Title – Environmental Permits Coordinator

1-2 Develop Storm Water Website1-2 Develop Storm Water Website Uploaded initial storm water website on October 7, 2003Uploaded initial storm water website on October 7, 2003 Urban Pond site is linked to the Storm Water websiteUrban Pond site is linked to the Storm Water website Update links, material, and content as neededUpdate links, material, and content as needed

1-3 Outreach with Watershed Organizations1-3 Outreach with Watershed Organizations Urban Pond Coordinator position through February 2005Urban Pond Coordinator position through February 2005 Provided funds for equipment and water analyses for the Provided funds for equipment and water analyses for the

watershed organizationswatershed organizations Outreach through the Environmental Permits Coordinator Outreach through the Environmental Permits Coordinator

and also the NHDES Coordinator for the Volunteer Rivers and also the NHDES Coordinator for the Volunteer Rivers Assessment Program (VRAP)Assessment Program (VRAP)

Conservation EndowmentConservation Endowment Outreach also provided to schools through our SEPPOutreach also provided to schools through our SEPP


BMP # 1BMP # 1 1-4 Brochure Distribution1-4 Brochure Distribution

Brochures available at DPW and Public LibrariesBrochures available at DPW and Public Libraries Bookmarks, EPA children’s crossword place mats, rulers Bookmarks, EPA children’s crossword place mats, rulers

with 10 “Earth Care Tips” and pencils are distributed at with 10 “Earth Care Tips” and pencils are distributed at Earth Day events and other environmental daysEarth Day events and other environmental days

Brochures mailed with customer billsBrochures mailed with customer bills ““Wastewater Treatment Process” brochures to classroomsWastewater Treatment Process” brochures to classrooms

1-5 Install Signage at Urban Ponds1-5 Install Signage at Urban Ponds Signs installed at the Urban Ponds and maintainedSigns installed at the Urban Ponds and maintained Survey conducted at Dorrs Pond to gauge effectivenessSurvey conducted at Dorrs Pond to gauge effectiveness

1-6 Distribute Pet Waste Brochures1-6 Distribute Pet Waste Brochures Pet waste brochures distributed with dog licensesPet waste brochures distributed with dog licenses ““No Fouling By Pet Waste” signs at urban ponds and parksNo Fouling By Pet Waste” signs at urban ponds and parks

PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACHOUTREACHDorrs Pond Kiosk Resident Survey

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPUBLIC PARTICIPATION

BMP # 2BMP # 2 2-1 Comply with Public Notification2-1 Comply with Public Notification

Public Notification LawPublic Notification Law 2-2 Household Hazardous Waste Days2-2 Household Hazardous Waste Days

Two Household Hazardous Waste Days per yearTwo Household Hazardous Waste Days per year 2-3 Used Oil, Battery, and Tire Collection2-3 Used Oil, Battery, and Tire Collection

Continue collection of used oil, batteries, and tiresContinue collection of used oil, batteries, and tires 2-4 Urban Forestation – “Green Streets” Program2-4 Urban Forestation – “Green Streets” Program

Administered through the Parks and Recreation Administered through the Parks and Recreation DepartmentDepartment

2-5 Storm Water Hotline2-5 Storm Water Hotline Storm Water / CSO Hotline established on August 26, Storm Water / CSO Hotline established on August 26,

20032003 Phone number is (603) 665-6899Phone number is (603) 665-6899

ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATIONAND ELIMINATION

BMP # 3BMP # 3 3-1 Storm Water Ordinance3-1 Storm Water Ordinance

Adopted by BMA on August 1, 2006Adopted by BMA on August 1, 2006 Regulations on December 5, 2006Regulations on December 5, 2006

3-2 Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls3-2 Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls Outfalls into ponds, lakes, and rivers are checked during Outfalls into ponds, lakes, and rivers are checked during

dry weather conditions for flow and bacteria countsdry weather conditions for flow and bacteria counts High readings are investigated to find the sourceHigh readings are investigated to find the source

3-3 Develop & Implement System for Illicit 3-3 Develop & Implement System for Illicit DischargesDischarges

Program was developed and illicit discharges are Program was developed and illicit discharges are investigatedinvestigated

3-4 Map Outfalls and Receiving Waters3-4 Map Outfalls and Receiving Waters Outfalls were mapped through our GISOutfalls were mapped through our GIS Once a year the system and maps are updatedOnce a year the system and maps are updated

CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLSCONTROLS

BMP # 4BMP # 4 4-1 Ordinance Requiring Erosion and Sediment 4-1 Ordinance Requiring Erosion and Sediment

ControlControl Adopted by BMA on August 1, 2006Adopted by BMA on August 1, 2006 Regulations on December 5, 2006Regulations on December 5, 2006

4-2 Procedures for Public Comment4-2 Procedures for Public Comment Public Notification LawPublic Notification Law Comments incorporated in Ordinance and RegulationsComments incorporated in Ordinance and Regulations

4-3 Erosion Control Measures and Construction 4-3 Erosion Control Measures and Construction Materials ManagementMaterials Management

Inspection checklist developed for site visitsInspection checklist developed for site visits ““Notice of Violation” form developedNotice of Violation” form developed Inspection checklist is the first notice, the NOV is the Inspection checklist is the first notice, the NOV is the

second noticesecond notice

POST CONSTRUCTION POST CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN NEW MANAGEMENT IN NEW

DEVELOPMENT / DEVELOPMENT / REDEVELOPMENTREDEVELOPMENT

BMP # 5BMP # 5 5-1 Ordinance Requiring Runoff Controls5-1 Ordinance Requiring Runoff Controls

Incorporated into OrdinanceIncorporated into Ordinance Post construction consists of maintaining BMPs and Post construction consists of maintaining BMPs and

structures that have been installed within a development structures that have been installed within a development after the contractor has leftafter the contractor has left

Long-Term Maintenance Agreement developedLong-Term Maintenance Agreement developed Registered with Hillsboro County and part of an Associations’ Registered with Hillsboro County and part of an Associations’

covenants will assure that these structures are maintainedcovenants will assure that these structures are maintained Follow up to on agreements to ensure the maintenance is Follow up to on agreements to ensure the maintenance is

being performedbeing performed 5-2 Recommended BMP Manual5-2 Recommended BMP Manual

A list of recommended BMP manuals for use by Planners and A list of recommended BMP manuals for use by Planners and Developers Developers


BMP # 6BMP # 6 6-1 Install Silt Fence at Snow Dump Areas6-1 Install Silt Fence at Snow Dump Areas

Silt fences are erected around the snow dumping areasSilt fences are erected around the snow dumping areas In the spring any accumulated trash, debris, and the silt In the spring any accumulated trash, debris, and the silt

fence is removed from the site until the next seasonfence is removed from the site until the next season 6-2 Catch Basin Cleaning Program6-2 Catch Basin Cleaning Program

The City contracts annually to have catch basins cleaned The City contracts annually to have catch basins cleaned by a private companyby a private company

The usual amount of funding dedicated to catch basin The usual amount of funding dedicated to catch basin cleaning is $50,000cleaning is $50,000

Usually more than 1,100 catch basins are cleaned per year Usually more than 1,100 catch basins are cleaned per year depending on the bid pricedepending on the bid price

Catch basins are also cleaned by the DPWCatch basins are also cleaned by the DPW The priority catch basins adjacent to the Urban Ponds and The priority catch basins adjacent to the Urban Ponds and

in trouble areas within the City must be inspected semi-in trouble areas within the City must be inspected semi-annually, and cleaned if warrantedannually, and cleaned if warranted


BMP # 6BMP # 6 6-3 Street Sweeping6-3 Street Sweeping

The City has two vacuum and two mechanical sweepersThe City has two vacuum and two mechanical sweepers Most of the sand found is from winter sanding operationsMost of the sand found is from winter sanding operations Other discarded items are picked up on the streetsOther discarded items are picked up on the streets Some sections of the inner-city business district are swept on Some sections of the inner-city business district are swept on

a weekly basisa weekly basis The current sweeping program assures all City streets are The current sweeping program assures all City streets are

swept more than three times annuallyswept more than three times annually 6-4 SOP for Disposal of CB / Sweeping Residuals6-4 SOP for Disposal of CB / Sweeping Residuals

The street sweeping and catch basin debris are placed in the The street sweeping and catch basin debris are placed in the rear lot of the recycling facilityrear lot of the recycling facility

The street sweepings are placed on a concrete pad with The street sweepings are placed on a concrete pad with three-sided cement block wallsthree-sided cement block walls

The sweepings are dried out, mixed with the gravel / asphalt The sweepings are dried out, mixed with the gravel / asphalt pile and is used as road basepile and is used as road base

The catch basin waste is piled across from the street The catch basin waste is piled across from the street sweeping debris in a compacted depressionsweeping debris in a compacted depression

The catch basin waste is allowed to evaporate to a certain The catch basin waste is allowed to evaporate to a certain extent then it is also mixed with the gravel / asphalt pile and extent then it is also mixed with the gravel / asphalt pile and is used as road baseis used as road base


BMP # 6BMP # 6 6-5 Minimize Salt Usage and Cover Storage Areas6-5 Minimize Salt Usage and Cover Storage Areas

The majority of the salt the City uses for highway treatment in The majority of the salt the City uses for highway treatment in the winter is kept under cover at the Highway Garagethe winter is kept under cover at the Highway Garage

The pile at the satellite location at Dunbarton Road that is The pile at the satellite location at Dunbarton Road that is active during the winter period is covered with a tarpactive during the winter period is covered with a tarp

All sanders are calibrated once annually before the winter All sanders are calibrated once annually before the winter sand / salt application season begins to assure the greatest sand / salt application season begins to assure the greatest efficiency and minimal salt use during spreadingefficiency and minimal salt use during spreading

Manchester is undertaking a sub-watershed review around the Manchester is undertaking a sub-watershed review around the Nutts Pond area for salting and sanding reductionNutts Pond area for salting and sanding reduction

A program is being developed with the businesses in the area A program is being developed with the businesses in the area to reduce the salting / sandingto reduce the salting / sanding

6-6 Implement Program for Cleaning Pond Inlets and Racks6-6 Implement Program for Cleaning Pond Inlets and Racks Structures to clean the water of sediments or debris before it Structures to clean the water of sediments or debris before it

enters ponds, lakes, or rivers have been installed or retrofittedenters ponds, lakes, or rivers have been installed or retrofitted These structures are inspected semi-annually, and cleaned as These structures are inspected semi-annually, and cleaned as

warrantedwarranted


BMP # 6BMP # 6 6-7 Implement Employee Training Program6-7 Implement Employee Training Program

Training is provided annually to the sewer crew and the Training is provided annually to the sewer crew and the engineering staffengineering staff

Training is provided annually for the WWTP staffTraining is provided annually for the WWTP staff Presentations are performed at schools as part of the Merrimack Presentations are performed at schools as part of the Merrimack

River “Matters” programRiver “Matters” program Articles are published in the “The City Matters” newsletter to all Articles are published in the “The City Matters” newsletter to all

employeesemployees 6-8 Construct Pond Specific P2 Projects6-8 Construct Pond Specific P2 Projects

Projects were built at Dorrs and Nutts PondsProjects were built at Dorrs and Nutts Ponds Projects were also built at Crystal LakeProjects were also built at Crystal Lake Projects included forebays, baffle tanks, diversion manholes, Projects included forebays, baffle tanks, diversion manholes,

wetland restoration, wetland replication, vegetated swales, wetland restoration, wetland replication, vegetated swales, proprietary swirl structures, bank stabilization, stone parking proprietary swirl structures, bank stabilization, stone parking areas, under drains, and infiltration structures areas, under drains, and infiltration structures

6-9 BMP for Derryfield Country Club6-9 BMP for Derryfield Country Club Cart path was paved to eliminate erosionCart path was paved to eliminate erosion Previously 10 to 15 cubic yards of material was lost each yearPreviously 10 to 15 cubic yards of material was lost each year

MORE INFORMATIONMORE INFORMATION

WebsitesWebsites Storm WaterStorm Water

http://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/dpw/EPD/stormwater/homehttp://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/dpw/EPD/stormwater/home.html.html

SEPP (Supplemental Environmental Projects Program)SEPP (Supplemental Environmental Projects Program) http://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/DPW/EPD/SEPP/Home.htmhttp://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/DPW/EPD/SEPP/Home.htm

ll Contact InformationContact Information

Robert Robinson, E.I.TRobert Robinson, E.I.T Environmental Permits CoordinatorEnvironmental Permits Coordinator City of Manchester City of Manchester Department of Highways Department of Highways Environmental Protection Division Environmental Protection Division 300 Winston Street 300 Winston Street Manchester, NH 03103 Manchester, NH 03103 Ph: 603-624-6513 Ph: 603-624-6513 Fax: 603-628-6234 Fax: 603-628-6234 Cell: 603-235-6630 Cell: 603-235-6630 E-mail: E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

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