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CTAP CONFERENCE

CTAP CONFERENCE. CITY OF MANCHESTER STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. PHASE II STORM WATER PERMITS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. 38 MUNICIPALITIES – TRADITIONAL 4 NON – TRADITIONAL 7 MUNICIPALITIES WITH WAIVERS. MANCHESTER’S STORM WATER PROGRAM TIMELINE.

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CTAP CONFERENCE

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  1. CTAP CONFERENCE CITY OF MANCHESTER STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

  2. PHASE II STORM WATER PERMITS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE • 38 MUNICIPALITIES – TRADITIONAL • 4 NON – TRADITIONAL • 7 MUNICIPALITIES WITH WAIVERS

  3. MANCHESTER’S STORM WATER PROGRAM TIMELINE • Manchester submitted their Phase II Storm Water Program in March of 2003 • EPA reviewed the document and approved the City’s program in August of 2003 • The Board of Mayor and Alderman adopted the Storm Water Ordinance on August 1, 2006 • The Storm Water Regulations were developed in accordance with the Storm Water Ordinance and became effective on December 5, 2006

  4. SIX MINIMUM CONTROLS • Public Education and Outreach • Public Participation / Involvement • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination • Construction Site Runoff Controls • Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment • Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

  5. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH • BMP # 1 • 1-1 Assign Coordinator • 1-2 Develop Storm Water Website • 1-3 Outreach with Watershed Organizations • 1-4 Brochure Distribution • 1-5 Install Signage at Urban Ponds • 1-6 Distribute Pet Waste Brochures

  6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • BMP # 2 • 2-1 Comply with Public Notification • 2-2 Household Hazardous Waste Days • 2-3 Used Oil, Battery, and Tire Collection • 2-4 Urban Forestation – “Green Streets” Program • 2-5 Storm Water Hotline

  7. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION • BMP # 3 • 3-1 Storm Water Ordinance • 3-2 Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls • 3-3 Develop & Implement System for Illicit Discharges • 3-4 Map Outfalls and Receiving Waters

  8. CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS • BMP # 4 • 4-1 Ordinance Requiring Erosion and Sediment Control • 4-2 Procedures for Public Comment • 4-3 Erosion Control Measures and Construction Materials Management

  9. POST CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT / REDEVELOPMENT • BMP # 5 • 5-1 Ordinance Requiring Runoff Controls • 5-2 Recommended BMP Manual

  10. POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS • BMP # 6 • 6-1 Install Silt Fence at Snow Dump Areas • 6-2 Catch Basin Cleaning Program • 6-3 Street Sweeping • 6-4 SOP for Disposal of CB / Sweeping Residuals • 6-5 Minimize Salt Usage and Cover Storage Areas • 6-6 Implement Program for Cleaning Pond Inlets and Racks • 6-7 Implement Employee Training Program • 6-8 Construct Pond Specific P2 Projects • 6-9 BMP for Derryfield Country Club

  11. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH • BMP # 1 • 1-1 Assign Coordinator • Storm Water Coordinator was hired on May 17, 2003 • Position Title – Environmental Permits Coordinator • 1-2 Develop Storm Water Website • Uploaded initial storm water website on October 7, 2003 • Urban Pond site is linked to the Storm Water website • Update links, material, and content as needed • 1-3 Outreach with Watershed Organizations • Urban Pond Coordinator position through February 2005 • Provided funds for equipment and water analyses for the watershed organizations • Outreach through the Environmental Permits Coordinator and also the NHDES Coordinator for the Volunteer Rivers Assessment Program (VRAP) • Conservation Endowment • Outreach also provided to schools through our SEPP

  12. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH • BMP # 1 • 1-4 Brochure Distribution • Brochures available at DPW and Public Libraries • Bookmarks, EPA children’s crossword place mats, rulers with 10 “Earth Care Tips” and pencils are distributed at Earth Day events and other environmental days • Brochures mailed with customer bills • “Wastewater Treatment Process” brochures to classrooms • 1-5 Install Signage at Urban Ponds • Signs installed at the Urban Ponds and maintained • Survey conducted at Dorrs Pond to gauge effectiveness • 1-6 Distribute Pet Waste Brochures • Pet waste brochures distributed with dog licenses • “No Fouling By Pet Waste” signs at urban ponds and parks

  13. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

  14. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • BMP # 2 • 2-1 Comply with Public Notification • Public Notification Law • 2-2 Household Hazardous Waste Days • Two Household Hazardous Waste Days per year • 2-3 Used Oil, Battery, and Tire Collection • Continue collection of used oil, batteries, and tires • 2-4 Urban Forestation – “Green Streets” Program • Administered through the Parks and Recreation Department • 2-5 Storm Water Hotline • Storm Water / CSO Hotline established on August 26, 2003 • Phone number is (603) 665-6899

  15. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION • BMP # 3 • 3-1 Storm Water Ordinance • Adopted by BMA on August 1, 2006 • Regulations on December 5, 2006 • 3-2 Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls • Outfalls into ponds, lakes, and rivers are checked during dry weather conditions for flow and bacteria counts • High readings are investigated to find the source • 3-3 Develop & Implement System for Illicit Discharges • Program was developed and illicit discharges are investigated • 3-4 Map Outfalls and Receiving Waters • Outfalls were mapped through our GIS • Once a year the system and maps are updated

  16. CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS • BMP # 4 • 4-1 Ordinance Requiring Erosion and Sediment Control • Adopted by BMA on August 1, 2006 • Regulations on December 5, 2006 • 4-2 Procedures for Public Comment • Public Notification Law • Comments incorporated in Ordinance and Regulations • 4-3 Erosion Control Measures and Construction Materials Management • Inspection checklist developed for site visits • “Notice of Violation” form developed • Inspection checklist is the first notice, the NOV is the second notice

  17. POST CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT / REDEVELOPMENT • BMP # 5 • 5-1 Ordinance Requiring Runoff Controls • Incorporated into Ordinance • Post construction consists of maintaining BMPs and structures that have been installed within a development after the contractor has left • Long-Term Maintenance Agreement developed • Registered with Hillsboro County and part of an Associations’ covenants will assure that these structures are maintained • Follow up to on agreements to ensure the maintenance is being performed • 5-2 Recommended BMP Manual • A list of recommended BMP manuals for use by Planners and Developers

  18. POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS • BMP # 6 • 6-1 Install Silt Fence at Snow Dump Areas • Silt fences are erected around the snow dumping areas • In the spring any accumulated trash, debris, and the silt fence is removed from the site until the next season • 6-2 Catch Basin Cleaning Program • The City contracts annually to have catch basins cleaned by a private company • The usual amount of funding dedicated to catch basin cleaning is $50,000 • Usually more than 1,100 catch basins are cleaned per year depending on the bid price • Catch basins are also cleaned by the DPW • The priority catch basins adjacent to the Urban Ponds and in trouble areas within the City must be inspected semi-annually, and cleaned if warranted

  19. POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS • BMP # 6 • 6-3 Street Sweeping • The City has two vacuum and two mechanical sweepers • Most of the sand found is from winter sanding operations • Other discarded items are picked up on the streets • Some sections of the inner-city business district are swept on a weekly basis • The current sweeping program assures all City streets are swept more than three times annually • 6-4 SOP for Disposal of CB / Sweeping Residuals • The street sweeping and catch basin debris are placed in the rear lot of the recycling facility • The street sweepings are placed on a concrete pad with three-sided cement block walls • The sweepings are dried out, mixed with the gravel / asphalt pile and is used as road base • The catch basin waste is piled across from the street sweeping debris in a compacted depression • The catch basin waste is allowed to evaporate to a certain extent then it is also mixed with the gravel / asphalt pile and is used as road base

  20. POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS • BMP # 6 • 6-5 Minimize Salt Usage and Cover Storage Areas • The majority of the salt the City uses for highway treatment in the winter is kept under cover at the Highway Garage • The pile at the satellite location at Dunbarton Road that is active during the winter period is covered with a tarp • All sanders are calibrated once annually before the winter sand / salt application season begins to assure the greatest efficiency and minimal salt use during spreading • Manchester is undertaking a sub-watershed review around the Nutts Pond area for salting and sanding reduction • A program is being developed with the businesses in the area to reduce the salting / sanding • 6-6 Implement Program for Cleaning Pond Inlets and Racks • Structures to clean the water of sediments or debris before it enters ponds, lakes, or rivers have been installed or retrofitted • These structures are inspected semi-annually, and cleaned as warranted

  21. POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS • BMP # 6 • 6-7 Implement Employee Training Program • Training is provided annually to the sewer crew and the engineering staff • Training is provided annually for the WWTP staff • Presentations are performed at schools as part of the Merrimack River “Matters” program • Articles are published in the “The City Matters” newsletter to all employees • 6-8 Construct Pond Specific P2 Projects • Projects were built at Dorrs and Nutts Ponds • Projects were also built at Crystal Lake • Projects included forebays, baffle tanks, diversion manholes, wetland restoration, wetland replication, vegetated swales, proprietary swirl structures, bank stabilization, stone parking areas, under drains, and infiltration structures • 6-9 BMP for Derryfield Country Club • Cart path was paved to eliminate erosion • Previously 10 to 15 cubic yards of material was lost each year

  22. MORE INFORMATION • Websites • Storm Water • http://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/dpw/EPD/stormwater/home.html • SEPP (Supplemental Environmental Projects Program) • http://www.manchesternh.gov/CityGov/DPW/EPD/SEPP/Home.html • Contact Information • Robert Robinson, E.I.TEnvironmental Permits CoordinatorCity of Manchester Department of Highways Environmental Protection Division 300 Winston Street Manchester, NH 03103 Ph: 603-624-6513 Fax: 603-628-6234 Cell: 603-235-6630 E-mail: rrobinson@manchesternh.gov

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