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Learn about Bangor's comprehensive stormwater program, including individualized approaches to watersheds, citywide initiatives, and the role of the stormwater utility district. Discover the range of uses and benefits, from spill containment and fleet maintenance to rain barrels and bioretention cells.
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Bangor vs. Long Creek • More than one stream • Role of the City • Range of uses
City Approach • Individualized • Citywide • Comprehensive Spill containment, Fleet Maintenance, 2009
Individualized Approaches • Birch Stream • Penjajawoc Stream • Capehart Brook
Birch Stream • Airport – deicing fluid • TMDL • ARRA projects • Watershed management plan drafted Wind powered aeration system, BIA, 2010
Penjajawoc Stream • Undeveloped and developed areas • Watershed management plan in place • ARRA projects StormTech System, Bangor Waterfront, 2010
Capehart Brook • Residential character • Watershed management plan drafted • Rain barrels and rain gardens • Bioretention cells Source: EPA.gov
Citywide Approach • MS4 • Utility • CRP
MS4 • Six areas: • Public education and outreach • Public participation • Illicit discharge prevention • Construction site runoff control • Post-construction stormwater management • Pollution prevention / good housekeeping • Urban impaired streams Source: US Census Bureau data, 2000 census
Utility • Stormwater utility feasibility study • Three options • Continue on present course • Property tax • Stormwater utility *Long Creek rate
Citizen Review Panel • Wide range of participants • Involvement and understanding
Comprehensive Approach • Bangor Area Stormwater Group • Integrated Approach
BASWG • Municipalities and other regulated entities • Public education and public participation • Cost savings Dry weather outfall inspections, BASWG, 2008
Integrated Approach • Stormwater • CSOs • CMOM (O&M) – sewer and stormwater • Asset Management (capital) – sewer and stormwater Catch basin cleaning crew, Bangor, 2009
Bangor Stormwater Program • Individualized approaches to watersheds • Citywide approach where appropriate • Utility district • Integrated approach AmeriCorps NCCC Crew, Bangor, 2009 www.bangormaine.gov/cs_newstormwater.php