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Stormwater Quality ProgramR.T. Baldwin, RLSStormwater Coordinator City of Lebanon 200 North Castle Heights Avenue Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: 615-444-3647 ext. 254 Fax: 615-444-1515 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The City of Lebanon and Wilson County NPDES Stormwater Quality Program On March 10, 2003 the City Of Lebanon and Wilson County were required by the State of Tennessee to obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for its discharge of Stormwater run-off through the City's municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. Over the next few years several new programs will come to light relating to stormwater quality as the City takes a larger role in protecting one of our most valuable natural resources. The Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System-Phase II, MS4 Program or Stormwater management, is legislated by the U.S. Congress, mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and enforced by the Division of Water Pollution Control within the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) through MS4 permits. The program's intent, in Lebanon, is to improve the water quality of all creeks and their tributaries, and to heighten public awareness of the importance of water quality. All MS4 Programs are required to abide by six 'minimum measures' set forth by the EPA. These 'minimum measures' define the scope of the MS4 Program and contain goals and objectives the City of Lebanon is required to meet in order to satisy its MS4 permit. These minimum measures are: Public Education & Outreach Presentations- Distribution of materials on water quality to schools, adults, developers, commercial and industrial users.
Public Participation & Involvement - provide an opportunity for the public to get involved and establish stream clean-up groups, storm drain marking program and volunteer stream monitoring Creek Clean:
Stream Monitoring: Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination: An illicit discharge is the discharge of pollutants or non-storm water materials into a storm drain system via an illegal pipe connection or other direct tie-in and also via overland flow or direct dumping into a catch basin or stormdrain. Municipal storm drains are intended to convey storm water runoff to nearby lakes and streams to prevent flooding, but they are not intended to carry flow from sources such as sanitary sewers, septic systems, carwashes, laundromats, or other similar sources. Illicit discharges are a problem because stormwater generally flows to a river, pond or stream without any additional treatment, unlike wastewater or sewage which flows to a wastewater treatment plant. Dumping anything other than storm water into a storm drain is illegal and considered an illicit discharge. Sources of Illicit Dicharge:
Illicit Discharge Descriptions and Photos
ILLICIT DISCHARGE REPORTINGEPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Adoption of illicit discarge ordinance and public education for illicit discharge Stormwater Ordinance , Enforcement response Plan & Inspection and Maintenance Agreement for Private Stormwater Management Facilites If you wish to report an illicit discharge or have other concerns related to stormwater, complete our STORMWATER ILLICIT DISCHARGE REPORT FORM Or use our hot line: 615-257-2228. Callers my remain anonymous. What is a violation versus an emergency? An environmental violation occurs when an activity or an existing condition does not comply with an environmental law or regulation. Environmental violations can include (but are not limited to): smoke or other emissions from local industrial facilities;
An environmental emergency is a sudden threat to the public health or the well-being of the environment, arising from the release or potential release of oil, radioactive materials, or hazardous chemicals into the air, land, or water.
These emergencies may occur from transportation accidents, events at chemical or other facilities using or manufacturing chemicals, or as a result of natural or man-made disaster events. If you are involved in or witness an environmental emergency that presents a sudden threat to public health, please CALL 911, WILSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
The City of Lebanon adopts the following publications:
TDEC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual TDEC Sediment and Erosion Control Details Guide to the Selection & Design of Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Metro Nashville Low Impact Development (LID) Stormwater Management Volume 5
Application Links:The first, EPA’s new How's My Waterway App, helps users find information on the condition of local waters quickly using a smart phone, tablet, or desktop computer. The app uses your current location with GPS technology (or you can search for the zip code or city of your choice) and shows the assessment status and reported condition of the nearest streams.
Related Stormwater Links:
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