Illicit Discharge Hotline
425.788.3434 ext 226
206.977.8417, (after hours, Emergency Only)
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NPDES Information
What is NPDES?
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal permit that regulates stormwater and wastewater discharges to waters of the State. While it is a federal permit, the regulatory authority has been passed to Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE).
The Permit, which became effective February 16, 2007, authorizes the discharge of stormwater to surface and ground waters from Duvall's storm drainage system. Requirements of the Permit include the development of a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) which details the actions and activities to be implemented by the City in order to reduce the discharge of pollutants.
Click HERE to learn more about what you can do to protect surface and ground water.
What is a SWMP?
The permit requires that all affected municipalities create and implement a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) which addresses five required program elements:
- Public Education and Outreach;
- Public Involvement and Participation;
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination;
- Construction Site Run-Off; and
- Operations and Maintenance of Post Construction Stormwater Facilities.
HELPFUL LINKS
Washington State Department of Ecology
King County Stormwater Services
Building Soil Foundation for Success
US EPA
FAQs
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PUBLICATIONS
Maintenance Yard SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
2009 community survey
2008 SWMP
NPDES Phase II 2007 SWMP and Annual Report
2009 STORM Annual Report
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City encourages public comment and participation in the development and implementation of the SWMP throughout the four year process. We plan to utilize the following venues in an effort to keep our residents informed on the progress of the SWMP, so they can provide comments and input as the SWMP develops:
- This web page;
- Updates through the City's newsletter; and
- Future public meetings to let the community provide input.
The City will also try to encourage citizens to assist in ensuring that discharges to the drainage system do not include harmful chemicals. One of the ways to do that will be to stencil reminders similar to the one shown near drains, as well as provide tips on how individuals can cut back on harmful discharges. Please contact Boyd Benson, City Engineer, at 425-788-3434 or
with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
APPLICATIONS
Construction Projects that disturb more than one acre need a Construction Stormwater General Permit (Click Link for more information)
INFORMATION AND ARTICLES
Car washers seeing more rules on soapy runoff, Seattle Times 7/10/09
While the Permit went into effect in February of 2007, the permit itself phases program implementation requirements out over the next four years.
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