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Stormwater Management Public Education Information on York Townships Stormwater Management Public Education Program may be found from one of the following links below:
Township Seeks to Comply with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Requirements York Township is the owner of a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that discharges to surface waters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Therefore, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP) requires that the Township obtain and comply with the requirements of a NPDES General Permit (PAP-13). In March, the Township submitted a MS4 Annual Report Form which outlined the Township’s efforts to comply with the NPDES GP-13 requirements from March 10, 2011 through March 9, 2012. To comply The Township followed the PA-DEP’s 6 Minimum Control Measure (MCMs) protocols which included: Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts, Public Involvement/Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control, Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations. Throughout the coming reporting year, the Township will continue to follow PA-DEP MCM protocols. One such effort will be that Township staff will continue to inspect publicly and privately owned stormwater best management practices (BMPs) within the Township. Township staff will always have photo identification with them while performing inspections. Before September 15, 2011, the Township must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for renewed coverage under PAG-13 to the PA-DEP for approval. Within 12 months of receiving notification from PA-DEP that the Township’s coverage has been renewed, the Township must develop and submit a Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Discharge Reduction Plan (CBPRP) to PA-DEP for approval. The CBPRP must include: BMPs that will reduce pollutant loads to the Bay with a schedule for their implementation. The Township encourages your participation in events improve stormwater
management, stream protection, and water quality. Select the following link for the currenly submitted MS4 Report. This online version does not include Exhibits. Exhibits can be viewed by calling the Engineering Office at the township administration office and completion a Right-to-know request. The link to right-to-know information can be found on the menu on the left.
Low Impact Design (LID) Brings Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Curbside Select the following link for information on Low Impact Design (LID) Brings Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Curbside Call the Engineering Office at the township administration office for additional information regarding LID's.
After the Storm - Environmental Protection Agency 2006 - EPA 841-C-06-001 - After the Storm: Co-Produced by the U.S. EPA and The Weather Channel. The show highlights three case studies—Santa Monica Bay, the Mississippi River Basin/Gulf of Mexico, and New York City—where polluted runoff threatens watersheds highly valued for recreation, commercial fisheries and navigation, and drinking water. Key scientists and water quality experts, and citizens involved in local and national watershed protection efforts provide insight into the problems as well as solutions to today's water quality challenges. After the Storm also explains simple things people can do to protect their local watershed-such as picking up after one's dog, recycling household hazardous wastes, and conserving water. The program is intended for educational and communication purposes in classrooms, conferences, etc. To see the video select the following link. View the After the Storm Video on YouTube
Fertilizers applied at the wrong times or at excessive rates: are washed off lawns by rain storms, are carried by storm flows along streets and through stormwater pipes, are discharged into streams, and find their way into the Chesapeake Bay. In the Bay those fertilizers promote algae growth, depleting oxygen, and killing fish, crabs, and other aquatic life. For more information select the following link.
Pennsylvania’s stormwater management regulations and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program changed how we are required to manage stormwater. The attached article introduces Rain Gardens as one of a type of stormwater management facilities (Best Management Practices, BMPs) that one may see being installed.
Pennsylvania’s stormwater management regulations and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program changed how we are required to manage stormwater. The attached article introduces Pervious Pavement as one of a type of stormwater management facilities (Best Management Practices, BMPs) that one may see being installed.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- As the spring flooding season approaches, the Region III office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reminds everyone to include a key ingredient in their household’s flood safety plan—flood insurance. Flooding is the most costly disaster in the United States. Common flooding misconceptions, oversights and myths can lead to (or compound) disaster. As such, the following are a few myths FEMA wants to dispel in its ongoing effort to help protect lives and property: Web Site: FEMA Web News
Great American Cleanup & Shredding Event - April 2012 On March 17, Township officials, staff, and residents joined forces
to beautify the Township’s roadsides and to protect the
Managing Your On-Lot Disposal System (OLDS) On June 19, A presentation of "This OLDS House" was made
to home owners with on-lot sanitary sewage systems. This program
was presented by the York County Conservation District, Penn State
and Young's Sanitary Septic Services. As a follow-up to this presentation
please see the link below for program information:
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL HOTLINE - 717-840-7430 If the stormwater is “cloudy” or “dirty” and originated from an area of active earth disturbance, you will receive the quickest response by calling the York County Conservation District at 717-840-7430. The District investigates all erosion and sediment control concerns for the Township. Please provide your name, address, telephone number where you can be contacted, and the specific location of the origin of the sediment laden runoff. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT HOTLINE - 717-741-3861 If the stormwater is “clear” and originated from stable
areas where active earth disturbance are not occurring, you will
receive the quickest response by calling York Township at 717-741-3861.
Please provide your name, address, telephone number where you can
be contacted, and the specific location of the origin of the stormwater
runoff. Depending upon your description, the Department of Public
Works or the Engineering Department will investigate your concern.
If the runoff originates from an area of active earth disturbance,
the Township will refer it to the York County Conservation District
at 717-840-7430.
Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff In urban and suburban areas, much of the land surface is covered by buildings and pavement, which do not allow rain and snowmelt to soak into the ground. Instead, most developed areas rely on storm drains to carry large amounts of runoff from roofs and paved areas to nearby waterways. The stormwater runoff carries pollutants such as oil, dirt, chemicals, and lawn fertilizers directly to streams and rivers, where they seriously harm water quality.
RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICES GOOD CLEANING & WATER QUALITY PRACTICES CLEAN STREAMS are important to York Township. Food wastes, fats,
greases, and oils from restaurants and food service facilities can
cause sanitary sewer line blockages that may result in sewage overflows
into your restaurant or food service facility. Also, food wastes,
fats, greases, and oils that are poured or hosed onto paved areas
and streets or into gutters or storm drains pollute our streams.
Below are links to further information about Stormwater Management, MS4 and Chesapeake Bay Programs
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