Town of Macedon 32 Main St., Macedon NY 14502 Ph. 315-986-5932 Home MS4 Annual Reports Volunteer Opportunity MS4: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System What is...? MS4: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System OWSC: Ontario-Wayne Stormwater Coalition Stormwater: surface runoff and drainage from rain or snow melt SWMO: Stormwater Management Officer SWMP: Stormwater Management Program SPDES: State Pollution Discharge Elimination System Illicit Discharge: any kind of pollution or contamination to stormwater Let Us Know... ...if you notice any of these things near you: Oil, grease or chemical sheen, soap suds, etc. in stormwater and drains Illegal dumping and littering Sediment from construction sites clouding waterways Odors from outfall pipes Household waste or toxics in roadway drainage What We Do The Town of Macedon has been designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to participate in a stormwater management program under the MS4 permit. This permit requires for us to manage and protect local bodies of water, including streams, wetlands, and lakes from stormwater pollution. There are 6 minimum measures to this program plan: Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts Public Involvement and Participation Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Stormwater Management Post-Construction Stormwater Management Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations The Town also has modified and personalized the OWSC's Model Stormwater Management Program Plan for its own use. How You Can Help There are great ways to get involved, no matter if it's a special event or everyday life. Here are some tips and brochures for: Homeowners: Stormwater Pollution Prevention brochure Septic Systems: Septic Systems brochure If you own a pool: Safe Water Handling for Pools brochure Businesses: Moving Dirt brochure Public / Local: Stormwater Ponds brochure For more information, here are some defining documents, and important links: DEC Stormwater website Ontario-Wayne Stormwater Coalition (OWSC) website -- contains annual reports, minutes, agendas, and much more! Town of Macedon's DRAFT Stormwater Management Program Plan Contact Us: Get a hold of us by using our Contact Us page, if you're interested in learning more, or getting involved with the Town's MS4 program. Scott Allen, SWMO, Building Inspector/ Zoning Officer/ Engineer Chris Countryman, Drainage District Manager; Highway Superintendent Click to interact with the MS4 Map: Information for Construction Site Owners, Developers, & Contractors: Construction SPDES Permit Understand and Comply with DEC and MS4 Requirements SWPPP Review Checklist Learn what should be documented in your SWPPP Pre-Construction Checklist Learn what to expect before you start construction Site Inspection Report Learn what MS4 inspectors look for while completing site inspections Photos... click anywhere on this filmstrip to view our photo albums on Facebook!