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Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out If a field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLY report on activities between July 1 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
Name of Municipality or Organization Town of Westminster
EPA NPDES Permit Number MAR041233
Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name Joshua W Hall PE Title Director of Public Works
City Westminster
Street Address Line 1 2 Oakmont Avenue
Street Address Line 2 NA
State MA Zip Code 01473
Email jhallwestminster-magov Phone Number (978) 874-5572
Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Location (web address) httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f uploads2019_westminster_swmp_planpdf
Date SWMP was Last Updated June 30 2019
If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
Town of Westminster Page 2
Part II Self-Assessment First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpswwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-303d-lists-state
Impairment(s) BacteriaPathogens Chloride Nitrogen Phosphorus
Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
TMDL(s) In State Assabet River Phosphorus Bacteria and Pathogen Cape Cod Nitrogen
Charles River Watershed Phosphorus Lake and Pond Phosphorus
Out of State BacteriaPathogens Metals Nitrogen Phosphorus
Clear Impairments and TMDLs
Next check off all requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully If you have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
Completed Phase I of system mapping
Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Town of Westminster Page 3
As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
Properly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to receiving waters
Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Outfall Inventory and Ranking - the outfall and interconnection inventory is updated on an ongoing basis as dry weather screening is performed The priority ranking will be updated after dry weather inspections are completed and before catchment investigations commence
Nitrogen (Combination of Impaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
Town of Westminster Page 4
Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix H and F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
The BMP information is attached to the email submission
The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance proper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during Year 3
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these
Town of Westminster Page 5
areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL Completed Legal Analysis
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
Town of Westminster Page 6
Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the NOI was submitted
Yes
No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V) -Millers River (MA35-04 Phosphorus (Total) impaired requirements removed
The following changes were made that do not affect TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Millers River (MA35-03) PCBs in Fish Tissue impairment added to 303(d) list
Town of Westminster Page 7
Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all of the metrics below If applicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCM1 Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period 2
Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness of the educational program BMP Stormwater Website Message Description and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s) Continue to update and maintain the website
Message Date(s) Ongoing
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made
BMP Social Media Outreach Message Description and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology
Measurable Goal(s) Post stormwater-related information on the Towns Facebook page A total of 68 messages were posted to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper car washing household hazardous waste
Town of Westminster Page 8
illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 9
Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 10
Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 11
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
Town of Westminster Page 12
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 13
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 14
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 15
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Town of Westminster Page 3
As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Town of Westminster Page 5
Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
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JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
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Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
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Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
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- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
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Part II Self-Assessment First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpswwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-303d-lists-state
Impairment(s) BacteriaPathogens Chloride Nitrogen Phosphorus
Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
TMDL(s) In State Assabet River Phosphorus Bacteria and Pathogen Cape Cod Nitrogen
Charles River Watershed Phosphorus Lake and Pond Phosphorus
Out of State BacteriaPathogens Metals Nitrogen Phosphorus
Clear Impairments and TMDLs
Next check off all requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully If you have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
Completed Phase I of system mapping
Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
Properly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to receiving waters
Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Outfall Inventory and Ranking - the outfall and interconnection inventory is updated on an ongoing basis as dry weather screening is performed The priority ranking will be updated after dry weather inspections are completed and before catchment investigations commence
Nitrogen (Combination of Impaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
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Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix H and F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
The BMP information is attached to the email submission
The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance proper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during Year 3
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these
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areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL Completed Legal Analysis
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the NOI was submitted
Yes
No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V) -Millers River (MA35-04 Phosphorus (Total) impaired requirements removed
The following changes were made that do not affect TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Millers River (MA35-03) PCBs in Fish Tissue impairment added to 303(d) list
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all of the metrics below If applicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCM1 Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period 2
Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness of the educational program BMP Stormwater Website Message Description and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s) Continue to update and maintain the website
Message Date(s) Ongoing
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made
BMP Social Media Outreach Message Description and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology
Measurable Goal(s) Post stormwater-related information on the Towns Facebook page A total of 68 messages were posted to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper car washing household hazardous waste
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illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 13
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Town of Westminster Page 3
As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
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Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
Properly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to receiving waters
Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Outfall Inventory and Ranking - the outfall and interconnection inventory is updated on an ongoing basis as dry weather screening is performed The priority ranking will be updated after dry weather inspections are completed and before catchment investigations commence
Nitrogen (Combination of Impaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
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Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix H and F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
The BMP information is attached to the email submission
The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance proper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during Year 3
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these
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areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL Completed Legal Analysis
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the NOI was submitted
Yes
No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V) -Millers River (MA35-04 Phosphorus (Total) impaired requirements removed
The following changes were made that do not affect TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Millers River (MA35-03) PCBs in Fish Tissue impairment added to 303(d) list
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all of the metrics below If applicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCM1 Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period 2
Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness of the educational program BMP Stormwater Website Message Description and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s) Continue to update and maintain the website
Message Date(s) Ongoing
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made
BMP Social Media Outreach Message Description and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology
Measurable Goal(s) Post stormwater-related information on the Towns Facebook page A total of 68 messages were posted to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper car washing household hazardous waste
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illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
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Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
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Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
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Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
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Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
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- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix H and F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
The BMP information is attached to the email submission
The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance proper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during Year 3
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these
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areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL Completed Legal Analysis
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the NOI was submitted
Yes
No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V) -Millers River (MA35-04 Phosphorus (Total) impaired requirements removed
The following changes were made that do not affect TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Millers River (MA35-03) PCBs in Fish Tissue impairment added to 303(d) list
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all of the metrics below If applicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCM1 Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period 2
Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness of the educational program BMP Stormwater Website Message Description and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s) Continue to update and maintain the website
Message Date(s) Ongoing
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made
BMP Social Media Outreach Message Description and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology
Measurable Goal(s) Post stormwater-related information on the Towns Facebook page A total of 68 messages were posted to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper car washing household hazardous waste
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illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL Completed Legal Analysis
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the NOI was submitted
Yes
No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V) -Millers River (MA35-04 Phosphorus (Total) impaired requirements removed
The following changes were made that do not affect TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Millers River (MA35-03) PCBs in Fish Tissue impairment added to 303(d) list
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all of the metrics below If applicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCM1 Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period 2
Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness of the educational program BMP Stormwater Website Message Description and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s) Continue to update and maintain the website
Message Date(s) Ongoing
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made
BMP Social Media Outreach Message Description and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology
Measurable Goal(s) Post stormwater-related information on the Towns Facebook page A total of 68 messages were posted to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper car washing household hazardous waste
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illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 10
Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 11
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
Town of Westminster Page 12
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 13
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 14
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 15
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
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Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Town of Westminster Page 3
As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
Town of Westminster Page 7
Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
Town of Westminster Page 8
Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 10
Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
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Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
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Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the NOI was submitted
Yes
No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V) -Millers River (MA35-04 Phosphorus (Total) impaired requirements removed
The following changes were made that do not affect TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Millers River (MA35-03) PCBs in Fish Tissue impairment added to 303(d) list
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all of the metrics below If applicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCM1 Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period 2
Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness of the educational program BMP Stormwater Website Message Description and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s) Continue to update and maintain the website
Message Date(s) Ongoing
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made
BMP Social Media Outreach Message Description and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology
Measurable Goal(s) Post stormwater-related information on the Towns Facebook page A total of 68 messages were posted to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper car washing household hazardous waste
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illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
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Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
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- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all of the metrics below If applicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCM1 Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period 2
Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness of the educational program BMP Stormwater Website Message Description and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s) Continue to update and maintain the website
Message Date(s) Ongoing
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made
BMP Social Media Outreach Message Description and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology
Measurable Goal(s) Post stormwater-related information on the Towns Facebook page A total of 68 messages were posted to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety of topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper car washing household hazardous waste
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illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
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Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
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Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Message Date(s)
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements Appendix H Requirements
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
If yes describe why the change was made While the NOI was limited to following the statewide ThinkBlue campaign the Town has since expanded the program to also include posting information pertaining to a local audience
Add an Educational Message
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporting period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check off the box below if the statement is true
This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number of SSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name Joshua W HallmiddotPEmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middot--bullmiddotmiddot __ I Title Director of Public Works
Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Number of SSOs identified 0
Number of SSOs removed 0
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
Outfalls and receiving waters
Open channel conveyances
Interconnections
Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
Waterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide additional status information regarding your map Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s (eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections If conducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
Below report on the number of outfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened 31
Catchment Investigations If conducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part of the dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence of System Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
NA none completed to date
Below report on the number of catchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period 0
Below report on the percent of catchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 11
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
Town of Westminster Page 12
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 13
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
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Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Town of Westminster Page 3
As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
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Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Percent of total catchments investigated 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress If illicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description of the discharge method of discovery date of discovery and date of elimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule of removal
The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website
NA none found to date
Below report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume of sewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified 0
Number of illicit discharges removed 0
Estimated volume of sewage removed 0 gallonsday
Below report on the total number of illicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number of illicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date of the permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified 0
Total number of illicit discharges removed 0
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period Training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed 2
Number of inspections completed 0
Number of enforcement actions taken 0
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not yet adopted
Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites As-built drawings are required to be submitted as part of Westminsters Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations adopted July 21 2020 As part of this requirement after the stormwater management system has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and regulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
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Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
NA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number of catch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume of material removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected 230
Number of catch basins cleaned 896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins 78 tons
Below report on the total number of catch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins 496
If applicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name Joshua W HallmiddotPEmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middot--bullmiddotmiddot __ I Title Director of Public Works
Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
Street Address Line 2INA
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one of the three metrics below
Number of miles cleaned
Volume of material removed [Select Units]
Weight of material removed 306 tons
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed Parks and open spaces
Buildings and facilities
Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number of site inspections for facilities that require a SWPPP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed 0
Describe any corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
Not applicable
The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name Joshua W HallmiddotPEmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middot--bullmiddotmiddot __ I Title Director of Public Works
Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below NA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
Structural BMP Inspections - all known structural BMPs were inspected in June 2020 Any required maintenance will be performed during Year 3
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name Joshua W HallmiddotPEmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middot--bullmiddotmiddot __ I Title Director of Public Works
Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
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Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to receiving waters
- Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below The SWMP Plan and IDDE Plan will be updated during FY-21 to address all work performed through Year 3 This will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary incorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities below such as BMP inspections
Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name Joshua W HallmiddotPEmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middot--bullmiddotmiddot __ I Title Director of Public Works
Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
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1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Year 2 Annual Report Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit
Reporting Period July 1 2019-June 30 2020
Please DO NOT attach any documents to this form Instead attach all requested documents to an email when submitting the form
Unless otherwise noted all fields are required to be filled out Ifa field is left blank it will be assumed the requirement or task has not been completed Please ONLYreport on activities between July I 2019 and June 30 2020 unless otherwise requested
Part I Contact Information
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EPA NPDES Permit Number~jM_A_R_0_4_1_2_33_______~
Primary MS4 Program Manager Contact Information
Name Joshua W HallmiddotPEmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middot--bullmiddotmiddot __ I Title Director of Public Works
Street Address Line 1 j2 Oakmont A venue
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Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Information
SWMP Loca t10n we a ress httpswwwwestminster-magovsitesgfilesvyhlif1431f~_ploads2019__ westmmster ~~PJ~11P_df___________~
Date SWMP was Last Updated 30 2019 _[ru~e middot1 If the SWMP is not available on the web please provide the physical address
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
Town of Westminster Page 3
As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
Town of Westminster Page 7
Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
Town of Westminster Page 8
Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 10
Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
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Part II Self-Assessment
First in the box below select the impairment(s) andor TMDL(s) that are applicable to your MS4 Make sure you are referring to the most recent EPA approved Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List which can be found here httpslwwwepagovtmdlregion-1-impaired-waters-and-3 03d-lists-state
Impairment(s)
D BacteriaPathogens D Chloride
l8l Solids Oil Grease (Hydrocarbons) Metals
D Nitrogen l8l Phosphorus
TMDL(s)
In State D Assabet River Phosphorus D Bacteri
D Charles River Watershed Phosphorus
a and Pathogen
l8l Lake and Pond
D Cape Cod Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Out ofState BacteriaPathogens D Metals l8l Nitrogen D Phosphorus
Next check offall requirements below that have been completed By checking each box you are certifying that you have completed that permit requirement fully ffyou have not completed a requirement leave the box unchecked Additional information will be requested in later sections
Year 2 Requirements
D Completed Phase I of system mapping
l8l Developed a written catchment investigation procedure and added the procedure to the SWMP
D Developed written procedures to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure the long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8l Enclosed or covered storage piles of salt or piles containing salt used for deicing or other purposes
l8l Developed written operations and maintenance procedures for parks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added these procedures to the SWMP
l8I Developed an inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories ofparks and open space buildings and facilities and vehicles and equipment and added this inventory to the SWMP
181 Completed a written program for MS4 infrastructure maintenance to reduce the discharge of pollutants
Developed written SWPPPs included in the SWMP for all of the following permittee owned or 181 operated facilities maintenance garages public works yards transfer stations and other waste handling
facilities where pollutants are exposed to stormwater
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attert1p(tocomplete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below Phase I Mapping - mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that this will continue as part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be completed under a future TS4 permit
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
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Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
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BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
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As-Builts and Long-Term OampM - the Town has incorporated procedures for submittal of as-builts and require long term operation and maintenance as part of its stormwater regulatory updates A Stormwater Management Bylaw was passed at town meeting on July 20 2020 and accompanying Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations were passed by the Planning Board on July 21 2020 Both occurred after Year 2 but prior to filing this Annual Report
Annual Requirements
l8I Provided an opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP and complied with State Public Notice requirements
181 Kept records relating to the permit available for 5 years and made available to the public
181 The SSO inventory has been updated including the status of mitigation and corrective measures implemented
0 This is not applicable because we do not have sanitary sewer
reg This is not applicable because we did not find any new SSOs
0 The updated SSO inventory is attached to the email submission
0 The updated SSO inventory can be found at the following website
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181 Pro~e~ly stored and disposed of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they did not discharge to rece1vmg waters
D Provided training to employees involved in IDDE program within the reporting period
181 All curbed roadways were swept at least once within the reporting period
181 Updated outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking as needed
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above provide any additional information andor if any of the above annual requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to itttempt to complete the r~quirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below -----middot l~DDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing
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Nitrogen (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements Public Education and Outreach
181 Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) that encourages the proper use and disposal of grass clippings and encourages the proper use of slow-release fertilizers
181 Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
l8I Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
Message Date(s) jon~oing middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_--middot_middotmiddotmiddot_--middot_-_--====middot~bullmiddot==middotmiddot=middot=--=middotmiddot=middot-middotmiddot___middotmiddotmiddotmiddot_middotmiddotmiddot__ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----~
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
If yes describe why the change was made1middotmiddotmiddotmiddot-- middot-middotmiddotmiddot _________________l
BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Targeted Audience IR_e_s-id_e_n_t-B~inesses insti~~i~~--n_d_c_o_m_m_e-rcial Developers Industrial I Responsible DepartmentParties -lr~_fi_middotmiddot_middot~_-_at_i_on_T_e_ch_n_o_l_og_y_____________________Jl
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
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Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
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Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
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Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
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Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
Any structural BMPs listed in Table 3 of Attachment 1 to Appendix H already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents was tracked and the nitrogen removal by the BMP was
D estimated consistent with Attachment 1 to Appendix H The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated nitrogen removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
C The BMP information is attached to the email submission
C The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional If you would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide any additional details please use the box below
IP~blic Edu~ation - th~ DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page throughout Year 2 on a variety lof topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance jproper car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Istreet Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will lbe completed during Year 3 bullbull ~----~----------------------------------
Phosphorus (Combination oflmpaired Waters Requirements and TMDL Requirements as Applicable)
Annual Requirements
Public Education and Outreach ~ Distributed an annual message in the spring (AprilMay) encouraging the proper use and disposal of
grass clippings and encouraging the proper use of slow-release and phosphorus-free fertilizers ~ Distributed an annual message in the summer (JuneJuly) encouraging the proper management of pet
waste including noting any existing ordinances where appropriate
~ Distributed an annual message in the fall (AugustSeptemberOctober) encouraging the proper disposal of leaf litter
Public education messages can be combined with other public education requirements as applicable (see Appendix Hand F for more information)
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations
D Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots subject to Permit part 237aiii(c) to a minimum of two times per year (spring and fall)
Potential structural BMPs
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
Message Date(s) jon~oing middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_--middot_middotmiddotmiddot_--middot_-_--====middot~bullmiddot==middotmiddot=middot=--=middotmiddot=middot-middotmiddot___middotmiddotmiddotmiddot_middotmiddotmiddot__ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----~
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
If yes describe why the change was made1middotmiddotmiddotmiddot-- middot-middotmiddotmiddot _________________l
BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Targeted Audience IR_e_s-id_e_n_t-B~inesses insti~~i~~--n_d_c_o_m_m_e-rcial Developers Industrial I Responsible DepartmentParties -lr~_fi_middotmiddot_middot~_-_at_i_on_T_e_ch_n_o_l_og_y_____________________Jl
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Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
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Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Any structural BMPs already existing or installed in the regulated area by the permittee or its agents D was tracked and the phosphorus removal by the BMP was estimated consistent with Attachment 3 to
Appendix F The BMP type total area treated by the BMP the design storage volume of the BMP and the estimated phosphorus removed in mass per year by the BMP were documented
0 The BMP information is attached to the email submission
0 The BMP information can be found at the following website
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide itl))_~dditional detai~~-_please use the box below Public Education - the DPW posted 68 messages to the DPW Facebook page thoughout Year 2 on a variety of I topics including yard maintenance pet waste disposal leaf litter cleanup septic system maintenance e proper 1
car washing household hazardous waste illicit discharges proper material storage salt application and storage and a number of other topics
Street Sweeping - streets were swept only once during Year 2
Structural BMPs - BMPs pollutant removal has not yet been computed however it is expected that this will be completed during ~_a_r_3_________________________
Solids Oil and Grease (Hydrocarbons) or Metals Annual Requirements
Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Permittee Owned Operations ~ Increased street sweeping frequency of all municipal owned streets and parking lots to a schedule that
targets areas with potential for high pollutant loads
Prioritized inspection and maintenance for catch basins to ensure that no sump shall be more than 50 ~ percent full Cleaned catch basins more frequently if inspection and maintenance activities indicated
excessive sediment or debris loadings
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~Y additional details lease use the box below Street Sweeping - all streets were swept once during Year 2
Increased Sweeping for High Pollutant Loads - This was determined not to be necessary for the Town as these areas are not observed to accumulate more sediment and debris than other areas within the Town
Lake and Pond Phosphorus TMDL ~ Completed Legal Analysis
Optional Ifyou would like to describe progress made on any incomplete requirements listed above or provide ~ny additional details please use the box below
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Town of Westminster Page6
Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
Town of Westminster Page 7
Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
Town of Westminster Page 8
Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
Message Date(s) jon~oing middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_--middot_middotmiddotmiddot_--middot_-_--====middot~bullmiddot==middotmiddot=middot=--=middotmiddot=middot-middotmiddot___middotmiddotmiddotmiddot_middotmiddotmiddot__ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----~
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
If yes describe why the change was made1middotmiddotmiddotmiddot-- middot-middotmiddotmiddot _________________l
BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Targeted Audience IR_e_s-id_e_n_t-B~inesses insti~~i~~--n_d_c_o_m_m_e-rcial Developers Industrial I Responsible DepartmentParties -lr~_fi_middotmiddot_middot~_-_at_i_on_T_e_ch_n_o_l_og_y_____________________Jl
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Message Date(s) I
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 10
Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
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Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Optional Use the box below to provide any additional information you would like to share as part of your self-assessment
_bull ____-middot-----------------------------Dry Weather Outfall Screening - The Town attempted to inspect a total of 56 known stormwater outfalls during dry weather for potential illicit discharges Of the 56 known stormwater outfalls that were inspected 31 were located and 2 of which were flowing Both flowing outfalls were sampled and neither met the permit criteria for being highly likely to contain illicit discharges The Town will attempt to locate and inspect the 25 outfalls that could not be located as well as an additional 99 known outfalls that have not yet been visited for dry weather flows during Year 3
Town of Westminster Page 7
Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
Town of Westminster Page 8
Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
Message Date(s) jon~oing middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_--middot_middotmiddotmiddot_--middot_-_--====middot~bullmiddot==middotmiddot=middot=--=middotmiddot=middot-middotmiddot___middotmiddotmiddotmiddot_middotmiddotmiddot__ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----~
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
If yes describe why the change was made1middotmiddotmiddotmiddot-- middot-middotmiddotmiddot _________________l
BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
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Targeted Audience IR_e_s-id_e_n_t-B~inesses insti~~i~~--n_d_c_o_m_m_e-rcial Developers Industrial I Responsible DepartmentParties -lr~_fi_middotmiddot_middot~_-_at_i_on_T_e_ch_n_o_l_og_y_____________________Jl
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IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 10
Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
I t
Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Part III Receiving WatersImpaired WatersTMDL
Have you made any changes to your lists of receiving waters outfalls or impairments since the N0I was submitted
(i) Yes
0 No
If yes describe below including any relevant impairments or TMDLs
Westminster has determined it is subject to the following additional TMDL and Impaired Waters requirements -Greenwood Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond South Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Minott Pond Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Wrights Reservoir Phosphorus TMDL requirements (Appendix F Part AII) -Partridge Pond Turbidity impaired waters requirements (Appendix H Part V)
Town of Westminster Page 8
Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
Message Date(s) jon~oing middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_--middot_middotmiddotmiddot_--middot_-_--====middot~bullmiddot==middotmiddot=middot=--=middotmiddot=middot-middotmiddot___middotmiddotmiddotmiddot_middotmiddotmiddot__ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----~
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
If yes describe why the change was made1middotmiddotmiddotmiddot-- middot-middotmiddotmiddot _________________l
BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
______________________________________
Targeted Audience IR_e_s-id_e_n_t-B~inesses insti~~i~~--n_d_c_o_m_m_e-rcial Developers Industrial I Responsible DepartmentParties -lr~_fi_middotmiddot_middot~_-_at_i_on_T_e_ch_n_o_l_og_y_____________________Jl
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Town of Westminster Page 9
illicit discharg~_proper material storage salt aeplication and storage and a number of other topics I ~-~--~~gtbullltgtbull-ltbullbull~-~-bullbull-bull==bullbullc= ~bull=~bull~ bull-~bullbull -~~bullbull~~= bullbullbull
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Message Date(s) I
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 10
Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
I t
Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Part IV Minimum Control Measures
Please fill out all ofthe metrics below Ifapplicable include in the description who completed the task if completed by a third party
MCMl Public Education
Number of educational messages completed during this reporting period12 I
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Below report on the educational messages completed during this reporting period For the measurable goal(s) please describe the methodmeasures used to assess the overall effectiveness ofthe educational program BMP Stormwater Website Messag~ Descri tion and Distribution Method Develop a town stormwater website with a links to external sites such as EPA and MassDEP as well as provide numerous stormwater brochures for download and audience-specific messages
Targeted Audience Residents Businesses institutions and commercial Developers Industrial
Responsible DepartmentParties Information Technology Department of Public Works
Measurable Goal(s)
IContinuetoupdate and mfilntain the website
Message Date(s) jon~oing middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_--middot_middotmiddotmiddot_--middot_-_--====middot~bullmiddot==middotmiddot=middot=--=middotmiddot=middot-middotmiddot___middotmiddotmiddotmiddot_middotmiddotmiddot__ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----~
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements IZI Appendix H Requirements IZ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes O No
If yes describe why the change was made1middotmiddotmiddotmiddot-- middot-middotmiddotmiddot _________________l
BMP Social Media Outreach
JYI~~~itg~J)escription and Distribution Method Post messages related to stormwater on the Towns Facebook page
______________________________________
Targeted Audience IR_e_s-id_e_n_t-B~inesses insti~~i~~--n_d_c_o_m_m_e-rcial Developers Industrial I Responsible DepartmentParties -lr~_fi_middotmiddot_middot~_-_at_i_on_T_e_ch_n_o_l_og_y_____________________Jl
I
Town of Westminster Page 9
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Message Date(s) I
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 10
Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
I t
Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Message Date(s) I
Message Completed for Appendix F Requirements igJ Appendix H Requirements igJ
Was this message different than what was proposed in your NOI Yes No C If yes describe why the change was made while the NOI-middotfi~-it-ed-to-=-fo-l-lo_w_i_n_g_t-he-st-a-te_w_i_d_e_T_h-in_kB_l_u_e_c_am_p_a-ig_n_-th_e_T_o_w_n_h_a_s-s1-n-c-emiddotpnded themiddot 1
IP__ggram to also include pg~i1g information pertaining to a local audience
MCM2 Public Participation
Describe the opportunity provided for public involvement in the development of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) during this reporting period
SWMP Plan for Download - The Town has posted the SWMP Plan and other relevant information on Town website along with contact information to allow for public comment
Was this opportunity different than what was proposed in your NOi Yes C No
Describe any other public involvement or participation opportunities conducted during this reporuRg period
MCM3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Check offthe box below ifthe statement is true
D This SSO section is NOT applicable because we DO NOT have sanitary sewer
Below report on the number ofSSOs identified in the MS4 system and removed during this reporting period
Town of Westminster Page 10
Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
I t
Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Number of SSOs identified ~lo____~
Number of SSOs removed ~lo_____
MS4 System Mapping Below check all that apply The following elements of the Phase I map have been completed
IZ Outfalls and receiving waters
D Open channel conveyances
D Interconnections
IZ Municipally-owned stormwater treatment structures
IZ W aterbodies identified by name and indication of all use impairments
IZ Initial catchment delineations
Optional Describe any additional progress you made on your map during this reporting period or provide
1144iJional status information regllr4J11gy_o_ur_m_a~---------------------~ Phase I Mapping - all known outfalls stormwater BMPs and receiving waterbodies with impairments have been mapped to date Initial catchment delineations have also been completed based on topographic mapping and available stormwater system information Mapping of open channel conveyances and any newly located outfalls is ongoing Mapping interconnections with other MS4s ( eg DOT) is ongoing and it is expected that thisVi c~ll~ll~~-~ part of DOTs own mapping efforts to be compl~~d under a future TS4 permit
Screening of OutfallsInterconnections Ifconducted please submit any outfall monitoring results from this reporting period Outfall monitoring results should include the date outfallinterconnection identifier location weather conditions at time of sampling precipitation in previous 48 hours field screening parameter results and results from all analyses
reg The outfall screening data is attached to the email submission
C The outfall screening data can be found at the following website
I t
Below report on the number ofoutfallsinterconnections screened during this reporting period
Number of outfalls screened ~13_1__~
Catchment Investigations Ifconducted please submit all data collected during this reporting period as part ofthe dry and wet weather investigations Also include the presence or absence ofSystem Vulnerability Factors for each catchment
C The catchment investigation data is attached to the email submission
C The catchment investigation data can be found at the following website
INA none completed to date
Below report on the number ofcatchment investigations completed during this reporting period
Number of catchment investigations completed this reporting period lo middot-middot--J Below report on the percent ofcatchments investigated to date
Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
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NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Town of Westminster Page 11
Percent of total catchments investigatedl~middot----middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot 1
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding the catchment investigations below
IDDE Progress Ifillicit discharges were found please submit a document describing work conducted over this reporting period and cumulative to date including location source description ofthe discharge method ofdiscovery date ofdiscovery and date ofelimination mitigation or enforcement OR planned corrective measures and schedule ofremoval
0 The illicit discharge removal report is attached to the email submission
0 The illicit discharge removal report can be found at the following website rmiddotmiddot---INA none found to date
Below report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed along with the volume ofsewage removed during this reporting period
Number of illicit discharges identified -jo____~
Number of illicit discharges removed l~______ Estimated volume of sewage removed lo____~Jgallonsday
Below report on the total number ofillicit discharges identified and removed to date At a minimum report on the number ofillicit discharges identified and removed since the effective date ofthe permit (July 1 2018)
Total number of illicit discharges identified lo ____] Total number of illicit discharges removed ~jo___~
Optional Provide any additional information for clarity regarding illicit discharges identified removed or planned to be removed below
Employee Training
Describe the frequency and type of employee training conducted during the reporting period
Training was not performed during this permit year due to C0VID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
MCM4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
middot1
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Town of Westminster Page 12
Below report on the construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions completed during this reporting period
Number of site plan reviews completed ________12
Number of inspections completed j~o____~
Number of enforcement actions taken lo Optional Enter any additional information relevant to construction site plan reviews inspections and enforcement actions
MCM5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Ordinance or Regulatory Mechanism
Below select the option that describes your ordinance or regulatory mechanism progress
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated and adopted consistent with permit requirements
r-- Bylaw ordinance or regulations are updated consistent with permit requirements but are not bull yet adopted
0 Bylaw ordinance or regulations have not been updated or adopted
As-built Drawings
Describe the measures the MS4 has utilized to require the submission of as-built drawings and ensure long term operation and maintenance of completed construction sites
~~~~~~~~~it~i~~d2~2i~ ~~~e~i-rsaii~i~--~--t~-~ I0~-~~u~ has been constructed and before any surety is released the Applicant must submit a record as-built plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed to the Planning Board Regulations also have procedures and requirements in place to ensure that long-term operation and maintenance is carried out I
1by the system owner Note that the above states that the bylaw and regulations _have been updated but not yet adopted because this Annual Report only covers activities through June 30 2020 Adoption of the bylaw and t~gulations was completed during Permit Year 3 and before submittal of this Year 2 Annual Report
Street Design and Parking Lots Report
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
middot1
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Town of Westminster Page 13
Describe the status of the street design and parking lots assessment due in year 4 of the permit term including any planned or completed changes to local regulations and guidelines
middot1
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Green Infrastructure Report
Describe the status of the green infrastructure report due in year 4 of the permit term including the findings and progress towards making the practice allowable
NIA to be completed during future permit years
Retrofit Properties Inventory
Describe the status of the inventory due in year 4 of the permit term of permittee-owned properties that could be modified or retrofitted with BMPs to mitigate impervious areas and report on any properties that have been modified or retrofitted
The Town completed an inventory of its permittee-owned properties during this permit year Facilities will be evaluated for potential BMP retrofit opportunities during future permit years
MCM6 Good Housekeeping
Catch Basin Cleaning Below report on the number ofcatch basins inspected and cleaned along with the total volume ofmaterial removed from the catch basins during this reporting period
Number of catch basins inspected j230 --------
Number of catch basins cleaned 1896
Total volume or mass of material removed from all catch basins ~7_8_____ ]lto_n_s__ middotmiddotmiddot 1
Below report on the total number ofcatch basins in the MS4 system
Total number of catch basins [496- _--]
ffapplicable
Report on the actions taken if a catch basin sump is more than 50 full during two consecutive routine inspectionscleaning events
Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
corrective actions taken at a facility with a SWPPP middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot
Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Town of Westminster Page 14
Street Sweeping
Report on street sweeping completed during this reporting period using one ofthe three metrics below
( Number of miles cleaned
( Volume of material removed
(e Weight of material removed
OampM Procedures and Inventory of Permittee-Owned Properties Below check all that apply The following permittee-owned properties have been inventoried
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
The following OampM procedures for permittee-owned properties have been completed
IZI Parks and open spaces
IZI Buildings and facilities
IZI Vehicles and equipment
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Below report on the number ofsite inspections for facilities that require a SWP PP completed during this reporting period
Number of site inspections completed
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Not applicable no corrective actions have been taken to date Note that a SWPPP for the DPW Garage was completed on June 30 2020 Quarterly site inspections will begin during Year 3
Additional Information Monitoring or Study Results Results from any other stormwater or receiving water quality monitoring or studies conducted during the reporting period not otherwise mentioned above where the data is being used to inform permit compliance or permit effectiveness must be attached
(e Not applicable
( The results from additional reports or studies are attached to the email submission
r The results from additional reports or studies can be found at the following website(s)
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If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
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- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
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Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
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Town of Westminster Page 15
If such monitoring or studies were conducted on your behalf or if monitoring or studies conducted by other entities were reported to you a brief description of the type of information gathered or received shall be described below
IA not started yet
Additional Information
Optional Enter any additional information relevant to your stormwater management program implementation during the reporting period Include any BMP modifications made by the MS4 if not already discussed above
COVID-19 Impacts
Optional If any of the above year 2 requirements could not be completed due to the impacts of COVID-19 please identify the requirement that could not be completed any actions taken to attempt to complete the requirement and reason the requirement could not be completed below
IDDE Training - training was not performed during this permit year due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limited staff availability however was completed on August 14 2020 prior to submittal of this Annual Report
Activities Planned for Next Reporting Period Please confirm that your SWMP has been or will be updated to comply with all applicable permit requirements including but not limited to the year 3 requirements summarized below (Note impaired waters and TMDL requirements are not listed below)
Yes I agree ~
- Inspect all outfalls interconnections (excluding Problem and Excluded outfalls) for the presence of dry weather flow
- Complete follow-up ranking as dry weather screening becomes available
Annual Requirements - Annual report submitted and available to the public - Annual opportunity for public participation in review and implementation of SWMP
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
![Page 31: Year 2 Annual Report](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062222/62a49c8a148c077513648b97/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Town of Westminster Page 16
- Keep records relating to the permit available for 5 years and make available to the public - Properly store and dispose of catch basin cleanings and street sweepings so they do not discharge to
receiving waters - Annual training to employees involved in IDDE program - Update inventory of all known locations where SSOs have discharged to the MS4 - Continue public education and outreach program - Update outfall and interconnection inventory and priority ranking and include data collected in
connection with the dry weather screening and other relevant inspections conducted - Implement IDDE program - Review site plans of construction sites as part of the construction stormwater runoff control program - Conduct site inspection of construction sites as necessary - Inspect and maintain stormwater treatment structures - Log catch basins cleaned or inspected - Sweep all uncurbed streets at least annually - Continue investigations of catchments associated with Problem Outfalls - Review inventory of all permittee owned facilities in the categories of parks and open space buildings
and facilities and vehicles and equipment update if necessary
Provide any additional details on activities planned for permit year 3 below
fthe SWMP Plan and IDDirPlan will be updated duringFYJftoiiddressaffworkperformed through YearJshy[fhis will include incorporating the above items into the SWMP Plan andor IDDE Plan as necessary ~ncorporate results from outfall dry weather screening as well as documenting results of other annual activities I l h re ow sue as BMP mspecllons
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du
![Page 32: Year 2 Annual Report](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062222/62a49c8a148c077513648b97/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Town of Westminster Page 17
Part V Certification of Small MS4 Annual Report 2020
40 CFR 14432(d) Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information I certify that the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true accurate and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations
Name Heather M Billings TitleIChair Board of Selectmen
Signature
representativeJ Si natory may be a du