Program Objectives
Polluted stormwater runoff from construction sites often flows to storm sewer systems and ultimately is discharged into local rivers and streams. Sediment is usually the main pollutant of concern. Studies have shown sediment runoff rates from construction sites are typically 10 to 20 times greater than those of agricultural lands, and from 1,000 to 2,000 times greater than those of forest lands. During a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more sediment to streams than can be deposited naturally during several decades. The resulting situation, and the contribution of other pollutants from construction sites, can cause physical, chemical, and biological harm to our nation's waters.
Additional pollutants are also often present in stormwater runoff from construction sites and may result in degradation of receiving water. Nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) are of specific concern and can cause significant impairment of stormwater quality. In addition, solid and sanitary wastes, pesticides, oil and grease, concrete truck washout, construction chemicals, construction debris and metals may be carried by stormwater and cause a negative impact on receiving waters.
Polluted stormwater runoff from construction sites often flows to storm sewer systems and ultimately is discharged into local rivers and streams. Sediment is usually the main pollutant of concern. Studies have shown sediment runoff rates from construction sites are typically 10 to 20 times greater than those of agricultural lands, and from 1,000 to 2,000 times greater than those of forest lands. During a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more sediment to streams than can be deposited naturally during several decades. The resulting situation, and the contribution of other pollutants from construction sites, can cause physical, chemical, and biological harm to our nation's waters.
Additional pollutants are also often present in stormwater runoff from construction sites and may result in degradation of receiving water. Nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) are of specific concern and can cause significant impairment of stormwater quality. In addition, solid and sanitary wastes, pesticides, oil and grease, concrete truck washout, construction chemicals, construction debris and metals may be carried by stormwater and cause a negative impact on receiving waters.
Target Audiences
For the purpose of developing public education and outreach activities, the following sectors have been identified within the City of West Plains:
For the purpose of developing public education and outreach activities, the following sectors have been identified within the City of West Plains:
- Developers
- Contractors
- Residents
Priority Messages
West Plains will tailor Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control efforts to address the runoff issues and concerns most closely associated with each target audience. A variety of contact methods also will be used to reach the maximum number of people possible. In general terms the priority messages are:
West Plains will tailor Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control efforts to address the runoff issues and concerns most closely associated with each target audience. A variety of contact methods also will be used to reach the maximum number of people possible. In general terms the priority messages are:
- Planning ahead will help to keep a large amount of pollutants from entering the storm sewer network or local drainage ways.
- With proper use of BMP's a construction site can have cleaner water runoff.
- Working with local developers, contractors and residents through the planning process can help eliminate future problems caused by construction runoff.
For a list of acceptable BMP's click here.
Land Disturbance Ordinance | |
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ESC Manual
The ESC covers the process by which a developer would need to obtain a permit from the City of West Plains. The manual also covers the process of designing construction sites with stormwater runoff in mind. The manual can be found below for download or on the publications page.
The ESC covers the process by which a developer would need to obtain a permit from the City of West Plains. The manual also covers the process of designing construction sites with stormwater runoff in mind. The manual can be found below for download or on the publications page.
ESC Manual | |
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ESC Field Manual
The field manual is for the contractor in the field. This covers what will be looked for during an inspection as well as things to watch out for. The field manual can be found below for download or on the publications page.
The field manual is for the contractor in the field. This covers what will be looked for during an inspection as well as things to watch out for. The field manual can be found below for download or on the publications page.
ESC Field Manual | |
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How to Know if you need an ESC Permit from the City
Any project that disturbs 1.0 acre or more of land.
Installation of utility lines in excess of 1,000 linear feet.
Any clearing, grubbing, grading, or filling operations located within 100 feet of a drainage way.
Fill or excavation of 50 or more cubic yards of material, not related to building of a detached single family residential unit.
Any project that the Stormwater Coordinator determines to have a potential impact to the health, safety, and welfare of people and/or the environment regardless of the size of the project.
Installation of utility lines in excess of 1,000 linear feet.
Any clearing, grubbing, grading, or filling operations located within 100 feet of a drainage way.
Fill or excavation of 50 or more cubic yards of material, not related to building of a detached single family residential unit.
Any project that the Stormwater Coordinator determines to have a potential impact to the health, safety, and welfare of people and/or the environment regardless of the size of the project.
If any of those sounds like a project your working on then you may need an ESC permit. For questions contact the Stormwater Department at (417) 256-7170 or by email at [email protected]