Per annual state requirements, the following is a summary of
the Borough's storm water MS4 Permit requirements.
The first
requirement under this minimum measure is to map our storm water system so we
better understand where storm water travels in our community and identify areas
where non-storm water has the potential to enter the system. Areas with the
highest potential for illegal dumping and improper connections are priority
areas within the system. As a better understanding of the layout of the system
is gained, we will implement a program to detect and eliminate sources of
non-storm water entering the system and eliminate it. If we find a discharge
during dry weather, we must take action to find the source and eliminate it. If
it turns out the discharge is from someone dumping wastes down the storm drain,
we must take action against the person(s) responsible and correct it. Educating
the public on why dumping to storm drains is not good for public safety or
water quality is essential in preventing illicit discharges to the storm water
system. Through education, we hope to give people the information they need to
make the right choice about disposing wastes properly rather than putting it
down the storm drain.
The measurable goals as required by DEP are as follows:
1) Develop a storm
drain map showing the location of all the storm basins in the Borough. This has
been completed.
2) Install "notice" stickers on each storm
basin that states it is a storm drain. This is to let residents know that it is
a storm drain, This has been completed.
3) Have occasional
articles in the newsletter talking about the storm drains. This will be
accomplished every year.
4) Circulate the "After the Storm"
flyer to all residents. This was completed and there are copies available at
the Borough Office.
5) Post informational flyers in the
front lobby for the public to see regarding oil changes, walking dogs, washing
cars and yard sale signs.
6) Signs are not allowed to be
placed on any poles or trees in the Borough Right-of-way. Residents, businesses
and outside people are notified when they place any signs on poles, trees, 422
islands or Borough property. The signs are also removed immediately and
disposed of. This is a regulation of not only Borough Ordinance but also a
storm water ordinance and Crimes Code. |
Informational documents and flyers are taken to the N.N.O.
along with other items that would interest the residents such as, D.A.R.E. and
Recycling, for the resident to take with them.
Robin E. Hemperly,
Manager
Borough of Myerstown
101 E Washington Ave.
Myerstown PA
17067
717-866-5038 |
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