Marshfields Stormwater Plan
TOWN OF MARSHFIELD
Stormwater Plan
The Town of Marshfield has developed a comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan to comply with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II stormwater regulations.
Our Stormwater Management Plan is intended to protect the Town’s water bodies and groundwater, safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare, as well as protect the environment. The Stormwater Management Plan describes “best management practices” that the Town will implement to meet the requirements of its NPDES permit. The plan’s goals are to reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff to surface waters through a comprehensive program of improvement projects, resource protection, and public awareness and involvement.
Areas to look at:
Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts: The Town will, at a minimum, plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program designed to describe the impacts of stormwater discharges on waterbodies, and how the pollutants found in the stormwater can be reduced. The web-site is a part of the Town’s education and outreach program.
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: The Town has a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the storm sewer system. An illicit discharge is any discharge to a storm sewer system, such as a catch basin or swale, which is not composed entirely of stormwater, and which is a significant contributor of pollutants. A sanitary sewer connection to a storm drain is considered an illicit connection.
Construction Site Runoff Control: The DPW routinely observes construction sites within Town to ensure that proper erosion and sediment control techniques are employed to reduce downstream pollution.
Post Construction Runoff Control: The DPW routinely reviews public filings (Conservation Commission, Planning Board, and Zoning Board), to ensure that adequate stormwater controls are provided in new developments to minimize the discharge of pollutants and potential flooding impacts.
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping: The DPW performs street sweeping and cleaning of catch basins to reduce sediment in the drainage system and prevent localized flooding.