The City of Morganton is a federally designated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II community and operates under the authority of the Stormwater Management Program which became effective in December of 2007 after being drafted into the city's Code of Ordinances and operates within the Development and Design Department..
NPDES Phase II is a federal and state-mandated program under the Clean Water Act to address non-point source pollution or stormwater runoff. The City's NPDES Permit consists of six management areas that reduce stormwater pollution and ensures clean water is maintained in our city's water bodies:
- Public Outreach and Education
- Public Involvement
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
- Construction Site Runoff Control
- Post-Construction Runoff Control
- Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
The City of Morganton stormwater management program includes educational and regulatory initiatives to encourage environmentally sound development and redevelopment. The City's Stormwater Ordinance provides guidance stormwater management plans required for development and redevelopment, and encourages the prevention of illicit discharges.
Components of the program include:
- Stormwater Management Plan: City of Morganton Stormwater Management Plan
- Providing measures to meet City of Morganton NPDES Phase 2 Permit
- Documents/Forms to help developers understand the regulations and submit quality stormwater management plans
- Public education and outreach to improve stormwater pollution and water quality throughout Morganton.
- Pubic Participation & Involvement: The public can provide valuable input and assistance to the stormwater management program. The City provides the public opportunities to play an active role in both the development and implementation of the stormwater program.