Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) Annual Inspection Submission
Annual inspections are crucial for ensuring that your Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) are functioning as designed, protecting water quality, and meeting regulatory requirements. Regular assessments help identify potential problems early, allowing for timely maintenance and preventing violations related to water quality standards. This page provides an overview of the annual inspection process and outlines how to submit your inspection request.
Why Are Annual SCM Inspections Required?
SCM inspections are required to maintain effective stormwater management and to comply with both local and federal regulations. These inspections help to:
Ensure Compliance: Regular inspections are mandatory to meet the requirements of stormwater permits such as NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) and local environmental regulations.
Protect Water Resources: SCMs, including detention ponds, infiltration systems, and bioretention basins, are designed to filter pollutants from stormwater runoff. Annual inspections ensure they function as intended and help prevent water contamination.
Identify and Correct Issues Early: By catching issues like sediment accumulation, erosion, and equipment damage early, inspections prevent larger problems that could lead to costly repairs or environmental harm.
What Is Included in the Annual Inspection?
To streamline the inspection process, please provide the following details when submitting your annual inspection request:
Site Information: Include the address or GPS coordinates of the location.
Type of SCM: Specify which stormwater control measure you are requesting an inspection for (e.g., bioretention basin, detention pond, infiltration trench).
Inspection Type: Indicate if the inspection is routine or if specific issues have been observed that require attention.
Known Issues: Provide any known issues that should be inspected (e.g., clogging, erosion, standing water).
Maintenance Records: Attach any relevant maintenance or repair history, including dates and descriptions of any actions taken.
Additional Documentation: Photos or other relevant documentation that could aid in the inspection process.
Inspection Submission Portal (Coming Soon)
Submit annual Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) inspections via online portal.
Enforcement:
For Information on Enforcement of the Stormwater Program please refer to the Stormwater Ordinance on Municode's Webpage.