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Stormwater
Storm and Surface Water Utility
| Report spills or illicit discharges into the stormwater system directly to City staff by calling (360) 855-0771. An after-hours voice mail message system will allow you to record a message or, if the severity warrants, will direct you to call 911. |
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In most of Sedro-Woolley, the storm drains discharge directly to creeks or streams and then into the Skagit River. Sedro-Woolley's miles of open streams and wetlands hold and carry stormwater along with underground pipes, regional stormwater facilities, and over 57 neighborhood stormwater storage sites. This system holds and carries stormwater to prevent flooding and erosion.
Please do your part in helping to protect our waterways. Report any spill, illicit discharge, or illegal connection to our waterways or storm sewer system by calling the number above. City staff understands the need for confidentiality, so calls can be anonymous. However, please provide as much detail as possible about the spill or illegal activity including date, time, location and description. In addition, a description of the pollutant will be helpful. Keeping pollutants out of the water that flows to the storm drains is the best strategy for protecting our surface waters.
The City has also partnered with Skagit Conservation District for public outreach and education opportunities. Additional information on education and volunteering can be found at the district's website (www.skagitcd.org) or (360) 428-4313.
Latest Stormwater Information and News
- Citizens Guide to Clean Runoff
- May Declared Puget Sound Starts Here Month
- Skagit County provides car wash kits that are good for the environment - SVH publication 7/24/2010
Stormwater
NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Program
Background
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit for Western Washington was issued by the Department of Ecology in January of 2007 and went into effect in February. The permit requires that all phase II municipalities create and implement a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) which addresses five required program elements: 1) Public Education and Outreach, 2) Public Involvement and Participation, 3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, 4) Construction Site Run-Off, 5) Operations and Maintenance of Post Construction Stormwater Facilities. While the Permit went into effect in February of 2007, the permit itself phases program implementation requirements out over five years.
What is NPDES?
The NPDES is a federal permit that regulates stormwater and wastewater discharges to waters of the State. While it is a federal permit, the regulatory authority has been passed to Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology).
Stormwater Management Program
Public Participation
The City of Sedro-Woolley is requesting public review and comment on the current Annual Report and Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) document listed on the "Documents" tab. This document has been prepared in compliance with the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. SWMP documents are also available at the City of Sedro-Woolley Public Works Department located at 325 Metcalf Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. These documents will be updated annually in March to address the additional phased permit requirements as they come into effect. Please direct comments to dlee@ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us.
Stormwater / Local Source Control
Business Outreach
- Tips to Handle Waste Water
- Carpet Cleaners
- Painters
- Pressure Washers
- Fact Sheets - Mobile Businesses
- Posters
Note: Posters are also available in our department lobby - while supplies last
In 2012-2013, the City of Sedro-Woolley will be implementing an Ecology funded program called Local Source Control. This program is designed to provide technical assistance to small businesses/Small Quantity Generators (SQG) in setting up Best Management Practices(BMP’s) pertinent to their industry, focusing on aspects related to ground and surface water.
- Local Source Control Information Pamphlet
- Spill Response and Clean Up Plan
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) - Getting Started
- Shop talk - Your online newletter about dangerous waste and pollution prevention.
- Read and subscribe at: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/shoptalkonline
- EnviroStars is a public agency program certifying businesses that protect the environment by properly managing and reducing hazardous materials and waste. Customers are looking for businesses that display the EnviroStars certified logo.
For questions regarding this program, please contact:
Justin Bicknell
Public Works & Engineering
City of Sedro-Woolley
jbicknell@ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us
360-855-9931
Stormwater
Private Stormwater Systems
FAQ's
- Stormwater Pond Maintenance
- Maintaining Your Neighborhod Stormwater Facilities
(Used with permission from Skagit County)- How to identify stormwater facilites and keep them working
- Home Owners Association - Inspection Schedule and Checklist
- Maintaining Your Neighborhod Stormwater Facilities
Stormwater
NPDES/SWMP Documents
Current Documents:
- Sedro-Woolley 2011 NPDES Phase II Annual Report and SWMP
- SWMP Public Comment Form
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program Manual - revised 9/20/2011
Past Documents:
- Sedro-Woolley 2010 NPDES Phase II Annual Report and SWMP
- Sedro-Woolley 2009 NPDES Phase II Annual Report and SWMP
- Sedro-Woolley 2009 Stormwater Management Program
- 2008 NPDES Phase II Annual Report and SWMP
- 2007 NPDES Phase II Annual Report and SWMP
- NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit for Western Washington - effective February 16, 2007
