Village of Port Jefferson Mill Creek Watershed Management Plan

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Village of Port Jefferson Mill Creek Watershed Management Plan On-site Sanitary System Management Program Discharges from improperly functioning individual sanitary systems have been identified as a conduit by which pollutants are discharged and eventually impact surface waterbodies. There is currently no program to educate homeowners and commercial businesses about the proper use of on-site septic systems and the need for periodic maintenance for effective operation. There is also no requirement that systems be inspected to confirm proper operation. Specific Actions: • The Village should encourage connection to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) for all properties with the Village sewer district. This action requires an initial determination of unconnected properties within the sewer district. • Initially, for those properties not connected to the WWTP, the Village should establish an educational program to increase voluntary inspection and maintenance of on-site systems. • A more effective maintenance approach should be investigated, such as the establishment of a program requiring periodic inspection and recommendations for system pump-out. One approach is to require pump out, inspection and necessary maintenance and repairs be performed at the time of real property transfers, major redevelopment or following a certain period of years. This approach requires implementation beyond the watershed boundary and would most likely need to be developed and overseen in conjunction with Suffolk County Department of Heath Services (SCDHS) as they currently approve installation of sanitary systems and licenses installers. Inspections and repairs should be performed by licensed private inspectors and contractors. This program would require development of a training program to license private system installers to conduct system inspections, perform repairs and certify system operations. Law and Regulation Enforcement Section 3.3 of this Plan outlined the existing local Village regulations that can influence water quality and pollutant loads generated in the watershed. Enforcement of the codes is necessary to ensure that the regulations are followed. November 2010 2 ND Draft 4-15
Village of Port Jefferson Mill Creek Watershed Management Plan Specific Actions: • Field investigation identified several activities within the watershed where additional effort may be required to ensure compliance with Village regulations. Additional employee educational training may be required to increase code compliance. The following is brief list of observed activities that may not be in conformance with Village regulations: • Wetland and creek setbacks – encroachments observed • Sedimentation and erosion control – unvegetated property draining to creek • Illicit discharges – pipe outfall from building to pavement discussed earlier • Trash dumping and removal – observed in rear of several properties along creek • Environmental quality review – insufficient review of new development impacts on wetlands • Pet waste disposal – dog walking along creek observed Modification of Existing Laws and Regulations Section 3.3 of this Plan outlined the existing local Village regulations that can influence water quality and pollutant loads generated in the watershed and identified locations in the code where modification of regulations may be necessary to protect water quality and reduce pollutant loads. Specific Actions: • Chapter 211-6 of the Village Code allows connection to storm sewers for buildings and premises within the Village. This regulation may be incompatible with Chapter 213 Stormwater Management, which requires reductions in site runoff volumes and pollution discharges, and should be reviewed by the Village attorney for consistency. • Chapter 220 of the Village Code, Subdivision of Land, should be modified to clarify that the Village can access the easement along brooks, water-bearing ditches and dry streambeds to improve drainage and habitat and that property activities shall not impact the easement or reduce creek flow capacity. • In Chapter 220 of the Village Code, Subdivision of Land, the Village should clarify that the 20’ access strip is required on both banks and that the access strip is to be vegetated with appropriate native or non-invasive species to provide filtering, reduce erosion and increase habitat. 4-16 November 2010 2 ND Draft
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