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management through 1994 focused primarily on point sources, establishing an annuallydecreasing nutrient loading cap for an association of dischargers, and an innovative“trading” program that allowed dischargers to achieve reductions in nutrient loadingmore cost-effectively.Phase IIModeling of estuary conditions showed that despite the gains made to that point,significant reductions in nitrogen and phosphorus loading were still needed to restorewater quality standards and minimize the recurrence of harmful algal blooms. Thesecond phase of the nutrient strategy, which runs through 2004, established abiologically based goal of 30 percent reduction in nitrogen loading from 1991 levels andholding phosphorus loading at 1991 levels. Load reductions were apportioned amongpoint sources and the major nonpoint sources. The point sources were given steadyannual nitrogen and phosphorus loading caps. A program was designed with thenonpoint sources to achieve the goals through voluntary measures. After two years ofvoluntary implementation, the EMC found insufficient progress and called for rules fornonpoint sources.RulesBeginning in 1998, DWQ staff conducted a lengthy public input process to evaluatesource categories and develop rules where needed. Over the course of 2000, theCommission adopted rules for agriculture, fertilizer application across all land uses,urban stormwater, and rules to protect the nutrient removal functions of existingriparian buffers. These rules were modeled after a similar set of rules recently adoptedin the adjacent Neuse River Basin. The Neuse rules were given extensive public reviewand modification, and the Tar-Pamlico rules similarly received extensive scrutiny. Theresulting rules provide increased flexibility for the regulated community whilemaintaining the focus of the nutrient reduction goals.In October, 2004, Pitt County Board of Commissioners formally adopted the Pitt CountyStormwater Ordinance for Nutrient Control. The four main components of the Ordinanceare:1. New Development Review/ApprovalNew development is required to meet the 30% reduction goal through site planningand best management practices. The rule imposes a 4.0 pounds per acre per year(lb/ac/yr) nitrogen loading limit and a 0.4 lb/ac/yr phosphorus loading limit on newdevelopment(Phosphorus limits are exempt in the Neuse Basin).New development must also avoid causing erosion of surface water conveyances.At minimum, post-development peak flows leaving the site may not exceed predevelopmentfor the 1-year, 24-hour storm event. The rule also provides PittCounty with the option of using regional stormwater facilities to help meet nutrientloading and attenuation requirements under certain circumstances.2. Illegal DischargesIllegal discharges are substances deposited in storm sewers (that lead to streams)and other drainage conveyances that should instead be handled as wastewater2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Appendix A: Inventory and AnalysisPitt County, North Carolina A-84
discharges. Illegal discharges may contain nitrogen. Pitt County must identify andremove illegal discharges.3. Retrofit LocationsThere are a number of funding sources available for water quality retrofit projects,such as the Clean Water Management Trust Fund and the Wetland RestorationProgram that the NC General Assembly has recently established. To assisttechnical experts, Pitt County is required to identify sites and opportunities forretrofitting existing development to reduce total nitrogen and phosphorus loads.4. Public EducationCitizens can reduce the nitrogen pollution coming from their lawns and septicsystems if they understand the impacts of their actions and respond withappropriate management measures. Pitt County will develop and implement publicand developer education programs for the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse River Basins.Figure GTar-Pamlico and Neuse River BasinsSource: NC Division of Water Quality2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Appendix A: Inventory and AnalysisPitt County, North Carolina A-85
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