Phase II NPDES Program of Northern Kentucky

Background

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was first introduced in 1972 under the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). Under this program, permits are required for discharging any pollutants into surface waters—even in small quantities.

From 1972 to 1987, the NPDES permit program focused mainly on improving water quality by reducing pollutants in sanitary sewage and industrial wastewater both of which were viewed as major contributors to pollution in rivers and streams. However, during this time, storm water runoff was also identified as a significant source of water pollution. Accordingly, in 1987, Congress required the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop a program for regulating storm water discharges under the NPDES program.

This program was implemented in two phases. The Phase I Storm Water Rule took effect in 1990 and required storm water discharges associated with industrial activity in large municipalities (i.e., populations greater than 100,000) to develop a storm water management plan and obtain permits. The Phase II Rule was adopted in 1999 and addressed small sized municipalities serving populations of less than 100,000. The Phase II rules likewise require plans and permits.

Northern Kentucky’s tri-counties Boone, Kenton, and Campbell were each individually affected by the new Phase II rule, and through a joint effort, have been successful in developing a somewhat unique approach to complying with this new regulation.

Northern Kentucky’s Approach

As of August 1, 2003, businesses and residential properties in the affected area (with the exception of Florence) of Northern Kentucky were regulated under the area’s new Storm Water Management Plan. The Sanitation District No. 1 administers this regional plan. 

To fund the new plan, SD1 has initiated a new fee structure that will require contribution by all residential and non-residential property owners within the affected area. If you live within this area, you will see a new fee of $3.75/month on your SD1 bill. If you are a business, church, school or other non-residential property owner, you will also be paying a fee that is calculated based upon your size. If your a non-residential property owner, you may be entitled to a credit against this monthly fee.

For additional information relating to Kentucky’s Storm Water Management Plan (specifically Plan Funding, User Fee Calculations and Credit Policies) please reference PSARA Psolutions or our recently published articles in the Northern Kentucky Business Journal. 

Allow PSARA to Assist You

If you would like further information about stormwater credits, or your facility is faced with other Storm Water issues, PSARA has experts on staff that are able to assist you with the following

  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs
  • Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans
  • Storm Water Runoff / Detention / Retention Calculations
  • Site Plans
  • Northern Kentucky Storm Water Credit Applications
  • Northern Kentucky Impervious Area Modification Request
  • Drainage Plans
  • Land Disturbance Application
  • Erosion Control Plans

Sanitation District No 1

Stormwater Surcharge Credits

EPA Links

USEPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Home Page

Phases of the NPDES Storm Water Program

Storm Water Phase II Final Rule Fact Sheet Series

National Menu of Best Management Practices for Storm Water Phase II

EPA Construction General Permit

 

 

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