SWMP IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
In accordance with Part IV . C of the City ’ s 2019 permit , this section provides the status of implementing the SWMP , including permit de�ned minimum control measures ( MCMs ) during FY20 .
As part of the 2019 TPDES MS4 permit requirements , the City of Arlington ( COA ) has developed its SWMP to guide and facilitate its stormwater management program and to comply with TPDES requirements for stormwater discharges . The goals of the SWMP are protection and improvement of stormwater and surface water quality through the implementation of a variety of activities ( best management practices ) including , but not limited to , inspection , maintenance , enforcement , planning , design , monitoring , and education . The SWMP is intended to aid in the City ' s efforts to reduce stormwater pollutants from the City ' s storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable as required by the TPDES General Permit .
The SWMP describes speci�c actions that will be taken over a �ve-year period to reduce pollutants and protect the City ' s Stormwater quality . The speci�c activities to be implemented are referred to as best management practices ( BMPs ). Various BMPs have been developed for each of the eight minimum control measures ( MCMs ) required by the City ’ s MS4 permit . The SWMP also sets measurable goals and provides a schedule for the implementation of the BMPs . Implementation of the selected BMPs is expected to result in reductions of pollutants discharged into the COA ’ s creeks , streams , ponds , and lakes .
The City of Arlington ’ s Public Works and Transportation Department , Stormwater Management Division , Environmental Management Group is responsible for the overall development of the SWMP , but several of the City ’ s departments have some degree of responsibility in the implementation of the plan .
The University of Texas – Arlington ( UTA ), the City ’ s co-permittee , is responsible for the development and implementation of their own SWMP for those portions of the MS4 within their jurisdiction .
In February 2020 , the City of Arlington revised and submitted a new SWMP to incorporate changes to program elements and measurable goals outlined in the new 2019 permit . The 2020 SWMP was approved in November 2020 . The SWMP is implemented per established compliance schedules and the measures contained therein are implemented as intended to prevent the discharge of pollutants to the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable .
The status of implementing the current SWMP is outlined by each individual MCM in the following section .
It is important to note that many activities in FY20 were impacted by COVID-19 and social distancing requirements . The City has continued to implement its required programs while also following city , state , and CDC guidance to limit Coronavirus exposure .