SWMP IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
In accordance with Part IV . C of the City ’ s 2019 permit , this sec�on provides the status of implemen�ng the SWMP , including permit defined minimum control measures ( MCMs ) during FY21 .
As part of the 2019 TPDES MS4 permit requirements , the City of Arlington ( COA ) 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 protec�on and improvement of stormwater and surface water quality through the implementa�on of a variety of ac�vi�es ( best management prac�ces ) including , but not limited to , inspec�on , maintenance , enforcement , planning , design , monitoring , and educa�on . 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 prac�cable as required by the TPDES General Permit .
The SWMP describes specific ac�ons that will be taken over a five-year period to reduce pollutants and protect the City ' s Stormwater quality . The specific ac�vi�es to be implemented are referred to as best management prac�ces ( 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 implementa�on of the BMPs . Implementa�on of the selected BMPs is expected to result in reduc�ons of pollutants discharged into the COA ’ s creeks , streams , ponds , and lakes .
The City of Arlington ’ s Public Works and Transporta�on 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 implementa�on of the plan .
The University of Texas – Arlington ( UTA ), the City ’ s co-permi�ee , is responsible for the development and implementa�on of their own SWMP for those por�ons of the MS4 within their jurisdic�on .
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 prac�cable .
The status of implemen�ng the current SWMP is outlined by each individual MCM in the following sec�on .
It is important to note that many ac�vi�es in FY21 were impacted by COVID-19 and social distancing requirements . The City has con�nued to implement its required programs while also following city , state , and CDC guidance to limit Coronavirus exposure .