Bmps for surrounding the activity area with a curb, dike, or berm or elevating the activity. Stormwater management manual for western washington. Response to comments on the 2012 stormwater management manual. Supplemental manual to the ecology stormwater management. Single family residence stormwater requirements puyallup, wa. If you wish to receive stormwater management manual updates and stormwater policy information, please fill out the online form on the bottom of the page. An accurate count of washington residents will ensure the fair distribution of political representation and of federal and state resources. Under the technical information heading, you will find a link to the manual. In august 2012, ecology extended the first permit to july 31, 20, issued a 5year permit 202018 effective august 1, 20, and also issued a new 2012 ecology stormwater management manual for western washington 2012 ecology manual, revised in 2014, which contained stormwater requirements for new development. Volume ii construction stormwater pollution prevention august 2012 ii. This is the december 2014 version of the stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww. Storm water \npdes road map\swppp\2012 revisions\2012 swppp puyallup public works final.
The skinny on washingtons new stormwater bible sightline. Ecologys stormwater management manual for western washington. Click here for information about the manual, including a summary of the major changes and how to get a printed copy. To help us meet that goal, please consider the environment before you print or request a copy. The 2012 stormwater management manual is applicable to projects vested beginning february 1, 2012 to january 7, 2016. We received requests for redlines between the draft and final versions of the 2019 swmmww. Ii of the stormwater management manual for western. Review of stormwater management manual for western. On december, 2002 with a technical correction on december 20, jefferson county adopted the stormwater management manual for western washington, issued by the washington state department of ecology in august 2001 and updated in february 2005 and august 2012, as the set of stormwater management standards for all new development and redevelopment in jefferson county. The stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww provides guidance on the measures necessary to control the quantity and quality of.
The interactive online 2019 swmmww now includes a link to download redlines comparing the draft 2019. Under the 2009 permit, all county development projects including those located in other jurisdictions must comply with the countys equivalent manual if it is more stringent than. Local municipalities use this manual to set stormwater requirements for new development and redevelopment projects. Critical assessment of stormwater treatment and control selection issues. Tacoma 2012 stormwater management manual see volume 5. At the workshops, ecology explained the proposed changes to the manual and answered questions.
The 2014 stormwater management manual for western washington was adopted by the city as of january 1, 2017. The washington state department of ecology gratefully acknowledges the valuable time, comments, and expertise provided by the people listed below who contributed to the 2012 revision of vol. The city of lake stevens uses the 2014 updated version of the 2012 stormwater management manual for western washington. Ecology considered the comments received during the 90day comment period and issued the final 2012 swmmww on august 1, 2012. Coa supplemental manual to the ecology stormwater management manual for western washington volume iv source control bmps version 3 ii s451. The county must use drainage design and source control rules equivalent to those in ecologys 2005 stormwater management manual for western washington 2005. Washington state department of ecology water quality program february 2005 publication no. The 2012 state department of ecology stormwater management manual for western washington can be accessed from ecologys stormwater information website. The washington state department of ecology has released the revised stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww. Sep 19, 2012 the 2012 western washington manual was published in august and consists of 5 volumes.
Stormwater management manual for western washington volume v runoff treatment bmps prepared by. Stormwater manuals washington state department of ecology. The 2012 washington state department of ecology stormwater management manual for western washington is a technical document. Jblms objective is to manage stormwater from developed areas, new development and redevelopment project sites in a manner that. The washington state department of ecology is solely responsible for any. Western washington hydrology model washington state. Ecology revised the swmmww in february 2005 and in august 2012. The stormwater technical notebook has been updated to be consistent with the 202018 western washington phase ii municipal stormwater permit, issued august 1, 2012, effective january 16, 2015. The permit requires cities to adopt specific requirements of development and redevelopment to reduce stormwater impacts on natural resources. This is the july 2019 version of the stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww. Hard copy and cdrom versions of the manual can be ordered from ecology. Bmps are defined in the states storm water manual as schedules of activities. The stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww provides guidance on the measures necessary to control the quantity and quality of stormwater. Washington state department of ecology water quality program.
Ecology is solely responsible for any errors, omissions, and final decisions. How to find the stormwater management manual on the internet the stormwater management manual for western washington is also available on ecologys. If your project requires the use of this manual, consultation from a licensed civil engineer may be required. Low impact development technical guidance manual for puget sound, puget sound action team and washington state university pierce county extension, january 2005 or current edition. The 2012 stormwater management manual for western washington can be. Iv of the stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww. Permittees must comply with listed conditions, if applicable, in order to achieve equivalency and comply with associated permit requirements. Revised guidance on designing infiltration facilities. There are 9 minimum requirements that your project may be required follow, designed to protect lakes and creeks. Single family residential stormwater management guidelines.
It outlines how to control the quantity and quality of stormwater pollution that typically increases as new development replaces natural. For stormwater facility requirements in lake whatcom, and for areas outside of the stormwater special districts. The city of mountlake terrace has adopted the 2012 department of ecology stormwater management manual for western washington as amended in december 2014 2012 2014 ecology manual for development within the city limits. I of the stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww. Areas outside of npdes phase ii areaslake whatcom, lake. You may also go to the agc education foundation website and navigate to. How to find the stormwater management manual on the internet the stormwater management manual for western washington is also available on ecologys stormwater homepage. The manual provides guidance for new development and redevelopment regarding control of the quantity and quality of stormwater to comply with water quality standards and contribute to the protection of beneficial uses of.
Jul 15, 20 the 2012 stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww or manual is a bedrock document that guides how nearly everyone involved in regional stormwater management does his or her job. Management pursuant to the ountys adoption in 2015 of the 2012 doe stormwater management manual for western washington. Click the image to the left to go to documents homepage on the department of ecologys website. Stormwater management manual for western washington, washington state department of ecology. Wwhm 2012 trainings available for a fee for information on training classes on western washington hydrology model wwhm2012 please contact dan morris at the agc education foundation at 2062844500. The state of washington and the washington department of ecology were granted delegated authority by the epa to administer their own statespecific national pollutant discharge elimination system npdes permitting program for wastewater and stormwater discharges associated with construction activity, industrial activity as well as municipal separate storm. For all medium intensity development as listed above, a stormwater design which is consistent with all applicable minimum requirements of the 2012 washington state department of ecology stormwater management manual for western washington will be required if the project proposes. Aug 01, 2012 the washington state department of ecology has released the revised stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww. The permit requires stormwater management for development or redevelopment to be consistent with portions of the stormwater management manual for western washington swm, washington state department of ecology, 2012. If ecologys determination of equivalency is conditioned, the conditions are listed below. If you have questions about ordering the stormwater manual, please call the department of printing at 360 7536820. Best management practices bmps for storm and surface. Construction stormwater pollution prevention august 2012 v. Low impact development stormwater regulations on january 1, 2017, new stormwater management regulations and standards went into effect in the city of auburn and surrounding jurisdictions in western washington for new development, redevelopment, and construction sites.
Control of runoff from new development, redevelopment and construction sites. Ecology completed the stormwater management manual for western washington manual washington department of ecology 2001. This publication provides information on the release of the 2012 stormwater management manual for western washington. This is an informational workshop and staff requests conceptual feedback from the planning commission concerning the attached code drafts to scc chapter 14. The 2012 stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww or manual is a bedrock document that guides how nearly. Stormwater management standards jefferson county, wa. Stormwater management manual for western washington vol. Npdes phase ii permit lake stevens, wa official website. Delete any reference to ecologys 2005 stormwater management manual for western washington. Guidance on low impact development lid requirements for new development and redevelopment. Appendix 1 of the permit references specific sections of the 2012 stormwater management manual for western washington swmmww. The skinny on washingtons new stormwater bible sightline institute.
Our stormwater manuals provide stormwater permit implementation and management. The mission of the department of ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance washingtons environment. Dec 05, 2015 the surface water management division coordinates updates to the stormwater and site development manual title 17a. Skagit county has adopted ecologys 2012 stormwater management manual for western washington, as amended in december 2014, as the stormwater management manual for the entirety of unincorporated skagit county, except the npdes permit area. For information about upcoming updates, subscribe to updates. Under this permit, the county must adopt the technical requirements in appendix 1 of the phase i municipal stormwater permit, which are fully described in the stormwater management manual for western washington smmww. On july 1st, ecology published the 2019 stormwater management manual for western washington 2019 swmmww, as well as ecologys responses to comments received during the public comment period we received requests for redlines between the draft and final versions of the 2019 swmmww. If you have questions about ordering the stormwater manual, please call the department of printing at 3605866360. On july 1st, ecology published the 2019 stormwater management manual for western washington 2019 swmmww, as well as. The washington state department of ecology ecology gratefully acknowledges the valuable time, comments, and expertise provided by the people listed below who contributed to the 2012 revision of vol.