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Did you know that the stormwater, rain and melted snow that runs off the roadways and sidewalks in your neighborhood eventually reaches the Mystic River or nearest stream, pond or wetland. Stormwater carries sediment and surface pollutants such as petroleum products, litter/trash, bacteria, phosphorus and nitrogen. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the waterbodies we use for swimming, kayaking, boating, and fishing! Please see below or review our stormwater pollution solutions to learn what you can do to help protect our waters.
City of Medford Stormwater Management Program
The US EPA regulation (40CFR 122.34) requires the City of Medford at a minimum to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the City’s municipal storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable. The stormwater management program includes the following six minimum control measures:
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Public education and outreach on stormwater impacts; |
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Public involvement/participation; |
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Illicit discharge detection and elimination; |
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Construction site stormwater runoff control; |
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Post-construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment; |
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Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations; and |
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Neighborhood Stormwater Pollution Prevention. |
What you can do to protect Medford’s Rivers in your Neighborhood?....:
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Do not put ANYTHING in the storm drain (grate in the street). |
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Reduce or eliminate the use of fertilizer or use low nitrogen fertilizer. |
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Do not use pesticides or herbicides. |
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Never sweep dirt, dust or leaves into the storm drain or into the street. |
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Do not blow leaves, dirt or other debris into the street. Sweep it up and put it the garbage. |
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Put leaves in compost or for City collection (refer to leaf composting schedule). |
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Pick up pet waste and put in trash or toilet. Never leave outside or put in storm drain. |
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Wash cars so water runs onto grassy area or take to a car wash. |
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Limit the use of sand and salt during the winter and sweep up debris. |
If you think someone has placed anything in a storm drain, please contact the City of Medford’s Environmental Agent Patty Barry at (781)393-2137.
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