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PO Box 219
98250

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Executive Summary

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Chapter 2 – Drainage Area Characteristics

2.1

Introduction

2-1

2.2

Location

2-1

2.3

Drainage Basins

2-1

2.4

Waterways and Waterbodies

2-3

2.5

Water Quality

2-3

2.6

Topography

2-4

2.7

Geology

2-4

2.8

Soils

2-4

2.9

Climate

2-5

2.10

Critical Areas

2-6

2.10.1

Aquifer Recharge Areas

2-7

2.10.2

Critical Habitat/Eel Grass Areas

2-7

2.10.3

Geologically Hazardous Areas

2-7

2.10.4

Flood Hazard Areas

2-8

2.10.5

Wetlands

2-8

2.11

Population Trends

2-8

2.12

Land Use and Zoning

2-9

2.13

Utility Services

2-9

2.14

Stormwater Utilities

2-10

2.15

Existing Stormwater Conveyance System

2-10

2.16

Point and Nonpoint Source of Pollution

2-11

2.17

Design Criteria

2-11

Chapter 3 – Stormwater Regulations
3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.2 Federal Regulations 3-1
3.2.1 Phase I NPDES Stormwater Permits 3-2
3.2.2 Phase II NPDES Stormwater Permits 3-2
3.2.3 Endangered Species Act 3-3
3.3 State Regulations 3-6
3.3.1 Phase I NPDES and State Waste Discharge Stormwater Permits for Municipalities 3-6
3.3.2 Phase II NPDES and State Waste Discharge Stormwater Permits for Municipalities 3-7
3.3.3 The Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan 3-7
  Local Government Planning and Stormwater Programs (SW-1) 3-7
  Stormwater Technical Manual (SW-2.1) 3-8
3.4 County Regulations 3-9
3.5 Town Regulations 3-9
3.6 Washington State Department of Transportation Regulations 3-10
3.7 Jurisdictional Coordination 3-10

Chapter 4 – Existing Stormwater Drainage System
4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Drainage System Inventory for Model 4-2
4.2.1 Drainage Basin No. 1 4-2
4.2.2 Drainage Basin No. 2 4-3
4.2.3 Drainage Basin No. 3 4-3
4.2.4 Drainage Basin No. 4 4-4
4.2.5 Drainage Basin No. 5 4-5
4.2.6 Drainage Basin No. 6 4-5
4.2.7 Drainage Basin No. 7 4-6
4.3 Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling 4-6
4.3.1 Design Storm 4-7
4.3.2 Runoff Parameters 4-8
4.3.2.1 Drainage Basin Area 4-8
4.3.2.2 CN Values 4-8
4.3.2.3 TC Values 4-9
4.3.3 Computer Applications/Hydra Model 4-10
4.3.4 Model Calibration/Verification 4-19
4.4 Model Results 4-19
4.4.1 Drainage Basin No. 1 Model Results 4-20
4.4.2 Drainage Basin No. 2 Model Results 4-20
4.4.3 Drainage Basin No. 3 Model Results 4-21
4.4.4 Drainage Basin No. 4 Model Results 4-22
4.4.5 Drainage Basin No. 5 Model Results 4-23
4.4.6 Drainage Basin No. 6 Model Results 4-24
4.4.7 Drainage Basin No. 7 Model Results 4-24
4.5 Town Identified Stormwater Problem Areas 4-25
4.6 Previous Hydraulic Studies 4-26

Chapter 5 – Nonpoint Source Pollution Analysis
5.1 Introduction 5-1
5.2 Impacts to Water Quality 5-1
5.3 Water Quality Standards 5-3
5.3.1 Parameters of Concern 5-4
5.3.2 Water Quality Criteria 5-7
5.4 Existing Background Water Quality Surveys 5-9
5.5 Sources of Nonpoint Pollutants 5-9
5.5.1 Urban Development 5-10
5.5.2 County and State Highways 5-11
5.6 General Considerations in Urban Stormwater Quantity and Quality Control 5-12
5.6.1 Stormwater Quality versus Quantity Control 5-13
5.6.2 Construction Phase versus Long-Term Site Operation Phase 5-13
5.6.3 Structural versus Nonstructural Controls 5-13
5.6.4 Source Control versus Downstream Treatment 5-14
5.6.5 Control in New versus Existing Developments 5-14
5.6.6 Control of Acute versus Chronic Impacts 5-14
5.6.7 Special Sensitive Area Considerations 5-14
5.7 Stormwater Management Alternatives 5-14
5.7.1 Structural Alternatives 5-15
5.7.1.1 Storage and Regulated Release 5-15
5.7.1.2 Minimize Directly Connected Impervious Area 5-16
5.7.1.3 Swales and Filter Strips 5-17
5.7.1.4 Parking Blocks 5-18
5.7.1.5 Infiltration Devices 5-18
5.7.1.6 Summary 5-20
5.7.2 Non-Structural Alternatives 5-21
5.7.2.1 Facilities Maintenance 5-21
5.7.2.2 Changes to Municipal Codes and Regulations 5-23
5.7.2.3 Enforcement 5-24
5.7.2.4 Public Involvement and Education 5-24
5.7.2.5 Best Management Practices 5-26

Chapter 6 – Capital Improvement Plan
6.1 Introduction 6-1
6.2 Capital Improvement Projects 6-1
6.2.1 Introduction 6-1
6.2.2 Drainage Basins No. 1 and 2 6-2
6.2.3 Drainage Basin No. 3 6-3
6.2.4 Drainage Basin No. 4 6-3
6.2.5 Drainage Basin No. 5 6-5
6.2.6 Drainage Basin No. 6 6-5
6.2.7 Drainage Basin No. 7 6-5
6.2.8 CIP Recommended Projects 6-7
6.3 Facility Maintenance 6-9
6.3.1 Maintenance Program 6-9
6.3.2 Private Drainage Facilities 6-11
6.3.3 Preferred management Strategy 6-11
6.3.4 Management of Maintenance Residuals 6-12
6.3.4.1 Street Waste Liquid 6-12
6.3.5 Maintenance of Natural Systems 6-13
6.4 Best management Practices 6-13
6.4.1 Introduction 6-13
6.4.2 Runoff Treatment 6-15
6.4.3 Streambank Erosion Control BMPs 6-15
6.4.4 Source Control BMPs 6-16

Chapter 7 – Implementation

7.1

 Introduction 7-1
7.2 Service Charges and Connection Charges 7-1
7.3 Grant and Loan Funds 7-2
7.3.1 Public Works Trust Fund 7-2
7.3.2 Department of Ecology Water Quality Program 7-2
7.3.3 Flood Control Assistance Account Program 7-3
7.3.4 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account 7-3
7.4 Debt Financing 7-3
7.5 Developer Fees 7-4
7.6 Improvement Districts and Special Assessments 7-4
7.7 Recommended Financing Methods 7-5
7.8 Preliminary Rate Analysis 7-7

11/23/2005

 

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