Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)

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What is Stormwater?

The New York State DEC defines stormwater as water from rain or melting snow that runs off into waterways. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas and bare soil, and through sloped lawns while picking up a variety of pollutants on its way (ex: trash, fertilizers, oil/gas from automobiles, animal waste, and sediment from construction sites) and depositing them into our streams, rivers, and lakes.

Naturally, this pollution is damaging to our waters: it degrades the quality of our drinking water, damages fisheries and habitats of plants and animals that depend on clean water for survival, and can make them unsafe for wading, swimming, boating and fishing.

As a community that recognizes the utmost priority of maintaining the pristine quality of Canandaigua Lake and its waterways, the Town has embraced this opportunity to protect one of its most important natural resources.

Preventing pollutants from entering the stormwater run off is not just the responsibility of the municipality; residents can play a key role in keeping our waterways clean too. At the right you'll find a list of six elements or Minimum Control Measures (MCM). When fully implemented, these six minimum control measures will result in a reduction of pollutants discharged into our Lake and waterways. Click through the links to learn more about what you, as residents of the Town, can do to help.

Program Overview

To mitigate these damages, stormwater management is essential. In 2010, the United States Census Bureau defined areas within the Town of Canandaigua as “urbanized”.

MCM #1 - Public Education

MCM #2 - Public Involvement

MCM #3 - Illicit Discharge

MCM #4 - Construction Site Stormwater

MCM #5 - Post-Construction Stormwater

MCM #6 - Pollution Prevention

On March 7, 2014 the NYSDEC acknowledged the Town of Canandaigua’s ‘Notice of Intent’, and designated the Town as an authorized MS4 (NYR20A546), obligated to comply with the limits, conditions, and all requirements contained in the NYSDEC State Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems General Permit (GP-0-10-002).

Timeline

October 9, 2013
- Town of Canandaigua completed the Notice of Intent (NOI) – Phase II SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
March 7, 2014
- The NYSDEC Acknowledged the Notice of Intent (NOI) and issued the 'MS4 Permit Authorization' for coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems General Permit (GP-0-10-002).
June 29, 2016
- Town of Canandaigua adopts new Local Laws and they are filed with the Departmnet of State.
  - Chapter 170 - Stormwater Management
  - Chapter 172 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
June 1, 2017
- Final Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) fully implemented.
June 1, 2018
- Annual Municipal Compliance Certificate (MCC) and SWMP Annual Report (SWMPAR) sent to NYSDEC.
May 20 2019
- Town Board Meeting - Review/Approval of Annual Report
June 2019
- Annual Municipal Compliance Certificate (MCC) and SWMP Annual Report (SWMPAR) sent to NYSDEC.
July 2020
- Town Board Meeting - Review/Approval of Annual Report
August 2020
- Annual Municipal Compliance Certificate (MCC) and SWMP Annual Report (SWMPAR) sent to NYSDEC.
June 29, 2021
- Annual Municipal Compliance Certificate (MCC) and SWMP Annual Report (SWMPAR) sent to NYSDEC.
March 9, 2022
- End of Annual Reporting Period.
May 2, 2022
- DRAFT Annual Report made public with opportunity to comment
June 2022
- Town Board Meeting - Review/Approval of Annual Report
- Annual Municipal Compliance Certificate (MCC) and SWMP Annual Report (SWMPAR) sent to NYSDEC.