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This document is the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for West Caldwell Township, Essex County, New Jersey. It outlines the municipality's strategies and measures for managing stormwater runoff and preventing pollution. Key components of the plan include team member responsibilities, a revision history, public announcements, post-construction stormwater management, ordinance enforcement, street sweeping schedules, MS4 infrastructure maintenance, community-wide measures, maintenance yard operations, training programs, MS4 mapping, and a watershed improvement plan.
The plan details specific actions such as regular inspections of storm drain inlets and catch basins, maintenance of conveyance systems, and detection and control of stream scouring from stormwater outfalls. It also covers management of herbicides, de-icing materials, roadside waste, and erosion. The document includes contact information for key personnel, such as the Stormwater Program Coordinator, Township Engineer, and Municipal Clerk. The plan was last updated on December 29, 2023, reflecting an annual review.
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--- Document: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Document ---
Stormwater
Pollution
Prevention
Plan
Municipality:
County:
Permit Number NJG__________
Annual Review Date: Stormwater
Program Coordinator:
WEST CALDWELL TOWNSHIP
DECEMBER 29, 2023
0151815
ESSEX COUNTY
Michael Tempesta
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
2
Table of Contents
Form 1 – Team Members ........................................................................................................................... 3
Form 2 – Revision History ......................................................................................................................... 4
Form 3 – Public Announcements ............................................................................................................... 5
Form 4 – Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment ... 6
Form 5 – Ordinances .................................................................................................................................. 8
Form 6 – Street Sweeping ........................................................................................................................... 9
Form 7 – MS4 Infrastructure .................................................................................................................. 10
Form 8 – Community-wide Measures ..................................................................................................... 14
Form 9 – Municipal Maintenance Yards & Other Ancillary Operations ........................................... 15
Form 10 – Training ................................................................................................................................... 19
Form 11 – MS4 Mapping ......................................................................................................................... 22
Form 12 – Watershed Improvement Plan .............................................................................................. 23
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
3
Form 1 – Team Members
Stormwater Program Coordinator (SPC)
Name and Title
Phone
Email
Individual(s) Responsible for Major Development Project
Stormwater Management Review
Name and Title
Phone
Email
Name and Title
Email
Other Municipal Stormwater Team Members
Name and Title
Phone
Email
Name and Title
Phone
Email
Name and Title
Phone
Email
Shared/Contracted Service Providers
Provider Name
Service Provided
Term of Service
Phone
Michael Tempesta, Director of Public Works
973-885-6312
mtempesta@westcaldwell.com
Jeffrey R. Betz, PE, Township Engineer
518-331-8209
jeffrey.betz@collierseng.com
Nevien Valenzuela
732 704 5923
nevien.valenzuela@collierseng.com
Joann DeBlasis, Municipal Clerk
973-226-2300
jdeblasis@westcaldwell.com
William Wallace, Health Officer
973-226-2303
health@westcaldwell.com
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
4
Form 2 – Revision History
Revision
Date
Form #
Changed
Reason for Revision
(Updates to staff, policy, webpage, etc.)
5/1/17
Entire
Annual Update
4/12/19
Entire
Annual Update
12/30/22
Entire
Annual Update
12/29/23
Entire
Annual Update
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
5
Form 3 – Public Announcements
Part IV.B. and C.
1. Provide the link to the dedicated stormwater webpage for your municipality.
2. List the name and title of person(s) responsible for stormwater webpage postings/updates.
3. List the newspapers, social media outlets, websites, direct mailings (Email or postal), and
other communication approaches typically used to inform/educate the public on
stormwater program information and related events/activities.
Nikole Baltycki, Township Administrator & CFO
The Township of West Caldwell's annual distribution includes the N.J.D.E.P. Brochure for Solutions to Stormwater Pollution. Additionally, extra copies are available at the Township Library and at Town
Hall.
Usually, during the annual Family Health Day, the brochure is available as well as other educational materials and personnel to address resident's questions.
In addition, the high school environmental club, local watershed group and other environmental groups are invited to set up booths during the event.
Furthermore, as posted on the Township of West Caldwell's website; Solutions to Stormwater Pollution (https://www.westcaldwell.com/_Content/pdf/Stormwater-Pollution-Solutions.pdf):
1.) Limit fertilizer use.
2.) Properly dispose of hazardous products.
3.) Keep pollution out of storm drains.
4.) Clean up after your pet.
5.) Don't feed wildlife.
6.) Don't litter.
7.) Please help in keeping our rivers and streams fresh and clear.
https://www.westcaldwell.com/Departments/public-works
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 4 – Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development
and Redevelopment
Part IV.E.
1. How does the municipality define “major development”? If it is different from the
definition in N.J.A.C. 7:8, explain the difference.
2. Is the municipality’s stormwater control ordinance (SCO) the same as or more
stringent than NJDEP’s model SCO? If more stringent, explain the difference.
3. Describe the process for reviewing major development project applications for
compliance with the SCO and Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS).
Ordinance No. 1834 Section 21A-2 “Major development” means an individual “development,” as well as multiple developments that individually or collectively result in the
disturbance of one or more acres of land since February 2, 2004.
Major development includes all developments that are part of a common plan of development or sale (for example, phased residential development) that collectively or
individually result in the disturbance of one or more acres of land since February 2, 2004. Projects undertaken by any government agency that otherwise meet the definition
of “major development” but which do not require approval under the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., are also considered “major development.”
The Municipalities stormwater control ordinance is based on and as stringent as the
NJDEP's model SCO.
The process for reviewing major development project applications for compliance is as
follows:
1. Application and checklist is completed and submitted with supporting documents by
the Applicant.
2. Technical review is performed by the Township Engineer. Review perimeters
include:
1. Municipal stormwater ordinances;
2. State regulations including N.J.A.C. 7:8 and BMP Manual; and
3. Approval from outside agencies are required.
3. Engineering review is submitted to the applicable Township Board (Planning or
Zoning).
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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4. Does your municipality have a mitigation plan included in your Municipal Stormwater
Management Plan and Stormwater Control Ordinance? Indicate the location of records
of all variances granted.
5. Indicate the dates of each iteration of the township’s Stormwater Control Ordinance,
starting with the initial adoption and including revisions.
6. Indicate the dates of each iteration of the township’s Municipal Stormwater
Management Plan, starting with the initial adoption and including revisions.
Yes. Any and all variance can be found at the Township of West Caldwell Municipal
Building located at:
30 Clinton Rd
West Caldwell, NJ, 07006
Adopted as per Ordinance No. 1798. Last revised 2017.
Initial adoption March 2005.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 5 – Ordinances
Part IV.F.1.
Ordinance
Date
Adopted
Was the DEP model adopted
without change? If not, explain
how the municipality’s is more
stringent.
Entity
Responsible for
Enforcement
Fees
&
Fines
1.
Pet Waste
$___
2.
Wildlife
Feeding
$___
3.
Litter Control
$__
4.
Improper
Disposal of
Waste
$__
5.
Yard Waste
$___
6.
Private Storm
Drain Inlet
Retrofitting
$___
7.
Illicit
Connections
$___
8.
Privately-
Owned Salt
Storage
$___
9.
Tree Removal-
Replacement
$___
List any additional stormwater-related ordinances the municipality has adopted that address
issues beyond the scope of the MS4 permit. Include adoption date, entity responsible for
enforcement, and related fees and fines.
Indicate the location of records associated with ordinances and related violations and
enforcement actions below.
WC Police Department
& WC Board of Health
WC Police Department
& WC Board of Health
WC Police Department
WC Police Department
& WC Board of Health
WC Board of Health or
appointed officer &
Township Engineer
Township Engineer and
his designee, DPW &
WC Police Department
100
100
100
250
Per day for each and
every day violation
remains unabated
250
Per day for each and
every day violation
remains unabated
250
$500 per violation for
subsequent violations
West Caldwell
Board of Health or
Township Engineer
04/04/06
Yes
04/04/06
Yes
04/04/06
Yes
04/04/06 Yes
03/06/93 Yes
03/16/21 Yes
NO Date for
ORdinance
1571
Yes (18-6.2)
100 Minimum
No Ordinance has been
approved to date.
No Ordinance has been approved to date.
https://www.ecode360.com/WE0897
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
9
Form 6 – Street Sweeping
Part IV.F.2.a.i. and ii.
1. Provide a written description and/or attach a map outlining the sweeping schedule for the
following:
-
Segments of municipal roads with storm drain inlets that discharge to surface water
(required at least 3 times each year)
-
Segments of municipal roads that do not have storm drain inlets but do discharge to
surface water (required at least 1 time each year)
Note: Only asphalt and concrete roads need to be swept. Roads that do not have storm
drain inlets and do not discharge to surface water do not need to be swept.
2. Indicate if sweeping work is outsourced and if so, describe the arrangement.
All municipal streets, 6 times per year regardless of their condition and if they have
storm drain inlets or not.
Sweeping is completed by the municipality
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 7 – MS4 Infrastructure
Part IV.F.2-4. and Part IV.G.2-3.
1. Municipal Storm Drain Inlets
a. Describe how you ensure that municipal inlets without permanent wording cast into the
design have been properly labelled.
b. Describe how you ensure that municipal and private storm drain inlets have been
retrofitted.
c. Describe how you ensure that newly installed storm drain inlets include corresponding
catch basins or other BMPs to collect solids.
d. Describe when and how you conduct inspections of storm drain inlets and the criteria used
to determine when they need to be cleaned.
2. Municipal Catch Basins
a. Describe when and how you conduct inspections of catch basins.
b. Describe the criteria used to determine when catch basins need to be cleaned.
Visual inspections are done with sweeping and when capital project are completed.
Grates are removed when necessary and material removed. Furthermore, a full
inspection is to be completed annually, within the month of February, of every storm
drain inlet.
Visual inspections are done with sweeping and when capital project are completed.
Grates are removed when necessary and material removed. Furthermore, a full
inspection is to be completed annually, within the month of February, of every catch
basin.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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3. Municipal Conveyance System
Describe when and how inspections of MS4 conveyance systems are conducted, and the
criteria used to determine when they need to be cleaned. Include a description of the
equipment and techniques used.
4. Municipal Outfall Inspections – Stream Scouring
Describe the program in place to detect, investigate, and control localized stream scouring
from stormwater outfalls. Include a description of the equipment and techniques used.
Existing infrastructure is inspected as needed with capital projects. Video inspections
of existing storm sewers are performed if needed.
The Township of West Caldwell is in the process of mapping all municipal outfalls and
piping. During ongoing outfall mapping, basins and outfalls are being inspected to
defect or scouring. Areas are marked and addressed as needed and further evaluation
will be preformed pending completion of current mapping.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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5. Municipal Outfall Inspections – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Describe the program in place for conducting visual dry weather inspections of municipally
owned or operated outfalls. Include a description of the equipment and techniques used.
Record cases of illicit discharges using the DEP’s Illicit Connection Inspection Report Form
from the Department’s main stormwater webpage.
6. Other Municipal Infrastructure
List the types of MS4 infrastructure in your town that require inspection but are not noted
above in items 1-5. Describe when and how you conduct inspections of this infrastructure and
the criteria used to determine when they need to be maintained and/or cleaned.
The Township of West Caldwell is in the process of mapping all municipal outfalls and
piping. Existing mapping is being utilized and verified in the field by visual inspection
and confirmation of contributing piping. Additionally, recent development applications
are being reviewed to ensure new structures and systems are included in the mapping
and updated as needed.
No additional infrastructure exists to the of knowledge of the Consulting Engineer,
CED, As this firm prepares the MS4 mapping for West Caldwell if this changes these
components operation and maintenance will be included and updated.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
13
7. Stormwater Facilities Not Owned or Operated by the Municipality
Describe your program for ensuring adequate long-term cleaning, operation, and maintenance
of stormwater facilities not owned or operated by the municipality. This should include your
plan for ensuring annual inspections are being done on these private properties and describe
how you record the locations and logs associated with private infrastructure.
8. Infrastructure Records
Indicate the location of records related to stormwater infrastructure inspection, cleaning,
maintenance, and repair activities.
Inspection by the township engineer and with development applications.
On file with DPW
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 8 – Community-wide Measures
Part IV.F.2.
1. Herbicide Application Management
Describe your program for preventing herbicides from being washed into the waters of
the State and to prevent erosion caused by de-vegetation.
2. Excess Deicing Material Management
Describe your program for ensuring that excess salt piles are removed in a timely
manner after storm events.
.
3. Roadside Vegetative Waste
Describe your program for ensuring proper pickup, handling, storage, and disposal of
wood waste and yard trimmings generated by the permittee along municipal roads or
on municipal properties (trimming trees, mowing, etc.).
4. Roadside Erosion Control
Describe your program to detect and repair erosion along municipal roadways.
The Municipality does not use Herbicides in the municipality or for public
Stormwater BMP controls are installed around the salt storage locations to minimuze
any incursion of the
The DPW handles and removes vegetation on an as needed basis which is then
disposed of by a private disposal hauler on a regular basis.
The DPW regularly inspects roadways and will provide labor and materials to repair
erosion within their abilities. For larger Erosion projects outside contractors will be
hired.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 9 – Municipal Maintenance Yards & Other Ancillary Operations
Part IV.F.5.
Please complete a separate Form 9 for each yard or site. Indicate the number of yards/sites the
municipality owns or operates: _____
1. Site Name and Address
2. Monthly Site Inspections
Describe the nature of inspections conducted at this site and the location of inspection logs.
3. Inventory List
List all materials and machinery that are potentially exposed to stormwater.
Materials
Machinery/Equipment
1
21 Clinton Rd, West Caldwell
Site is regularly walked every season to confirm status of all equipment and materials on
site and when clean ups occur they are addressed and documented.
Quarry Process material and stone
Backhoe
Above ground fuel tank (8,000 gas / 4,000 diesel)
Trucks
Loaders
SandProw
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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4. Discharge of Stormwater from Secondary Containment
Describe the process in place for discharging stormwater
from secondary containment areas where outdoor
containers are stored.
5. Fueling Operations
Does fueling occur on site? If so, describe the BMPs in place to minimize contamination of
stormwater from fueling activities. If not, explain where fueling takes place.
6. Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Do you perform maintenance and repair on site? Is this conducted indoors or outdoors? If
outdoors, describe the BMPs in place to minimize contamination of stormwater from
maintenance and repair activities.
.
7. Wash Wastewater Containment
Do you wash vehicles on site? If so, describe the BMPs in place to minimize contamination
of stormwater from these activities. Note that on site containment structures require annual
inspections by a NJ licensed professional engineer. If not, explain where vehicle washing
takes place.
.
N/A
The public works yard is the only fueling location operated by the Township and is
inspected monthly.
Monthly inspections of vehicle are conducted to ensure good operation condition.
Maintenance is addressed as needed.
No on-site equipment and vehicle washing is performed.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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8. Salt and Other Granular De-icing Materials
Do you store salt and other granular deicing materials on site? If so, describe how they are
stored and the BMPs in place to minimize contamination of stormwater from these
materials. If not, explain where these materials are stored.
9. Aggregate Material, Wood Chips, and Finished Leaf Compost
Do you store these materials on site? If so, describe how they are stored and the BMPs in
place to minimize contamination of stormwater from these materials. If not, explain where
these materials are stored.
10. Cold Patch Asphalt
Do you store these materials on site? If so, describe how they are stored and the BMPs in
place to minimize contamination of stormwater from these materials. If not, explain where
these materials are stored.
11. Street Sweepings and Storm Sewer Cleanout Materials
Do you store these materials on site? If so, describe how they are stored and the BMPs in
place to minimize contamination of stormwater from these materials. If not, explain where
these materials are stored.
The Township of West Caldwell currently stores all de-icing materials within a permanent
structure which is inspected annually and repairs made as necessary.
All mason sand is stored under a roof and is not exposed to rainfall. All baseball field clay is
stored within a three sided bin and complies with the 50 feet setback buffer.
No cold patch asphalt is stored onsite.
Private hauler removes cleanout and street sweeping material that are stockpiled in the
dpw yard.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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12. Construction and Demolition Waste, Wood Waste, and Yard Trimmings
Do you store these materials on site? If so, describe how they are stored and the BMPs in
place to minimize contamination of stormwater from these materials. If not, explain where
these materials are stored.
13. Scrap Tires
Do you store these materials on site? If so, describe how they are stored and the BMPs in
place to minimize contamination of stormwater from these materials. If not, explain where
these materials are stored.
14. Inoperable Vehicles and Equipment
Do you store inoperable vehicles or equipment on site? If so, describe how they are stored
and the BMPs in place to minimize contamination of stormwater. If not, explain where they
are stored.
Stored in dumpster and removed by private hauler.
Scrap tires are stored in garage beds that have concrete slabs temporary
All vehichles are stored in the asphalt dpw parking lot temporarily until they are towed s that
have concrete slabs temporary
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 10 – Training
Part IV.F.6-10.
Stormwater Program Coordinators
Describe the training provided for the municipal Stormwater Program Coordinator.
Topic
Municipal Employees
Examples: in-person or virtual group sessions, e-Learning, field trainings, and videos
Describe the training provided for municipal staff.
SPPP
Construction Site
Stormwater
Runoff
Post-Construction
Stormwater
Management in
New and
Redevelopment
Community-wide
Ordinances
Community-wide
Measures
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every year.
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every two years.
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every two years.
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every two years.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
20
Stormwater Management Design Reviewers
Describe the training provided for individuals responsible for reviews and approvals of
stormwater management designs.
Stormwater
Facilities
Maintenance
Municipal
Maintenance
Yards and Other
Ancillary
Operations
MS4 Mapping
Outfall Stream
Scouring
Illicit Discharge
Detection and
Elimination
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every year.
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every year.
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every two years.
DEP Online or in house with DPW Director every two years.
Colliers Engineering & Design participates in regular NJDEP trainings for stormwater.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
21
Municipal Board and Governing Body Members
Describe the training provided for members of the planning/zoning board and municipal
council.
Training Records
Indicate the location of training records for the above required training.
All members of the land use boards and council members will watch the recorded
online vide "Asking the Right Questions in Stormwater Review Training Tool" in
addition to any additional training seminars or learning classes they wish to pursue on
their own time.
All records pertaining to stormwater training for would be kept with the Stormwater
Coordinator.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 11 – MS4 Mapping
Part IV.G.1.
1. Provide a link to the most current MS4 outfall/infrastructure map.
2. Indicate the total of each type of MS4 infrastructure listed below (due 01 Jan 2026).
a. MS4 outfalls
b. MS4 ground water discharge points (basins or overland
flow infiltration areas)
c. MS4 interconnections
d. MS4 storm drain inlets
e. MS4 manholes
f. Length of conveyance (channels, pipes, ditches, etc.)
g. MS4 pump stations
h. MS4 stormwater facilities (any that are not listed above)
i. Maintenance yard(s) and other ancillary operations
3. Describe how the municipality’s outfall/infrastructure map is reviewed and updated to
reflect any new or newly identified MS4 infrastructure (e.g., an outfall is closed, a new
basin is constructed, ownership of an outfall has changed, etc.).
4. Describe how the municipality will create and update its MS4 Infrastructure Map.
https://www.westcaldwell.com/Departments/public-works
Annual inspections of all outfalls and additional mapped appurtenances are completed
by the municipality and consulting engineer.
Annual inspections of all outfalls and additional mapped appurtenances are completed
by the municipality and consulting engineer. Currently the map is under design and will
be either a GIS map or AutoCAD map.
Municipality Name / County / NJPDES # / Date
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Form 12 – Watershed Improvement Plan
Part IV.H.
1. Describe how your municipality is developing its Watershed Improvement Plan.
2. Describe any regional projects or collaboration efforts with other municipalities.
3. Indicate the location of records related to all public information sessions and meetings
for discussions of the Watershed Improvement Plan.
Colliers Engineering is working to develop the watershed improvement plan for West
Caldwell.
All records pertaining to the future watershed improvement plan would be kept with the
Stormwater Coordinator
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