Stormwater and Stratham's MS4 Permit

The Town of Stratham is required to comply with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s New Hampshire Small MS4 General Permit.  This page has been compiled to illustrate the Town's compliance with this permit as well as to provide educational materials to the residents of Stratham... we all play a role in assisting with compliance!

Public comment on Stratham's Stormwater Management Program is accepted on an ongoing basis. The document is available for review here:  SWMP.  Comments should be directed to the Town Planner by letter or email to planning@strathamnh.gov.

What areas of Stratham are regulated by this permit?  The MS4 area of Stratham is available here - VIEW MAP

Click to view the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for the Public Works Facility and Stratham Hill Park.

Did Stratham file a Notice of Intent (NOI)? YES!     VIEW NOTICE OF INTENT

Did Stratham receive authorization? YES!     VIEW AUTHORIZATION

Is Stratham complying with the requirements?  Yes we are!  See details below regarding the Minimum Control Measures: 

MCM # 1, Public Education and Outreach: Please click on the following links for tips on how you can prevent stormwater pollution!

     Grass and Fertilizer      Pet Waste      Yard Waste      Septic Maintenance

MCM # 2, Public Involvement and Participation

  • Household Hazardous Waste Day:  Stratham participates in one annual event that is held in the fall at the Town of Exeter Public Works. Residents must store their HHW materials until the events are held.
  • Stratham hosts a Community Clean-up Day each May.  This fun, family-friendly event is an annual success!  A big thank you to all who participate!

MCM # 3, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program

     Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan (Year 2)

     Initial Outfall Ranking      Outfall Map with Contours      Outfall Map with Catchments

     Catch Basin/Outfall Inventory Data Collection Form      Chain of Custody Form

MCM # 4, Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

     Stratham's Stormwater Regulations are Addendum C of the Site Plan Review Regulations.

MCM # 5, Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment

ANNUAL REPORTS

    MS4 Year 1 Annual Report

    MS4 Year 2 Annual Report

    MS4 Year 3 Annual Report

    MS4 Year 4 Annual Report

    MS4 Year 5 Annual Report

****NOTE: This page will be updated continuously as more information is made available in accordance with the permit term.*****