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
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 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.
The fact sheets below contain information on the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction General Permit (CGP) and general construction best management practices. Though the fact sheets cover several important requirements from the CGP, please see EPA’s CGP webpage to learn more about the other permit requirements.
EPA Construction General Permit for Construction Sites Fact Sheet
Construction Site Erosion and Sediment BMPs Fact Sheet
MCM # 5, Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
MCM # 6, Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Click to view the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for the Public Works Facility and Stratham Hill Park.
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.*****