City of Springfield's Stormwater and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

The City of Springfield is required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to operate using a stormwater management plan.  Because we have a "Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System", we use the rules of the NPDES.  The NPDES water program regulates point source discharges of stormwater into surface waters of the State of Florida from certain municipal, industrial, and construction activities. We must adhere to the specific program requirements and continue to develop and follow new initiatives.

Discharge Operations  

The City maintains and repairs the public storm sewer, or stormwater, drainage system.  Operations include inspection of the storm sewer system, catch basin cleaning, making necessary repairs to the system, and removing debris and clogs from City streams.

Debris Pick-up

The City has contracted with Waste Pro to provide garbage and trash pick-up, which includes leaves and brush, weekly to all city residents.  For any questions on garbage and trash collection, please contact Waste Pro at (850) 872-1200)

Fleet Maintenance Program

This program minimizes the potential for any oil or gas polution.  The majority of City fleet maintenance operations are conducted within the Vehicle Maintenance Department of the Public Works Facility.  This area features spill control measures, and is inspected regularly.  All waste oil and anti-freeze generated through fleet maintenance is recycled through an outside source.

Training

The City provides training for employees in activities that could impact stormwater quality.  The training is focused on minimizing the potential for stormwater pollution from parks, fleet maintenance, street maintenance, and storm sewer maintenance.

Activities

The following activities develop public support and improve the effectiveness of the stormwater program:

   1. Council Meetings: Twice a year, the city includes an agenda item for the Mayor to provide stormwater information, and give the citizens an opportunity to discuss stormwater related topics.

2. Public Participation: The City opportunities for public participation at the City Council Meetings that can include stormwater-related discussions (e.g., treatment requirements).

3.  Detect and Address Illicit Discharges:  The City performs field inspections of outfalls and identification of any illicit discharges found, and encourages the citizens to call (850) 872-7570 with any information they may have on illicit dumping and/or discharges.

Spill Response Program

The City of Springfield Fire Department provides spill containment services.  Please call (850) 872-7535 for information.

Storm Sewer Mapping

The City has worked with Bay County and developed a digital map of the entire public storm sewer system using geographic information system (GIS) software.  This map contains information about all components of the public storm sewer system.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (850) 872-7570 Ext 103.