Upper Darby Township, in response to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Program, as enacted by the 1987 Amendments to the Clean Water Act, have been diligently working to reduce the discharge of pollutants from outfalls, and to protect water quality in the receiving waterways.
Upper Darby Township lies within the Darby and Cobbs Creek Watershed, a watershed comprising of a 77.2 - square mile drainage basin which encompasses 31 municipalities within Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. There are five Creeks that border and intersect the Township: Darby Creek, Cobbs Creek, Naylor's Run Creek, Muckinapetes Creek and Collenbrook Creek. Therefore, it is essential that the Township be a good steward in maintaining the integrity of these waterways.
The Township's goals are to:
1. Identify major outfalls and pollutant loadings
2. Detect and eliminate non-storm water discharges to the system
3. Reduce pollutants in runoff and control storm water discharges from areas within the Township
Upper Darby Township at a Public Meeting held on March 16, 2005 has adopted the Township's "Stormwater Management Ordinance" (Ordinance No 2945). All individuals, especially developers, are encouraged to practice Best Management Practices (BMPs) in dealing with stormwater runoff. The Ordinance can be viewed from the following links:
Stormwater Management Ordinance stormwater ordinance.pdf
Stormwater Management Districts stormwater appendix a.pdf
Flo Chart stormwater appendix d.pdf
Please contact the Township's Department of License and Inspection at (610) 734-7613 for additional details.
Educating and promoting public awareness on storm water impacts as well as, encouraging public participation to reduce pollutants into the storm sewers is an integral part of the Township's long-term plan.
Please refer to the following links for further guidance and on how you can help:
"When it Rains, It Drains" - Information on understanding Stormwater and how it can affect your wellness, community, and the Environment.
"Construction Runoff Fact Sheet" - Stormwater fact sheet for the construction industry.
"Stormwater and the Construction Industry, Side I and Side II" - Stormwater BMPs for the construction industry.
"Car Wash", "Oil Leak", "Lawn Fertilizer", "Pet Waste" - Posters urging proper practices, application, and disposal of these materials.
Other sites:
Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Website
Department of Environmental Protection Homepage
Southeast Region Stormwater Best Management Practice Sites
NPDES Stormwater Program Homepage
Darby and Cobbs Creek Watershed Act 167 - Stormwater Management Plan
PA Enviromental Council
Darby Creek Valley Association
Delaware County Conservation District
National Association of Conservation Districts
Philadelphia Water Department - Watershed Information Center
Temple - Villanova Sustainable Stormwater Initiative
If you have any concerns or see an illicit discharge, please fill out the Citizen's Complaint Form provided by the Department of Environmental Protection and return the form to the Township's Department of Public Works.
TOWNSHIP DEMONSTRATION SITES
Second Ward Playground - Urban stormwater BMP Retrofit Project
Project Profile
Press Release
Photos
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Rain Barrel Workshop
for residents of the Darby-Cobb's Watershed
The first 50 Darby-Cobbs residents that have per-registered for
and attend the workshop will receive a FREE RAIN BARREL*!
| Date: |
Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Christ Lutheran Church
7240 Walnut Street
Upper Darby, PA 19082 |
| Web Site |
http://www.upperdarby.org/stormwater.html |
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2008
Pre-registration is required and RSVP's should go to Jeanne Waldowski at jeanne.waldowski@phila.gov (if you do not have email access, call 215-685-4945). This is a rain or shine event. Please register early, as space is limited.
Pre-Registration is required.
The workshop will provide a brief overview of the rainwater cycle, the importance of storm water management at the property level, and how to install and use a rain barred. At the completion of the workshop, the first 50 households that pre-register for the seminar will be given a free 54 gallon Spruce Creek rain barrel.
| A rain barrel collects and stores stormwater runoff from rooftops. By temporarily holding the stormwater runoff during a rain event, you can help add capacity to the city's sewer system and reduce sewer overflows to our creeks and rivers, our drinking water source. Also, the collected rain water lawns, gardens, window boxes or street trees. |
The Rain Barrel Workshop is a project of the Darby-Cobb's Watershed Partnership, whose mission is the protection and enhancement of the Cobbs Creek and its watershed. Financial sponsorship is being provided by the Philadelphia Water Department. The Water Department and Fairmount Park will be redirection stormwater runoff into green spaces and restoring the creek itself over the next two decades. Your participation in this workshop will assist us with making this project a sustainable success. |
This workshop is being sponsored by the Philadelphia Water Department in partnership with The Darby-Cobb's Watershed Partnership, Weed & Seed Program of Upper Darby Township, Upper Darby Township, and Millbourne Borough.
*Only one barrel per household
download color Flyer of this event
EMERGING ISSUES
Eco Earth.Info - Environmental Portal & Search Engine
STUDENT/TEACHER CORNER
Earth 911
US EPA Environmental Kids Club - for students in grades pre-K thru 4
US EPA Student Center - for students in grades 5 thru 8
US EPA High School Environmental Center - for students in grades 9 thru 12
US EPA Teaching Center - Various teaching resources for basic environmental concepts
US EPA Environmental Education - Environmental education grants program, fellowship awards, and contact information
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