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 - Southeast Regional Office
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
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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