
Stormwater
Here you will find local and state resources pertaining to stormwater issues or concerns across the Pigeon River Watershed.
What is an Illicit Discharge?
Water that contains pollutants, like sediment and pathogens, that enters a waterway via surface flow or a storm drain pipe. Examples are sewer line breaks, septic system failures, and grey water from homes (laundry) or carwash facilities.
Reporting Illicit Discharges
NC State Sediment and Erosion Control
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Call: 1-866-STOPMUD
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Please have the following information ready when you call to report an illicit discharge:
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Time and date of illicit discharge
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Location of illicit discharge
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Brief description of incident.
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Haywood Waterways Association
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call 828-476-4667, ext. 10.
Town of Waynesville
Town of Clyde
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during business hours:
M - F 9am-12pm & 1pm – 5pm;
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call 828-627-2566 or email: joy.garland@townofclyde.com
Additional Resources
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EPA Stormwater Program (link: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/npdes-stormwater-program)
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WNC Stormwater Partnership (link: http://www.landofsky.org/wncstormwater/overview.html)
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Why is stormwater an issue? (link: https://www.chathamnc.org/home/showdocument?id=2515)
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EPA: Scoop on Stormwater (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grWVQjNtLus)
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EPA Managing Stormwater with Green Infrastructure (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQw1ohQjslE)