The official definition of stormwater under the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NJPDES) regulations at N.J.A.C. 7:14A is as follows:
'Stormwater' means water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, or is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewage or drainage facilities, or conveyed by snow removal equipment.
Human activity is largely responsible for stormwater pollution. Everything that we put on the ground or into the storm drain can end up in our water. Each of us has a responsibility to make sure these contaminants stay out of our water. Whether we have clean water, is up to you.
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Two (2) Stormwater Management Rules were adopted and by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
The NJPDES rules are intended to address and reduce pollutants associated with existing stormwater runoff. The NJPDES rules establish a regulatory program for existing stormwater discharges as required under the Federal Clean Water Act. These NJPDES rules govern the issuance of permits to entities that own or operate small municipal separate storm sewer systems, known as MS4s.
The Stormwater Management Rules set forth the required components of regional and municipal stormwater management plans, and establish the stormwater management design and performance standards for new (proposed) development. The design and performance standards for new development include groundwater recharge, runoff quantity controls, and runoff quality controls.
As of 2023 the City of Hoboken is a MS4 Tier A Municipal Stormwater Permittee.
MS4 Outfall Pipes
There are a total of 20 outfalls within the City of Hoboken. The City inspects and maintains 16 of the outfalls, all discharge directly into the Hudson River. The remaining four are inspected and maintained by others.
The official definition of stormwater under the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NJPDES) regulations at N.J.A.C. 7:14A is as follows:
'Stormwater' means water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, or is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewage or drainage facilities, or conveyed by snow removal equipment.
Human activity is largely responsible for stormwater pollution. Everything that we put on the ground or into the storm drain can end up in our water. Each of us has a responsibility to make sure these contaminants stay out of our water. Whether we have clean water, is up to you.
For more resources on stormwater management, CLICK HERE.
Two (2) Stormwater Management Rules were adopted and by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
The NJPDES rules are intended to address and reduce pollutants associated with existing stormwater runoff. The NJPDES rules establish a regulatory program for existing stormwater discharges as required under the Federal Clean Water Act. These NJPDES rules govern the issuance of permits to entities that own or operate small municipal separate storm sewer systems, known as MS4s.
The Stormwater Management Rules set forth the required components of regional and municipal stormwater management plans, and establish the stormwater management design and performance standards for new (proposed) development. The design and performance standards for new development include groundwater recharge, runoff quantity controls, and runoff quality controls.
As of 2023 the City of Hoboken is a MS4 Tier A Municipal Stormwater Permittee.
MS4 Outfall Pipes
There are a total of 20 outfalls within the City of Hoboken. The City inspects and maintains 16 of the outfalls, all discharge directly into the Hudson River. The remaining four are inspected and maintained by others.
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)describes how the City implements the stormwater program in order to meet the requirements of our NJPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit.
This Municipal Stormwater Management Plan (MSWMP) documents the strategy for the City of Hoboken to address Stormwater-related impacts per N.J.A.C. 7:14A-25.
The Engineering Office is actively collaborating with DEP to establish Watershed improvement plan and its supporting documents. The documents will be posted once finalized and approved by the NJDEP.
The purpose of the WIP is to identify opportunities to improve water quality, reduce MS4 contribution of pollutants to waterbodies with impairments and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDLs), and to address stormwater flooding to protect human health and safety, and the environment.
To protect the environment, public health, safety, and welfare, the City of Hoboken prohibits illicit connections to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) “MS4” operated by the City.
ILLICIT CONNECTION means, any physical or non-physical connection that discharges the following to a municipal separate storm sewer system (unless that discharge is authorized under a NJPDES permit other than the NJPDES permit for discharges from that system):
The link below will direct you to the NHSA Hotline Form. Please complete the form to report an illicit connection / discharge and provide as much detail as possible to properly assess the situation.
Website Form: https://www.nhudsonsa.com/report-sewer-problem
Phone: (866)689-3970
Email: nhsahotline_omi@jacobs.com
