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State audit finds Waynesville’s stormwater program strong as town prepares five‑year NPDES renewal
Summary
Town stormwater staff reported a favorable state audit of the municipal stormwater (NPDES/MS4) program; auditors indicated Waynesville performed well compared with other jurisdictions and the town is preparing a five‑year permit renewal and updated stormwater plan.
Town staff told the council Oct. 15 that a recent two‑day state audit of the town’s NPDES (MS4) stormwater permit compliance found no significant deficiencies and that the auditor characterized Waynesville as one of the stronger programs reviewed that year.
Tyler Anderson, the town’s stormwater coordinator with Belt Mill Services, explained the connection between urban impervious area and stream erosion and outlined common mitigation measures, including riparian buffer restoration, downspout re‑routing and rain gardens. Anderson and a colleague showed before‑and‑after photos and said simple bank regrading plus plantings can reduce sediment loads and improve water quality.
Olga Gruman, assistant director, said the town completed a two‑day audit with the state in August and that the auditor said Waynesville was “the best out of 17 audits he’s done this year” and that the town is not near any notice of violation. The town must submit its five‑year NPDES permit renewal and updated stormwater plan; staff said they plan to submit documents in December and will post the plan for public review after state feedback.
The council received the presentation as an informational update; staff said they will return when the draft permit renewal is ready for council review and public posting.
Votes at a glance: Informational presentation only; no council action taken.
