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Southborough warned of large stormwater upgrades as proposed EPA permit increases local obligations
Summary
Town staff briefed the Select Board May 20 on proposed changes to the EPA/MassDEP municipal stormwater permit that would require catch-basin upgrades, more street sweeping and other measures; staff estimated multi-million-dollar, multi-year costs and recommended further study, including use of a stormwater enterprise fund.
Town staff updated the Select Board May 20 on proposed changes to the federal/state municipal stormwater permit (MassDEP/EPA) and the local implications if the draft 2025 permit is finalized.
Bill (Town staff) told the board the permit program dates to the Clean Water Act requirement and that a new draft permit proposes stricter engineering and maintenance obligations for communities. Highlights presented by Bill included a requirement to identify and prioritize catch basins that do not…
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