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Clemons stormwater staff report 21 projects, cost‑share repairs and school outreach in Q2
Summary
Stormwater staff told the council they completed 21 projects in April–June 2025, finished outfall inspections required by the NCDEQ Phase II permit, completed multiple cost‑share repairs and expanded outreach with schools and community cleanups.
Stormwater staff for the Village of Clemmons presented their quarterly report on July 28, 2025, saying wet spring weather slowed some work but the department completed 21 projects, two structure repairs, and a range of maintenance and outreach efforts.
"The weather really wasn't in our favor a lot. It rained a lot during spring, but we were still able to get 21 projects done, 2 structure repairs," said Emily Harrison, the stormwater presenter. Harrison described ditch work, two minor culvert replacements, shoulder repairs, a nearly 1,400‑foot CCTV inspection, and jetting and cleaning of clogged lines.
Harrison reviewed specific repairs completed before school starts, including a large CIP project on Brewer Avenue that repaired sinkholes and offset concrete pipe, and an Oak Creek Court project replacing pipe dating from 1981. She described a cost‑share project on Trinity Garden Circle where corroded metal pipe was replaced, saying each removed metal section "just split right down the bridal, just completely fell apart." The presentation noted that the cost‑share program addresses problems that predate current property ownership.
Staff said they completed 93 outfall inspections and collected 55 third‑party BMP/SCM reports, and that late reports were brought back into compliance. Harrison noted street‑sweeping volumes, reported one sanitary sewer smell incident handled with CityLink, and reminded residents about responsible pool draining because high chlorine levels can harm aquatic life.
The report highlighted education and outreach: second graders at Morgan Elementary helped plant more than 300 iris bulbs at the village lake; the department staffed a booth at the Wheels and Squeals event; the community spring cleanup drew 122 volunteers who collected 92 bags of trash over about 20 miles of roadway; and the Adopt A Street program now covers 16 roadways. Staff also summarized social‑media and advertising efforts and said they are posting content in English and Spanish.
Council members thanked Harrison and staff for the presentation and the cost‑share program. No council action was required; the presentation served to inform the council as the village acts as the governing board for stormwater matters.
