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MS4 coordinator reports three illicit discharges, one fined, and a leaking warehouse pond in Whiteland
Summary
MS4 coordinator Brian reported three illicit discharges in the past month, a $500 fine paid by an apartment developer after a second notice of violation, and a leaking pond at the Langham/Heinz warehouse that failed a dye test.
Brian, the town's MS4 coordinator, told the board the stormwater program responded to three illicit discharge events over the past month. Two were contract-related incidents that required multiple return visits by contractors; the third involved Bestway and a hydraulic fluid leak in the Saddle Brook area.
Brian said he issued a second notice of violation to an apartment construction site under chapter 176 of the town—ode; that second-letter notice carries a $500 fine, which the developer paid last Wednesday. He said a third violation would trigger a higher penalty (transcript references a $1,000 third-event fine under the stormwater ordinance).
Brian also described ongoing post-construction vegetation and stabilization follow-ups at several warehouse retention ponds and said most warehouse owners have been responsive to requests for landscaping and stabilization. He then described a Langham Warehouse pond (previously identified as the Heinz warehouse) that is leaking; a dye test revealed an outflow into adjacent property and the owner is working to identify and repair the failure.
No new enforcement motions were made at the meeting; Brian said he is continuing routine inspections and follow-up and will notify the board of significant developments.
