Morganton outlines stormwater program progress, MS4 permit and multimillion‑dollar projects

Sep 10, 2025

Stormwater Administrator Tom Warburton updated the council on the city’s MS4 permit, outreach and inspection activity, and three major projects including a $2.5 million stream restoration at Bethel Park and an asset inventory funded with federal grant support.

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Tom Warburton, the city’s stormwater administrator, told the Morganton City Council the city received an approved five‑year MS4 permit on July 1, 2024 and is working to meet its six required management areas.

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