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Smyrna explains shift of stormwater inspection responsibility to property owners under new TDEC reporting
Summary
Council adopted the town's NPDES annual report after staff explained that new TDEC reporting requires private owners to inspect and report on post-construction stormwater facilities; staff said some underground systems may require annual professional inspection while above-ground systems often follow five-year intervals.
Smyrna's council approved the town's national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) annual report after a staff briefing on recent state reporting changes that affect private owners.
Tom (public works) told councilors that inspection and maintenance of on-site stormwater facilities has long been an owner responsibility…
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