Babylon operates under an NY DEC MS4 General Permit (GP-0-15-003) enforced through Town Code Chapter 151 (Stormwater Management). Any land disturbance of 5,000 sq ft or more requires a SWPPP, and all new driveways must manage first-flush runoff on-site.
Chapter 151 implements the federal Clean Water Act Phase II MS4 program for Babylon's 53-square-mile watershed draining to Great South Bay and Long Island Sound. Projects disturbing 1 acre or more need a full SWPPP signed by a licensed engineer and DEC Notice of Intent. Illicit discharges (paint, motor oil, grass clippings into storm drains) carry steep penalties. Babylon's stormwater infrastructure feeds directly into tidal waters, making pollutant control critical for shellfish beds.
No SWPPP: stop-work plus $1,000-$5,000 fine. Illicit discharge: $2,500 first offense, $10,000 repeat. DEC referral for criminal prosecution possible under ECL 71-1929.
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