Islip operates MS4 permit under NY SPDES GP-0-15-003. Town Code Chapter 58 requires stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) for any land disturbance over 1 acre. Great South Bay watershed requires special water quality measures.
Town of Islip is a regulated MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) under NY DEC SPDES program. Construction sites over 1 acre must file NOI (Notice of Intent) with DEC and prepare SWPPP. Islip Chapter 58 (Stormwater Management) requires on-site retention for new construction. Great South Bay and Connetquot River are NY Priority Waterbodies — redevelopment must treat first inch of runoff. Illicit discharges (pool water, fertilizer runoff, car wash water) to storm drains prohibited.
Illicit discharge: 500-2,500 dollar fine per event under Chapter 58. SWPPP violations: DEC civil penalties up to 37,500 dollars per day per Clean Water Act. Construction without NOI: stop work order.
Islip, NY
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