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May 5, 2022

Kennesaw State University

1200 Chastain Road

Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144

Attn: Mr. Jeffrey Bernard

Phone: 470-578-5023

Email: jbernar3@kennesaw.edu

Re: Stormwater Management Plan Update

Kennesaw State University

1200 Chastain Road

Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, 30144

Terracon Project No. EJ217021

Dear Mr. Bernard:

Enclosed is the updated Kennesaw State University (KSU) Stormwater Management Plan

(SWMP) for the Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses in Cobb County. This SWMP was developed in general accordance with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)

General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. GAG610000 for

Phase II MS4’s. Per communications with representatives from the State of Georgia, the EPD does not currently regulate colleges and universities through an MS4 permit, however, KSU has developed this SWMP to prevent and minimize releases of pollutants to the public water ways.

This SWMP requires that a variety of inspections, routine housekeeping items, and multiple Best

Management Practices (BMP’s) be completed and documented as identified under Appendix A and B. Since KSU is not currently regulated under an MS4 permit, the frequencies for the action items and BMP’s identified in the SWMP are recommendations based on frequencies discussed in the Phase II MS4 Permit and what is believed to be reasonable and achievable for KSU.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the maintenance of the underground stormwater systems utilized on the KSU campuses have also been developed to assist in the regular upkeep of the BMP systems on site and are included in Appendix I of the SWMP.

Furthermore, this SWMP does not include information or reference to the existing oil/ water separator (OWS) located near the Facilities Administration and Equipment Storage buildings on the Marietta Campus. Little information is known about the OWS. Based on observations of the unit, the OWS appears to have been constructed of a unique design, not consistent with known pre-fab units. Additionally, it does not appear routine maintenance and servicing has been mailto:jbernar3@kennesaw.edu tneylon Text Box Exhibit I

Stormwater Management Plan Update

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May 5, 2022 ■ Terracon Project No. EJ217021 performed on the OWS and, therefore, it is believed the unit is not functioning as originally designed. Terracon recommends decommissioning the existing OWS and either removing the unit completely and/or replacing it with a new pre-fab unit consistent with current industry standards.

GENERAL COMMENTS

As previously mentioned, this SWMP was developed in general accordance with the EPD

General NPDES Permit No. GAG610000 for Phase II MS4’s and is intended to aid KSU in limiting storm water pollution. No warranties, express or implied, are intended or made. The limitations of this SWMP should be recognized as KSU formulates conclusions on storm water management practices on the campuses.

The development of the SWMP relied primarily upon the previous SWMP prepared for the

Kennesaw Campus in 2011, readily available information (i.e. as built drawings), verbal and written reports of employees of the university, and visual observations. The SWMP is based on the conditions and equipment at each of the university campuses at the time of the site reconnaissance (completed on January 20, 2022) as well as communications with university staff. Terracon is not responsible for changes to systems and operations occurring after the site reconnaissance that may affect the SWMP. Terracon is also not responsible for the implementation and upkeep of the SWMP or for acting on potential concerns. Terracon’s review of KSU’s programs is not intended to evaluate the adequacy of the program as it pertains to other requirements (i.e., National Pretreatment Program, Spill Prevention Control and

Countermeasures, etc.). Terracon does not warrant the work of third parties supplying information, which may have been used during the preparation of this report.

Terracon appreciates the opportunity to provide this service to KSU. If you have any questions regarding this sampling report, please contact the undersigned at (770) 924-9799.

Sincerely, Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Ashley Ward Christopher J. Hurst, CSP, PE

Environmental Staff Scientist Senior Environmental Consultant / Regional

Manager Environmental Services

Copy: Donald Spencer, Preventative Maintenance Manager

Stephen Ndiritu, Director of Environmental and Health Services

Attachments: Updated KSU Stormwater Management Plan

KENNESAW STATE

UNIVERSITY

STORMWATER

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

(SWMP)

May 2022

Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) May 2022

Kennesaw State University Revision: 1

Project No. EJ217021 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 PURPOSE

3.0 QUALIFYING STATE OR LOCAL PROGRAM

4.0 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

5.0 SHARING RESPONSIBILITY

6.0 REVIEWING AND UPDATING THE SWMP

7.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURES

7.1 MCM #1: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

7.1.1 Target Audience Awareness and Education

7.1.2 Advertising in the Campus Digital Newsletter

7.1.3 Information Sessions

7.1.4 Storm Drain Markers/Placards

7.1.5 Maintain Stormwater Website Links

7.2 MCM #2: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPATION

7.2.1 Public Involvement and Participation Plan

7.2.2 Stakeholder and Volunteer Information

7.2.3 Plan and Conduct Public Meetings on Program

7.2.4 Volunteer Program

7.3 MCM #3: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION

7.3.1 Storm Drain Markers/Placards

7.3.2 Monitoring

7.4 MCM #4: CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL

7.4.1 Site Developer Education

7.5 MCM #5: POST CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

7.5.1 Operation and Maintenance of Post-Construction BMPs

7.6 MCM #6: POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

LIST OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 KSU Topographic Map – Kennesaw Campus

Exhibit 2 MS4 Stormwater Outfalls – Kennesaw Campus

Exhibit 3 MS4 Stormwater Outfalls – Kennesaw Campus – KSU Center and Sports Park

Exhibit 4 KSU Topographic Map – Marietta Campus

Exhibit 5 MS4 Stormwater Outfalls – Marietta Campus ii

LIST OF TABLES

Table 5-1 Stormwater Program Contacts

Table 7-1 Protocol MCM#1 Action Items

Table 7-2 Protocol MCM#2 Action Items

Table 7-3a Elevated Spill Risk Activities and Locations (Kennesaw)

Table 7-3b Elevated Spill Risk Activities and Locations (Marietta)

Table 7-4 Protocol MCM#3 Action Items

Table 7-5 Protocol MCM#4 and MCM#5 Action Items

Table 7-6 Protocol MCM#6 Action Items

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A Minimum Control Measure Action Measurable Goals

Appendix B KSU Routine Protocol Action Items

Appendix C Public Involvement Participation Tracking Log

Appendix D IDD&E Quarterly Inspection Form

Appendix E IDD&E Dry Weather Inspection Form

Appendix F MS4 BMP Inspection Form

Appendix G Cobb County Storm Water Management Program

Appendix H Best Management Practices

Appendix I Standard Operating Procedures

Appendix J Photo Log of Kennesaw Campus Outfalls

Appendix K Photo Log of Marietta Campus Outfalls iii

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

BMP Best Management Practices

CWA Clean Water Act

EHS Environmental Health and Safety

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

GA EPD Georgia Environmental Protection Division

IDD&E Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

KSU Kennesaw State University

MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System

MCM Minimum Control Measure

NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System

SWMP Storm Water Management Plan

SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

RM Risk Management

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Kennesaw State University (KSU) has developed this Storm Water Management Program and Storm

Water Management Plan (SWMP) to monitor and improve the quality of storm water runoff from its

Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia campuses. KSU has selected Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for each control measure designed to accomplish the goal of reducing pollution from storm water runoff to the maximum extent practicable. The University has identified implementation dates for each BMP, targeted completion dates for each BMP, measurable goals, and responsible persons for each action. This is a living document and should be updated periodically to capture changes to the campus that could substantively affect the quality or quantity of storm water flow.

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this SWMP is to prevent and minimize release of pollutants to the public water ways. The best management practices and various programs set forth in this SWMP are intended to;

• Prevent storm water pollution by eliminating pathways from potential pollutant sources,

• Protect surface water and other environmental media by capturing significant releases and reducing routine small impacts,

• Separate wastewater discharges from storm water,

• Provide education and awareness to all campus stakeholders to improve recognition and prevention of storm water pollution,

• Where possible and as appropriate, furnish permanent structural solutions to mitigate impacts to storm water that could result from the activities identified in this SWMP.

3.0 QUALIFYING STATE OR LOCAL PROGRAM

Section 405 of the Federal Water Quality Control Act of 1987 amended Section 402 of the Federal Clean

Water Act (CWA), requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish regulations setting forth National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application requirements for storm water discharges. Phase I of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) storm water program was promulgated in 1990 under the CWA. Phase I relies on NPDES permit coverage to address storm water runoff from: (1) medium and large municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) generally serving populations of 100,000 or greater, (2) construction activity disturbing 5 acres of land or greater, and (3) eleven categories of industrial activity.

On December 8, 1999 EPA published the Storm Water Phase II Final Rule, which expands the Phase I program by requiring additional operators of small MS4s and operators of small construction sites (1 to 5 acres) to be covered by NPDES permits and to implement programs and practices to control polluted storm water runoff. Under Phase II, NPDES permit applications for storm water discharges are required for discharges from certain State and Federal facilities, also considered to be Small MS4s. The Georgia

Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) has been delegated the NPDES program, and is therefore responsible for implementation of a program to control storm water discharges.

Cobb County has obtained a MS4 storm water permit and developed a Stormwater Management Program.

The Cobb County program indicates that storm water conveyance systems and management facilities (i.e.

pipes, ponds, dams, open channels) that are located on private property (this includes the systems within

KSU’s campuses) are the property owner’s responsibility and will not be maintained by the county.

At the time this SWMP was developed, GA EPD does not regulate colleges and universities through an

MS4 permit. However, as a best management practice, KSU has developed a Stormwater Management

Program for it’s campuses in an effort to prevent and minimize release of pollutants to the Cobb County

MS4 system.

4.0 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

The KSU Kennesaw and Marietta campuses have many activities and operations that could result in impacts to storm water and thus to public water ways. KSU has developed this SWMP to help prevent pollution to storm water as a result of activities such as, but not limited to, these listed below.

• Fuel Dispensing

• Aboveground storage of liquid materials

• Solid waste storage areas, containers, and compactors

• Exterior storage of bulk materials

• Material transfer areas and loading docks

• Equipment and Vehicle Washing

• High-Use Vehicle Parking Areas and Decks

• Landscaping and Maintenance Areas

The KSU Kennesaw campus has identified sixteen (16) outfalls which discharge within the Etowah River

Watershed, to Noonday Creek within the Coosa River Basin. Noonday Creek is listed on Georgia’s 2020

305(b)/ 303(d) list as an impaired water of the state for fish communities (Bio F). A TMDL for Bio F was completed in 2009. A photo log depicting each of the identified outfalls on campus is included in

Appendix J.

The KSU Marietta campus has identified twenty-one (21) outfalls which discharge to Rottenwood Creek located within the Chattahoochee Watershed and Chattahoochee River Basin. Rottenwood Creek is listed on Georgia’s 2020 305(b)/ 303(d) list as an impaired water of the state for macroinvertebrate community

(Bio M). A TMDL for FC was completed in 2003 and for Bio M was completed in 2018. A photo log depicting each of the identified outfalls on the Marietta campus is provided in Appendix K.

5.0 SHARING RESPONSIBILITY

KSU will have the responsibility to implement measures within this SWMP. Concerted efforts will be made to involve various facets of the university including administration, faculty, facility maintenance, and both resident and non-resident students. The individuals responsible for related SWMP elements are listed and collectively presented within Table 5-1.

Table 5-1: Storm Water Program Contacts

Program Element Name Title Contact Number

Overall Program Vanessa Biggers Sr. Environmental

Programs Manager 470-578-2415

Stormwater BMP’s Jeffrey Bernard Environmental

Programs Specialist 470-578-5023

Storm Water System

Design Richard Rhodes

Director, Design and

Construction 470-578-3046

Facilities

Maintenance and

Operation

Donald Spencer Preventative

Maintenance Manager 470-578-7943

Ground Keeping

Operations John Hofelich

Grounds

Superintendent 470-578-6224

Waste Management Fola Teru Director of Building

Services 470-578-6224

Commercial Kitchen

Operations Jenifer Duggan

Executive Director, University Dining 470-578-2981

Vehicle/equipment

Maintenance Aimee Wiederhold

Fleet Services

Coordinator 470-578-6224

Covered Vehicle

Parking Dr. Tyrone Smiley

Director of Parking

Operations 470-578-6506

6.0 REVIEWING AND UPDATING THE SWMP

KSU will review the SWMP each year and evaluate the implementation status of the SWMP components, as well as the effectiveness of each BMP or combination of BMPs. Physical modifications to the storm water conveyance systems for each campus will be reviewed to determine if additional outfalls have been added to the system or if there have been any changes to existing outfalls resulting in a substantive change in the quality or quantity of the storm water being discharged.

7.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURES

The SWMP includes management practices; control techniques and system design and engineering methods; and other provisions for the control of storm water pollutants. The SWMP is built around the six federal Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) described in 40 CFR Part 122.34(b) and Best

Management Practices (BMPs) that will be implemented for each of these six MCMs. Federal minimum control measures are as follows:

1) Public education and outreach on storm water impacts

2) Public involvement and participation

3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination

4) Construction site storm water runoff

5) Post-construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment

6) Pollution prevention and good housekeeping

Measurable goals for each MCM have been developed and are provided in Appendix A. Each MCM has action items designed to achieve a related goal. A person or group has been assigned to each action item goal to facilitate implementation. In addition to these measurable goals, a list of Action Items is provided as Appendix B to facilitate execution of routine MCM events. These action items are intended to provide

KSU with an outline of activities and the frequency that they are completed in order to assure the SWMP is being utilized and maintained to its greatest potential.

7.1 MCM #1: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

KSU will implement a public education program to distribute educational materials or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of storm water discharges on water bodies and the steps that can be taken to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. The following section summarizes how MCM #1 requirements will be completed. KSU has developed a public education plan as part of this SWMP, which includes use of intranet and internet websites, communication to both campus residents and commuting students, and periodic information sessions open to the public.

The KSU target audience for public education and outreach primarily consists of students (resident and non-resident), staff, faculty, administrators, contractors, and visitors. In order to reach this target audience, KSU will utilize various tools, such as intranet and internet websites, community newsletters, information booths, and distribution of various informational items such as posters, flyers, and leaflets.

KSU maintains a public outreach log for MCM #1 that was developed to track outreach events/activities.

This public outreach log is provided as Appendix C and will be updated quarterly. KSU will retain information on how often content pertaining to storm water is posted on the KSU intranet and internet websites and through email notifications (i.e. KSU Today, Department memo’s, etc.). KSU posts new information to the website at least annually. KSU will issue the pamphlets “when it rains, it drains” to the

KSU residence coordinator for distribution to all on campus residences at both campus locations. These pamphlets will be distributed annually.

7.1.1 Target Audience Awareness and Education

Target audience groups will be provided informational materials that have been specifically prepared and developed on storm water education. KSU will make information available to the public and to KSU target audiences, which will raise awareness of actions that have storm water impact. KSU will periodically place posters on storm water pollution prevention throughout the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. KSU will annually verify that paper and/ or digital copies of storm water materials are available for distribution. The installation has a process to place awareness markers at the storm drains indicating that discharged materials end up in public water ways. The following section provides details on the specific public education and outreach programs that are in place, and Table 7-1 lists all required action items.

7.1.2 Advertising in the Campus Digital Newsletter

KSU distributes a daily campus digital newsletter utilizing KSU Today that is meant to pass along information to all KSU target audience groups. This newsletter will be used to periodically publish articles on environmental activities that have taken place or are actively being pursued. A specific section will be set aside for storm water activity information including education and awareness items. This newsletter is made available to the entire KSU community.

7.1.3 Information Sessions

The KSU SWMP contacts will facilitate information sessions at least twice a year (at the beginning of each semester) to provide the campuses target audiences information on various environmental issues including storm water programs. Handouts will be provided at the information sessions focusing on fertilizing, car washing, oil slicks, and pet waste. The information sessions will either be part of other functions or set up as a separate stand alone activity.

7.1.4 Storm Drain Markers/Placards

The KSU staff has instituted a program to place storm drain markers on storm water drainage inlets. The installation of these markers provides a highly visible and effective method to increase public awareness of the intentional and unintentional release of pollutants to storm water systems and thus into public water bodies. This action is discussed further under MCM#3.

7.1.5 Maintain Stormwater Website Links

The KSU intranet website contains information on storm water best management practices with mechanisms to monitor/measure how much web traffic (hits) is occurring. This counter can be used to measure the number of page viewings that take place in order to gauge public interest in KSU environmental/storm water affairs or follow the "Cobb County Environmental Information" link off the

Cobb County website (https://www.cobbcounty.org/water/stormwater-management/programs).

KSU routinely verifies that the links and information content on its intranet and internet websites are active and current. KSU will check all internal and external links at least monthly. This verification check will be documented, such as by issuing a note to the environmental files.

Table 7-1: Protocol MCM#1 Action Items

MCM #1 Action Items Frequency

Verify that website hyperlinks are active and current Monthly

Update Public Involvement Tracking Log (Appendix C) Quarterly

Hold public information sessions, utilize posters and resources Semi-annually

Post new information and content to the websites Annually

Distribute “when it rains, it drains” pamphlets to residents and staff Annually

Run articles on environmental activities in KSU Today newsletter Quarterly

Storm drain identification and marking/stenciling As needed https://www.cobbcounty.org/water/stormwater-management/programs

7.2 MCM #2: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPATION

KSU will involve its target audience by holding meetings on one or both campuses. The meetings would serve as a forum where the stakeholders can express their concerns regarding storm water impacts and other campus related environmental concerns. KSU will make an effort to communicate the hazards associated with illegal discharges or improper disposal of waste.

The following types of waste water are allowed to be discharged under the state general NPDES permit;

however, these discharges will be periodically assessed since they are considered potential contributors of pollutants to the storm water system. Should any of these discharges be determined to be releasing pollutants that are harmful to public waters, KSU will identify applicable and reasonable corrective actions.

• Water line flushing

• Landscape irrigation

• Air conditioning condensation

• Irrigation water

• Water from crawl space pumps

• Lawn watering

• Individual residential car washing

• Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges

• Street wash water

• Uncontaminated pumped ground water

• Discharges from portable water sources

• Foundation drains

• Flows from firefighting activities

The KSU Public Involvement and Participation activities include many of the required federal MCM#2 elements, but several have not been implemented due to the fact the MS4 system is very small and is not a public residential area. Table 7-2 lists all required action items that have been identified under this

Protocol. KSU will evaluate the Public Involvement and Participation program annually to ensure that it meets the needs of the campus community.

7.2.1 Public Involvement and Participation Plan

KSU will maintain the public involvement and participation log (Appendix C) developed to track outreach events/activities that take place, including the MCMs related to the activity. This log will be updated at least quarterly. KSU will maintain a mailing list, which includes both individuals and groups located internally and externally of KSU including a list of community groups. This stakeholder list will be routinely updated and will serve as the official stakeholder list used for this SWMP.

7.2.2 Stakeholder and Volunteer Information

KSU will document any activities that rely upon or use any volunteers, including student and faculty groups. This information will include identifying the volunteer coordination process and any limitations on using volunteers to assist with SWMP activities. All volunteers will be placed on a mailing list, so that these parties can be contacted as needed and facilitate future communications. If volunteers (e.g.

students) are used to complete storm water outfall assessments, these persons will be properly trained to complete the field work correctly and safely.

7.2.3 Plan and Conduct Public Meetings on Program

KSU will facilitate a semi-annual information booth to disseminate environmental information to on-site stakeholders and to receive comments, feedback, and questions. Where KSU elects to have an open meeting, stakeholder input will be accepted as appropriate. The follow-up actions that are taken after a meeting includes; dissemination of requested information, providing handouts or copies of materials presented, and answering questions that were received and were not able to be answered at the time of the public meeting.

7.2.4 Volunteer Program

The size of the storm water system is such that the KSU staff is able to coordinate all outfall inspections and the illicit discharge and detection assessment activities. Staff may be utilized from other KSU departments, including the facilities maintenance group to provide support as needed. In some situations, volunteers or students may be used to help complete outfall water quality assessments. If a formal volunteer program is established, KSU will utilize available resources provided by the university to support this program and will designate an administrative/faculty staff member to act as overall point of contact for this volunteer program.

Table 7-2: Protocol MCM#2 Action Items

MCM #2 Action Items Frequency

Update Public Involvement Log (Appendix C) Quarterly

Set up information booth to disseminate environmental information and storm water best practices

Semi-annually

Update SWMP stakeholder and volunteer list Annually

Update list of community groups maintained Annually

Evaluate the Public Involvement and Participation program to ensure that it meets the needs of the campus community Annually

7.3 MCM #3: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION

A storm water system site map has been prepared for the Kennesaw campus (Exhibits 2 and 3) and

Marietta campus (Exhibit 5) identifying prominent storm water management features, and areas with higher priority for spills and releases. These site maps will be incorporated into a Master Drainage Plan for each campus and will be reviewed at least annually to verify outfall and drainage system accuracy.

Exhibits 2, 3 and 5 show the storm water conveyance system and the locations of all storm water outfalls for the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, respectively. Exhibits 1 and 4 show topography and general vicinity of each campus in Cobb County. A KSU Geographical Information System layer showing the locations of the current stormwater structures and infrastructure has been completed for the Marietta campus and is currently in development for the Kennesaw campus. Efforts will continue to develop this information for the Kennesaw campus. The outfalls have been assigned unique identification numbers for easy reference. If additional outfalls are created or discovered, identification numbering will be assigned following a sequential order.

Kennesaw Campus

On January 20, 2022, a visual inspection of all sixteen (16) outfalls located on the Kennesaw campus was completed to evaluate which specific locations are considered to be a priority outfall based on the known operations and activities associated with each associated drainage basin. Subsequent evaluations will be performed annually to re-assess its priority status. Outfalls SW-K01, SW-K02, SW-K03, SW-K04, SW-

K06, SW-K08, SW-K09, SW-K12, and SW-K13 have been designated priority outfalls due to the areas of campus which they serve and the potential storm water flow. The methodology used to identify and address priority areas at the KSU Kennesaw Campus storm water system is summarized in the following considerations and Table 7-3a.

Although the KSU Kennesaw campus residential population is fairly large, the potential impact upon storm water runoff is not expected to result in significant levels of pollutants. Therefore, these areas, represented by outfalls SW-K05, SW-K07, SW-K10, SW-K11, and SW-K14 through SW-K16, are not considered priority areas. KSU believes the activities/locations identified in Table 7-3a are more likely sources of storm water pollutant releases than the residential areas and administrative buildings, and will be focused upon because KSU has direct control over them. These activities and locations primarily drain to Outfalls SW-K01 through SW-K04, SW-K08 through SW-K9, and SW-K12 through SW-K13. The storm water volume that is conveyed through these outfalls represents the majority of runoff generated from the campus. These outfalls also receive storm water that has been in contact with either campus maintenance operations, food waste storage locations, outside fuel storage, and large parking decks where oil and grease drips from parked cars can become significant. These priority outfalls are designated as such based on both storm water quantity and quality concerns.

Table 7-3a: Elevated Spill Risk Activities and Locations (Kennesaw)

Activity Location Amount Pollutant Potential Release Area Outfall

Parking Deck Social

Sciences/West

Deck

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Internal drains to detention structure

SW-K04

Parking Deck East Parking

Lot

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Internal drains to detention structure

SW-K09

Parking Deck Central Parking

Deck

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Internal drains to detention structure

SW-K08

Parking Deck North Parking

Deck

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Internal drains to outfall

SW-K06

Bowen

Building Building 1150 Runoff

Petroleum

Products Stormwater Drain SW-K01

Commons

Dining Hall

Commons

Building Runoff

Food Grease, Organic debris Runoff to storm drains SW-K03

Parking Lot and Storage

Surplus

Building and

Shuttle Lot

Spills and

Drips and

Runoff

Petroleum

Products and runoff from outdoor storage

Runoff to storm drains to stormwater pond

SW-K12

Athletic Fields Frey Road and

Chastain Road Runoff

Excess lawn chemicals and vegetative debris

Overland surface water runoff SW-K09

Athletic Fields

Big Shanty

Road/ Sports and

Entertainment

Park

Runoff

Excess lawn chemicals and vegetative debris

Overland surface water runoff SW – K13

Storage Tank

AST-003

West Parking

Lot Spills Gasoline

Spills during filling, West toward parking lot storm drain

SW-K02

Storage Tank

AST-004

West Parking

Lot Spills Diesel

Spills during filling, West toward parking lot storm drain

SW-K02

Marietta Campus

On January 20, 2022, a visual inspection of the KSU Marietta campus was completed which identified twenty-one (21) outfall locations on campus. Of the 21 total outfalls, 7 have been identified as priority outfalls. However, the remaining outfalls were identified as supporting outfalls for the purpose of evaluating segments of the stormwater infrastructure where illicit discharges may be detected before leaving the property. Exhibit 5 depicts the location of all twenty-one outfalls identified.

During the inspection specific locations were considered to be priority outfalls based on the known operations and activities associated with each associated drainage basin. Subsequent evaluations will be performed annually to re-assess their priority status. Outfalls SW-M03, SW-M05, SW-M06, SW-M08, SW-M11, SW-M15 and SW-M17 have been designated priority outfalls due to the areas of campus which they serve and the potential storm water flow. The methodology used to identify and address priority areas at the KSU Marietta campus is summarized in the following considerations and Table 7-3b.

Similar to the Kennesaw campus, the potential impact upon storm water runoff from the residential population on campus is not expected to result in significant levels of pollutants. Additionally, a number of buildings on site do not appear to store materials outdoors which would be exposed to storm water and are not expected to result in significant levels of pollutants. Therefore, these areas, represented by outfalls SW-M02, SW-M04, SW-M07, SW-M09, SW-M10, SW-M12 through SW-M14, SW-M16, and

SW-M18 though SW-M21, are not considered priority areas.

KSU believes the activities/locations identified in Table 7-3b are more likely sources of storm water pollutant releases than the residential areas and buildings with no exposed storage materials, and will be focused upon because KSU has direct control over them. These activities and locations primarily drain to

Outfalls SW-M01, SW-M03, SW-M05 through SW-M08, SW-M11, SW-M-15 and SW-M17. The storm water volume that is conveyed through these outfalls represents the majority of runoff generated from the campus. These outfalls also receive storm water that has been in contact with either campus maintenance operations, food waste storage locations, outside fuel storage, and large parking decks where oil and grease drips from parked cars can become significant. These priority outfalls are designated as such based on both storm water quantity and quality concerns. In addition, the outfalls on site mainly discharge to Rottenwood Creek which runs through the campus. The main discharge of Rottenwood

Creek offsite is located 33.93375o N and -84.52235oW which is the approximate location where

Rottenwood Creek leaves the KSU property located in an undeveloped portion of the campus property.

Table 7-3b: Elevated Spill Risk Activities and Locations (Marietta)

Activity Location Amount Pollutant Potential Release Area Outfall

Parking Lot Lot P35, near

Student Center

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Internal drains to Cobb

County MS4

SW-M01

Parking Lot Lot P38, near

Recreation and

Wellness

Center

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Internal drains to detention structure

SW-M15

Parking Lot Parking Deck

(P60)

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Internal drains to detention pond

SW-M03

Parking Lot Lot P22, near

Student

Competition

Team Building

Spills and

Drips

Petroleum

Products

Overland surface water runoff to storm drains

SW-M11

Stingers Dining

Hall

Stingers Dining

Hall Runoff

Food Grease, Organic debris

Internal drains to detention pond

SW-M08

Facilities

Maintenance

Facilities

Ground and

Vehicle Shop

Runoff

Scrap metal, debris, maintenance equipment (i.e.

mowers, tractors, etc.), used oil

Internal drains SW-M17

Athletic Fields

Sports fields along Koger

Drive

Runoff

Excess lawn chemicals and vegetative debris

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7.3.1 Storm Drain Markers/Placards

As previously discussed, the KSU staff have implemented a program to place storm drain markers on storm water drainage inlets. The storm drains on the Kennesaw campus have been marked with placards, however, the drains on the Marietta campus have not. KSU will itemize the location of each storm water structure on the Marietta campus to enable a comprehensive approach to labeling. The first round of markers that will be installed will be in conspicuous locations, and remaining storm drain inlets will be marked periodically as resources become available, with a goal of having all drains marked by the end of

2025.

7.3.2 Monitoring

KSU will conduct field screening and identify source(s) of illicit discharges using the quarterly dry weather inspection sheet provided in this SWMP. A total of 16 outfalls have been identified within the

KSU Kennesaw Campus and 21 outfalls within the Marietta Campus storm water systems varying in drainage size from small single outlets to large flow and conveyance piping systems. Outfalls SW-K01 and SW-K13 on the Kennesaw campus receive water from off-site, including storm water flow from a portion of an adjacent private golf course and from neighborhoods and office buildings that are not located on KSU property. Outfall SW-M15 on the Marietta campus also receives water from off-site, including storm water flow from South Marietta Parkway and adjacent businesses. KSU will not attempt to police these outfalls for illicit discharges that may result from non-KSU operations. However, KSU will proceed with the following course of action when seeking to detect and eliminate illicit discharges.

1. If an illicit discharge is observed in an outfall that receives water from off-site, the facility will record the event.

2. KSU will immediately conduct a catch basin inspection of each KSU storm water drain immediately upstream of the outfall to assess if the illicit discharge is a result of KSU controllable activities.

3. If no illicit discharges are found within the KSU system and the illicit discharge is determined to still be present, then the upstream entities will be contacted and notified of the observed illicit discharge and the actions which KSU has taken. These communications will be documented.

4. If after review, the upstream entities determine they are not the source of the illicit discharge, then

KSU must decide if the discharge warrants notification to Cobb County. If so, KSU will document the notification and subsequent actions required by Cobb County

A quarterly report documenting wet weather observations for each of the KSU outfalls identified on the

Kennesaw and Marietta campuses will be completed using the inspection form provided in Appendix D.

The identified priority outfalls (Table 7-3a and 7-3b) in the storm water systems at each campus will be physically observed at least quarterly for illicit discharges during dry weather, and these observations will be documented on the KSU inspection form provided in Appendix E. KSU will complete inspections of the identified non-residential areas/activities that pose an elevated risk of storm water contamination. A

BMP based checklist form has been developed (Appendix F) to complete these inspections, which will be completed and used to document observed releases, housekeeping issues, or practices that may result in storm water contamination. The inspection form provides a section to note corrective actions or suggested follow-up activities to promote continual improvement.

Table 7-4: Protocol MCM#3 Action Items

MCM #3 Action Items Frequency

Storm drain identification and marking/stenciling Annually

Complete BMP screening of high priority activities or areas. Quarterly

Complete observation of Priority Outfalls in dry weather to assure that there have not been any releases or illicit discharges.

Quarterly

Observe outfalls for any evidence of illicit discharges after precipitation events.

Quarterly

Complete and review and update of the storm water system map. Annually

Review list of designated high priority areas that are likely to have illicit discharges to determine if they are still present or if others should be added.

Annually

Provide education to the employees and the public of problems caused by illicit connections and illegal dumping (MCM #1)

7.4 MCM #4: CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL

KSU will compile a list of, and document on a quarterly basis, erosion control inspections that have been completed, primarily for construction projects with more than 1 acre of disturbance. Contractors shall complete weekly and/or rain day inspection events for construction projects in accordance with applicable project scope of work and state issued construction storm water permit. KSU staff will document any random inspections communicating observations to the contractor that is responsible for construction site storm water management. Contractors responsible for construction storm water oversight will be required to provide copies of the construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and completed inspection logs to the KSU construction project manager.

Since KSU is a not a municipality and does not use ordinances, other policies are in place including delegating this responsibility to the construction project general contractor for larger projects to oversee that all sub-contractors are complying with to the construction storm water permit requirements. The

KSU project manager may take responsibility for smaller scale projects, however, this will be communicated during the pre-dig meeting held between KSU and the contractor. Both the KSU

Kennesaw and Marietta campuses are located in Cobb County, which has obtained a MS4 NPDES storm water permit and has developed a Storm Water Management Plan, components of which are provided in

Appendix G. Cobb County does have ordinances in place as required by the federal minimum control measure that would apply to any construction activities taking place on the KSU campuses.

In Georgia, two regulatory programs are in place for addressing storm water runoff from earth disturbance activities (hereinafter referred to as “construction”): (1) the Erosion and Sediment Control Program under the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. 12-7-1 et seq.), and (2) the National Pollution

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Construction Permit Program. The Erosion and

Sediment Control Program requires an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for any construction equal to or greater than 1.1 acres. Storm water runoff from construction is addressed through Erosion and

Sediment Plans or NPDES permits based upon project size. Every project is reviewed and required to have consistent language including any BMPs. Generally speaking, an NPDES Stormwater Construction

Permit is required for construction activities where: (1) the construction disturbs five acres or more, or (2) there is a discharge from a site to the MS4, where earth disturbance is one acre or more. The Cobb

County Erosion & Sediment Control Division implements these two programs for sites in Cobb County.

By requiring review and approval of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (and proof of NPDES

Stormwater Construction Permits, where required), and by coordinating the building permit and other land development permits or approvals with Cobb County, KSU meets the MS4 permit requirements for these components of the Minimum Control Measures.

7.4.1 Site Developer Education

To fulfill the permit requirements associated with this component of the construction storm water runoff management MCM, KSU will distribute educational materials to construction contractors on the impacts of storm water runoff and construction site storm water management requirements during project scoping, planning or management meetings. Documentation of these meetings and the information provided to the construction contractors will be retained by KSU.

7.5 MCM #5: POST CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

KSU is a not a municipality and does not use ordinances to implement and enforce storm water control.

As a standard matter of practice, KSU will delegate responsibility for post-construction BMP review and approval to the general project contractor, who will abide by the applicable state and local requirements.

In accordance with an issued NPDES Construction Permit, responsibility to ensure that post-construction controls will meet state water quality requirements will be assigned to the project general contractor.

7.5.1 Operation and Maintenance of Post-Construction BMPs

The construction project general contractor shall be responsible for assuring BMPs are followed, and shall monitor implementation of such by project contractor and sub-contractors. Contractors will monitor

BMPs in accordance with the Cobb County and state regulations, especially where a construction storm water permit has been issued. Some structural BMPs will require maintenance after initial construction to be effective. Operation and maintenance activities will be the responsibility of KSU. Additional information on long-term operation and maintenance is covered under MCM #6.

Table 7-5: Protocol MCM #4 and #5 Action Items

MCM #4/5 Action Items Frequency

Document the distribution of educational materials during project scope meetings.

Every Construction Project with potential for soil erosion

Obtain copies of Construction SWPPP and required inspection logs.

Retain information in project files.

Every Construction Project with potential for soil erosion

Compile and document, erosion control inspections (MCM 4 and

MCM 5) that have been completed by KSU as available.

Quarterly

Verify that copies of the developer/contractor storm water literature are still available and are being distributed.

7.6 MCM #6: POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

The scope of the pollution prevention activities primarily focuses on maintenance of the storm sewer system and other storm water management facilities, vehicle operations and employee training. The KSU

SWMP is developed to ensure that operations, maintenance, and processes prevent any unlawful discharges to the state waters and address the MCM#6 (Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for

Municipal Operations and Maintenance) required elements. This section identifies multiple BMPs based on well-established practices to improve storm water quality. Cobb County BMPs are not directly incorporated into this document, but may be used as part of KSU reference material for public education and outreach measures. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the maintenance of the underground stormwater systems utilized on the KSU campuses have been developed to assist in the regular upkeep of the BMP systems utilized by KSU and are included in Appendix I.

The Building Services department is composed of the following groups: Custodial Services, Special

Services, and Pest Management. Though many of the activities that Building Services engages in are performed indoors, some of them may still have the potential to affect the sanitary sewer and storm water drainage systems. Grounds and Waste Management maintains campus grounds and landscaping, provides moving and trucking service, and manages waste and recycling collection. The employees of this department conduct a large portion of their work outdoors and they will be watchful of all potential storm water concerns related to their activities.

The Parking and Transportation Department manages and maintains all parking lots and parking decks on the KSU campuses. Due to the heavy use of the parking areas across both campuses it is believed these areas have the potential to impact stormwater runoff and result in significant levels of pollutants from vehicle leaks and drips. The employees of this department will be watchful of all potential storm water concerns related to parking activities and report them to the EHS department.

Facilities Maintenance provides KSU with the resources, skills, equipment, and knowledge of a full service contractor and will be responsible for completing the designated inspections of the various physical structures associated with the storm water systems. The department is comprised of various shops and work locations. Because many of the activities conducted by these divisions are performed outside, employees in these groups will be attentive to any actions that may affect the storm water drainage system. These groups will follow the BMPs established within Appendix H of this SWMP in order to assure that their work activities minimize impacts to storm water. The Best Management

Practices identified in Appendix H will be followed to promote pollution prevention and good housekeeping. KSU staff/ departments with the potential to impact stormwater water and staff responsible for inspecting and implementing BMPs will receive annual training to prevent and reduce stormwater pollution. Training topics may include, but are not limited to:

- Good housekeeping;

- Illicit discharge detection;

- Green infrastructure.

Documentation of education activities will be maintained. KSU considers charitable car wash events or non-commercial events to be insignificant contributors to storm water pollution.

Table 7-6: Protocol MCM#6 Action Items

MCM #6 Action Items Frequency

Inspect parking lots and parking decks for spilled materials or debris and assured spill material is properly cleaned.

During daily operations

Complete BMP inspections of identified high priority activities or areas (Table 7-3a and 7-3b).

Quarterly

Inspect subsurface storm water structures to evaluate if additional cleaning and/ or maintenance is needed.

Employee training to prevent and reduce storm water pollution. Annually

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