Stormwater

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ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN:

• We have found lumber, plywood, basketballs, rocks, toys, and even live kittens in our storm drain system.
• There are over 1000 catch basins inside the City Limits of Kings Mountain. 
• There are over 60 miles of paved roads in the City Limits.  All the water from these roads goes directly into our storm system.
• Please see the Roadside Limbs and Leaves Link for information on collection of loose leaves and limbs.
• When the storm system gets blocked by something in can cause flooding and/or erosion.
• Anything in your yard or on the street can end up in the storm system.  This includes pet waste, oils and other chemicals, fertilizers, soap from washing your car along with the oils the soap washes off of the car.
• Our water is used downstream by someone for drinking water and recreation just like the water we drink comes from streams and rivers that run through other cities and towns.

CONSTRUCTION

Construction projects inside the City Limits of Kings Mountain are subject to the Stormwater rules of North Carolina.  For any project of 1 acre or more a Soil and Erosion Permit from NCDEQ is required prior to any grading/ earthmoving.  A City of Kings Mountain Stormwater Permit is also required and should be completed prior to any earthmoving.  

POST-CONSTRUCTION

North Carolina has a post-construction stormwater permitting program designed to manage stormwater runoff.   This is separate from the construction permit and is an evaluation of the operational stormwater practices and how they will be handled.  It consists of a permit application and supplemental SCM forms.  Projects inside the City Limits of the City of Kings Mountain are covered by the post-construction stormwater program and will need to adhere to the ordinances of the City of Kings Mountain’s stormwater program.  The City’s program includes annual maintenance and reports, and a rate schedule for stormwater discharge based on the creation of impervious surfaces.

NC POOPER SCOOPER LAW

^{(UPDATED: NOV 13, 2019)}

The person responsible for any dog must remove feces deposited by the dog from any private property unless the owner of the property has given permission allowing such use of the property. Removal of animal feces is not just a courtesy; it is an environmental necessity.

When animal feces is not removed as required by law, rain water carries it into the storm drains. The City's Stormwater system is separate and does not treat water. This gravity-directed system merely carries Stormwater complete with litter, including animal feces, on its natural path to the creeks and streams that feed into the Catawba River and the Broad River  -- both of these rivers are a source of drinking water for our neighbors in North and South Carolina. 

The animal feces that you see going into that Stormwater drain will wind up in our creeks, streams and Rivers. This pollution leads to the development of oxygen-robbing algae and other problem organism which can cause fish kills and human health threats.

Doing Your Part

In order to help us keep our Stormwater from having a negative effect on the quality of water flowing to our downstream neighbors, and to help us meet the mandates of the Federal Clean Water Act, the City of Kings Mountain Stormwater Department asks that all yard waste (grass, weeds, flowers, limbs, and leaves) be separated and placed unbagged, behind the curb and out of gutters, ditches or roadway for collection by our single-operator vacuum truck.  We also ask that when cutting your grass, do not blow grass onto street or in ditch lines. If you use a lawn service, please advise them of these rules so that we can keep our Stormwater system clear and prevent flooding conditions which can occur when catch basins and ditch lines are covered by debris. 

Regarding Loose Leaf Collection

On Tuesday April 22 Kings Mountain City Council approve the following change to the leaf collection policy of the City.

Loose Leaves and Grass Clippings should not be bagged but should be placed behind the curb for collection.  During "Leaf Season" October - February, Leaf routes are run on a bi-weekly basis.  Beginning on Monday with route 1 and continuing.  The following Monday would begin with route 6.  Following "Leaf Season" the automated truck will run as needed to collect leaves and grass clippings.

If you do not see your exact area on the list, your pickup is with the nearest location listed.   See the AVAILABLE FORMS list below for the Leaf Collection Route Map.  If you have questions about your route you may contact the Stormwater Department by email stormwater@cityofkm.com or call 704-734-4501

On December 22 & 23 we will be collecting on the remaining Streets of Route 4 and beginning on Route 5.   On Monday December 29 thru Friday January 2, we will complete Route 5 and begin Routes 6 - 10.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we may occasionally be unable to operate the truck on its scheduled day. When this occurs, we will resume service as soon as possible, starting with the missed route(s) in the order they were skipped.

If violations are found, a door hanger will be placed at the residents home to make them aware of these rules.  Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation in keeping our Stormwater system clean.

Winter Weather

When a winter storm is predicted you can help us by removing obstacles, such as basketball goals, vehicles, etc. from the roadway.  This will allow us to spread brine (see Winter Weather page) or plow snow without damage to personal property or our vehicles. 

Doing Our Part

The City Stormwater Department was established November 26, 2013 to meet the terms of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or "Clean Water Act" reorganized and expanded by Congress in 1972.