NYSDEC MS4 Stormwater Compliance
Every Village in Nassau County is responsible for complying with an NYSDEC Stormwater Discharge Permit (MS4). We have developed a Stormwater Management Plan that educates the public with the ultimate goal of protecting the water quality of the Manhasset Bay and Mill Pond.
Below are several useful links to pages to help reduce waste. This page will be updated to describe the permit program, requirements, and how the Village is complying with the program.
July 2024 SWMP Plan
The Village of Port Washington North has developed an updated SWMP Plan to comply the new regulations set forth in New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) General Permit for
Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) (GP-0-24-001). The Village’s updated July 2024 SWMP Plan is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program.
Please submit any comments regarding the report to the Village’s Stormwater Program Coordinator, Mayor Bob Weitzner, at mayor@portwashingtonnorth.org.
The report can be found here:
MS4 Annual Report – 2022-2023
The 2022-2023 FINAL Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org or mayor@portwashingtonnorth.org.
The report can be found here:
2021-2022 MS4 Annual Report
The 2021-2022 FINAL Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
The report can be found here.
- The 2020-2021 FINAL Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
- The 2019-2020 Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
- The 2018-2019 Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
- The 2017-2018 Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
- The 2016-2017 FINAL Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
- The 2015-2016 FINAL Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit any comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
The 2014-2015 Annual Report for the Village of Port Washington North Storm Water Management Program is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please submit comments regarding the report to clerk@portwashingtonnorth.org.
Additional Stormwater Information
After The Storm – This document offers a broad overview of stormwater pollution, including runoff from residential and commercial properties, farms, construction sites, automotive facilities, forestry operations, and others. EPA 833-B-03-002
Home Owners Guide to Improve Stormwater – This short brochure is targeted directly to homeowners and provides tips on a wide variety of simple things that homeowners can do to prevent stormwater pollution. EPA 833-B-03-003
Septic Systems Fact Sheet – Most homes in Port North do not have septic tanks. If you do, download this fact sheet from the Long Island Sound Study showing how to inspect and upgrade your septic system.
Pathogens Fact Sheet – Pathogens are why Manhasset Bay is listed as an Impaired Waterbody on the NYSDEC’s 303d list. Download this fact sheet from the Long Island Sound Study.
Nassau County Brochure – This brochure offers information pertaining to landscaping, fertilizer tips, Logo Contest Winner, and other useful stormwater information.
Pet Waste – Keep pet waste out of the Bay. Download a brochure from the Long Island Sound Study organization.
Water Conservation – Learn more about water conservation and the proactive steps the District has and continues to take to address the detection of contaminants.
Illicit Discharge Information
The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines an illicit discharge as, “any discharge into a storm drain system that is not composed entirely of stormwater.” Report illicit discharges into Nassau’s stormwater system by calling 516-571-7535. See Nassau County’s Illicit Discharge Webpage for more information.
Webpage- https://www.nassaucountyny.gov//1877/Illicit-Discharge-Hotline
Build a Rain Garden with the Rain Garden App
Do you want to learn the benefits of rain gardens? Are you interested in having your own raingarden? The Rain Garden app developed by The Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) at the University of Connecticut provides basic information about what rain gardens are and how they work; guidance on how to design and install them properly; and tips for homeowners on maintaining your garden.