The Township of Lopatcong has implemented a Stormwater Management Program as part of their compliance with the NJDEP Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit. This permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater from small municipal separate storm sewers. The Township’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) is comprised of the stormwater conveyances and stormwater basins which have been dedicated to the Township or within the Township property, or road rights-of-way. The Tier A permit focuses on new development and redevelopment projects and public education, as well as the proper operation and maintenance of the Township’s stormwater and public works facilities.

Development is reviewed for conformance with the Township’s Stormwater Management, Zoning and Land Use, Grading and other applicable ordinances, the NJ Stormwater Management Rules (NJAC 7:8), as well as the Residential Site Improvement Standards (NJAC 5:21).

These developments include Major Stormwater Developments where greater than one-acre of land disturbance and/or one-quarter acre of new impervious surface is proposed.

The Township DPW through their daily operations maintains the components comprising the MS4, including inspection, cleaning, maintenance, retrofitting and repair. Their work ensures the continuing operation and longevity of the stormwater system and the Township’s roadway network.

Additional information:

Lopatcong Township's Adopted SWC ordinance 201228 Adopted swc ordinance

Lopatcong Township Stormwater Management Plan (January 2006) Lopattcong SMP

Lopatcong Township Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (December 2020) 201228_ATW_Lopat SPPP

NJDEP Clean Water NJ Website: http://www.cleanwaternj.org

NJDEP Tier A Municipal Stormwater Permit Website: https://www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/tier_a.htm

Pet Waste Ordinance - https://ecode360.com/10310444#10310444

Wildlife Feeding Ordinance - https://ecode360.com/10310457#10310457

Litter Control Ordinance - https://ecode360.com/10310898#10310898

Improper Disposal of Waste Ordinance - https://ecode360.com/10311767#10311767

Yard Waste Ordinance - https://ecode360.com/10312657#10312657

Illicit Connection Ordinance - https://ecode360.com/10311789#10311789

Outfall Pipe Map – See Attached

Training Resources for Municipal Officials and Staff:

-       Asking the Right Questions in Stormwater Review Training Tool (2015)
This interactive training tool is designed for Municipal Board and Governing Body members to provide a general understanding of the post construction section of the permit so that they can “Ask the Right Questions” during their review.

-       NJPDES Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program Employee Training Videos
This short video series is designed for Municipal Employees and Board members to provide a general understanding of the MS4 permit’s objectives.

 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan