Flemington Updating Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

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Flemington officials are updating the borough's stormwater pollution prevention plan to better control flooding and reduce pollutants washing from streets and yards into local waterways. The long-term effort includes stricter controls on common pollutants, more frequent street sweeping on major roads, and mapping hundreds of storm drains and outfalls, with special attention to chronic flooding near Academy Street and redevelopment sites like Liberty Village.

Why it matters

Stormwater runoff is a major source of pollution in urban areas, carrying oil, chemicals, trash, and other contaminants into nearby rivers and streams. Flemington's plan aims to address these issues and mitigate chronic flooding that has impacted residents and businesses in the borough.

The details

The updated stormwater pollution prevention plan will implement stricter controls on common pollutants like oil, fertilizers, and litter. It will also mandate more frequent street sweeping on major roads to remove debris before it can wash into storm drains. Additionally, the borough will map hundreds of storm drains and outfalls, with a focus on areas that experience regular flooding, such as near Academy Street and redevelopment sites like Liberty Village.

• Flemington officials are currently updating the borough's stormwater pollution prevention plan.

What’s next

The updated stormwater pollution prevention plan is a long-term effort, and the borough will continue to implement new measures to control flooding and reduce pollutants over time.