Stormwater
Stormwater
General Information
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is overseeing a federally mandated program to control stormwater runoff and protect waterways. Permits are required for stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas and for construction activities disturbing one or more acres. The Town of Van Buren has been automatically designated as a regulated MS4. As such, the Town is required to develop a comprehensive stormwater management program.
Water from rain or melting snow runs off land, carrying litter, soil, bacteria, and other pollutants into our waters. Large amounts of stormwater rushing off paved surfaces can flood yards, streets, and basements. The goal of NYSDEC’s stormwater program is to correct these problems; which, in turn, will protect and restore our valuable environmental resources.
Designated Stormwater Contact and Reporting Procedures
The Town has designated the Engineer Department as their designated stormwater contact. For more information on the stormwater requirements please contact the Town Engineer at (315)635-3009 Option 9. The Town Engineer Office should be contacted for construction related stormwater questions or if you see any sources of stormwater pollution.
Need Additional Information? See Resources Below
Annual Reports, Newsletters, and Public Resources
Stormwater Coalition Newsletters and Flyers
- View Newsletter Website
- Swimming Pool Flyer
- Garden and Gutters July 2022
- Garden and Gutters April 2022
- Garden and Gutters August 2018
- Garden and Gutters May 2017
- Garden and Gutters June 2017
- Garden and Gutters September 2017
- Garden and Gutters Fall 2016
- Garden and Gutters Winter 2016
- Garden and Gutters Summer 2015
- Garden and Gutters Winter 2015
- Garden and Gutters Summer 2014
Town Engineer Office Information
- 7575 Van Buren Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Operational Hours: M-F 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Designated Contacts
- Jason Hoy, P.E. | Engineer
Brief Overview
The Town of Van Buren is a regulated MS4 under NYSDEC’s stormwater program, which helps prevent pollution and flooding from stormwater runoff. The Town Engineer is the Town’s main stormwater contact for construction questions and to report pollution. Call (315)635-3009 Option 9 for assistance.