NR216 Stormwater Requirements
The Town of Buchanan is required to reduce stormwater pollutants 20% by 2008 and 40% by 2013 in order to meet its stormwater discharge permit requirements imposed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as required by NR216. The Town will need to possibly construct one more stormwater detention pond as well as support the Garners Creek Storm Water Utility for construction of several ponds in order to fully comply with the 20% and 40% reduction requirements.
The following is some basic information about on-going pond development projects in Buchanan:
- Speedway Heights Pond: This pond is located in the Speedway Heights subdivision just west of Wisconsin International Raceway. Pond construction began in the summer of 2010. The Town was successful in securing two grants for this project.
- Main Street Pond: This pond was completed by the Garners Creek Storm Water Utility. It is located south of Emons road and just east of Main Street. The pond will include native prairie plantings and also includes an unpaved trail.
- Springfield Pond: The Springfield Pond is currently under construction by the Garners Creek Storm Water Utility. The pond is located west of Eisenhower Drive at Creekview Lane and will serve as a large regional pond.
- Regal Pond: Regal Pond is located behind the Regal Cinema and converted an existing dry detention area to a wet pond.
Please note that ponds are not to be used for swimming or fishing and domestic animals are not allowed to enter the water.
Erosion Control
The Town of Buchanan is required to implement and enforce erosion control for new construction in the Town. Inspections are completed on these properties. For information on erosion control inspections click here: Erosion Control Inspection Reports.
The Town has adopted the same ordinance as Outagamie County for erosion control.
Annual Report to DNR
The Town of Buchanan is required to annually report on activities regarding compliance with NR216 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Reports that have been submitted to date are provided below.
2006-2007 Annual Report under MS4 General Permit
2008 Annual Report under MS4 General Permit
2009 Annual Report under MS4 General Permit
Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
The Town of Buchanan has adopted an Illicit Discharge and Connection Ordinance to prevent and eliminate illicit discharges to the stormwater management system of the town. Generally, the illicit discharge ordinance requires the following:
- No discharging, spilling, or dumping of non-stormwater substances or materials.
- Identifies non-stormwater discharges or flows that are not considered illicit discharges.
- Establishes inspection, monitoring, sampling and enforcement authority.
Stormwater Management Ordinance
The Town has adopted the same stormwater management ordinance as Outagamie County.
Stormwater Links
Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium
Garners Creek Storm Water Utility