Stormwater Education Management

General Information

The State of New Jersey, through the issuance of a General Permit delegate certain responsibilities to municipalities for the operation and maintenance of their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). As part of the Township's responsibilities, various operations, maintenance, regulations, community wide ordinances, public outreach, etc., are to be implemented, including the creation and updates of this portion of the Township's website.

What is Stormwater

The State of New Jersey defines stormwater as "'Stormwater means water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, or is captured by seperate storm sewers or other sewage or drainage facilities, or conveyed by snow removal equipment." (N.J.A.C. 7:14A)

Simply, everything we put on the ground or into the storm drain can end up in our water. Everyone can help make sure contaminants stay out of our water, including fertilizer, oil, pesticides, detergents, and pet waste. By sharing the responsibility and keeping common pollutants out of stormwater, it saves on the high cost of cleaning up pollution.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Management Plans

The Township of Mansfield Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan details the best practices maintained at the the Township to stay in compliance with Master General Permit No. NJG0152633.

As part of the certification process to ensure continued conformance with its New Jersey Pollution Discharge Elimination System Tier A municipal permit, the Township of Mansfield is required to post the following:

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (updated 8-31-26)

Stormwater BMP Inspection Report

Tier A MS4 NJDES Permit

Watershed Inventory Report

Stormwater Management Maps

MS4 Outfall Map

MS4 Infrastructure Map 2026

Stormwater Control Regulations

Township of Mansfield Stormwater Management Code

Stormwater Control Ordinance

NJDEP| Clean Water NJ

Municipal Stormwater Management Ordinances

2017-15 Snow Removal

2022-15 Stormwater - Replacing Article IX, Part 3

2023-24 Privately Owned Salt Storage

002-2024 Amending Chapter 293-Stormwater Management to Include a New Section, Article II, Entitled "Improper Disposal of Waste

Feeding Wildlife

Refuse Containers and Dumpsters

Retrofitting Storm Drains

Disposal of Pet Waste

Illicit Connections to Storm Sewer System

Garbage and Rubbish

Yard Waste

Stormwater Program Coordinator

If you have any questions regarding the Township's Stormwater program, or if you see a matter of concern, you can contact:

Stormwater Program Coordinator

Paul W. Ferriero, PE, CME, Township Engineer -paul.ferriero@ferrieroengineering.com

Municipal Stormwater Team Members

Harry Appleby, Jr. Acting DPW Supervisor - DPW@Mansfieldtownship-nj.gov

Wendy Barras, R.M.C., Township Municipal Clerk/Office Manager -

Clerk@Mansfieldtownship-nj.gov

Contracted Service Provider

Aqualis

Term of Service 1/1/26-12/31/26