Policies & Procedures
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Workshops
Upon completion of a designated Erosion and Sedimentation Control Workshop for Single Family
Homebuilders, the attendee will receive an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Certification (or renewal)
which will be valid for two (2) years.
Possession of an active Certification can be used in lieu of the $3,000.00 per acre surety requirement
for a single family residence as required by Article 13 of the Jefferson County Subdivision and Construction
Regulations.
The Certification can be revoked if the certification holder has any site found to be out of compliance
with Article 13 of the Jefferson County Subdivision and Construction Regulations.
Investigations
The Departments of Stormwater Management and Inspection Services regulate and enforce the federally mandated
NPDES permit.
We welcome you to report suspected water pollution. Here is what YOU can do… Call our
compliant Hotline: 205.325.5792 Or,
email us the information!
The information you provide is valuable and your identity will remain anonymous.
Inspectors with the Department of Stormwater Management or Inspection Services will conduct an investigation,
but they will need some basic information in order to properly handle the complaint.
While your privacy and
anonymity will be protected, we ask that you provide your name and a daytime phone number in case the inspectors
need additional information. You also can request that an inspector inform you of the investigation results.
Report Suspected Water Pollution?
- Your name and a daytime phone number
- Amount and type of pollution ( oil, sediment,etc.) if known
- Description of color, odor, consistency and any other characteristics of the water or pollutant that might be helpful
- Location of pollution. A physical address, nearby streets, business name, or creek.
- Date and time the incident occurred.
- Other helpful items such as digital photographs.
Procedure for Water Pollution
All complaints regarding water pollution, suspected water pollution and identification of illegal connections to the storm drain system will be investigated by the assigned personnel.
