Stormwater Flooding From a Street to the Nearby Drainage Channel
Overview
Since January 2007, SEMSWA has provided stormwater management services for drainage and flood control facilities within its service areas in the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. SEMSWA’s activities include:
Planning
Funding
Construction
Acquisition
Operation
Maintenance
SEMSWA is also responsible for insuring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and other environmental regulations, and strives to educate the public about stormwater quality.
Detention Pond
Capital Construction and Remedial Drainage Projects
SEMSWA prioritizes stormwater infrastructure needs across the service area in order to achieve the greatest benefit for the whole community.
Major Capital Improvement Projects
Remedial Drainage Projects
Construction Management
Easement and Right-of-Way Management and Maintenance
SEMSWA maintains the storm drainage system in a regular and equitable way across the system. Our Maintenance Program includes:
Inspection and Planning
Debris, Sediment and Trash Removal from Stormwater Facilities
Infrastructure Maintenance of ponds, manholes, pipes, etc.
Coordination of maintenance needs with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD)
For more information on stormwater maintenance, please visit the Maintenance Program page.
NPDES Permit Compliance and Water Quality
SEMSWA is responsible for compliance with various unfunded federal environmental mandates. Failure to comply may result in fines to the local agencies. Compliance activities include:
Investigating illicit connections and discharges to the storm drainage system and waterways
Enforcing erosion control guidelines and regulations during and after construction
Municipal good housekeeping to prevent stormwater pollution
Public education and involvement in stormwater quality
SEMSWA Land Development staff provides input and insures compliance with drainage regulations for new development in the service area. SEMSWA works closely with City of Centennial and Arapahoe County Land Use staff as well as area development, engineering and design firms. Activities include:
Review and approval of Drainage Reports and Construction Plans
For more information on watershed planning, please visit the Master Planning Program page. For more information on floodplain management, please visit the Floodplain Program page.
Public Information and Outreach
SEMSWA provides information about its stormwater management activities and annual fees through:
SEMSWA Website
News Releases
Public and other types of group meetings (HOA boards, developer groups, etc...)
Participation in community activities including Western Welcome Week, World Monitoring Day, Race for The Watershed and the Annual Cherry Creek Conference.
Mailings to property owners
Planning and Technical Management
Design Criteria and Standards
Collection of field data
Master Planning
Design, Field, and Operations Engineering
Floodplain Management
Hazard Mitigation
Zoning support
Customer Service, Billing and Finance
General Administration and Financial Management
Billing Operations
Customer Service
Support Services
76 Inverness Dr. E. Englewood, CO 80112 - Phone: 303-858-8844 - Fax: - Email: semswamain@semswa.org
