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| Stormwater
flooding from a street to the nearby drainage channel |
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.
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.
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| Detention
pond |
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Major Capital Improvement
Projects |
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Remedial Drainage Projects |
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Construction Management |
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Easement and Right-of-Way Management and Maintenance
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Routine
Maintenance
SEMSWA maintains the storm drainage system in a regular
and equitable way across the system. Our Maintenance Program
includes: |
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| Maintenance
crew removes debris from stormdrain with vac
truck |
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Inspection
and Planning |
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Debris, Sediment and Trash
Removal from Stormwater Facilities |
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Infrastructure Maintenance
of ponds, manholes, pipes, etc. |
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Coordination of maintenance
needs with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
(UDFCD)
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NPDES
Permit Compliance and Stormwater Quality Management
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: |
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Investigating illicit connections
and discharges to the storm drainage system and waterways |
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Enforcing erosion control guidelines
and regulations during and after construction |
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Municipal good housekeeping to prevent
stormwater pollution |
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Public education and involvement in
stormwater quality |
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Mapping of the Drainage System and
outfalls |
Land
Use Review and Coordination
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: |
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| Drainage
channel at Arapahoe Rd. and Quebec |
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Review and approval of
Drainage Reports and Construction Plans |
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Permitting, field inspection and enforcement |
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Master Plan coordination |
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National Flood Insurance Program compliance |
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Public
Information and Outreach
SEMSWA provides information about its stormwater
management activities and annual fees through:
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The SEMSWA website |
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News Releases |
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Public and other types of group meetings
(HOA Boards, developer groups, etc.) |
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Participation in community activities
including Western Welcome Week, World Monitoring Day,
Race for the Watershed and the Annual Cherry Creek Conference. |
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Mailings to property owners |
Planning
and Technical Management
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| Downstream
of 84-inch pipe at Arapahoe Rd. |
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Design Criteria and Standards |
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Collection of field data |
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Master Planning |
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Design, Field, and Operations Engineering |
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Floodplain Management |
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Hazard Mitigation |
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Zoning Support
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Customer
Service, Billing and Finance
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General Administration
and Financial Management
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Billing Operations |
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Customer Service |
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Support Services |
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