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City of Orono <br />Surface Water Management Plan February 2019 29 <br />B. Coordinate review and approval of wetland delineations, exemptions, and <br />replacement plans with MCWD. <br />C. Coordinate and attend TEP meetings for pre-application reviews and other WCA <br />related items. <br />D. Coordinate enforcement of replacement wetland monitoring requirements, review <br />of monitoring reports, and certification of replacement wetlands with MCWD. <br />E. Work with DNR and SWCD as necessary to identify and enforce WCA violations. <br />4.4.2S Potential wetland restoration projects that mitigate historical impacts and increase the <br />quantity and quality of local wetlands will be identified and prioritized. Sites will <br />consider available funds, feasibility, possible project partners, benefits provided, <br />bioengineered solutions, and TMDL Implementation Plans. For planning purposes, <br />MCWD’s Functional Assessment of Wetlands will be used to help prioritize restoration <br />areas. Once projects are identified, this plan will be updated as necessary to list the <br />restoration sites in Section 5.0. <br />4.4.3S Goals, policies and implementation strategies for Wetland Management will be <br />incorporated into the education programs identified in the City’s SWPPP. <br />4.5 Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTSs) <br />Issues <br />4.5I Failing or improperly maintained Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTSs), <br />more commonly referred to as septic systems, have significant potential to contaminate <br />surface and groundwater resources with nitrates, phosphorus, harmful bacteria, viruses, <br />and other toxic substances. <br />Goal <br />4.5G Manage SSTSs to ensure proper design, installation, operation, maintenance or <br />replacement in order to eliminate health hazards or illicit discharges to water resources. <br />Connect properties with SSTSs to city sanitary sewer as soon as feasible. <br />Policies <br />4.5.1P All SSTSs shall obtain a permit as required by City ordinance and shall be operated and <br />managed according to City ordinance and current best management practices. <br />4.5.2P Promote education regarding the benefits of proper SSTS operation and management. <br />Implementation Strategies <br />4.5.1S The City will continue the administration and enforcement of its City code and SSTS <br />permitting requirements. <br />4.5.2S Goals, policies and implementation strategies for SSTSs will be incorporated into the <br />education programs identified in the City’s SWPPP. <br />4.6 Upland Natural Resources <br />Issues <br />4.6I Loss of natural upland areas can lead to a decrease in the function and quality of <br />surface water resources. <br />Goal