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Stormwater Information
MS4 Annual Report - public comment can be submitted by calling 423-989-5523 until September 21.
The City of Bristol, Tennessee; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC); and the public are partners in preventing pollution from discharging into area creeks, streams, lakes, ponds, and other water bodies. The City is a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Phase 2 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit holder.
Clean Water
Clean water is an important resource to the City as it provides many benefits to our community and wellbeing. Clean water is needed for drinking; conducting business activities; supporting recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, boating; and providing wildlife habitat; all of which are necessary for a thriving community.
Protect the City's Waterways
The City encourages the public, including all corporate citizens, to become involved in protecting the City's waterways and contacting staff for additional information.
Stormwater Permit
TDEC issued a Notice of Coverage (NOC) to the City for the permit that became effective on May 1, 2017 and will expire on September 30, 2021. As a permit holder, the City is allowed to discharge stormwater from their storm sewer system into creeks, streams, lakes, ponds and other water bodies which are collectively referred to as "waters of the state."
The permit requires the City to regulate discharges to the waters of the state including establishment and enforcement of regulations regarding runoff from residential, commercial and industrial developments.
Illicit Discharge
One source of pollution into the waters of the state are through illicit discharges. An illicit discharge is the disposal of any substance into the stormwater system that is not composed entirely of stormwater. An example of an illicit discharge could be a spill or leak of any substance (e.g. paint, wash water, gasoline, and grease) into the stormwater system. The City encourages the public, including corporate citizens, to contact staff via the Stormwater Hotline 423-989-5582 if there appears to be an illicit discharge.
Resources
View links to information regarding the permit, regulations and public education and participation opportunities.
Permit
- 2022 Permanent Stormwater Management Implementation Plan
- Bristol Enforcement Response Plan
- 2022 Bristol Notice of Coverage
- 2022 Bristol Notice of Intent
- 2022 MS4 Annual Report Final
Regulations
- 2021 Construction General Permit (PDF)
- Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Ordinance (PDF)
- Generic SWPPP (DOCX)
- Illicit Discharge Ordinance (PDF)
- Manufactured BMP Device Guidance (PDF)
- Post Construction Water Quality Management Ordinance (PDF)
- Water Quality BMP Manual (PDF)
- Water Quality BMP Manual Errata (PDF)
Education & Participation Opportunities
- After the Storm (PDF)
- Anatomy of a Sanitary Sewer (PDF)
- Boone Lake Association
- Boone Watershed Partnership
- EPA Pesticide Information
- EPA Fertilizer Information
- Homeowner's Guide to Cleaner Water (PDF)
- Keep Bristol Beautiful
- Preventing Mosquitoes
- Tennessee Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Training
- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- Tennessee Pesticide and Herbicide Information
- Tennessee Stormwater Association
- Urban Water Quality Poster Enviroscape (PDF)
- WaterWorks! (MTSU)
Contact Us
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Brian Ramsey
Director of Engineering
Engineering Division
Physical Address
212 Blackley Road
Bristol, TN 37620Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1189
Bristol, TN 37621Phone: 423-989-5523
Fax: 423-989-5695Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stormwater Hotline
Phone: 423-989-5582