Stormwater Management & Control

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Tar-Pamlico and Neuse River Basin Stormwater Rules in Pitt County

The Stormwater Ordinance applies both the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Stormwater Rules adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) throughout Pitt County. These rules address stormwater runoff in developed and urbanizing areas to ensure consistent environmental protection and responsible development practices. Together, they help reduce nitrogen and other pollutants entering local waterways and provide uniform protection across all watersheds.

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  1. Control Measures
  2. Review Process

Understanding and Maintaining Stormwater Control Measures

Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) are permanent, engineered systems that capture and treat runoff before it reaches local streams, rivers, and drinking water sources. They slow rainwater, filter pollutants, and allow it to soak into the ground—reducing flooding and improving water quality.

Across Pitt County, features like ponds, swales, rain gardens, and permeable pavement are examples of SCMs. As development adds more hard surfaces such as roads, roofs, and driveways, SCMs play a critical role in managing runoff and protecting waterways from pollution.

Operation and Maintenance

  • Perform regular upkeep. SCMs need routine maintenance to function properly and prevent flooding or pollutant buildup.
  • Follow design-specific care. Maintenance varies by type—for example, mowing and sediment removal for ponds, or weeding and mulch care for bioretention areas.
  • Inspect quarterly and after major storms. Check for erosion, debris, or damage following rainfall of more than one inch in 24 hours.

Common Types of SCMs

  • Wet ponds
  • Bioretention cells (rain gardens)
  • Infiltration systems
  • Stormwater wetlands
  • Permeable pavement
  • Sand filters

Subdivisions With Approved Stormwater Control Measures (SCM).

The following is a list of subdivisions With County Approved Stormwater Control Measures. Please note that homeowner's associations have been established and require homeowners to properly maintain the SCMs.

  • Brandy Creek South
  • Lake View, Section 3
  • Newkikr Acres
  • Summers Walk, Section 1
  • Timber Ridge, Section 2, Phase 2
  • Williams Farm
  • Windsong