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Where are the silt screens to prevent runoff into the creek?
Some were finally put in, but it took about three months!

Fact:

The erosion rate from land disturbed at a construction site may be 1,000 times greater than the natural rate.

These sewers will drain directly into the creek

Is storm water legally allowed to be collected and dumped into the creek?

Among other things, the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 states:

• All disturbed areas must be able to be stabilized by vegetation or other suitable erosion control methods. Cut or fill slopes are of special concern. A disturbed soil area must be stabilized within 30 working days after completing any phase of land grading.
• Off-site sedimentation must be prevented. A ground cover that prevents erosion must be established within 30 working days or 120 calendar days following completion of the construction phase, whichever is shorter.

Civil penalties, criminal penalties, injunction relief, and stop-work orders can be assessed for violations:

• Starting a land-disturbing activity without an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan can result in a $500 per day penalty.
• Civil penalties can carry a fine of up to $500 per day for each violation and for each day a site is in violation.
• Criminal penalties for knowing or willful violations are up to 90 days in jail or a $5,000 fine.
• An injunction to abate or prevent a violation can be brought to a superior court when the state or local program authorities believe a person is violating or threatening to violate the law.
• A stop-work order can be issued if a serious violation is found and the violation is knowing and willful.
• Any citizen injured by a violation of the Act may bring civil action against the persons alleged to be in violation.

Stagnant water on the downstream side of the pipes

Another view on the downstream side

The level of the bottom of the pipes relative to the natural creek level is resulting in zero flow and stagnant water.

A view into the new subdivision. Can you say “land clearing”?