Nimishillen Creek CWMP - Phase IV

(DRAFT)

Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization (NEFCO) initiated a watershed study to aid in the protection and/or restoration of Nimishillen Creek’s water quality.  The result of this effort is the Nimishillen Creek Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) separated into four Phases.  Each Phase of the CWMP was completed with extensive input from a Technical Advisory Committee consisting of representatives from local and county governments, business, agriculture, and citizens. 

The entire CWMP was submitted to the State of Ohio in April of 2003 for review and endorsement.  As part of the endorsement process, the State recently responded by forwarded comments regarding the CWMP.  NEFCO’s staff is currently working with local stakeholders to address the State’s comments and setup a timeline for endorsement.  Contact NEFCO if you would like a copy of the State’s comments.

Phase IV

Phase IV is the Home Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) Plan developed by the Stark County Health Department and NEFCO for the Nimishillen Creek Watershed to effectively coordinate the correction of failing home sewage (septic) systems.  This Plan identifies likely areas where failing septic systems are affecting the Creek, provides guidance for financial assistance to homeowners who need to repair or replace their existing septic system, summarizes long-term inspection and monitoring goals by the Health Department, and outlines a comprehensive educational and outreach program.  The plan is still in DRAFT form and is currently being reviewed by various State agencies.      

Table of Contents

Title Page & Table of Contents

Report

Full Report

Figures

Figure 1 - Government Jurisdiction

Figure 2 - Slopes Greater Than Six Percent

Figure 3 - HSTS Limiting Soils in Unsewered Areas

Figure 4 - Sewered Areas and Census Tracts

Figure 5 - HSTS Priority Areas