N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Virginia Beach

Local Condition AREA 312 SQUARE MILES CHESAPEAKE BAY 98 SQUARE MILES WATERSHED SOUTHERN 209 SQUARE MILES WATERSHED ATLANTIC OCEAN 5 SQUARE MILES Chesapeake Bay Watershed Southern Watershed Atlantic Ocean Watershed

Pre-1970 Development Approximately 100 pre neighborhoods exist 40% of population

Department of Agriculture has several programs to promote proper level of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Commercial Pesticide Applicator re-certification courses Courses for nitrogen application though trickle irrigation Lake and Pond management workshops Promotion of the use of grass filter strips Promotion of a conservation district Envirothon. Back Yard Conservation programs N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Minimum Control Measure PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Virginia Beach SWM Activities:

Programs for tire recycling through Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation (150 tons of tires). Active Public Education Programs through: Boy ScoutsLocal Harvest Fair Early Discovery School Groups Public Education through cooperative education programs with HRPDC – HR Storm Initiative at TV, theater and local events. N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Minimum Control Measure PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Virginia Beach SWM Activities:

Recycling and city wide “Blue Can” pickup contract with Tidewater Fiber (e.g. Tyre Recycling). “Adopt A” Programs: Highway Waterway Street Park Trail Beach School Ground Clean the Bay Day (131 miles / 40 tons). Storm drain stenciling (W.Q. Fish) “Dumping Pollutes”. N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Minimum Control Measure PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / INVOLVEMENT Virginia Beach SWM Activities:

Dry weather field screening; Map grid / consultant testing via annual services contract. Adopted Stormwater Management Ordinance. HAZMAT Program; Fire Department / Public Works (371 spill responses) River Stars Program in cooperation with Elizabeth River Project. Stormwater Hotline, Inspectors (12 illicit discharges detected and corrected). N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Minimum Control Measure ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION Virginia Beach SWM Activities:

Construction plan review by DSC – 1304 development plans reviewed. Erosion and Sediment Control plans required. Land disturbances >5 acres reported to DEQ. Education and training of construction inspectors for DCR certification E & S part of all city construction projects. Site Plan Ordinance. N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Minimum Control Measure CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL Virginia Beach SWM Activities:

City’s Standards and Specifications for development requires stormwater treatment and control. CIP Program constructs regional facilities where possible. Stormwater Management Master Plan. N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Minimum Control Measure POST-CONSTRUCTION RUNOFF CONTROL Virginia Beach SWM Activities:

City Personnel receive training and certifications to ensure proper use of materials and maintenance methods to prevent or reduce pollution. Capital Improvement Program includes projects to upgrade or replace those parts of city infrastructure to reduce or prevent pollution BMP’s are inspected and evaluated to ensure performance while evaluating various methodologies for long term compatibility in the city. Stormwater Management Master Plan includes planning for future City water quality needs as dictated by the Comprehensive Development Plan. Proper disposal of all toxic/hazardous waste is performed with regional waste management program as a member of the Southeastern Public Service Authority. N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Minimum Control Measure POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Virginia Beach SWM Activities:

Established by City Council in December 1992 as part of Capital Improvement Program approval with 7-4 vote Implementation in July 1993 Separate Bill Combine With Water/Sewer Bill in January 2004 N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Storm Water Utility Fund HISTORY OF STORM WATER FUND

Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) = 2,269 Square Feet Residential = 1 ERU per Dwelling Unit Multi-family and Non-residential Based on Impervious Area Total Billings Through FY are $72.4 Million Total Collections are 99.3% N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Storm Water Utility Fund BASIS FOR BILLING

N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Storm Water Utility Fund

Get unanimous approval by Council/Board Have adequate staffing for start-up Don’t underestimate the demands of your customers You can never charge enough to meet all your needs Know how you are going to bill before you get started Customers will not pay just because you send a bill Do it anyway - it is still a good idea N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Storm Water Utility Fund LESSONS LEARNED

N.P.D.E.S. PHASE II Storm Water CIP

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