1. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training
Tidewater Community College

2. What Is Stormwater Runoff?
Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation
from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from
naturally soaking into the ground.

3. Why is stormwater runoff a problem?
Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and drinking water.

4. Potential Stormwater Pollutants
Fuels
Solvents
Automobile Oil & Grease
Herbicides
Pesticides
Fertilizers
Commercial Cleaners
Sediment
Cooking Oil & Grease
Pet Waste

5. Keeping Stormwater Clean!
Keep impervious surfaces clean and debris free
Report and Cleanup Spills Immediately
Limit the acreage of impervious surfaces
PREVENT ALL ILLICIT DISCHARGES into the stormwater system

6. Regulatory Requirements
TCC implemented its stormwater pollution prevention program in October of 2009
Failure to Comply with stormwater regulations can result in:
Fines up to $27,500 per violation per day
Ordering TCC to cease operations until problems are fully addressed
Revoking TCC’s stormwater permit
Refusing to Renew TCC’s existing permit

7. What is included in TCC’s Stormwater Management Program?
Public Outreach & Education
Public Participation & Involvement
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Construction Site Storm Sewer Runoff Control
Post Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Facility Operations

8. Public Outreach & Education
TCC has developed educational material regarding stormwater management issues
Stormwater educational material
include closed circuit broadcasts,
published articles, and web
development
Faculty are encouraged to integrate stormwater management subjects into their classes
Local clean-up projects are to be identified in educational material and tracked annually

9. Public Outreach & Education
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TCC Times Article
Storm Drain Markers

10. Public Outreach & Education
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TCC Stormwater Management Website:

11. Public Participation & Involvement
TCC tracks number of communications and complaints received regarding unauthorized discharges that were observed/reported
Public “reaches” include closed circuit broadcasts, published articles, and stormwater management website
TCC provides public access to copies of the MS4 Program Plan and Annual Reports

12. Public Participation & Involvement continued…
Online Form
Downloadable Reports

13. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
TCC has developed and maintains comprehensive storm sewer maps for the campuses of Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach
TCC has developed outfall tracking sheets and inspects outfall locations on an annually basis for evidence of illicit discharges
TCC has developed plans for cases where illicit discharges are discovered
TCC annually notifies localities of interconnections

14. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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15. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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16. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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17. Construction Site Storm Sewer Runoff Control
All State capital construction projects have Erosion & Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Management Plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans as part of their approved construction documents
It is the college’s responsibility that the above plans are maintained and enforced during construction
TCC reports to DCR all regulated land disturbing activities during the fiscal year

18. Construction Site Storm Sewer Runoff Control
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19. Construction Site Storm Sewer Runoff Control
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20. Post Construction Stormwater Management
in New Development and Redevelopment
TCC construction projects are required to have structural controls to reduce the volume and improve the quality of stormwater run-off
Construction site operators are required to secure a Virginia Stormwater Management Permit
TCC assumes liability for discharges under the permit
Under our MS4 permit, TCC is required to inspect stormwater structures annually for degradations and obstructions

21. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Facility Operations
TCC has developed an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan, Facilities Management Training Manual for Preventing & Reducing Stormwater Pollution, which has been in effect since July 2009
Copies of the training manual available are on the website
Stormwater Pollution Prevention training for Facility Management personnel is required
Records of annual nutrient applications are required in annual report
Records of use of ice-melt products are required in annual report
Records of corrective actions to reduce illicit discharges from facilities operations are required in annual report

22. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Facility Operations Continued…
Nutrient Management Application Sheets

23. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Facility Operations continued…
TCC’s goal s are as follows:
Eliminate illicit discharges from storage yards, fleet or maintenance shops, and outdoor storage areas
Properly disposed of waste materials
Protect materials that are soluble or erodible from exposure to precipitation
Discontinue use of harmful salts and non-eco-friendly ice-melt products

24. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
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Solid Waste Procedures
Collected from building receptacles daily
Liter and debris collected from grounds daily
Recycling receptacles emptied daily
Pollution Prevention Tips
Dumpster Lids should be kept closed
Dumpsters should not be located next to storm drains

25. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
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Hazardous Waste Generation Locations
Chemistry and Biology Labs
Photography Labs
Greenhouses
Maintenance Facilities
Pollution Prevention Tips
Store hazardous waste away from storm drains
Update campus hazardous waste communication plans

26. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Facility Operations continued…
Vehicle Washing
Vehicles should not be washed on campus!
Vehicles should be taken to a private car wash
No student fundraising car washes are permitted

27. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Facility Operations continued…
Lawn Care
Follow Nutrient Management Plan
Cover all storm drains so that fertilizers and/or herbicides do not enter storm sewer system
All lawn chemicals are to be stored indoors

28. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Facility Operations continued…
Vehicle and Equipment Care
Repair fluid leaks immediately
Cleanup spills immediately and properly dispose of materials
Dispose of used auto fluids and batteries at designated drop-off or recycle locations
Install and Maintain oil/water separators

29. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Facility Operations continued…
Storm drain and outfall inspections & cleaning
Visually inspect storm drains and outfalls annually
Clean storm drains as needed
Remove trash and/or leaf debris from storm drains as needed
Follow Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Procedures if an illicit discharge is suspected
Report all observed illicit discharges and follow Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Procedures

30. BAD! GOOD! Stormwater Quiz Which is Good and Which is Bad?:
Dirt Pile w/ silt fence
Soapy Water Draining Into A Storm Drain

31. BAD! BAD! Stormwater Quiz Which is Good and Which is Bad?: Dumpster
Temporary Hazardous and Universal Waste Storage

32. Which is Good and Which is Bad?:
Stormwater Quiz
Which is Good and Which is Bad?:
BAD!
GOOD!
Paint Storage
Outdoor Salt Storage

33. Which is Good and Which is Bad?:
Stormwater Quiz
Which is Good and Which is Bad?:
BAD!
GOOD!
Fuel Storage
Sand and Salt Storage

34. BAD! GOOD! Stormwater Quiz Which is Good and Which is Bad?:
Trash & Aluminum Cans
Automobile Fluid Storage

35. The End….
Thank you!