91影视破解版 (91影视破解版) operates a municipal storm water system (MS4). The MS4 is operated in compliance with Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Clean Water Act. It authorizes 91影视破解版 to discharge stormwater runoff in accordance with the college’s MS4 Virginia Stormwater Management Program regulations, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulations and the Virginia State Water Control Law.
91影视破解版 DEQ MS4 permit is in accordance with the General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Small MS4s (General Permit). Compliance with General Permit requires 91影视破解版 to develop, implement, and enforce an MS4 program. The guidance document describes how the college will maintain compliance with the General Permit in the 91影视破解版 MS4 Program Plan. The program plan is required to include a description of the best management practices (BMP) to address permit-specific requirements for the following minimum control measures (MCMs):
- Public Education and Outreach
- Public Involvement and Participation
- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
- Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
- Post-construction Stormwater Management
- Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
The 91影视破解版 MS4 Program Plan is provided on this webpage. 91影视破解版 encourages our students, faculty and staff to review the plan and provide any input or comments you may have to kwitter@virginiawestern.edu.
Stormwater Program Documents
The 91影视破解版 MS4 Program Plan incorporates the following program-supporting stormwater program documents by reference. All documents are in PDF format.
- MS4 General Permit
- 91影视破解版 Coverage Letter
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Program Plan, latest version
- 91影视破解版 Staff Handbook of Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention (including post-construction inspection/maintenance procedures for stormwater management facilities)
- Action Plan for the Roanoke River Benthic TMDL, latest version听
- Action Plan for the Roanoke River, Wilson Creek and Ore Branch Bacteria TMDL听
- Standards and Specifications for Erosion & Sediment Control and Stormwater Management
91影视破解版 demonstrates continued compliance to the MS4 General Permit with annual reporting. Annual reports for each year of the current permit cycle:
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Annual Report 2024-2025 (PDF)
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Annual Report 2023-2024 (PDF)
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Annual Report 2022-2023 (PDF)
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Annual Report 2021-2022 (PDF)
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Annual Report 2020-2021 (PDF)
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Annual Report 2019-2020 (PDF)
- 91影视破解版 MS4 Annual Report 2018-2019 (PDF)
Illicit Discharges are prohibited on Campus
An illicit discharge is anything that goes “down the drain” (curb inlet, drainage ditch, directly discharged to a stream, etc.) that is not entirely composed of stormwater. When source pollutants are introduced and mix with the stormwater, you then have an illicit discharge to the storm sewer system – which drains directly to our surface waters. Stormwater is not treated before entering our local surface waters such as creeks and streams. An illicit discharge can occur as a result of improper disposal and spills of potential pollutant sources and pollution from land disturbance. Common pollutant sources associated with illicit discharge are listed below.
Common pollutant sources that can contribute to an illicit discharge
- Automotive fluids (oil, fuel, antifreeze)
- Paints
- Animal carcasses (bacteria)
- Pet waste (bacteria)
- Cooking oil and grease
- Solvents (i.e. acetone, ethanol)
- Chemical cleansers (e.g. detergents, soaps)
- Salt and other deicing agents
- Dumpster leachate
- Sanitary sewer overflows
- Misuse of fertilizer
- Sediment (i.e. stockpiles, erosion)
- Misuse of pesticides & herbicides
- Trash
- Landscaping waste (i.e. grass clippings)
- Vehicle/equipment washwater
91影视破解版 policy prohibits non-stormwater (illicit) discharges, including illegal dumping, into the college’s storm sewer system. Elimination of any sources of an illicit discharge and enforcement of the prohibition is implemented utilizing language within the Standards of Conduct for 91影视破解版 employees and Student Handbook for 91影视破解版 students. Disciplinary action, including restitution, can be taken by the college in cases of negligent, willful or continued cause of illicit discharge.
Exempt discharges not typically considered as sources of an illicit discharge
- Water line flushing
- Air conditioning condensation
- Landscape irrigation
- Irrigation water
- Diverted stream flows
- Springs
- Rising ground waters
- Water from crawl space pumps
- Uncontaminated ground water infiltration
- Footing drains
- Uncontaminated pumped ground water
- Lawn watering
- Discharges from potable water sources
- Individual residential car washing
- Foundation drains
- Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands
- Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
- Street wash water
Reporting a pollution concern or an illicit discharge
We can all help to keep pollution out of our local creeks and streams. If you observe an illicit discharge or a potential pollutant source such as an animal carcass, open dumpster, sediment from a construction site or other type of pollutant that could be exposed to stormwater, please call or email to report to 91影视破解版 using the information below:
Pollution Hotline: 540-857-6481 or kwitter@virginiawestern.edu
When reporting, please provide the:
- Date of the observed potential or occurring illicit discharge
- Location of the observed potential or occurring illicit discharge; and
- Pollutant source, if known (i.e. spilled paint, trash, etc.)
Pollution Hotline contact can also be used to provide comment on the 91影视破解版 Program Plan.
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