How does George Mason University manage storm water runoff?
George Mason University is required under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulations to design buildings, property, and roadways in a manner that limits the impact of storm water runoff. Techniques to control clarity, temperature, and volume include; retention ponds, storm water sewage systems, dikes, silt fences, and natural areas. George Mason University has designated an employee that is responsible for ensuring that storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) are designed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. All contractors who disrupt more than one acre of land are required to design, implement, and post a storm water management plan to protect surrounding streams and the watershed during construction projects. Small projects that discharge water or disrupt storm water flow are required to obtain a permit from the DEQ or local regulatory authority.
