University of Mary Washington
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Program Plan 2014-2015
The University of Mary Washington is committed to good stewardship of the natural water
resources, and water quality standards, as defined by the Clean Water Act and its’ attendant
regulations. UMW has designed this Program Plan to conform to the guidelines of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as outlined in Section II of the General Permit.
Public Education and Outreach, for the purposes of this Plan, are limited to the students, faculty,
administration, and staff of the University of Mary Washington. UMW’s “Public” therefore
equals about 6000 persons. Best Management Practice (BMP) is a way of outlining each of the
steps toward maintain and improving water quality in our service area.
UMW is committed to increasing our population’s understanding about stormwater pollution
reduction, together with the consequences of ignoring pollution. Education emphasizes reducing
the impact to Hazel Run and the Rappahannock River caused by: 1) improperly disposing of pet
waste, 2) improper litter disposal and, 3) developing stormwater retention / reuse strategies
which incorporate primarily native plant materials (trees, shrubs, and grasses) as agents for
absorbing nutrients and transpiring water back to the atmosphere. (BMP 1, Section II.B.1.b, c.)
BMP 2 Public Involvement (Section II.B.2)
UMW endeavors to maintain open and effective communications with the City of
Fredericksburg, Stafford county, Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR), and the Tri-County / City
Water and Soil Conservation District. The University lends support to local events through
website and bulletin board announcements, the Community Outreach and Resources (COAR)
office, and the Office of Student Activities and Community Services (OSACS).
Policy: UMW will comply with state and local public notice requirements.
Objective: Inform the UMW public of opportunities to engage in 1) Rappahannock River clean
up organized by FOR, 2) Earth Day events, 3) Chesapeake medallion storm drain installations
and, 4) UMW Multicultural Fair.
BMP 3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) (Section II.B.3.c)
1. Dry Weather Field Screening
UMW developed and maintains Stormwater Management plans for all three of its’ campuses.
These studies include maps identifying outfalls at each campus. As the total number of outfalls
on any one campus is fewer than 50, all outfalls on each campus will be screened.
Screening methodology: UMW personnel will visit each outfall location during periods
of fair weather, not sooner than 48 hours following a storm event. Inspectors will then
apply an If / Then / Else approach to further investigation. For example, IF the outfall is
dry, THEN no further inspection required, and note in report. ELSE, if water is found,
follow upstream to the next inspection point until the source is located. The reporting
format will follow the outline provided in Section II.B.3.c. Written report of findings will
be presented to the AVP for Facilities Services.
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University of Mary Washington
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Program Plan 2014-2015
2. Nonstormwater Discharge Reporting
UMW Landscape & Grounds personnel are instructed in identifying, remediating, and reporting
nonstormwater discharges. Email reports of discharges include a description of the discharge and
the remediation action taken.
UMW Housekeeping staff will be included in training.
BMP 4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control (Section II.B.4)
1. Erosion and Sediment Control Authority
UMW requires that all land disturbing projects of 10,000 square feet or greater conform to
current DEQ / DCR regulations per the Code of Virginia. Contractors are required to install and
maintain E&S controls throughout project lives, and until an acceptable stand of ground cover
has been established. UMW’s E&S inspector is responsible for inspecting each active
construction site within 48 hours of a storm event to ensure that controls are effective. Inspection
reports are issued following each inspection, and contractors are required to correct deficiencies
prior to re-inspection. Re-inspections occur every two weeks. UMW’s E&S inspector is DEQcertified, maintains his certification, and reports to the Capital Outlay Program Director.
2. Construction Site Operator Training
UMW requires that each construction project general contractor, or the civil sitework contractor,
be DEQ-certified as a Responsible Land Disturber. The RLD certificate is required to be
available on-site along with the approved SWPPP for the specific project. It is the responsibility
of the Capital Outlay Program Director to verify RLD certification.
BMP 5 Post Construction Stormwater Management
1. Site Monitoring
UMW’s E&S inspector continues to monitor construction sites until the ground cover has been
stabilized and E&S controls are removed.
During construction permanent stormwater management devices will have been installed.
Location, description, operation, and inspection / cleaning schedules for each SWM device are
provided to the Landscape and Grounds Department for inspection and maintenance. All devices
are required to be inspected and maintained during the period of installation regardless of
duration.
Inspection reports are provided in summary form annually to the AVP for Facilities Services.
BMP 6 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for UMW Operations
1. Operations and Maintenance activities
UMW Maintenance shops and UMW Landscape and Grounds Department have internal policies
governing prevention of illicit discharges, and proper collection and disposal of waste materials.
Fertilizers and pesticides are stored, prepared and applied by certified personnel.
The Director of Facilities Maintenance and the Director of Landscape and Grounds are jointly
responsible for operations and maintenance policies.
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University of Mary Washington
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Program Plan 2014-2015
2. Turf and Landscape Management
UMW incorporates a Nutrient Management Plan developed by a Virginia certified nutrient
management specialist. The plan is scheduled for renewal during this calendar year.
The Director of Landscape and Grounds is responsible for plan implementation.
3. Training
UMW endeavors to provide, at a minimum, biennial training for Landscape and Grounds,
Maintenance shops, and Housekeeping personnel. The training provides standard procedures for
identifying, reporting, and preventing illicit discharges. Training also includes basic procedures
to properly clean up and dispose of spills and other non-point-source discharges.
Training is provided as either stand-alone training, or as part of a larger safety training schedule.
End of Plan
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