Stormwater Management
Landscaping and Athletics, information for Staff
Leaves being cleaned up by landscaping personnel. Raking up leaves reduces the number of storm inlets that are blocked by leaves during rain events. The leaves are vaccuumed up using a special truck and are used to make compost..
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Tips
- Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly.
- When chemicals must be used, apply pesticides and fertilizers according to the manufacturer’s instructions and educate yourself on the potential receptors in the area where you will be applying.
- Do not apply chemicals when it is raining or expected to rain.
- Pesticides can only be applied by a licensed chemical applicator. EHS maintains a database of those individuals.
- Sweep and collect debris from sidewalks and other paved areas rather than washing it into our waterways.
- Compost or recycle landscaping waste when possible.
- Maintain landscaped areas to prevent soil erosion.
- Use native plants that require low maintenance to landscape.
- Cover bare spots in grassy areas to prevent erosion.
- Don’t over water landscaping.
- Do not leave grass clippings on the streets, sidewalks, or other impervious surfaces. Sweep or blow them back onto grassy areas or collect for composting.
- Cover piles of mulch or dirt being used in landscaping projects to prevent erosion during storm events.
- Plants along roadways and sidewalks are especially important to stormwater management because they help to filter out pollutants from runoff. Make sure these plants are healthy and well maintained.
- Never dump any chemical into storm water drain. If you are unsure of how to properly dispose of a chemical, contact EHS at 982-4911 for assistance.
- Make sure you have received annual training on storm water pollution prevention. If you have not received proper training, contact your supervisor.
- Ensure all paint is properly disposed of by calling EHS at 982-4911. Never dump excess paint down storm sewer drains.
- Only wash equipment or containers at an EHS designated location. Facilities Management, Scott Stadium and U-Hall are all equipped with equipment washing facilities that drain to the sanitary sewer. Never wash equipment or containers in parking lots or paved areas that drain to stormwater conveyances.
To report an illicit discharge, spill, or unusual water condition call 982-4911!
Contact EHS with stormwater related questions or comments at storm-water@virginia.edu.
EHS Stormwater website questions or comments should be directed to Jess Wenger at jsw6d@virginia.edu or 982-5540.
