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Arlington County’s WatershedImprovement Programs
February 7, 2012
Arlington CountyCivic Federation Meeting
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Agenda
Current conditions
What is the County doing?
How are potential watershed improvement projects identified?
What can you do?
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Arlington’s watersheds Chesapeake Bay
watershed
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Only 28.5 miles remain oforiginal stream network
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Existing storm sewer
network = 366 miles
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1750 - 1850
1851 - 1900
1901 -1910
1911 - 1920
1921 - 1930
1931 - 1940
1941 - 1950
1951 - 1960
1961 - 1970
1971 - 1980
1981 - 1990
1991 - 2000
2001 - 2010
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
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6,000
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8,000
9,000
10 150336
798
1988
6303
8004
6650
1906
1279
18631611
1804
Number of Residential Properties- Year Built -
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Most of Arlington’s stormwater flows through storm sewer pipes directly to local streams, then flows down the Potomac River to the Chesapeake Bay
Water in storm drains does not go to a treatment plant!
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Water Quality Impacts fromStormwater Runoff
Potomac River is our source of drinking water.
• Stormwater runoff erodes local streams, carries sediment, nutrients, and litter downstream, kills trees, affects habitat for aquatic organisms, and damages sewer lines.
• Sediment and nutrients are major pollutants of concern for Chesapeake Bay.
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Current Stormwater Challenges Existing Development
Most of Arlington was developed before stormwater regulations existed, so County streams are heavily impacted by stormwater runoff.
More stringent regulations Required to reduce water pollution and protect Chesapeake Bay.
Aging Infrastructure More than half of the storm sewer network is over 50 years old.
System Capacity Needs to be sufficient to reduce flood risks to an acceptable level.
Climate change Climate models predict frequency of heavy rainfall events could
increase.
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Improve Existing Stormwater Facilities
Ballston Pond - Redesign of existing stormwater pond is underway to enhance nutrient and sediment removal and improve water quality.
Pond will treat ~ 400 acres of impervious area that drain to Four Mile Run.
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Upgrade Infrastructure
Reduce Flooding Risks
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Development Controls Chesbay ordinance strengthened in 2003 and again in
2011; governs development projects disturbing more than 2500 square feet and areas near streams.
Reduced lot coverage in 2005.
Commercial Green Building Incentive Program.
Green Home Choice Program.
LEED certification for all County projects.
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1750 - 1850
1851 - 1900
1901 -1910
1911 - 1920
1921 - 1930
1931 - 1940
1941 - 1950
1951 - 1960
1961 - 1970
1971 - 1980
1981 - 1990
1991 - 2000
2001 - 2002
2003 - 2004
2005 - 2006
2007 - 2008
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10
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25.027.5
30.5 31.7 31.9
28.726.0 26.6
32.8
39.9
51.2
55.558.1
45.543.8
46.2
Average Percent Impervious AreaFor Residential Parcels
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New Stormwater Facilities
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Identify Potential Stormwater Facility SitesWatershed Retrofit Plans
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Stream Restoration
Before
After
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Pollution Prevention
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Outreach and Education
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How are Potential Watershed Improvement Projects Identified?
Stormwater Master Plan (1996) and Watershed Management Plan (2001) are being updated and combined into a comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan (to be completed in 2012).
Storm Sewer Capacity Analysis to study the County's current storm sewer pipes.
County-wide stream inventory to assess stream conditions and prioritize stream restoration projects.
Watershed retrofit plans to identify locations where stormwater treatment facilities can be added to help slow down and filter stormwater runoff.
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Windy Run example
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35 stormwater outfalls with severity score 4 or 5
128770%
263
15%
3277%
4154%
5205%
Stormwater Outfall ConditionsCounty-wide
n=412
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13 sanitary sewer lines with severity score 4 or 5
171
66%
213
12%
3109%
48
7%
55
5%
Stream Valley Sanitary Sewer Conditions County-wide
n=107
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Priority Watersheds by Channel & Infrastructure
Condition
Gulf Branch
Windy Run
Donaldson Run
Pimmit Run
Palisades
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What Can You Do? Reduce Runoff
Collect and reuse rainwater Re-direct downspouts Reduce impervious cover
Prevent Pollution Use Native Plants Report Stream Pollution Get Involved! Help Spread the Word!
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Collect rainwater for reuse around your yard
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Where to get a rain barrel?
NoVa Regional Rain Barrel Program – spring workshops are open!
http://www.arlingtonenvironment.org/barrel.php
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Re-direct Downspouts to Garden Beds or a Raingarden
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Reduce Impervious Areas
Grass Driveway
Pervious Paver Driveway
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StormwaterWise Landscape Program
StormwaterWise Landscapes Incentive Program Pilot program begins 2012!
40 participants will be selected for the first year of the program.
Applications are due February 29!
Program in partnership with Arlingtonians for A Clean Environment.
www.arlingtonva.us/stormwaterwise
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Use Native Plants
Better adapted to our climate Support local wildlife Beautiful!
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Prevent Pointless Pollution! Always pick up pet waste!
Dispose of used motor oil and household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, household cleaners, etc.) properly. (ECARE April 7)
Avoid fertilizer or pesticide use – try compost instead!
Wash your car at a commercial carwash, or in a location where the soapy water will not run into the storm drain.
Sweep up dirt, grass clippings, other yard waste instead of washing them down the driveway and into the gutter.
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How to Report Stream Pollution?
To report stream pollution: 703-558-2222 Active or on-going spills or illegal dumping of any kind should be reported to the Arlington County Emergency Communications (ECC). An engine company and/or a Hazardous Materials Team will be sent to investigate immediately.
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Get Involved! Volunteer programs:
Stream Monitoring Bacteria Monitoring Stream Cleanups Storm Drain Marking
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Stream Monitoring Data Online
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Questions?
Jeff HarnOffice of Sustainability and Environmental Management, Department of Environmental Services
Aileen WinquistWatershed Outreach Program Manager
Event dates for programs – freshaireva.us