Stormwater draining from each campus is collected by individual storm sewer systems that function independently of each campus’ respective county or city systems.

These systems are regulated as small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The general permit authorizes NOVA’s storm sewer system to discharge into surface waters within Virginia state boundaries.

Related Documents

• MS4 Stormwater Program Plan and Annual Report (2017-2018)
• NOVA 2019 MS4 Program Plan
• 2018-2021 Alexandria Campus Nutrient Management Plan
• 2018-2021 Annandale Campus Nutrient Management Plan 
• 2018-2021 Loudoun Campus Nutrient Management Plan
• 2018-2021 Manassas Campus Nutrient Management Plan 
• 2018-2021 Medical Education Campus Nutrient Management Plan
• 2018-2021 Woodbridge Campus Nutrient Management Plan
• 2013-2018 NOVA Chesapeake Bay Action Plan
• 2018-2023 Draft Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan (PDF)
• Chesapeake Bay Total Daily Maximum Load Action Plan (PDF)
• Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Manual (PDF)
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Manual (PDF)
• MS4 Stormwater Program Plan and Annual Report (2016-2017) (PDF)
• MS4 Stormwater Program Plan and Annual Report (2015-2016) (PDF)
• MS4 Stormwater Program Manual and Annual Report (2014-2015) (PDF)
• MS4 Stormwater Program Manual and Annual Report (2013-2014) (PDF)
• Neabsco Creek Total Maximum Daily Load Action Plan (PDF)
• Post-Construction Stormwater Management Inspection and Maintenance Program Manual (PDF)
• Small MS4 Stormwater Program Overview (PDF)
• 2018-2023 MS4 General Permit 
• DEQ MS4 Permit Approval Letter 
• VCCS Annual Standards and Specifications
• VCCS Annual Stnds and Specs Approval Letter 

Comment

• Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Training (PDF)
• After the Storm -- EPA's Guide on Management Non-Point Pollution

For more information about stormwater management at NOVA or to report stormwater issues on your campus please contact:

• Clean Drains, Clean Waterways
• Clean Campus, Clean Waterways
• Stormwater Poster
• NOVA Stormwater Posters in Spanish

1. Help out during environmental events.
2. Hang environmental awareness posters in campus buildings.
3. Affix storm drain labels to storm inlets on campus.
4. Garden clean-up & trees, shrub & perennial plantings.
5. Trash pick-up on campus or at a local stream.
6. Inventorying & assessing building recycling bin placement.

Volunteer

• La contaminación ahoga naturaleza (Española)
• Pollution Chokes Nature
• Rake Up, Sweep Up and Pick Up for Clean Water
• Reduce the Use of Lawn Chemicals
• Scoop, Bag and Trash Pet Waste
• Be Good Stewards of Our Environment