Stormwater Pollution Prevention :: Northern Virginia Community College

Rainwater and the water we use on campus transfers debris, and harmful chemicals, like pesticides, fertilizers and motor oil into storm drains. Those toxins end up choking our waterways and are a threat to human and animal life. The good news is that stormwater pollution can easily be prevented. We can all positively contribute to the health and value of our local waterways. This site gives you tips on what you can do to help keep our waterways clean and information about the stormwater pollution prevention program, regulations and training opportunities.

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Regulations

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.

MS4 Regulatory Documents

MS4 Program Plan Documentation

Small MS4 Stormwater Program Overview
2018-2023 MS4 General Permit
DEQ MS4 Permit Approval Letter
NOVA 2019-2020 MS4 Program Plan
VCCS Annual Standards and Specifications (2019)
VCCS Annual Standards and Specifications Approval Letter (2019)

MS4 Program Plan Manuals

Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Manual (2019)
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Manual (2019)
Post-Construction Stormwater Management Inspection and Maintenance Program Manual (2019)

MS4 Program Total Maximum Daily Loads Action Plans