| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.01 |
| Liaison | Lissette Hernandez |
| Submission Date | July 1, 2024 |
Florida International University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Lissette
Hernandez Director Parking and Transportation |
Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
The stormwater management plan for FIU's Modesto A. Maidique Campus is a combination of percolation, overland flow, exfiltration systems and positive drainage systems with outfalls to onsite lakes. There are no offsite discharge connections as all rainfall is contained onsite. Rainwater and run-off are captured and used for campus irrigation. The stormwater management plan for FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus is a combination of percolation, overland flow, exfiltration systems and positive drainage systems with outfalls to onsite lakes. Currently, this stormwater drainage system has two outfalls located on the north and east sides of the site. The Biscayne Bay Campus has a canal on the north and east that separates the campus from the mangroves of Oleta State Park. Roof runoff and parking area runoff is collected and discharged into onsite lakes. Parking lots no. 6 and 7 use exfiltration trench drainage systems.
A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
FIU's building policy requires that all new construction meet a minimum of LEED Silver certification. Stormwater management is addressed in all construction in adherence to this certification and as stipulated by the Campus Master Plan in Element 15, Architectural Design Guidelines. LEED BD+C addresses rainwater management in a credit and also addresses water run-off during construction in a prerequisite credit. FIU aims to meet these credits in the LEED rating system to achieve the maximum points possible. In addition, FIU adheres to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) which requires development of an EPA Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for construction projects with a site area greater than one acre.
The Campus Master Plan specifically addresses management of stormwater in Element 16, Landscape Design Guidelines:
Policy 1.1.10 - Improve the integration of existing and new storm water retention areas as landscape enhancement elements.
Policy 1.8.4 - New projects and major renovations should be seen as opportunities to utilize new pervious paving. The use of pervious pavers in appropriate locations, such as courtyards, plazas and service drives to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality is encouraged. All materials shall comply with universal accessibility requirements.
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