Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.53
Liaison Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
Submission Date July 27, 2018
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Wake Forest University
OP-23: Rainwater Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Jimmy Nifong
Utility Manager
Facilities - CHP
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Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
Comprehensive policies, plans or guidelines that require LID practices for all new projects

A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
The university works closely with the City of Winston-Salem to develop the best management practice for each construction project. All parties involved with a project will collaborate on the needs and most feasible strategy to implement during the construction phase as well as permanent solutions. The university adheres to the stringent requirements of the city stormwater ordinance (see URL). All storm drains on campus are placarded with warning signs to prevent illicit discharge. The university also conducted a comprehensive drain survey to ensure all drains are correctly tied to the appropriate discharge system.

A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
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A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
Our strategy involves compliance with the City of Winston-Salem's stormwater requirements and involves both quantity and quality management measures. The university has installed numerous rain gardens and bioswales and permeable paver sidewalks throughout campus. We use a third party engineer to conduct an annual review and audit campus BMP condition and maintenance. The third party engineer submits a annual report to the City of Winston-Salem.

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