| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.53 |
| Liaison | Dedee DeLongpre Johnston |
| Submission Date | July 27, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wake Forest University
OP-23: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jimmy
Nifong Utility Manager Facilities - CHP |
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 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:
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.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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