Approving projects with maintenance in mind - Programmatic approaches to ensuring long-term performance of post-construction stormwater control measures
If stormwater treatment systems are working, they will need periodic maintenance. Many municipal stormwater programs are focused on review and approval of new stormwater control measures (SCMs) but lack the resources required to ensure adequate ongoing inspection and maintenance. Although most permittees require submittal of an inspection and maintenance plan for post-construction stormwater management systems as part of the stormwater management plan review and approval process, these plans tend to get buried in a mountain of project related paperwork. Without clear communication and enforcement of O&M responsibilities, stormwater control measures SCMs are likely to provide only a small fraction of their intended benefits over the life of a project. This performance gap is especially severe where ownership of properties changes hands shortly after the development is complete. This paper highlights best practices from stormwater programs around the country that ensure that SCMs are properly constructed and adequately maintained.
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