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Storm Water Storm Water ManagementManagement
WILLIAM R. CODY Assistant Environmental Administrator
ECOLOGICAL AND PERMITS SECTION
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ODOT & The EnvironmentODOT & The Environment
• Business Plan 2010-2011– Initiative 6: “Go with Green”
– Use the best environmentally-sensitive practices in operations and pilot new green initiatives as ODOT leads by example in embracing environmental stewardship and
reducing energy consumption. – ODOT’s “Green Team” to measure how
department projects, maintenance and operations impact water and air quality, and to recommend ways to reduce negative impacts
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Water Quality RegulationsWater Quality RegulationsODOT planning, construction, and maintenance activities must comply with:
• Clean Water Act
• Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
• Department of Transportation Act, Section 4(f)
• Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
• National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
• Ohio Coastal Management Act of 1998
• Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6111
• Ohio Wild, Scenic, and Recreational River Act
• Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, Section 7
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Storm Water Pollution from Highway RunoffStorm Water Pollution from Highway Runoff
• Primary Pollutants– Heavy Metals– Oil & Grease– Solids– Salt
• Sources– Vehicle wear & tear (brake dust, tire wear, fluids)– Litter– Construction & maintenance activities– Atmospheric deposition
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Storm Water RegulationsStorm Water Regulations
Regulations• Clean Water Act permits
– General Construction Permit (statewide)– Watershed Specific Permit(s)
• Administered by Ohio EPA • For earth-disturbing construction
activities > 1 acre• Primary requirements
– Temporary sediment and erosion controls - during construction
– Post construction storm water management controls - after construction (permanent)
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Storm Water Regulations & ODOT ResponsesStorm Water Regulations & ODOT Responses
ODOT Responses• Storm Water Management
Plan– Required for ODOT’s “MS4”
storm water permit – Summarizes efforts to
reduce the discharge of pollutants from ODOT’s storm sewer system
MS4 = Municipal Separate Strom Sewer
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ODOT Responses• Supplemental Specification 832
– Temporary sediment and erosion control during construction
Storm Water Regulations & ODOT ResponsesStorm Water Regulations & ODOT Responses
• Location & Design Manual, Vol. 2 Drainage Design– Post construction storm water management
controls (after construction - permanent)– Major update: January 18, 2008
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Post Construction Storm Water ManagementPost Construction Storm Water Management• Required to treat:
– Water Quality• Remove pollutants
– Water Quantity• Slow down storm water’s
path to a stream
• Challenge:– Comply with permit
requirements– Fit into linear project footprint– Limited ability to acquire right
of way
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• ODOT worked with Ohio EPA over the past five years
• Results:– Alternative best management practices (BMPs) that
are equivalent in effectiveness to those described in the Construction Storm Water General permit
• ODOT’s BMPs incorporated by reference in draft permit• For public road transportation projects• BMPs are provided in the Location & Design Manual, Vol. 2
Drainage Design - January 18, 2008 update• BMP effectiveness must be researched by ODOT
Post Construction Storm Water ManagementPost Construction Storm Water Management
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ODOT post construction storm water BMP toolbox:• Vegetated Biofilter• Exfiltration Trench • Manufactured Systems • Extended Detention • Retention Basin• Infiltration Techniques • Bioretention Cell• Constructed Wetlands
Post Construction Storm Water ManagementPost Construction Storm Water Management
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Vegetated Biofilters1. Vegetated portion of the
graded shoulder2. Vegetated slope3. Vegetated ditch
Post ConstructionPost Construction Storm Water BMPsStorm Water BMPs
1. Captures roadway drainage at edge of shoulder through the use of a permeable concrete surface.
2. The “ExT” is placed 15 feet (min) prior to any drainage inlet, pavement catch basin or curb cut.
Exfiltration Trenches
Research is on going for effectiveness of these BMPs.
ExTExT
Catch Catch basinbasin
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Manufactured Systems• Proprietary underground structure• Offline configuration with existing storm sewer• Removes particulate matter through settlement or other
means • Note: There are many different types of manufactured
systems from a variety of companies.
Post ConstructionPost Construction Storm Water BMPsStorm Water BMPs
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Extended Detention • “Dry pond”• Captures storm water during
rain events and slowly releases the entire captured volume over a period of time leaving a dry bottom
Retention Basins• “Wet pond”• Has a minimum water surface
elevation between storms that is defined as the permanent pool.
• Captures storm water during rain events and slowly releases the captured volume over a period of time.
Post ConstructionPost Construction Storm Water BMPsStorm Water BMPs
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Post ConstructionPost Construction Storm Water BMPsStorm Water BMPsInfiltration TechniquesInfiltration Techniques Storm water filters through substrate consisting of Storm water filters through substrate consisting of
soil, sand, or gravel. soil, sand, or gravel. Discharges treated storm water into ground water Discharges treated storm water into ground water
rather than into surface waters.rather than into surface waters.Bioretention CellsBioretention Cells Depressed, low-lying areas that treat storm water Depressed, low-lying areas that treat storm water
through evapotranspiration and filtering. through evapotranspiration and filtering. Underlying perforated storm sewer or underdrain Underlying perforated storm sewer or underdrain
carries treated storm water to an outlet. carries treated storm water to an outlet. Extensive vegetation assists in the filtration of the Extensive vegetation assists in the filtration of the
storm water prior to filtering through the soil.storm water prior to filtering through the soil.Constructed WetlandsConstructed Wetlands Treat storm water through bio-retention.Treat storm water through bio-retention. Designed in a similar manner as a retention basin. Designed in a similar manner as a retention basin. Depressed, heavily planted areas designed to Depressed, heavily planted areas designed to
maintain a dry weather flow depth of 0.5 to 2 ft.maintain a dry weather flow depth of 0.5 to 2 ft.
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Storm Water Associated with Construction Storm Water Associated with Construction ActivityActivity in the Big Darby Creek Watershed and in the Big Darby Creek Watershed and Olentangy WatershedOlentangy Watershed
Watershed Specific Watershed Specific Permits includes:Permits includes:
Mitigation: Stream Setbacks Groundwater Recharge
New SWPPP regulations Timing and Contents
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Storm Water Associated with Construction Storm Water Associated with Construction ActivityActivity in other specific watersheds:in other specific watersheds:
OEPA has developed TMDL Reports for 56 impaired watersheds. In addition to the Big Darby, the following watersheds have TMDL requirements for developing a watershed specific Storm Water Construction Permit:
• Chagrin River
•Wakatomika Creek
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Consequences to ODOTConsequences to ODOT:Storm Water Construction Activity PermitsStorm Water Construction Activity Permits
• Increased project footprint:
•More environmental assessment and documentation:
• Wider ditches, storm water ponds & wetlands
• Structural additions; EXTs, manufactured systems, etc
•Increased mitigation:
• Stream restoration
• Environmental covenants
•On going Research
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Questions ?Questions ?
William Cody (614)466-5198William Cody (614)466-5198Assistant Environmental AdministratorAssistant Environmental Administrator