1. The Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation awarded the
City our first-ever "Consistent" rating regarding implementation of the
State Erosion & Sediment Control Program. (Click
here for the congratulatory letter.)
The PW/Stormwater
Division is responsible for implementation of the Virginia Erosion and
Sediment Control Program, which regulates land-disturbing activities
associated with commercial and residential construction. The program
focuses on the control of sediments from construction sites to prevent
their entry into State-owned receiving waters. Since the inception of the
state-mandated program in the mid seventies, some 30 years ago, this is
the first time the City has been found to be in full compliance with the
State program and regulations. Such compliance indicates Portsmouth is
doing its part to ensure responsible land development throughout the City
and improve water quality in our local waterways.
Vision Principles Advanced: A Robust & Prospering Economy, Pride of
Past Promise of Future
2. Lake Assessment Report Completed /First Dredging Project Planned
The PW/Stormwater Division contracted with a national Engineering firm,
CH2MHILL and a Richmond-based Lake & Pond Management firm, Aquatic
Services, to field assess, prioritize and make recommendations for the
long-term maintenance of the 31 lakes and ponds that receive stormwater
runoff from City streets. The results of their work will soon be presented
to City Council. It is anticipated that the first project to be
implemented will be the maintenance dredging of Cavalier Canal. This
project will mark the City's very first effort to dredge accumulated
sediments from lakes and ponds that receive incoming stormwater. The
project will serve as a wonderful improvement to the Cavalier Manor
community, particularly to the residents whose properties abut the canal.
Vision Principles Advanced: Bold New Directions, Thriving
Neighborhoods & a Sense of Community
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• The PW/Stormwater Division expects to implement a new Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) VPDES permit - such permit will impose many
new, more stringent requirements relative to water quality protection
and will require additional resources including full time employees. In
addition, permit tracking & reporting requirements will greatly
increase.
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Portsmouth City Hall · 801 Crawford Street · Portsmouth, VA 23704 ·
757-393-8000
The PW/Stormwater
Division is responsible for implementation of the Virginia Erosion and
Sediment Control Program, which regulates land-disturbing activities
associated with commercial and residential construction. The program
focuses on the control of sediments from construction sites to prevent
their entry into State-owned receiving waters. Since the inception of the
state-mandated program in the mid seventies, some 30 years ago, this is
the first time the City has been found to be in full compliance with the
State program and regulations. Such compliance indicates Portsmouth is
doing its part to ensure responsible land development throughout the City
and improve water quality in our local waterways.