| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.76 |
| Liaison | Lindsey MacDonald |
| Submission Date | June 6, 2023 |
Western Washington University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Amanda
Cambre Director of Energy & Sustainability Facility Development & Operations |
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:
WWU employs a combination of permeable pavement, green roofs, bioinfiltration swales, rain gardens, detention vaults, and engineered stormwater treatment units to maintain natural hydrology and remove pollutants from stormwater.
Western has purchased our own street sweeper that is used to remove debris and reduce pollutants entering water ways from our impervious roads and parking areas.
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:
WWU is covered under the State of Washington's NPDES Phase 2 Stormwater Permit, which mandates stormwater BMP's to maintain natural hydrology and treat stormwater to remove pollutants. It also mandates routine inspection and maintenance of all stormwater facilities, spill cleanup and reporting procedures, LID for new construction, and annual reporting.
Western also installed rain water sensors in irrigated areas and actively inspects our irrigation systems, weatherizes and shuts off irrigation meters during winter and proactively looks for leaks during the irrigation season.
Website URL where information about the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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