PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The University is responsible for planning, operating, monitoring, maintaining, and protecting stormwater facilities and systems at WSU campuses, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Applicability
This SPPM section is applicable to WSU Pullman, WSU Spokane, WSU Tri-Cities, and WSU Vancouver.
Regulatory Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) have determined that stormwater pollutants are a major source of surface water pollution in the United States. Federal and state regulations and permits require control and management of stormwater facilities and systems in accordance with the DOE's Eastern and Western Washington Phase II Municipal Primary and Secondary Stormwater Permits (see WAC 173-226-230), and the city or regional ordinances of Pullman, Richland, Spokane, and Vancouver, where applicable.
NOTE: DOE Construction Stormwater General Permit requirements are incorporated into the Eastern and Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Discharge Permits and the Stormwater Management Programs.
Stormwater Management Programs
The University has developed Stormwater Management Programs (SWMPs) for WSU Pullman, WSU Spokane, WSU Tri-Cities, and WSU Vancouver.
Refer to the following pages in this section for further information regarding stormwater management at the four WSU campuses:
- WSU Pullman (see below)
- WSU Spokane (see below)
- WSU Tri-Cities (see below)
- WSU Vancouver (see below)
See below for definitions applicable to the SWMPs.
Stormwater
Stormwater is defined as the portion of precipitation that does not naturally percolate into the ground or evaporate, but instead runs off paved roads and parking lots, roofs, and other impervious surfaces during rainfall or snow melt. Stormwater can also come from hard or saturated grass surfaces, such as lawns, pastures, and playfields, and from gravel roads.
As water runs off these surfaces, it can pick up pollutants, such as oil, fertilizers, pesticides, soil, trash, and animal waste.
Total Maximum Daily Load
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TDML) is a water cleanup process that is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive and still meet applicable water quality standards.
Illicit Discharges
Illicit discharges are prohibited from entering storm sewers and surface waters.
An illicit discharge is defined as any discharge that is not stormwater, that can include but not limited to:
- Potable water sources (water line flushing, fire hydrant flushing, and pipeline hydrostatic test water, unless the discharge is dechlorinated and volumetrically and velocity controlled to prevent resuspension of sediments);
- Discharges from lawn watering and other irrigation runoff;
- Street and sidewalk wash water, water used to control dust, and routine external building washdown;
- Car washing activities;
- Soil erosion from construction sites, including street cleaning;
- Illicit connections such as sanitary sewers tied into storm sewers;
- Swimming pool discharges;
- Spilling, dumping, or otherwise improperly disposing of hazardous materials, pet waste, and litter.
Discharges from emergency fire fighting activities are not considered illicit discharges.
Reporting Illicit Discharges, Concerns, or Emergencies
Individuals may report illicit discharges, concerns, or emergencies to the campus offices indicated below:
During University Business Hours
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S); telephone 509-335-3041.
Before or After University Business Hours
Facilities Operations; telephone 509-335-9000.
Stormwater Committee
The Stormwater Committee coordinates and makes decisions for the WSU Pullman campus stormwater management system and program to meet the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Primary and Secondary Permit requirements and Pullman city ordinances, where applicable.
Stormwater Committee Member Positions
The Stormwater Committee has one chair and several staff representatives.
Chair
The chair position rotates between the following University positions on an annual basis:
- Environmental Health and Safety
Director
- Facilities Operations
Executive Director, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Services
- Capital Planning and Development
Director, Construction Services
Staff Representatives
The following University positions serve as staff representatives to the Stormwater Committee:
- Facilities Operations
Director, Plant Services;
- Parking and Transportation Services
Director
- Environmental Health and Safety
Air and Water Quality Manager;
Facility Health and Safety Coordinator- Capital Planning and Development
Project Manager
- Housing and Dining Maintenance Services
Assistant Director
Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Components
The WSU Pullman SWMP has the following components:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations;
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements; and
- Compliance with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. (See above for definition.)
Program Document
The most current version of the WSU Pullman SWMP is available to the public from the EH&S website. The University encourages public participation and input in the continued development of the SWMP.
To view the WSU Pullman SWMP, go to EH&S website at:
Responsibilities
The Stormwater Committee coordinates the implementation of the WSU Pullman SWMP and permit components. The following are specific departmental responsibilities. Refer to the SWMP for more details.
Facilities Operations
Facilities Operations is responsible for:
- Staff education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment; and
- TMDL requirements (see above).
EH&S
EH&S is responsible for:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements;
- Construction site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) reviews; and
- TMDL requirements (see above).
Capital Planning and Development
Capital Planning and Development is responsible for:
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control (including acquisition of DOE Construction Stormwater General Permits);
- Design of post-construction stormwater management facilities for new development and redevelopment; and
- Contractors.
Parking and Transportation Services
Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for:
- Staff education and outreach; and
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination.
Housing and Dining Services
Housing and Dining Services is responsible for:
- Staff and public education and outreach;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations; and
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment.
Reporting lllicit Discharges, Concerns, or Emergencies
Individuals may report illicit discharges, concerns, or emergencies before, during, or after normal University business hours to WSU Spokane (WSUS) EH&S; telephone 509-358-6699; or WSUS Facilities Operations; telephone 509-358-7994.
Stormwater Management
At the WSU Spokane campus, WSUS EH&S and WSUS Facilities Operations coordinate and make decisions for the campus stormwater management system and program to meet the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Secondary Permit requirements and Spokane city ordinances, where applicable.
SWMP Components
The WSU Spokane SWMP has the following components:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
Program Document
The most current version of the WSU Spokane SWMP is available to the public by contacting WSUS Facilities Operations, telephone 509-358-7994. The University encourages public participation and input in the continued development of the SWMP.
Responsibilities
WSUS EH&S and WSUS Facilities Operations coordinate the implementation of the WSU Spokane SWMP and permit components. The following are specific departmental responsibilities. Refer to the SWMP for more details.
WSUS EH&S
WSUS EH&S is responsible for:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
WSUS Facilities Operations
WSUS Facilities Operations is responsible for:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
WSUS Capital Planning and Development
WSUS Capital Planning and Development is responsible for:
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control (including acquisition of DOE Construction Stormwater General Permits); and
- Design of post-construction stormwater management facilities for new development and redevelopment.
Reporting lllicit Discharges, Concerns, or Emergencies
Individuals may report illicit discharges, concerns, or emergencies to the campus offices indicated below:
During University Business Hours
WSU Tri-Cities (WSUTC) EH&S; telephone 509-372-7163.
Before or After University Business Hours
WSUTC Emergency Line; telephone 509-372-7234.
Stormwater Management
At the WSU Tri-Cities (WSUTC) campus, the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration coordinates and makes decisions for the campus stormwater management system and program to meet the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Secondary Permit requirements and Tri-Cities regional ordinances, where applicable.
SWMP Components
The WSU Tri-Cities SWMP has the following components:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
Program Document
The most current version of the WSU Tri-Cities SWMP is available to the public by contacting WSUTC EH&S; telephone 509-372-7163. The University encourages public participation and input in the continued development of the SWMP.
Responsibilities
The WSU Tri-Cities Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration coordinates the implementation of the WSU Tri-Cities SWMP and permit components. The following are specific departmental responsibilities. Refer to the SWMP for more details.
WSUTC EH&S
WSUTC EH&S is responsible for:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
WSUTC Facilities Operations
WSUTC Facilities Operations is responsible for:
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations; and
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment.
Capital Planning and Development
Capital Planning and Development at WSU Pullman is responsible for the following functions at WSU Tri-Cities:
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control (including acquisition of DOE Construction Stormwater General Permits); and
- Design of post-construction stormwater management facilities for new development and redevelopment.
WSUTC Campus Marketing
WSUTC Campus Marketing is responsible for:
- Public education and outreach; and
- Public involvement and participation.
Reporting lllicit Discharges, Concerns, or Emergencies
Individuals may report illicit discharges, concerns, or emergencies to the campus offices indicated below:
During University Business Hours
WSU Vancouver (WSUV) EH&S; telephone 360-546-9706; or WSUV Facilities Operations; telephone 360-546-9000.
Before or After University Business Hours
WSUV Public Safety; telephone 360-546-9001.
Stormwater Management
At the WSU Vancouver campus, the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations and the Director of Capital Planning coordinate and make decisions for the campus stormwater management system and program to meet the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Secondary Permit requirements and Vancouver city ordinances, where applicable.
SWMP Components
The WSU Vancouver SWMP has the following components:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation;
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
Program Document
The most current version of the WSU Vancouver SWMP is available to the public from the WSUV Environmental Health and Safety website. The University encourages public participation and input in the continued development of the SWMP.
To view the WSU Vancouver SWMP, go to the WSUV Environmental Health and Safety website at:
http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/ehs/environmental-health-safety
Responsibilities
The Director of WSUV Facilities Operations coordinates the implementation of the WSU Vancouver SWMP and permit components. The following are specific departmental responsibilities. Refer to the SWMP for more details.
WSUV Facilities Operations
WSUV Facilities Operations is responsible for:
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
- Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations;
- Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
WSUV EH&S
WSUV EH&S is responsible for:
- Public education and outreach;
- Public involvement and participation; and
- Monitoring, program evaluation, and recordkeeping requirements.
WSUV Capital Planning and Development
WSUV Capital Planning and Development is responsible for:
- Construction site stormwater runoff and control (including acquisition of DOE Construction Stormwater General Permits); and
- Design of post-construction stormwater management facilities for new development and redevelopment.
WSUV Public Safety
WSUV Public Safety is responsible for illicit discharge detection and elimination enforcement.