Changing Standards in Virginia Stormwater
On July 1, 2024, VDEQ released a new Stormwater Management Handbook, the first major overhaul of stormwater design guidance in over a decade. This document will be a living document (first revision made August 21, 2024) and it will replace the Stormwater BMP Clearinghouse. The Handbook contains construction BMPs, post-construction BMPs, and O&M information. DEQ hosted a webinar to walk users through the new Stormwater Management Handbook. This presentation is taking a deeper dive into post-construction BMPs, beyond the organizational changes to changes in design guidance, particularly for the Virginia coastal plain. By July 1, 2025, all designs must follow guidance provided in the new Stormwater Management Handbook and the VRRM version 4.1.
Author Bio
Louise Slate, PE, LEED AP is a Senior Project Manager at Kimley-Horn specializing in surface water serving municipal and federal clients. She received her BS from UMass-Amherst, and a Masters from NC State. She has been in practice for 30+ years and lives in Virginia Beach.
