The Division of Environmental Storm Water budgets approximately $3.5 million annually to improve the storm water system. These projects include:
- Neighborhood Flood Reduction projects
- Facility Maintenacne Projects to repair and improve Norfolk's 10 pump stations, flood walls and pipe systems.
- Water Front Infrastructure: Replacing existing structures with improved designs
- Storm Water Quality Projects: These include
water testing and BMP (Best Management Practices) installations and inspections.
To view Public Works Current CIP Projects click HERE
Did You Know?
Norfolk's comprehensive program addresses the quality (pollution reduction) and quantity (flood control) of our storm water runoff, while meeting state and federal environmental regulations. Norfolk's storm water system consists of 349 miles of pipes,
137 miles of ditches (33 tidal), 13 storm water ponds, 10 storm water pump stations, and 1100 outfalls discharging to waterways.
Sources of Pollution
Water is essential for life. It is our most precious natural resource. Surface waters - such as rivers, lakes and the Chesapeake Bay - can easily become polluted. Both point and nonpoint sources contribute to water pollution. Storm water runoff comes from many diffuse (or nonpoint) sources.
Another Fact
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that at least 50 percent of our nation's water pollution is caused by storm water runoff.
Division of Environmental Storm Water Management | 757.823.4000
| 2233 McKann Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23509
