Mission of Stormwater Management

To achieve the integration of water quality and quantity control in stormwater management in compliance with the County's Stormwater Discharge permit.  This permit is distributed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Permit Program.  Click here to view the County's newest MS4 Permit and Registration Statement.

Major Components of the Stormwater Program

In response to the Clean Water Act’s VPDES Phase II General Permit requirements, the of Roanoke has developed a comprehensive and proactive Stormwater Management Program. The County’s plan includes a strong emphasis on k-12th grade education, and adult and professional training in cooperation with Clean Valley Council and the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Stormwater Management Program is built upon a foundation of cooperation with the County’s neighborhoods and communities.

The plan includes a comprehensive and proactive assessment of the storm sewer system, which includes, drainage system mapping, stream inventory, drainage system maintenance and an in-house education/training component. Major components of the program include development and adoption of ordinances that include water quality assessment in site design and review. These ordinances also include the consideration of water quality Best Management Practices in new development and re-development.

Additionally, the plan includes a County commitment to initiate spill prevention plans at County facilities, and to maintain its current drainage system maintenance program.

Roanoke County VPDES Documents

2008-2013 PERMIT