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Description: DC Water Mobile Data Collection Program for Downspout Disconnection
DC Water Mobile Data Collection Program for Downspout Disconnection
Abstract
In addition to tunnels and other grey infrastructure, DC Water's Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) for combined sewer overflow (CSO) control specifies that green infrastructure manage 1.2' of runoff from 498 impervious acres to meet DC Water's consent decree requirements. While the majority of green infrastructure (GI) implementation will occur within the public right-of-way, the Drain the Rain program is focusing on private property through downspout disconnection and rain barrel incentives. In 2017, DC Water's downspout disconnection program, Drain the Rain, completed its trial period, which included promoting participation through incentives, determining a property's eligibility, disconnecting downspouts and installing rain barrels, verifying proper installation, conducting inspections, and coordinating with other District agencies to maximize homeowner incentives.
In addition to tunnels and other grey infrastructure, DC Water's Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) for combined sewer overflow (CSO) control specifies that green infrastructure manage 1.2' of runoff from 498 impervious acres to meet DC Water's consent decree requirements. While the majority of green infrastructure (GI) implementation will occur within the public right-of-way, the Drain the Rain program is focusing on private property through downspout disconnection and rain barrel incentives. In 2017, DC Water's downspout disconnection program, Drain the Rain, completed its trial period, which included promoting participation through incentives, determining a property's eligibility, disconnecting downspouts and installing rain barrels, verifying proper installation, conducting inspections, and coordinating with other District agencies to maximize homeowner incentives.
Author(s)
Amanda ZanderSeth ChardeSteven Skripnik
SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation
SubjectSession 15: Tools for Community Engagement and Implementation
Document typeConference Paper
PublisherWater Environment Federation
Print publication date May 2019
ISSN1938-6478
DOI10.2175/193864718825157461
Volume / Issue
Content sourceStormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium
Copyright2019
Word count10
Subject keywordsGISGreen InfrastructureLow Impact DevelopmentOperations And MaintenancePrivate PropertyPublic Education/Information/CommunicationResearchStormwater Case Study/ApplicationStormwater Management Design And AnalysisSustainability And Social Responsibility

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