Washington, DC, Stormwater Management Guidebook

July 2013

By: , Brian Van Wye

https://doee.dc.gov/swguidebook
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure

This guide reviews the technical criteria and specifications to comply with Washington DC’s stormwater management regulations. It provides an overview of stormwater management in the District of Columbia, minimum control requirements, common green infrastructure tactics, the process of selecting and locating projects, administering stormwater management, off-site retention practices, and the stormwater retention credit system. The guide also includes design examples, considerations, checklists, and additional information on stormwater management as appendices.


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