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Criteria, Constraints, and Standards

Constraints 

  • All design elements must be accomplished within the time constraints of the year-long course. 

  • Design should meet all standards and specifications for stormwater design in both the State of Virginia, County, and Town of Bluefield. 

  • Design should consider flows of existing channel during heavy rainfall events. 

  • Construction should not contribute to erosion or degradation of existing channel or yards.

Design should consider (in order of importance):

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1. Effectiveness of design at reducing flooding​

2. Affordability for homeowners

3. Long-term maintenance and durability

4. Ease of construction

5. Aesthetic value

Criteria

Standards

  1. Virginia Administrative Code 9VAC25-875-560

    • Monitors erosion and sediment control​

  2. USDA NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Stormwater Runoff Control Code 570

    • Controls quality and quantity of stormwater​

  3. USDA NRCS Part 560, Chapter 14 Water Management (Drainage)

    • Protects the environment during construction and use of stormwater runoff structures​

  4. USDA NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Underground Outlet Code 620

    • Monitors underground conduit systems​

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* See links on resources page

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