Stormwater

Mission

DDOT shall follow relevant stormwater management guidelines in order to prevent and reduce the impact of urban development on rivers, streams, lakes, coastal waters, and ground water. 

DDOT is one of several District agencies responsible for managing stormwater runoff in the city. (D.C. Code Sec. 8-152.01).

• District of Columbia Stormwater Guidebook (Current)
• Proposed Revised Stormwater Management Guidebook
• Proposed Rulemaking for Stormwater Management and Soil Erosion & Sediment Control

FAQ: What is Low Impact Development (LID)?
Stormwater management practices that mimic site hydrology under natural conditions, by using design techniques in construction and development that store, infiltrate, evaporate, detain, or reuse and recycle runoff. (D.C. Code Sec. 8-151.01(8)). 

Procedures & Services

• ddot.dc.gov – Low Impact Development

DDOT Environmental Manual, Chapter 17 & 19

Department Energy Savings Initiatives - Low Impact Development (LID) and Water Quality in Construction

DDOT Stormwater Projects in the Public ROW

See Related

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  Green Alleys (Compendium)
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  Sustainability (Compendium)
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  Stormwater (Compendium)
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  Federal Jurisdiction (Compendium)
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  Environmental Justice (Compendium)
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  Environment (Compendium)