FAU Stormwater Management Program
FAU Stormwater Management Program
The goal of the FAU Stormwater Management Program is to eliminate pollution resulting from stormwater discharges. FAU uses a variety of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure that runoff from FAU property and construction sites as well as impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops do not adversely affect water quality.
FAU policy specifically prohibits illicit discharges to its stormwater management system. Illicit discharges include, but are not limited to releasing chemicals, oils, gas, antifreeze, fertilizers, trash, debris, and construction sediments to the environment. Those responsible for illicit discharges may be cited under applicable laws and ordinances.
FAU encourages members of the University Community and the General Public to report pollution and to offer suggestions for improving The FAU Stormwater Management Plan.
Report Pollution Submit Comment
FAU Stormwater Management Program Menu:
FAU EH&S Stormwater Video - simple steps you can take to help prevent stormwater pollution.
FAU Stormwater Management Program - Annual Report - Feedback by way of comments is encouraged and welcomed. Please email the FAU Environmental Compliance Officer, Bill Ware at warew@fau.edu
FAU South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Master Permit Maps - These represent the current permitted conditions as well as the proposed modified conditions for the FAU SFWMD Master Permit.
SFWMD Master Permit - Permitted Conditions
SFWMD Master Permit - Modified Conditions
FAU Policies & Procedures
- Florida Atlantic University Stormwater Management Program (EH&S PP #22)
- Code Compliance and Permits (E&U PP #11)
- Fleet Maintenance - This policy shall establish procedures for proper management of waste fluids and chemicals and in general, good housekeeping practices for the service garage and service yard in order to prevent discharges to the stormwater system.
- Open Space Maintenance - This policy will identify the litter control procedures for the campus.
Publications
- Stormwater Program Brochure - After the Storm - help keep our storm drainage system clean and safe
- EPA Stormwater Fact Sheets and Outreach Materials
- EPA Stormwater Policy and Guidance Documents
- Best Management Practices and other information from the State of Florida
Other Resources
- EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Site
- EPA Water Resource Center
- State of Florida NPDES Site
- State of Florida NPDES FAQs
- Center for Watershed Protection