Fairfax County, Virginia

**NOTE:
All files on this page are available for discussion purposes only and still in DRAFT form. 
(comment updated 3/4/05)

Brief Project Background
The following page provides basic information on an initial candidate set of LID Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are currently being considered for incorporation into the Fairfax County, Virginia Public Facilities Manual (PFM). The goal is to provide sufficient information on each practice for the design and construction industry to begin a dialogue with the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWS) on the potential use and applicability of these BMPs in Fairfax County.

Important information to read before downloading files

About this page
There are two sections of LID BMP information on this page: Section I - Fact Sheets and Section II - Case Studies. Both sections contain summary paragraphs as well as descriptions available for download. To view the LID BMP files simply scroll down or click on the words "Fact Sheets" or "Case Studies" to jump down to the appropriate section.

How to open and download files
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Section I - Fact Sheets

Summary: The following twenty five (25) fact sheets present an overview of the management strategies and technologies. Some of these are already being used in the County, but there is the potential to use them for different water quantity/quality objectives or to modify the design and construction criteria that is currently being used. The information contained in each fact sheet is consistent so that relative comparisons can be made on the critical design, construction, and maintenance issues. Some techniques, such as bioretention, have substantial amounts of information on design, construction, maintenance, costs, and long-term performance. While others, such as soil amendments, may have only limited information available.

Brief description and fact sheet components: (PDF, MS Word)
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Section II - Case Studies

Summary:  The following four (4) case studies illustrate potential scenarios where Low Impact Development LID could be used to address stormwater quality and quantity management objectives. Each scenario presents a different development or redevelopment opportunity. The case studies do not present the entire range of possibilities or options. These are not to be viewed as comprehensive or complete drainage calculations and site plans, but are to be used to illustrate the concepts and feasibility of the approach.

Brief description: (PDF, MS Word)
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