News and Important Information

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The Town is updating its MS4 Program Plan and Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plans for the new permit year.
To review these documents, click here. 

The Town recently received confirmation of its MS4 General Permit coverage for the next five year period.
To read the letter from VADEQ, click here.

The Town has submitted its Year 1 MS4 and Chesapeake Bay Annual Reports to VADEQ. To review this document or any other MS4 Permit Documentation, check out the MS4 Documents webpage.

Stormwater Fast Facts

What is Stormwater? 

Stormwater is rain and snowmelt that flows over land or hard surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and does not soak into the ground.

What is MS4?
MS4 is an abbreviation for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. The “Municipal” part pertains to being in municipal or urbanized areas, as defined by the U.S. federal census bureau. Every ten years, the census bureau publishes the location of urbanized areas of the United States. The Town of Leesburg falls within one of these urbanized areas.

Leesburg Fast Facts

The Department of Public Works and Capital Projects manages, maintains, and repairs approximately 206 miles of storm drain pipe, approximately 10,300 storm sewer structures, and regulates over 400 stormwater management facilities throughout the Town.

The Town actively works on programs to improve the quality of the water for the communities in and around Leesburg. The Town recognizes the importance of maintaining our precious water resources and serving as stewards of the natural environment.

Some of the initiatives include:

• Educating and informing the public about urban runoff pollution
• Encouraging public participation in community and clean-up events
• Working with industries and businesses to encourage pollution prevention
• Requiring construction activities to reduce erosion and pollution
• Requiring developing projects to include pollution controls that will continue to operate after construction is complete

We also work with our own internal departments and divisions to ensure that our maintenance and development projects are designed to reduce pollution.

Participation by the community is critical in preventing stormwater pollution and keeping our water resources clean and safe for animals, plants and humans alike. The Town of Leesburg seeks to educate the public on ways individuals and groups can contribute to this effort. Below is an introduction to some of the efforts initiated by the Town to promote and pursue the goal of stormwater pollution prevention.

• About Stormwater and the Stormwater Management Program
• Non-Governmental Volunteer Opportunities 
• Informational Publications, Links and Press Releases
• Illegal Discharge Information/Reporting
• Tuscarora HS - MS4 Permit Presentation

 Comments on the Town of Leesburg's MS4 Program Plan

Have input regarding the Program Plan for the Town of Leesburg's MS4 Permit or suggestions for programs, projects, and events that can help to improve pollution prevention efforts? Please fill out this form with your feedback

About Leesburg Stormwater Management

The Town of Leesburg’s Water Quality and Stormwater Management Program is a comprehensive program comprised of various elements and activities designed to reduce stormwater pollution and eliminate prohibited non-stormwater discharges through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater discharge permit.

To learn about stormwater and floodplain management, what it is, and how it may affect you, please refer to the information below and to the left of this page. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Public Works or call 703-771-2790. 

For water or sewer problems or service issues, contact the Utilities Department at 703-771-2750. For water and sewer billing and account information, contact the Finance Department at 703-771-2713. The Department of Public Works and Capital Projects only handles issues related to stormwater management and the MS4 Permit program.

Report Suspected Illicit Discharge or Illegal Dumping

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