James Terrace Water Quality Improvement Project

James Terrace Water Quality Improvement Project

Project Team
James City County Stormwater Division; Kerr Environmental Services Corp; GET Solutions
Project Description

This project involved the installation of an innovative system of water quality treatment facilities to reduce nutrient and bacteria loads and decrease flooding in a Virginia neighborhood. The three phase project consisted of a bio-retention swale and two regenerative stormwater conveyance channels installed across four private properties. In addition to the water quality benefit, the project restored wetland functions, provided an aesthetic improvement and reduced property flooding.
To read a full narrative and view more photos, please visit the project folder on our Google Drive.

Best BMP Retrofit

This category recognizes the best stormwater projects constructed in the last five years to improve runoff quality from areas that were developed in the past without effective stormwater treatment. The retrofit can involve either modifications to an existing stormwater BMP or construction of new BMP.

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James Terrace Wetland Exhibit
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James Terrace Wetland PhotosBefore
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James Terrace Narrative 2017
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