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Northridge Middle School
A DROPS Campus Tour
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Primary Project Benefits
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Project Findings: Water Quality and Capture
Pollutant loads met the 40% reduction target for TSS, TN, copper, lead, zinc, and E. coli. Cadmium and selenium were not detectable.
After the construction of the BMPs on campus, pollutant loads for total suspended solids, total nitrogen, copper, lead, zinc, and E. coli were all reduced by at least 40%. Cadmium and selenium was not detectable pre- or post-construction.
The newly constructed BMPs were able to capture more than 200,000 cubic feet of runoff.
Note: These data is taken from one post-construction storm event. More events are needed to better understand the water quality and capture capabilities of these systems.
Education and Outreach
The Council for Watershed Health partnered with TreePeople and the Los Angeles Audubon Society to conduct education and outreach efforts at the DROPS schools. Student engagement efforts included Eco-Clubs, student presentations, and engaging students in LID designs and plant recommendations. Additionally, TreePeople held community sustainability workshops to educate the community about LID BMPs and L.A. Audubon developed curricula, conducted teacher trainings, and created educational signage for the infrastructure.
The Council led maintenance training for facilities staff to ensure the proper upkeep and effectiveness of the constructed LID BMPs.