DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT INTER-FUND SUMMARY
MISSION STATEMENT: To maintain and protect the environment
through the collection, treatment and disposal of wastes; to conserve natural
resources; and to plan for the future environmental needs of the people who
live, work and do business in Arlington County.
FY 2004 PRIORITIES: The FY 2004 priorities of the Department of
Environmental Services (General Fund and Utilities Fund agencies) are to:
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Continue to
implement changes in the County's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and
continue stream monitoring and restoration projects and watershed education
activities.
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Continue annual wet
weather monitoring and dry weather inspections of the County's storm sewer
system, as required by the County's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
permit.
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Expand environmental purchasing efforts and
environmental outreach and education and enhance the use of environmentally
sound technologies by County agencies in an effort to promote green technology
and sustainability.
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Complete the stormwater utility feasibility study,
originally approved in FY 2002 and funded through the Source Control Fund, in
order to evaluate potential funding alternatives to support the County's MS4
permit requirements, expanded stormwater management programs, and other
watershed management initiatives.
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Continue using Internet and other technologies to
enhance users access to services and information.
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Implement the 2001 update to the Water Pollution
Control Division Master Plan to address environmental issues, create a model
wastewater treatment facility, meet new regulatory mandates and be a good
neighbor.
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Continue to expand both the scope of the Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) program and opportunities for residents to fully utilize
it.
PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS: The programs of the
Department of Environmental Services are funded in both the General and
Utilities Funds. Environmental Services
is also the lead agency for managing the Utilities Fund, including the Debt
Service and Other agency. Descriptions
of the Programs and Budgets are found in Section O for the Utilities Fund
Programs and in the following pages for the General Fund Programs. The split between Funds is illustrated in
the following chart.
