The Indian Run Restoration Project restored sections of Indian Run in Fairfax County, VA by stabilizing stream banks, installing structures like plunge pools and rock walls, and planting native vegetation. The project also included eight low impact development facilities and improved stormwater outfalls. Completed in September 2014, the project enhanced water quality and protected the channel while coming in under budget.

1. Indian Run Restoration Project
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Contract No. CN13125082
Project No. SD-000031-026
Task Order No. 8
Mason District
September 29, 2014

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3. Indian Run Restoration Project
Project Details
The purpose of this project is to restore sections of Indian Run, stabilize outfalls, and install low impact development
(LID) facilities along Indian Run Parkway between Edsall Road and Bren Mar Drive. The project provides water quality
enhancement as well as prolonged channel protection. The project was substantially completed within budget on
September 26, 2014.
Project Overview:
• Channel improvement and stream bank stabilization.
• Installation of various in-stream structures to include: plunge pools, riffle grade control, imbricated stone wall, rock
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vane.
• Installation of eight (8) low impact development (LID) facilities through out the project corridor.
• Installation of various storm drainage structures and outfall protection.
• Planting of native vegetation to promote the natural reforestation of the project site.
• Water quality benefits obtained include removal of 1.34 lbs./yr. total phosphorus, 11.18 lbs./yr. total nitrogen, and
263 lbs./yr. total suspended solids.
Project Team:
• Matthew Meyers – Stormwater Planning Department
• Ratna Pottumuthu – Stormwater Planning Department
• Mannan Qureshi – Utilities Design & Construction Division
• Ken Atkins – Utilities Design & Construction Division
• Yudhie Brownson – Utilities Design & Construction Division
• Environmental Quality Resources - Contractor
• McCormick Taylor – Design Consultant

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Indian Run Project Site– Tax Map No. 81-1
Indian Run -
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Limits
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5. Indian Run Restoration Project
Plunge Pool Improvements
Pre-Construction
Post-Construction
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Plunge Pool Improvements
Pre-Construction
Post-Construction
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7. Indian Run Restoration Project
Plunge Pool Improvements
Post-Construction
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Stream Bank Stabilization – Rock Wall Installation
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Pre-Construction
Post-Construction

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Low Impact Development (LID) Facility
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10. Indian Run Restoration Project
Existing and New Outfall Structures Improvements
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11. Indian Run Restoration Project
Before After
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12. Additional Information
For additional Information, please call
Irene Haske, Public Information Officer
703-324-5821, TTY 711
SWPDmail@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes
Wakefield Run Stream Restoration
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