Why is stormwater runoff bad?
Imagine what happens when spilled oil, an overflowing Dumpster, loose excavated soil and open bags of concrete are on a job site during a rainstorm. Water that is not absorbed is picked up by the ground. The pollutants are transported to one of two places: either directly into a body of water or into the storm drain system, which eventually discharges into a body of water. If the runoff is polluted, it can damage the environment, including the water used for boating, swimming and drinking. Best Management Practices According to the EPA, the best approach to managing storm water on construction sites is by using self-designed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). These plans, designed by the home builder, are based on best management practices. Best management practices are measures or practices implemented on a construction site to control or prevent pollution from entering bodies of water. They may take the form of a process, activity or physical structure. In order to funct
