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Professionals who work in the construction industry have a responsibility not only with the health and safety of their workers but also to the environment. They should make sure that no damage is done to land, water and air resources in the course of construction. Certain construction activities can be potentially harmful to the environment when improperly managed. One example is the poor handling of stormwater.
Stormwater generally refers to precipitation from rain water or snowmelt. However, it can also refer to other water sources such as car wash, overwatered lawns, and runoffs from construction activities. Stormwater runoffs often seep into the ground but on other times gathers on asphalt roads or curbs and makes it way to either natural or manmade drainage systems. When it reaches water sources, it can strongly affect water quality since stormwater can have sediments and other pollutants.
Improper management of stormwater runoffs in construction activities is not tolerated by ...

 
Stormwater runoff is rain that falls on the rooftops and concrete roads then flows directly to sewers or natural bodies of water. Stormwater runoff becomes a source of pollution when the water mixes with pollutants on the ground. These contaminants include oil, fertilizers, pesticides, animal wastes, detergents, and other chemicals and substances. The polluted water that flows from the ground to the drainages, rivers, and lakes poses a serious risk to health and the environment.
A primary concern is how stormwater runoff contaminates the drinking supply. Some of the chemicals that mix with the runoff are difficult to filter even with advanced water treatment procedures. Stormwater pollution kills fish and destroys streams and wetlands which are home to many aquatic species. If left unmanaged, stormwater pollution can have a very drastic effect on the economy. The contamination of beaches and other nearby bodies of water can close down businesses and lower both the fish and ...

Have you ever wondered what causes the murky appearance of the rainwater flowing down the streets? Will you be surprised to find out that the same particles can be found on the same water that you drink? Stormwater pollution is currently recognized as a serious environmental and health threat and there are many reasons why.
Stormwater runoff, as defined by some environmental organizations, is rainwater and anything that can be carried with it from the ground. Stormwater in urban areas does not seep into the ground because concrete roads are impervious. Urban stormwater pollution occurs when the water picks up dirt, chemicals, and other pollutants. The runoff is discharged into sewer systems or flows directly into rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.
Stormwater pollution is both a serious environment problem and a health risk for humans and animals. The polluted water that goes to the sewers can be the same water that is processed for drinking. Stormwater runoff can destroy ...

Stormwater generally drains into the sewage system and flows toward a nearby body of water like a lake or river. The problem is many of our modern pollutants like oil, pesticides, detergent and sediment are washed away with the stormwater. This can cause public water areas to become unsuited for public consumption or use, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state health departments.
Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) are methods designed to control stormwater runoff by implementing sediment control and soil stabilization. They also represent practices that can effectively reduce source pollution. EPA defines stormwater BMPs as “a technique, measure or structural control that is used for a given set of conditions to manage the quantity and improve the quality of stormwater runoff in the most cost-effective manner.”
BMP Goal
The goal of a BMP is to eliminate or reduce contaminants collected by stormwater from being transported to the natural ...

You’re probably asking what SWPPP is and its relevance to the construction industry. SWPPP is an acronym for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. If you have a construction activity or project, having SWPPP in place can spell the difference between achieving the required pollution compliance and incurring $75,000 or more in daily fines.
SWPPP started in 1991, but most people in the industry didn’t know about it until a decade later. It wasn’t until March 10, 2003 that the second phase of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was implemented, permitting requirements under the Federal Clean Water Act to be introduced in all construction projects of one acre or more. Prior to 2003, the size of a construction project where SWPPP needed to be implemented varied from state to state, unlike today’s more rigid one-acre rule.
While there are many civil engineers who understand the importance of the Federal Clean Water Act and the NPDES permitting ...

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