What are the goals of construction site storm water runoff control?
• Reduce pollutants in storm water runoff from construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development. • Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures. • Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste. How is construction site storm water runoff controlled? • The permitting process requires the submission of a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) that the contractor will use to control site runoff. The plan includes best management practices (BMPs) that the con
