Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Best Management Practices

07/08/25

“What are the best management practices for stormwater pollution from construction activity?”

Construction projects can release pollution into water bodies through stormwater. So what can we do to prevent this? Well, over time, engineers, planners, and architects have developed Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Best Management Practices, or BMPs to deal with these problems. Common BMPs focus on reducing soil erosion, reducing sediment loss, and managing materials and waste. Examples BMPs include silt fences, sediment basins, and bare ground stabilization.

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