NPDES Stormwater Training Institute _______ T Luke Owen, PG MS4CECI’s Post

Are you ready for the next big rain event? Managing stormwater runoff on construction sites during rainy periods is more than just a requirement – it’s essential to protect our precious Georgia waterways. Implementing effective strategies is crucial, and here’s how we can do it right. First, make sure you are implementing the procedures required by your state's respective NPDES permit, as well as the Best Management Practices (BMPs) as indicated on your site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The Designer of Record is responsible for ensuring your SWPPP meets the federal, state and local requirements for your project. Next, promote infiltration with bioretention basins, rain gardens, and permeable pavements to recharge our groundwater as identified in the civil design and/or SWPPP. Use temporary diversion structures like channels, berms, and swales to safely redirect runoff. Protect exposed soil with straw blankets or geotextiles, and don’t forget to apply mulch to prevent erosion. Finally, make sure your team knows and follows best practices, including regular site cleanups and proper waste management. Let's not let the rain wash away our progress or pollute our watersheds. Our future economic prosperity, especially here in Georgia, depends on clean, sediment-free water! https://buff.ly/3WnPzbO #ErosionPrevention #NPDES #NPDESTraining #NPDESTrainingInstitute #TrainingThatMatters #Stormwater #StormwaterManagement #StormwaterProfessionals #StormwaterTraining #MS4Training #MS4sMatter #WaterQuality

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