Construction Site Run-off Control

 

Regulated municipalities must have a regulatory mechanism in place for erosion and sediment control as well as BMPs for preventing or reducing other pollutants associated with construction activity. It is important to note that this measure does not relieve the requirements of a construction-site operator to obtain an independent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit of sites larger than 1 acre. 

 

The permitting authority, however, can specifically reference qualifying local programs in the NPDES general permit requirements so the construction operator doesn't need to follow two different sets of requirements.

 

Click here for the Silt Fence Barrier Reference Guide (PDF)

 

Click here for the Minimum Control Measure (MCM) regarding Construction Site Run-off Control (PDF)