Storm Water Pollution Prevention, A Must After Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew proved strong and daunting as the devastation throughout the southeast coast and into the caribbean remains prevalent. The after-effects of such storms always include storm water run-off pollution to water supply. Stormwater runoff is the result of precipitation created by rain or snowmelt flowing over any exposed surface, such as equipment, roofs, roads, and pastures. As the water flows over urbanized and industrial areas it has the potential to pick up a number of contaminants like oil, sediment, chemicals, and litter. This water is then transported to nearby waterways. Polluted stormwater draining from urbanized areas is one of the leading causes of water pollution in lakes, streams, and oceans.

This course describes the legal provisions related to stormwater pollution prevention as well as structural and operational best management practices at facilities.

Topics Covered in This Course:

• Identify causes of stormwater pollution
• Describe legal provisions related to stormwater pollution prevention
• Explain goals of a stormwater pollution prevention plan, or SWPPP
• Describe best management practices, or BMPs
• Distinguish structural BMPs from operational BMPs
• Identify common structural BMPs and their methods
• List operational BMPs and key procedures

Based on:

• Clean Air Act
• EPA Regulations
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act