Protecting Your Job Site from Stormwater Pollution
Managing stormwater runoff is essential for construction sites to prevent pollution from entering local waterways. Uncontrolled runoff can carry sediments, chemicals, and debris into storm drains, impacting ecosystems and risking regulatory fines. Here’s how you can keep your job site in compliance and protect the environment with Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Top Tips for Stormwater Control on Your Job Site:
- Preserve Vegetation Areas 🌱
Protect trees and planned rain gardens from compaction to minimize soil stabilization needs. Products like coir logs and silt fences help shield these areas from erosion. - Stockpile Soil Safely 🪨
Cover and contain soil piles to reduce runoff using liners, covers, and coir logs. - Secure Construction Materials 🛠️
Prevent spills by covering materials and fuel storage tanks. Use drum pallets, safety cabinets, and containment berms to prevent runoff contamination. - Set Up Perimeter Controls 🚧
Install coir logs, silt fences, and storm drain filters to block pollutants from leaving your site. - Use Dewatering Products 💧
Filter any accumulated water through dewatering bags before discharging it off-site to avoid polluting nearby bodies of water. - Stabilize Your Site 🏗️
Always stabilize exposed areas during breaks in construction, and maintain mud mats at site exits to control vehicle track-out.
Effective stormwater control isn’t just about staying compliant — it’s about protecting our shared waterways. Reach out to GEI Works for expert advice on BMP products tailored to your site’s needs.
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