Stormwater Pollution Prevention

In open fields, woods and wetlands, most rain is absorbed by the soil or is taken up by plants and trees. In developed areas, rain that falls on roofs, drives, parking lots and streets is not absorbed. Instead, it travels down roadways, settles in gutters and ditches, and flows through storm drains to finally end up in our rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Rainwater that enters a surface water body, by flowing either overland or through a storm sewer system, is called stormwater or stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of pollution in rivers and lakes. Identifying sources of stormwater pollution and keeping them from coming in contact with runoff is one of the best and most economical ways of protecting the quality of our waters. This presentation will tell you more about stormwater pollution and how to prevent it.

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Learning Objectives

Define stormwater.
Discuss how the regulation of stormwater has developed.
List common sources of stormwater pollution.
Discuss the effects of stormwater pollution on the environment.

Give examples of best management practices for preventing stormwater pollution.
Describe how to respond to a spill.
State the fines and penalties for polluting stormwater.
Describe the purpose and requirements of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Definition and Regulations
1. What Is Stormwater?
2. Regulatory Background
3. Knowledge Check: Regulations
4. Knowledge Check: Regulations (continued)
3. Effects
1. Why Is Stormwater Pollution an Issue?
2. What Are the Main Pollutants?
3. What Is the Effect of Stormwater Pollution?
4. Effects of Sediment on the Environment
5. What Kills Fish?
6. Knowledge Check: Pollution Effects
7. Knowledge Check: Pollution Effects (continued)
4. Causes
1. Generators of Stormwater Pollution
2. Sources of Stormwater Pollution
3. Learning Activity
5. Allowable Discharges
1. Allowable Discharges
2. Biodegradable Substances
3. Learning Activity

6. BMPs
1. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
2. BMPs
3. More BMPs
4. BMPs – Keys for Construction Sites
5. Knowledge Check: BMPs
6. Knowledge Check: BMPs (continued)
7. Responses and Penalties
1. What to Do if There Is a Spill...
2. Fines and Penalties
3. Knowledge Check: Responses
4. Knowledge Check: Penalties
8. Prevention
1. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s)
2. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Inspections
3. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Recordkeeping Requirements
4. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Training Requirements
5. Knowledge Check: SWP3
6. Knowledge Check: SWP3 (continued)
9. Conclusion
1. Conclusion