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Stormwater Pollution Prevention

The 24-minute Stormwater Pollution Prevention course offers a thorough exploration of essential regulations and best practices for managing and preventing pollution from stormwater runoff. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how stormwater pollution affects the environment and learn about the regulatory frameworks that govern stormwater management. The course delves into practical methods for reducing contamination and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards. Designed for those in construction, industrial, and municipal roles, this course provides interactive modules that include real-life scenarios and actionable solutions. By engaging with these elements, learners will acquire the skills needed to effectively implement and maintain Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). This course emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship and regulatory adherence, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to manage stormwater pollution and contribute to sustainable practices in their respective fields.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the environmental risks and impacts of stormwater pollution on ecosystems and public health.
Identify key regulations, including the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), that govern stormwater management.
Learn best practices for developing and maintaining effective Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) in various settings.

Recognize common pollutants, such as chemicals, debris, and sediments, and their sources of contamination in stormwater runoff.
Develop strategies to prevent illicit discharges and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal permit requirements.
Gain practical knowledge on how to implement stormwater control measures, conduct routine inspections, and take corrective actions when necessary to minimize pollution risks.

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
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
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
9. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

Training Process

The training process involves a 24-minute interactive session that combines instructional content with real-life scenarios. Participants engage with multimedia elements, such as videos and quizzes, to reinforce their understanding of stormwater pollution prevention. The course ensures that learners can apply best practices and regulatory requirements effectively in their daily operations.

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