In the construction industry, most of the time spent on the job is spent outdoors. During the late spring and summer months, construction jobs tend to see delays in productivity due to powerful storms that tend to come through the area. In fact, the state of Maryland has already experienced some stronger storms that have brought strong winds and heavy rainfalls. When these storms occur, not only are a construction project stalled, but some project materials become a pollutant risk in storm water.
Pollutants in Storm Water
In order to manage storm water in a construction setting, it is important to understand where these pollutants could come from and during which activities.
- Fluids from construction vehicles
- Landscaping materials
- Cement materials
- Import and export operations of materials
- Demolition rubble
- Base materials
Ways to Manage Storm Water
There are several ways that construction sites can reduce the risk of pollutants entering storm water and entering local waterways.
- Determine the full area of the construction zone and the nature of the project
- Determine materials and areas that could produce pollutants
- Monitor the discharge of materials throughout the site
- Monitor and control sediment and dust leaving site
- Monitor and manage waste and potentially hazardous materials
- Fuel vehicles in specific areas to avoid fuel leaks
- Reduce potential run-off by controlling the sediments that leave the location
- Put in place controls to prevent wind and rain erosion
Construction companies that take the proper precautions can help prevent storm water runoff. This management of sediments can help better the local waterways of the construction site’s location.
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