Answer to Question #162233 in Civil and Environmental Engineering for arif

Question

Explain TWO (2) example of facilities that are effectively involve in Best Management Practice (BMPs) to control stormwater quality.

Answer 1

Reduce impervious surfaces at home and increase the vegetated land cover of your property. Impervious surfaces include your roof, driveway, patios and lawn. Reduce rooftop runoff by directing your downspouts to vegetated areas, and not to the storm drain on your street

Non Structural BMP

eg.1.Identify and stop the forbidden discharges to storm drains

2.Make sure the storm drain channels are clean and maintained.

Structural BMP

eg.1.Check dams

2.basins across the field