STORMWATER SMART

CONSTRUCTION IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

When water from rain, snow, or sleet flows over the ground, it becomes
"stormwater." When stormwater flows through a construction site, it can
pick up sediment, oil, and chemicals and carry them downstream to local
water bodies. That's why it's important for construction sites to protect the
community by putting up special fences, barriers, and truck pads to
prevent pollution in our rivers, lakes, and streams.

THE MUD
STOPS HERE

Construction entrances should have a pad
that keeps mud off the street. Muddy
tracks conning out of a site could mean
chemicals, dust, and debris will be washed
into the storm drain the next time it rains.

GOOD FENCES
MAKE CLEAN
NEIGHBORS

A fence or other barrier should be
installed that keeps soil and construction
debris from washing downstream from
the site when it rains, especially sites on a
slope or those with dirt piles.

PROTECT THE
PIPES

All storm drains near a construction site
should have a protective barrier around
them to prevent debris and muddy water
from entering storm sewer pipes.

SOMETHING

If you see muddy water, chemicals, dirt,
or any water that seems polluted flowing

LOOK WRONG? from a construction site in your

neighborhood, call your local
government office that handles
construction permits.

CALL!

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