STORMWATER SMART

CONSTRUCTION SITES

When water from rain, snow, or sleet flows over the ground it's called
"stormwater." Stormwater can pick up sediment, chemicals, and oil as it
travels over the ground on your job site. And when that stormwater flows
into street gutters, storm drains, and downstream, it can pollute rivers,
lakes, and streams. Follow these simple pollution solutions to help keep
local waterways clean and healthy!

Sediment clogs drains and pollutes
stormwater. Install and maintain a pad at
the construction entrance so vehicles
don't track mud and dirt onto roads.

H	STOP MUD IN

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FENCE IN
THE FLOW

Install silt fences or other barriers on the
downhill portion of construction sites and
soil stockpiles to prevent rain from
washing soil and sediment downstream.

KEEP INLETS
CLEAN

Install inlet protection around storm drains
to keep loose sediment and muddy water
out of storm sewer pipes.

STORE STUFF
SAFELY

Keep paint, fuel, and chemicals in dry,
covered storage areas. Properly dispose
of these liguids in designated areas and
use concrete washout areas for concrete
waste.

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