Construction stormwater – Top 5 permit violations Construction stormwater – Top 5 permit violations

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Construction stormwater - Top 5 permit violations

Rank	Issue	Non-compliant action	Non-compliant photo	Compliant action	Compliant photo
1	Missing or inadequate soil stabilization	Without proper stabilization, soil is vulnerable to erosion.		Mats, mulches, blankets and other BMPs temporarily stabilize and permanently establish vegetation on disturbed soils.
2	Missing perimeter controls	When perimeter controls are missing, stormwater carries sediment off site and into waters of the state.		Silt fence, biorolls, and other BMPs intercept runoff and settle out sediment while allowing water to run through.
3	Missing or inadequate inlet protection	Missing or inadequate inlet protection allows sediment to enter the storm sewers and/or water bodies.		Inlet protection BMPs capture sediment before it enters the storm sewer.
4	Vehicle tracking	Without a tracking BMP, vehicles track sediment onto paved surfaces.		Rock pads and other sediment tracking BMPs knock sediment off tires before it is tracked onto paved surfaces.
5	Best Management Practices not maintained	Unmaintained BMPs do not function properly and allow sediment to escape and enter waters of the state.		All BMPs must be maintained to ensure effectiveness.