Relative cost and effectiveness for common construction BMPs
Relative cost and effectiveness for common construction BMPs. Source: Kentucky Division of Water.
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| Practice | Cost | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Limiting disturbed areas through phasing | Low | High |
| Protected disturbed areas through mulching and revegetation | Low to moderate | Moderate to high |
| Installing diversion around disturbed areas | Moderate | Moderate |
| Sediment removal through detention of all site drainage | Moderate to high | Low to moderate |
| Other structural controls to treat sediment-laden flow | High | Low |