Stormwater and Erosion Control for Construction

Course Description 

Runoff from rainstorms and snowmelt picks up pollutants like sediment, oil, grease, and other chemicals. Contaminated runoff may flow into storm drains, lakes, rivers, and streams. Preventing stormwater contamination ensures clean water for swimming, fishing, and drinking.   U.S. Federal law requires construction sites to obtain stormwater permits whenever an acre or more land is disturbed. Companies implement stormwater pollution prevention programs or SWPPs as part of the permitting process. This course covers Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater and erosion control. Ideal employees are those in the construction Industry. 

Course Objectives  

• Identify ways you can help control stormwater and erosion
• Know specific techniques for controlling stormwater and erosion in places such as construction entrances and natural areas
• Distinguish between sites with effective and ineffective stormwater and erosion control

Course Duration

10 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None