What are Post construction BMPs?

Post-construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) are the BMPs that exist following construction of new development or re-development. Post-construction BMPs are typically permanent structural BMPs but include other BMPs such as pollution prevention, street sweeping, and pretreatment practices.

What are permanent BMPs?

Permanent BMPs help keep pollution out of our creeks and the ocean, making it safer to swim and play at Encinitas beaches. These measures are installed to retain and treat stormwater when it flows off impervious surfaces like rooftops, parking lots, roads and driveways.

What do best management practices BMPs help to do?

Conservation practices, frequently called best management practices, or BMPs, are tools that farmers can use to reduce soil and fertilizer runoff, properly manage animal waste, and protect water and air quality on their farms.

When did the list of BMPs come out?

Additionally, the list of BMPs is not all-inclusive, and it does not preclude MS4s from using other technically sound practices. First released in October 2000, the menu of BMPs is based on the stormwater Phase II rule’s six minimum control measures.

What are the fact sheets for the BMPs?

The fact sheets describe the BMPs and generally provide applicability, implementation, and effectiveness information to help municipal stormwater and construction site operators comply with the stormwater Phase II requirements.

Which is an example of a BMP strategy?

This primarily includes developing: strategies to implement a combination of structural and non-structural BMPs, an ordinance to address post-construction runoff, and a program to ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs.

What is the BMP Handbook for California new development?

California New Development and Redevelopment BMP Handbook Exit – Includes a series of BMP fact sheets on various BMPs to control stormwater runoff from new developments.