 Nonstructural BMPs are intended to prevent or reduce the contamination of stormwater runoff. They can be used in a variety of different sources or activities. By reducing pollutant generation, adverse water quality impacts are diminished from the start. Preventing and controlling the sources of these pollutants requires a change in behavior. Many municipalities have already implemented nonstructural BMPs as a means to address other concerns, such as controlling product loss, minimizing waste production, accident and fire prevention, worker health and safety, or site security. Regulating these issues can bring municipalities into compliance with environmental/stormwater regulations even though they were never explicitly addressing stormwater issues. For example, municipalities may stress public safety and educate on spill prevention and response, which addresses stormwater quality at the same time. |