2. Table of Contents
Purpose of SWPPP training
What is pollution?
What is erosion?
What is sediment?
Benefits of prevention measures
Required posting at jobsites
Construction Sequencing
Reporting and documentation
Maintenance during construction
Key points
Pictures
Fines $$$$$
3. Purpose of SWPPP Training
IT’S THE LAW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enforced by the Federal EPA via Clean Water Act of 1988,
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 1990
Enforced by state and local administrations having jurisdiction
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is
designed to eliminate pollution from leaving the
construction site.
To eliminate pollution of the U.S. waterways
To ensure that all individuals understand the importance
of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on construction
sites.
4. “Trained Individual”
Must be familiar with SWPPP and have access to it
Must understand the purpose of BMPs
Must have authority to make corrections
Must be present at pre-construction meeting
Should not be the excavating contractor
Should be available onsite throughout the project
Must know what BMPs are included in the SWPPP, the
sequence of installation, proper maintenance of each, and
be able to evaluate their effectiveness
Must be able to identify BMPs that are failing
Must have some type of training specific to stormwater
pollution prevention practices for construction
5. Self Inspection Training is
REQUIRED
on all sites issued a Stop Work
Order
The site owner and at least one additional person who
will be responsible for implementing the SWPPP must
complete Self Inspection training if a Stop Work Order
has been issued. This training must be complete before
the order may be lifted.
6. What is Pollution?
“The action of polluting especially by environmental contamination
with man-made waste”
“The act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally
or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors”
“undesirable state of natural environment being contaminated with
harmful substances as a consequence of human activities”
Construction Site Pollution
Waste or debris is generated by every person doing work on a
construction site.
If the waste or debris is not contained and disposed of properly, it
becomes pollution.
Good Housekeeping practices will reduce the potential for pollution.
7. What is Erosion?
Erosion: Is the process in which, by the action of wind
or water, soil particles are displaced or transported
What are the types of erosion?
Splash: Raindrop impact, dispersal and mobilization of soil particles
Sheet: Saturated soils, soil particles entrained in run-off water, uniform
removal
Rill: Increase topographic relief, higher run-off velocities, soil incision
Gully: Concentrated flow, head cutting, down cutting
Stream Bank: Natural drainage patterns, toe cutting, bank sloughing
8. What is Sediment?
Sediment: eroded material suspended in water or in
the air. Sediment is the #1 pollutant of waterways.
Sedimentation: the deposit of eroded materials
When erosion occurs, small particles become
suspended in water or air and sediment is transported
down-stream or down wind.
The purpose of stormwater pollution prevention is to
minimize the opportunity for EROSION to occur, thus
minimizing the possibility of SEDIMENT leaving the
jobsite
Most concentrated sedimentation comes from
construction, which can exceed 100 times that from
agriculture.
9. What can be done to control sedimentation?
These simple devices can be used during
construction to greatly reduce erosion and
minimize sedimentation.
Temporary and permanent stabilization
Sediment fence or proper border
Stone construction entrance
Grass covered drainage ditches
Minimize clearing
10. Benefits of Prevention Measures?
Reduce rainfall impacts
Reduce surface water velocities
Assist with stormwater infiltration
Reduce and control sediment
Eliminate off-site pollution
Protection of Soils
Protection of soils can be established with vegetation.
However, other types of cover materials such as
mulches, erosion matting, erosion blankets, must be
used until vegetation is established to minimize splash
and sheet flow erosion.
Effectiveness of soil protection is dependant on both the
type and density of the specific cover material being
utilized.
11. Overriding Goal
Protect the quality of U.S. waterways by reducing the discharge of sediment,
oil and chemicals into storm drains, surface water and groundwater.
12. Required Job Postings
Notice of Intent (NOI)
Description of the project
General Contractor’s local contact name and number
Location of SWPPP
Any other special conditions or required permits (Construction in a
Floodway, Wetland)
All contained in a waterproof display case at construction entrance:
Additional Postings:
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Sign
Field Office sign posted on trailer
Spill Containment System location
Inside the Job Trailer:
Original SWPPP
Working SWPPP drawing
Self Inspection reports
13. Construction Sequencing
Phase I installation of the following:
Construction entrance (s)
Silt fence or other barrier BMP
…BEFORE any major grading
Check dams
Diversion drains
Inlet protection
Swales
Detention pond, sediment basins and traps
Concrete washout area per SWPPP
Vehicle maintenance / fueling area
Stoned storage / laydown area
Phase II
Additional phased BMPs per SWPPP
Temporary stabilization (any area which will not be worked for 15
days or more)
Permanent stabilization
Contact IDEM and Local Authority 48 hours prior to beginning grading activities.
14. Reporting and Documentation
Reporting
Reporting submitted to Stormwater Office
Weekly inspection summary
Rainfall (1/2”) Event inspection summary
EPA, State, or Local jurisdiction inspections
Spill report form
Documentation
Site stabilization
Contractor and subcontractor certifications
Notice of Termination (NOT)
E&S Plan
All SWPPP records must be maintained a minimum
of three years after Notice of Termination.
15. Maintenance During Construction
New or major grading will be recorded in SWPPP binder-
Site Stabilization
Repairs, discharges, modifications and alterations
should be recorded daily on the Working SWPPP
Inspection reports must document repairs, discharges,
effectiveness, and should be recorded in the SWPPP
binder
Photographic documentation should be taken of the site
conditions and used to document the effectiveness of,
alterations to, and repairs to any BMPs
Transition from temporary to permanent stabilization is
critical
Reporting the failure of a BMP is the responsibility of all
employees on the jobsite…this means YOU!!!
16. Additional Measures Needed
If BMPs are failing, the designer must be
notified. It is the designers responsibility to find
corrective BMPs
Owner should also be notified of problems
Problems must be clearly identified, including
exact location and observations
Suggestions should be recorded. Often, the
person on site can be instrumental to helping the
designer find solutions
17. Key Points
IT IS THE LAW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Construction Sites are active, and SWPPP will change
every day. Documentation is required.
It is the responsibility of every person on the jobsite to
report any changes that are made, or need to be made,
to the erosion and sediment controls
All erosion and sediment controls are inspected weekly
and after every ½” of rain, or thaw
Any discharge of sediment from the jobsite must be
reported immediately!
Vehicle track-out (mud from tires) is pollution !!
Employees should know the location of the SWPPP
Failure to complete self inspection reports is a violation!
20. Jobsite Pollution
Fuel and oil based products that are not
contained or properly disposed of are pollution!
21. Spill Containment
The spill containment kit shall be used if at any time oil
or fuel based products are spilled or leak from their
container.
Pollution such as this must be reported to the Bureau of
Water Quality and contained immediately!!!
22. Proper storage of hazardous materials will eliminate the
opportunity for pollution.
Secondary containment is a valuable tool for preventing
spills in the first place.
Jobsite Pollution
23. Display Case and Signage
N.O.I must remain posted
until N.O.T. is filed.
24. SWPPP Site Plan
The SWPPP is a living document that is updated on a
daily basis. The SWPPP should be located at the Field
Office.
27. Silt Fence Maintenance
Must be trenched
Must be installed facing the proper direction
Must have properly wrapped connections
Inspect within 24 hours of a rain event, or at least once
every 7 days
Remove deposited sediment when it is causing the fabric
to bulge or when it reaches one-third the height of the
fence at its lowest point.
NEVER install across a channel
Silt fence has acreage limitations. Consult designer.
Min 10’ from toe of slope.
28. Inlet Protection (Bad)
Frames inadequate
Not trenched
Not reinforced
Not maintained
No fabric under grate
29. Frames properly built
Properly trenched
Reinforced filter fabric
Anchored
Should allow for overflow
in case of heavy rainfall
Inlet Protection (Good)
32. Dewatering (Good)
Clear well water sent to low lying
vegetated area for infiltration
Sediment laden water sent
through filter bag before
discharging to vegetation
33. Seeding and Stabilization (Bad)
Lack of stabilization has allowed washout of soils
Areas have remained idle for more than 15 days
Mulch or matting could have prevented most of this erosion
34. Seeding and Stabilization (Good)
Areas have received final grade while other areas are still under
construction
Pond and channel slopes have received blanket to combat erosion
Sod installed in concentrated flow areas
35. Concrete Wash Out (Bad)
Concrete wash out is pollution!
Concrete washouts should be provided for delivery trucks.
36. Concrete Wash Out (Good)
Pit lined with continuous 10 mil liner
Stormwater run off protected from contamination
No hard fill
38. Construction Entrance
Most common violation
Geotextile underlayment required on most plans
Large aggregate, typically #2, to help knock mud from
tires before leaving the site
Wheel wash stations for sites with restricted space
Maintenance:
Inspect daily
Reshape pad as needed for drainage and runoff control
Top dress with clean aggregate as needed
Immediately remove mud tracked onto public roads
Flushing should only be used if water can be diverted to a
sediment trap or basin
39. Citizens can initiate civil suits
against:
An individual person
A construction company
The U.S. or any other government entity
The EPA itself
40. Compliance
Avoid costly Stop Work Orders
In many jurisdictions, violations causing an immediate danger to the
environment do not require prior notice for Stop Work Orders to be
issued.
42. Compliance
Local fines up to $1000 per day
And even more costly fines of up to
$32,000 per day from IDEM
43. EPA Administrative Fines
Currently $260 Million fines against builders in
litigation
EPA Non-Compliance Violations include
• No permit
• No SWPPP
• No inspection records
• No amendments to SWPPP
44. Toni Cecil
Muncie / Yorktown / Delaware County
Stormwater Management
5150 W. Kilgore Ave., Bldg 8
2nd floor
Muncie, In 47304
(765) 749-1114 Cell
(765) 747-4896 Office
(765) 213-6444 Fax
Email tcecil@msdeng.com
www.wishthefish.com