BMP

Best Management Practices or BMPs are devices used to reduce pollution in stormwater runoff, thereby protecting area waterways. These practices are often permanent facilities designed to handle stormwater runoff for a specific area. As a property owner or Homeowners Association, you may be responsible for maintenance of a BMP.

Types of BMPs in Hampton Roads are:

Infiltration Trenches / Basins
Detention Basins / Ponds
Retention Basins / Ponds
Grassed Swales
Filter Strips and Buffers

HR STORM Has developed a BMP Guide that explains the need, the types and the maintenance of BMPs. For your convenience, it has been broken down into manageable PDF sections.

Guide to Maintaining BMPs
- Types of BMPs found in Hampton Roads (386.84kb)
Elements of a Maintenance Program

Routine Maintenance (467.18kb)

Non-Routine Maintenance (485.05)

BMP Suggestions (430.40kb)
Checklist
- BMP Inspection Checklist (779.05kb)

More BMP Information
- Glossary (19.97kb)

For more information on BMPs, contact your local HR STORM representative today!

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