Module 2: Best Management Practices (BMP)

Question 1

What is the purpose of sediment control BMP?

Answer 1

To minimise the eroded soil from being carried off the site by mobile agent.

Question 2

How to Accomplished minimised erosion?

Answer 2

1. Reducing runoff velocity
2. Dissipating energy
3. Providing an opportunity for sediments to settle.

Question 3

Barrier

Answer 3

1. Silt fence
2. Fiber rolls
3. Rock
4. Geosynthesis
5. Bales

Question 4

Sediments Containment system

Answer 4

1. Sediments basin/pond
2. Sediments trap
3. Inlets insert

Question 5

Writing Inspection Report

Answer 5

1. Be clear and concise
2. Write legibly
3. Use proper English
4. Share your result with supretendent and supervisor
5. Write report as if attorney will used it on court

Question 6

Straw Bale Barriers-General Info

Answer 6

1. Nearly 100% ineffective in reducing sediments in water runoff
2. Experience more failure than success
3. Do not filter runoff water
4. Expensive to install and maintain