Construction is naturally disruptive to the environment in several ways, including:
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Stormwater pollution is one of the most devastating events for local climates and ecosystems.
For this reason, the EPA–and state district offices in some cases–requires organizations that discharge stormwater into public waterways to acquire a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
To qualify for this permit, dischargers must submit a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) detailing preventative measures to curtail stormwater pollution, erosion of the surrounding environment, and other harmful environmental effects.
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The US Clean Water Act prohibits individuals and facilities from discharging harmful pollutants into public waterways without a proper permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This act aims to reduce the threat of pollution to public waterways and preserve the health of surrounding ecosystems of pollutant discharge.
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Stormwater pollution is the contamination of natural water sources caused by the runoff of chemicals or sediment during rain or snowfall.
While residential neighborhoods and land development are typical causes of stormwater pollution, the EPA has identified construction sites, in particular, as an area of concern in their fight to curb stormwater pollution.
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Many of us choose to buy a new construction home because we think it will save us money on repairs and maintenance in the long run.
However, if your home was built by contractors looking to cut corners and save money, you could be liable for massive repair bills.
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The building sector accounts for nearly 39% of all greenhouse gases emitted each year globally.
Over a quarter of these emissions are estimated to originate from embodied carbon, or the carbon emitted to produce the materials required for construction.
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A study by the EIA found that homes built after 2000 were 30% larger on average but consumed roughly the same amount of energy as older homes.
Thanks to advanced technology and a new push to go green, many new construction homes take energy-efficient design into serious consideration when constructing an energy-efficient home.
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Turbidity, the measure of suspended particles in water, is a common sign of stormwater mismanagement. This can be harmful to the surrounding environment and lead to erosion of the local infrastructure.
Active turbidity testing helps ensure that local water sources are unpolluted and that water filtration systems are doing their job.
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Construction zones are full of risks, from environmental hazards to worker safety concerns.
Failing to identify and account for these risks properly threatens to derail construction projects and drown them in a sea of fines and additional liabilities.
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By law, many states require weekly, monthly, quarterly, and sometimes annual stormwater inspections to ensure proper compliance within the guidelines set by that particular state’s Construction General Permit.
An approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) should include regular inspections of all best management practices (BMPs) to ensure legal compliance and erosion/sediment control.
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