How can businesses contribute to stormwater pollution prevention?

Businesses can effectively contribute to stormwater pollution prevention by implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) and educating their staff on water quality issues. BMPs are strategies and practices designed to reduce the quantity and improve the quality of stormwater runoff. These practices can include solutions like proper waste disposal, controlling erosion, maintaining vegetation, and implementing green infrastructure. Educating staff ensures that everyone understands the importance of stormwater management and their role in preventing pollution, leading to more conscientious behaviors and practices that protect water quality.

The other choices do not support effective stormwater pollution prevention. Increasing impervious surfaces, for example, can lead to higher runoff rates and reduced groundwater recharge, exacerbating pollution issues. Minimizing employee training would leave staff uninformed about critical water quality issues, making it less likely that they would employ the necessary BMPs or understand their significance. Reducing the number of construction entrances could potentially limit the transport of pollutants from construction sites, but it does not directly address the broader strategies needed for effective stormwater management.