What are non-structural BMPs?

Non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) are strategies that emphasize how to manage and maintain land use and pollution control practices without relying solely on physical infrastructure. These practices include activities such as good housekeeping measures, employee training, and effective site management, which help prevent stormwater pollution at its source.

For example, implementing good housekeeping means keeping the site clean and organized, ensuring that materials that could potentially contaminate stormwater are properly stored and managed. Employee training is crucial for raising awareness and ensuring that staff are appropriately educated about pollution prevention techniques and the importance of stormwater management.

By focusing on these behavioral and management practices, non-structural BMPs can effectively reduce the risk of stormwater contamination, fostering a proactive approach to environmental stewardship without the need for costly physical structures.