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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS• Repair street surfaces damaged as a result of storm drain installation.• Re-establish vegetation disturbed as a result of the storm drain installation.• Install storm drains parallel with street centerlines wherever possible.INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEThe sediment at this storm drain discharge is a result of lack of maintenance within thedrainage system.EFFECTIVENESS CONSIDERATIONSStorm drains are effective at conveying stormwater if designed and installedproperly. Effectiveness is lost once clogged with sediment and debris so aregular street sweeping program is critical and will reduce overall maintenancecosts. Storm drains need to be part of an associated hydrologic source control<strong>BMP</strong> system in order to reduce pollutant loads.TRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookChapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.3.1.3-Storm DrainPage 3

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