Topic outline

  • Best Management Practices - Urban Stormwater Systems

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    A stormwater BMP is a method or combination of methods found to be the most effective and feasible means of preventing or reducing the amount of pollution generated by nonpoint sources to a level compatible with water quality goals. Problem assessment, including technological, economic, and institutional considerations; examination of alternative practices; and appropriate public participation, are all considered before implementing BMP solutions.

    Topics:

    • Overview: Stormwater Management in Urban Areas
    • Sources and Constituents of Pollutants in Urban Stormwater Runoff
    • Methods of Quantifying Pollutants in Urban Stormwater Runoff
    • Structural and Nonstructural BMP Options
    • Turf and Landscaping Best Management Practices
    • Typical Costs Associated with Structural BMPs
    • Feasibility Screening for Urban BMP Selection
    • Structural BMP Fact Sheets

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: for environmental, civil, construction, and hydraulic engineers.
    Publication Source: South Florida Water Management District

    Donald Parnell, PE

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