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Water Services

Stormwater Management Best Management Practices Manual

Section 1 - Introduction

Section 2 - Contractor Management Practices

Section 2 Introduction
CP-01: Scheduling - Phased Construction/Clearing
CP-02: Dewatering Operations
CP-03: Paving Operations
CP-04: Structure Construction and Painting
CP-05: Material Delivery, Storage, and Use
CP-06: Spill Prevention and Control
CP-07: Solid Waste Management
CP-08: Hazardous Waste Management
CP-09: Contaminated Soil Management
CP-10: Concrete Waste Management
CP-11: Sanitary/Septic Waste Management
CP-12: Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
CP-13: Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
CP-14: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
CP-15: Employee/Subcontractor Training
CP-15-1: Quick Reference - Disposal Alternatives
CP-16: Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizer Use
CP-17: Dust Control
CP-17-1: Dust Control BMPs For Given Site Conditions
CP-17-2: Commonly Used Chemicals For Dust Control
CP-18: Maintenance of Collection Facilities and Appurtenances
CP-19: Preservation and Maintenance of Existing Vegetation
CP-20: System Flushing

Section 3 - Temporary Construction Site Management Practices

Section 3 Introduction
TCP-01: Tire Washing Facility
TCP-02: Construction Road Stabilization
TCP-03: Stabilized Construction Entrance
TCP-04: Buffer Zones
TCP-05: Temporary Seeding
TCP-06: Surface Roughening
TCP-07: Top Soiling
TCP-08: Mulching
TCP-09: Nets and Mats
TCP-10: Geotextiles
TCP-11: Terracing
TCP-12: Check Dams
TCP-13: Silt Fence
TCP-14: Weighted Sediment Tube
TCP-15: Sand Bag Barrier
TCP-16: Brush or Rock Filters and Continuous Berms
TCP-17: Sediment Traps
TCP-18: Temporary Sediment / Detention Basin
TCP-19: Bank Stabilization
TCP-20: Rip-rap
TCP-21: Channel Linings
TCP-22: Temporary Diversions, Drains and Swales
TCP-23: Filter Strips
TCP-24: Temporary Inlet Protection
TCP-25: Temporary Outlet Protection

Section 4 - Industrial / Commercial Management Practices

Section 4 Introduction
ICP-01: Non-Stormwater Discharges to Storm Drains
ICP-02: Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
ICP-03: Vehicle and Equipment Washing and Cleaning
ICP-04: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance and Repair
ICP-05: Outdoor Loading/Unloading and Storage of Materials
ICP-06: Outdoor Container Storage of Liquids
ICP-07: Outdoor Process Equipment Operations and Maintenance
ICP-08: Waste Handling and Disposal
ICP-09: Contaminated or Erodible Surface Areas
ICP-10: Building and Grounds Construction and Maintenance
ICP-11: Over-Water Activities
ICP-12: Employee Training
ICP-12-1: Quick References - Disposal Alternatives

Section 5 - Permanent Erosion Prevention And Sediment Control

Section 5 Introduction
PESC-01: Permanent Grass, Vines and Other Vegetation
PESC-02: Geotextiles
PESC-03: Buffer Zones
PESC-04: Soil Bioengineering and Bank Stabilization
PESC-05: Gradient Terraces and Slope Roughening
PESC-06: Flow Diversions, Drains and Swales
PESC-07: Outlet Protection
PESC-08: Channel Linings

Section 6 - Permanent Treatment Practices

Proprietary Water Quality Devices

Proprietary Water Quality Devices

For questions regarding the Stormwater Management Manual:

Rebecca Dohn
1607 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
Phone: 615-880-2420
Fax: 615-880-2425