Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practice Test

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What action is recommended to address failed BMPs after rainfall events?

Increase construction activity
Perform regular site inspections
Conduct repairs and modifications
Prepare new project proposals

The correct answer is: Conduct repairs and modifications

The recommended action to address failed Best Management Practices (BMPs) after rainfall events is to conduct repairs and modifications. When BMPs fail, it typically means they are not effectively managing stormwater as designed, which can lead to increased pollution and runoff issues. Conducting repairs and modifications allows for the system to be restored to its intended functionality or improved upon, ensuring that it can better handle future rainfall events. This process may involve assessing what caused the failure and implementing technical or structural changes to enhance the system's performance and resilience. Regular site inspections are important for overall maintenance and proactive management but do not directly address the immediate issue of failed BMPs. Increasing construction activity could exacerbate issues with stormwater management rather than resolve them. Preparing new project proposals does not solve the existing problems related to the failure of BMPs and would not be a timely response to an immediate concern following a rainfall.