Construction Site Erosion Control

Each permittee shall develop, implement and enforce a program to reduce the discharge of sediment and construction materials from construction sites. The program shall establish measurable goals and
include the following elements:

1. An ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to require erosion and sediment control at construction sites and establish sanctions to ensure compliance.

2. Procedures for construction site inspection and enforcement of erosion and sediment control measures.

3. Procedures for receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public.

Available Resources for NEWSC Members:

Erosion Control Training Package for 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Construction

NEWSC Model Construction Site Erosion Control Zoning Ordinance

Ordinance Summary

Ordinance Matrix

Reference Guide for the Construction Site Erosion Control Ordinance (See Post-Construction Stormwater Management Section)

EPA Proposed Rule Summary:
Proposed Effluent Limitation Guidelines & Source Performance Standards

Other Resources:

Department of Commerce Erosion Control Procedures for the construction of 1-and 2-family dwellings (see Comm. 21.125)

Department of Commerce UDC Appendix (see Chapter 21, Erosion Control Procedures for specific descriptions and diagrams of the erosion procedures for the construction of all 1-and 2-family dwellings)

A list of erosion control product manufacturers that service Wisconsin