Table 4.2.3. Summary of Best Management Practices
Dissolved
Attached
Practice
Sediment
Nutrients
Nutrients
Development and Urban
Construction
3
1
3
1
Source Controls
2
2
2
1
Vegetative Controls
2
2
2
1
Infiltration Devices
3
2-3
3
--
Dry Detention Devices
3
1
1-2
1
Wet Detention Devices
3
2
3
1
Agriculture
Conservation Tillage
3
1
3
--
Terraces
3
2
3
--
Irrigation Furrow
3
2
3
1
Animal Waste Systems
1
3
3
3
Nutrient Management Systems
1
3
3
3
Grassed Waterways
1-2
1
1-2
1
Filter Strip
1-2
1
1-2
1
Key to Ratings: 1 - no control to low effectiveness; 2 - low to medium effectiveness; 3 - medium to
high effectiveness; may increase loading in some cases. NOTE: Performance of BMPs may be
lower than indicated for some sites.
(Adapted from Schueler 1987; Brach 1989)
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