Why do I have to contain the silt on my construction site?

The soil that is carried away during a rain event ends up in the city's drainage systems and streets. Not only is this costly for the city to clean up, it can also cause our drainage system to fail. In addition, silt entering our rivers has a negative impact on aquatic life.

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1. Why can't I dump my used motor oil in the alley?
2. Why do I have to contain the silt on my construction site?
3. What happens if I don't keep my silt containment in good working condition?
4. What is storm water runoff?
5. Why is storm water runoff a problem?
6. What can I do as a resident to prevent storm water runoff?
7. What can I do as a commercial business to prevent storm water runoff?
8. What can I do as a construction company to prevent storm water runoff?
9. Does my construction site need a permit?