The two primary purposes of structural-based BMPs are to...

The two primary purposes of structural-based BMPs are to...

• A. Increase wildlife habitat
• B. Minimize pollution
• C. Minimize pollution and divert pollutants for treatment
• D. Eliminate all storm water runoff

Answer: (C)

Structural-based BMPs are designed to manage runoff by altering how water moves and is treated before it leaves the site. Their two main purposes are to minimize the amount of pollutants carried by stormwater and to divert pollutants for treatment. This happens through physical features that capture sediment, filter, infiltrate, or direct water to treatment facilities, so the pollutants are removed or reduced. While improving habitat can be a beneficial side effect of certain BMPs, it is not the primary aim. And aiming to eliminate all stormwater runoff isn't realistic; BMPs work by reducing and treating pollutants rather than preventing runoff entirely.

Structural-based BMPs are designed to manage runoff by altering how water moves and is treated before it leaves the site. Their two main purposes are to minimize the amount of pollutants carried by stormwater and to divert pollutants for treatment. This happens through physical features that capture sediment, filter, infiltrate, or direct water to treatment facilities, so the pollutants are removed or reduced. While improving habitat can be a beneficial side effect of certain BMPs, it is not the primary aim. And aiming to eliminate all stormwater runoff isn't realistic; BMPs work by reducing and treating pollutants rather than preventing runoff entirely.