Stormwater and Water Pollution Control

About Stormwater and Water Pollution Control

Caltrans has a comprehensive program for preventing water pollution during construction activities on the state highway system. Caltrans has developed a number of resources to assist Caltrans staff and construction contractors achieve this goal.

Caltrans water pollution control manuals provide direction on how to prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP). Electronic templatesof these documents have been prepared to assist construction contractors in their preparation of these documents. Caltrans has also developed and obtained the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approval of numerous Best Management Practices (BMP) for preventing water pollution.

Copies of Caltrans training documents, other training resources, and a listing of training facilities are available to assist Caltrans staff and construction contractor's implementation of Caltrans water pollution prevention program.