If a Best Management Practice (BMP) is not performing as needed, what action should be taken?

When a Best Management Practice (BMP) is not performing as needed, the appropriate action is to replace the BMP with an alternate BMP. BMPs are designed to effectively manage stormwater quality and quantity, as well as control erosion and sedimentation. If a BMP fails to meet its intended purpose, it is crucial to address the issue promptly to prevent further environmental degradation, regulatory violations, or property damage.

Replacing the BMP ensures that the necessary standards are met and can help improve the effectiveness of stormwater management on the site. This proactive approach demonstrates a commitment to adherence to environmental regulations and best practices in stormwater management.

The other actions, while they may have some validity in certain contexts, do not directly address the immediate need to rectify the underperforming BMP. For instance, notifying the superintendent might help with awareness, and calling the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) could provide support, but these actions do not provide a direct solution to the problem at hand, which is the BMP's lack of performance. Ignoring the issue until the next inspection is counterproductive and could lead to more significant environmental issues and non-compliance penalties. Therefore, replacing the BMP with an alternative is the most effective and responsible course of action.