Introduction
Maintenance of the highway system should be performed not
only with the goals of safety and efficiency but also in an environmentally
sensitive manner. One of the most important environmental issues
confronting the department is water quality. Although the impacts
of runoff pollution on receiving waters from our facilities may
not be significant, it is generally recognized that responsible
agencies may be required by federal and state regulations to apply
the best management practices available to reduce pollutant loads
entering water bodies.