What is the primary goal of inspecting storm water management controls regularly?

Regular inspection of stormwater management controls is essential primarily to ensure compliance with regulations. This is critical because improper management of stormwater can result in environmental degradation, including pollution of water bodies and violation of local, state, and federal laws. Monitoring these controls helps to identify any issues early, enabling timely corrective action to prevent regulatory violations.

While aesthetics, labor cost minimization, and project design alterations may have their significance in certain contexts, they do not address the core reason for conducting inspections. Compliance with regulations is mandated to protect water quality and ecosystems, making it the foremost objective of regular inspections.