Who is primarily responsible for sediment control on a construction site?

The landowner is primarily responsible for sediment control on a construction site because they hold the ultimate obligation to ensure that the property complies with environmental regulations and best management practices. This responsibility encompasses implementing erosion and sediment control measures to prevent pollution of nearby waters and to adhere to local, state, and federal environmental guidelines.

Landowners typically need to develop a sediment and erosion control plan and may also be involved in obtaining necessary permits before construction begins. While contractors, homeowners, and project managers all play significant roles in the construction process, the landowner has the legal responsibility to ensure that the site is managed according to environmental standards. The contractor and project manager may implement the specific control measures, but it is the landowner who ultimately must ensure compliance.