Erosion and Sediment Control Tip #32


 

There are many Sediment Control Practices that require the captured sediment to be removed and properly disposed of when ½ of the sediment storage volume has been reached.  First, if you are having to deal with sediment removal on your construction site, you should look upslope and fix the erosion control methods and practices.  However, if you must remove sediment, do so without destroying the sediment control practice. Where is the location for placement of the sediment and how should it be “properly” disposed of?  Most likely the sediment will be saturated.  This requires the material to dry out somewhat before it can be stabilized.  Locate a good area on the jobsite.  Preferably a site with good vegetation downslope and not near a receiving stream.  If there is no vegetation that could serve as a grass filter, then you’ll probably need to install a silt fence to control the runoff. Stack the removed sediment as much as it will stack and let it drain. As soon as it is drained to allow spreading, blend the material into the landscape and vegetate it with permanent vegetation by incorporating the required lime and fertilizer, and spreading the seed and mulch (See the Permanent Seeding practice in Alabama’s Blue Book).

 

Perry L Oakes, PE

Erosion and Sediment Control Program Coordinator

AL Soil and Water Conservation Committee

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