Alabama Soil and Water Blog Spot

  We need heavy equipment in order to construct and especially to move and shape soil on our projects.  We have often seen in construction specifications that equipment should be properly maintained and free of leaks.  This is especially true when working around water.  I’m not sure how long it takes for soil to recover when a petroleum type spill occurs, but I do know that the bare spot in this picture had a hydraulic fluid spill 5 years ago.  Accidents happen, but preventive maintenance can prevent some from occurring.   Perry L Oakes, PE Erosion and Sediment Control Program Coordinator AL Soil and Water Conservation Committee

  This  is a continuation of Erosion and Sediment Control Tip #45 in the “Did You Know” category.   It is unfortunate that enforcement is needed in Alabama to make people comply with the basics of the general permit.  As you know, when any portion of the site is complete, the permittee must begin the implementation of final stabilization before the end of the next business day following the day when the construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased.   Tip provided by: J. Steve Newton, P.E. Senior Project Manager TTL Inc.