Nearly 70% of the 77 solar developments overseen by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality last year had “significant noncompliance issues” with erosion control and storm water ...

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted a request by the Dominion Energy-led Atlantic Coast Pipeline to begin cutting down trees along parts of the 600-mile pipeline route in West ...

Joshua Boucher [email protected] Enforcement records noted a variety of problems. Inspectors found unfinished sediment basins, which are needed to catch stormwater from leaving the property.

Filters will help collect the sediment and debris that flows toward drains. The final location to capture stormwater pollutants before they’re discharged is outflow ports.

Sediment from a construction site washes over a silt fence and into a waterway. These fences are one way construction companies try to keep water pollution from happening. The Indiana Senate ...

The lawsuit filed March 20 in Baltimore County Circuit Court against developers Eastern Boulevard, an affiliate of Reich Brothers, and TKG III Middle River, argues that inadequate sediment and ...

Conservation officials hope a project to manage stormwater in the uppermost area of the Plum Creek watershed will help reduce downstream flooding and pollution into the creek. The nearly 21-square ...

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Sediment, debris, bacteria and chemicals can wash off a construction site and pollute streams and lakes nearby. The bill passed committee last week and is being considered in the full House.

Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has presented the 2024 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Excellence Award to three local construction companies for their proactive approach to addressing ...

Dr O'Niell says there are signs erosion and sediment control is being taken more seriously on construction sites. "It does appear appallingly low when you look at 15 per cent full compliance.

Sediment Accumulation: Excess sediment reduces the pit’s capacity and can block outlets. Structural Integrity: Cracks, corrosion, or damage to the pit structure can compromise its effectiveness.