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Ready for the Rainy Season? Erosion Control Required Now |
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Wednesday, 17 October 2007 |
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According to Amador County Public Works Dept.,
inspectors will be out checking job sites this week to make sure that the
October 15 deadline has been met for erosion control. Erosion control measures
must be in place if you have disturbed soil on your property from any type of
grading or construction, including construction of septic systems and wells.
County ordinance defines October 15 through May 1 as the rainy season -- and
earth grading or disturbed soils are particularly vulnerable to erosion when it
rains. You may conduct grading during the official rainy season, but during
that time, you are required to install special protective measures to minimize
damage. Ways to prevent construction site erosion include covering piles of
soil, seeding, straw mulching, hay bales, and straw wattles – those rolls of
chopped straw you often see on construction sites. Officials are most concerned
about muddy water going into any drainage, creek (seasonal or not), roads, or
adjacent properties. If you
have any questions about erosion on your property, call the Public Works
Department at 223-6429. According to Public Works Administrative
Assistant Sharon Murphy, inspectors are happy to visit your site and offer
guidance on best practices.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 31 October 2007 )
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