Sediment Basins

07/28/25

“How can we capture sediment before it runs off to water bodies?”

Stormwater runoff can pick up sediment from construction sites and bring it to water bodies, leading to sedimentation. Construction operators should capture sediment from stormwater before it can cause pollution. One way to accomplish this is to build basins adjacent to construction sites that slow down rainwater runoff and allow sediment to settle before it leaves the depression. These Sediment Basins are a useful intervention for construction operators to manage sediment runoff.

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