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County engineers outline stormwater and sediment control changes to reduce site runoff and protect downstream resources
Summary
Engineering staff recommended a set of code and process changes — from revised silt‑fence installation and enhanced sediment traps to reduced limits of disturbance and inspection holds — aimed at preventing concentrated discharges and erosive runoff from construction sites into adjacent properties and bays.
Sussex County engineering staff presented a menu of stormwater and erosion‑control changes on July 15 intended to reduce construction‑era sediment discharges to downstream ponds, wetlands and neighborhoods, and to give the county more enforceable tools if perimeter controls fail.
Assistant County Engineer (presentation attributed to engineering staff) identified low‑cost, near‑term fixes and higher‑lift options. Near‑term changes include adopting EPA‑recommended siltrun (silt‑fence) installation practices and requiring enhanced sediment capture sized to a conveyance event (formerly called a 10‑year event), rather than default perimeter…
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