What is it?

Water and sediment control basins are constructed in lower lying areas to collect any runoff from a property. The basins are useful for settling out nutrients, chemicals, and sediments before the water is released into streams. These basins can also be used to promote water infiltration.

Conservation Benefits

• Promotes water infiltration
• Reduces the amount of nutrients and chemicals entering streams
• Reduces the amount of sediment entering streams

What does it include?

Basins are constructed along the natural drainage path of the property to intercept and collection property drainage and runoff. Basins are also typically constructed at lower elevations of the property to facilitate collection. Size, location, and construction of basins should be determined after careful site and propery drainage characteristics - technical experts should be consulted. Basins should not be constructed in or destroy natural upland or riparian habitats, but should be constructed to help preserve and protect these habitats.