New regulations to curb the amount of sediment pollution running off from construction sites in Anne Arundel County have been announced.
The guidelines were published by the County’s Department of Inspections and Permits, and include increased control on how much sediment comes from construction sites, and better erosion management in wet weather conditions. The area around the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers that feed it will be enforced more closely.
Construction sites in towns such as Crofton will be expected to be up to code. Officials decided to enact the new rules because of runoff from construction sites that are polluting streams in the Chesapeake Bay area. New regulations are likely to be circulated on documents with official Letterheads.
The announcement was made by Steuart Pittman who is the Anne Arundel County Executive. He commented to say:
“This guidance is a common sense and targeted approach that simply asks construction crews to cover bare ground before rains wash it away. It also sends a message that we will hold folks accountable for pollution to our streams and the Chesapeake Bay.”
Property owners and contractors could be required to invest further in making sure that the soil is stable by using straw or wood mulch to hold the ground together. Residents of the county can help to keep the area free from pollution by reporting any erosion risks they see at construction sites.
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