ESC Factsheet 1: Erosion and Sediment Control
Soil particles washed off the land into our waterways are called sediment, which contain pollutants and reduce water quality. […]
ESC Factsheet 9: Waste Management
Proper waste management not only maintains a clean and tidy work site, it keeps litter and building waste off the street and out of our waterways. […]
ESC Factsheet 6: Stormwater Inlet Protection
If your lot drains to an internal stormwater inlet pit, it needs to be protected. Stormwater inlet protection prevents coarse sediment from entering and blocking stormwater pipes, which can flood properties. […]
ESC Factsheet 3: Stockpile Protection
Keep stockpiles out of overland flow paths. If this is not possible, direct water run-off around the stockpile with a perimeter bank made of compacted soil, or a row of sandbags on the up-slope side. […]
ESC Facsheet 2: Soil Cover
Covering soil is the best way to stop erosion caused by rain and wind. […]
ESC Factsheet 4: Kerb to Lot Groundcover
Using a kerb to lot groundcover prevents soil from eroding, filters overland flow and helps keep your site looking clean and tidy. […]
ESC Factsheet 5: Entry/Exit Rock Pad
Entry/exit rock pads prevent the site entrance from becoming boggy and reduces sediment from being tracked onto the road. […]
ESC Factsheet 8: Downpipes and Stormwater Diversion
Without downpipes, rainwater gushes from the roof onto bare dirt which increases erosion on your site. […]
ESC Fact sheet 10: Capture Cement Runoff and Paint
Sediment is not the only pollutant generated from building sites. Preparing or finishing new concrete surfaces (i.e. acid washing, exposed aggregate driveways) can clog stormwater infrastructure and pollute our waterways. […]