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Sediment contamination can lead to kidney and nervous system damage and impaired development in human receptors

Cover bare dirt in yard- When soil is exposed, rain carries sediment into streams. Instead, mulch and dirt keeps soil in place for water to stay clear

The leading cause of sediment pollution is from active construction sites

Suspended sediment in high concentrations can dislodge plants, invertebrates, and insects in the stream beds, ultimately effecting the food source for fish

Implement sediment stormwater control measures- structured devices to remove sediments from stormwater runoff before it reaches waterways

As stormwater runs through construction sites, the water picks up pollutants from debris, chemicals, and construction materials

Sediment can clog fish gills, reducing resistance to disease, lowering growth rates, and affecting fish egg and larvae development

In farms, fence cattle out of streams, install alternative watering sources, and create stable livestock crossing areas to reduce sediment and erosion in waterways

Sediment pollutants transport through stormwater, ending up in storm sewers and local waterways

The suspension of sediments increases the turbidity of water, causing water to become cloudy and ultimately increase water temperature

Contact city stormwater or sediment erosion control department

The process of natural and human occurrences leading to sediment deposition in lakes, rivers, and oceans

Communities in disadvantaged areas/low income neighborhoods

Avoid mowing lawns within 25 feet from stormwater waterways to create a safe buffer zone that will help naturally filter stormwater runoff