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CITY OF EVERETT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MANUAL <br />10. The terrace cross-section should be proportioned to fit the land slope. The ridge height should <br />include a reasonable settlement factor. The ridge should have a minimum top width of 3 feet at <br />the design height. The minimum cross -sectional area of the terrace channel should be 8 square <br />feet for land slopes of 5 percent or less, 7 square feet for slopes from 5 to 8 percent, and 6 square <br />feet for slopes steeper than 8 percent. The terrace can be constructed wide enough to be <br />maintained using a small cat. <br />Maintenance Standards <br />Maintenance should be performed as needed. Terraces should be inspected regularly; at least once a year, <br />and after large storm events. <br />3.2.16 BMP C140: Dust Control <br />Purpose <br />Dust control prevents wind transport of dust from disturbed soil surfaces onto roadways, drainage ways, <br />and surface waters. <br />Conditions of Use <br />For use in areas (including roadways) subject to surface and air movement of dust where onsite and <br />offsite impacts to roadways, drainage ways, or surface waters are likely. <br />Design and Installation Specifications <br />1. Vegetate or mulch areas that will not receive vehicle traffic. In areas where planting, mulching, <br />or paving is impractical, apply gravel or landscaping rock. <br />2. Limit dust generation by clearing only those areas where immediate activity will take place, <br />leaving the remaining area(s) in the original condition, if stable. Maintain the original ground <br />cover as long as practical. <br />3. Construct natural or artificial windbreaks or windscreens. These may be designed as enclosures <br />for small dust sources. <br />4. Sprinkle the site with water until surface is wet. Repeat as needed. To prevent carryout of mud <br />onto street, refer to Stabilized Construction Entrance (BMP C105). <br />5. Irrigation water can be used for dust control. Irrigation systems should be installed as a first step <br />on sites where dust control is a concern. <br />6. Spray exposed soil areas with a dust palliative, following the manufacturer's instructions and <br />cautions regarding handling and application. Oil based products are prohibited from use as a dust <br />suppressant. The City may approve other dust palliatives such as calcium chloride or PAM. <br />7. PAM (BMP C126) added to water at a rate of 0.5 pounds per 1,000 gallons of water per acre and <br />applied from a water truck is more effective than water alone. This is due to the increased <br />infiltration of water into the soil and reduced evaporation. In addition, small soil particles are <br />bonded together and are not as easily transported by wind. Adding PAM may actually reduce the <br />quantity of water needed for dust control. PAM has also shown to be relatively affordable and <br />thus an extremely cost-effective dust control method. <br />Techniques that can be used for unpaved roads and lots include: <br />1. Lower speed limits. High vehicle speed increases the amount of dust stirred up from unpaved <br />roads and lots. <br />Volume 11— Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention <br />3-28 <br />