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BMP C140: Dust Control <br />Purpose <br />Dust control prevents wind transport of dust from disturbed soil surfaces onto roadways, drainage <br />ways, and surface waters. <br />Conditions of Use <br />Use dust control in areas (including roadways) subject to surface and air movement of dust where <br />on -site or off -site impacts to roadways, drainage ways, or surface waters are likely. <br />Design and Installation Specifications <br />. 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 />. Limit dust generation by clearing only those areas where immediate activity will take place, <br />leaving the remaining area(s) in the original condition. Maintain the original ground cover as <br />long as practical. <br />. Construct natural or artificial windbreaks or windscreens. These may be designed as enclos- <br />ures for small dust sources. <br />. Sprinkle the site with water until the surface is wet. Repeat as needed. To prevent carryout of <br />mud onto the street, refer to BMP C 105: Stabilized Construction Access and BMP C 106: <br />Wheel Wash. <br />. Irrigation water can be used for dust control. Irrigation systems should be installed as a first <br />step on sites where dust control is a concern. <br />• Spray exposed soil areas with a dust palliative, following the manufacturer's instructions and <br />cautions regarding handling and application. Used oil is prohibited from use as a dust sup- <br />pressant. Local governments may approve other dust palliatives such as calcium chloride or <br />PAM. <br />. PAM (BMP C 126: Polyacrylamide (PAM) for Soil Erosion Protection) added to water at a rate <br />of 0.5 pounds per 1,000 gallons of water per acre and applied from a water truck is more effect- <br />ive than water alone. This is due to increased infiltration of water into the soil and reduced <br />evaporation. In addition, small soil particles are bonded together and are not as easily trans- <br />ported by wind. Adding PAM may reduce the quantity of water needed for dust control. Note <br />that the application rate specified here applies to this BMP, and is not the same application <br />rate that is specified in BMP C 126: Polyacrylamide (PAM) for Soil Erosion Protection, but the <br />downstream protections still apply. <br />Refer to BMP C 126: Polyacrylamide (PAM) for Soil Erosion Protection for conditions of use. <br />PAM shall not be directly applied to water or allowed to enter a water body. <br />. Contact your local Air Pollution Control Authority for guidance and training on other dust con- <br />trol measures. Compliance with the local Air Pollution Control Authority constitutes <br />2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington <br />Volume 11 - Chapter 3 - Page 313 <br />