![]() The City of Atlanta’s Environmental and Construction Enforcement Division protects watersheds by enforcing compliance with State laws and City codes related to erosion and sedimentation control.ġ. Silt fences, hay bales and various types of plants, including grasses which when designed, installed and properly maintained help in the prevention of water quality damage, are some examples of typical BMPs. BMPs can be either structural or vegetative. ![]() Erosion control best management practices (BMPs) are required on all land disturbance sites to provide a defense against soil erosion. Therefore, the most effective way to control soil erosion is at its source. Soil is considered a water pollutant because it can significantly affect water used for public consumption, recreation and habitat. When soil is disturbed (exposed or uncovered), it becomes vulnerable to being washed into local streams and waterways when it rains. ![]() Erosion is defined as the process by which the land surface is worn away by the action of water, wind, ice and gravity. Migrating soil from land disturbance sites (construction or private renovations) often creates soil erosion.
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