A new pond in a old county drain system - 11/27/07 11:07 PM
So here is my concern: The County will allow me to construct my new pond (1.3 acre) in a way that interrupts an old underground drain system, (1932), in fact they like the idea because they say it will act like a settling pond and help keep the downstream portion of the system clean. However, what to do with the muddy water which will have to be pumped out during the construction period? Mostly suspended blue clay. This can not be pumped into the county drain or it will cause a lot of buildup and potentially clog the system. Has anyone ever faced this kind of problem? Looking for some suggestions. In general, I wonder where do contractors pump the muddy water during any pond construction. There seems to be a lot of rules about sediment flow hazards these days.
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More Photos; Just starting and getting ready for next summer.
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