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Erosion and Sedimentation

PA Laws Require Best Management Practices.

Under Pennsylvania Law, earth disturbance activities relative to new construction projects are required to utilize Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize negative impacts to the water quality of our streams and other water bodies. The size and scope of the BMPs and required planning for the construction project is relative to the amount of proposed earth disturbance.

The Urban Erosion & Sedimentation Control Department in Lancaster County partners with other state and federal agencies to facilitate and administer the Chapter 102 and Chapter 105 programs of the Clean Water Law. Through these programs, the E&S Department also works with landowners, engineers, and municipalities to minimize impacts to local water quality of our streams and other water bodies as new construction projects occur.

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Need More Info?

Contact the Lancaster County Conservation District directly for more details at (717) 299-5361 Ext. 5

Earth Disturbance

Click on the photo below to learn about Chapter 102.

Gravel road excavation

Surface Water Projects

Click on the photo below to learn about Chapter 105.

Stream and field

Lancaster County
Conservation District

1383 Arcadia Road
Room 200
Lancaster, PA 17601

Business Hours

Monday through Friday
7:30am-4:00pm

Phone:

(717) 299-5361 ext. 5

Fax:
(717) 299-9459

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