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Construction stormwater photo gallery - Sediment basins and traps

This page provides photos illustrating well implemented and poorly implemented sediment trap/basin practices.

Examples of well implemented sediment trap/basin practices

These are some examples where effective sediment trap/basin practices were used. Click on an image for more information.

Small sediment trap

Temporary sediment basin with forebay

Permanent stormwater basin

Stone sediment trap

Sediment basin with baffles

Examples of failed sediment trap/basin practices

These are some examples where ineffective sediment trap/basin practices were used. Click on an image for more information.

Full sediment trap