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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