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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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4.5.1.3 DEWATERINGDESCRIPTIONDewatering techniques are methods of addressing extracted ground or surfacewater encountered during construction. This temporary <strong>BMP</strong> addresses theinstallation and maintenance of dewatering systems and the disposal of thisexcavated water. The water may be treated for sediment or other pollutantsbefore discharge to suitable receiving areas.<strong>BMP</strong> DESIGN APPROACHPollutant SourceControlHydrologic SourceControlStormwater TreatmentSCALE OF APPLICATIONAll SFR and MFR < 1acreMFR 1-5 Acre andCICU < 5 acresMFR and CICU > 5acres and all WQIPsTYPE OF APPLICATIONTemporaryPermanentA tank filtration and settling system set up to dewater groundwater for excavation worknear the Upper Truckee River.APPLICABILITY• In SEZs, shorezones, and other areas where groundwater is seasonallyshallow.• Whenever sediment laden water is generated during construction.Advantages• Unpolluted excavated water that has been treated for sediment (e.g.decanted using a Baker tank) may be used for dust control at constructionsites.Disadvantages• Dewatering can be difficult because of storage and discharge (e.g. waterspreading) limitations.• Stream diversion may interrupt continuity of fish and benthic habitat.TRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookChapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.5.1.3-DewateringPage 1

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