Soil Erosion
Erosion is the process by which the land surface is worn away by the action of wind, water, ice,
or gravity. Water-generated erosion is unquestionably the most damaging. Every time it rains, bare exposed soils
are detached and transported by runoff. Such erosion not only creates an eyesore, but creates a negative environmental
impact. Local streams, rivers, and lakes become inundated with silt. Stream bottoms fill with silt, destroying its
natural habitat and reducing the volume of water the stream can carry. This leads to upstream properties flooding.
Soil erosion migrating into streams eventually runs into our local drinking water reservoirs. Treatment to eliminate such sediments is an additional cost, which is passed onto the consumer.
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Q: What should I do if I see Soil Erosion occurring?A: Contact the Soil Erosion Inspector at 770.975.0679 or email.
Q: How can I prevent Soil Erosion from occurring on my property?
A: If you have a fescue lawn, be sure to over seed in the fall so you can keep a well-established lawn throughout the year. If you have a bank on your property that requires pine straw or mulch, keep the mulch thick. Bare ground will wash away if pine straw or mulch is not applied correctly. Use a shrub that will give good ground cover and you will find that the bank will require less maintenance as well as add an attractive appearance to your property.
Q: The grass in my back yard died after I moved into my home. What can I do about this? Should the builder plant new grass?
A: This is a question the Public Works Department is asked a lot. Most homeowner's concerns involving new subdivisions concern fescue lawns planted in the back yards of the homes. These lawns are difficult to establish.
The builder is required to seed, fertilize and mulch these yards at the completion of the home. However, most builders have language in their contracts that states the owner is required to maintain his or her lawn when the loan is closed.
The City now requires all new and approved development in the City to have sod lawns in the front, sides and rear of the homes.
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Contact Information |
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| Public Works Director | Mark R. Hipp |
| Administrative Assistant | Barbara Ryan |
| Hours | Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Phone | 770-975-0679 |
| Fax | 770-975-0346 |
| 4400 Building | 4402 Acworth Industrial Dr. Acworth, GA. 30101 |