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• Remediate bare soils or erosive gullies . <br /> o In perimeter areas , regrade the soil to remove the gully, plant a ground <br /> cover and water until it is established . If soil test shows that the pH has <br /> dropped , dolomitic lime shall be applied as recommended . <br /> o Within the pretreatment area , provide erosion control devices such as <br /> reinforced turf matting or riprap to avoid future problems with erosion . <br /> Structural integrity <br /> • Replace or repair any cracked , separated or damaged inlet pipes , outfalls, <br /> impoundment walls or other structural elements . <br /> • If dam embankment or emergency spillway needs maintenance, consult with a <br /> professional . <br /> Functionality <br /> • Sediment Accumulation <br /> o Maintain stable ground cover in the drainage area . <br /> o Sweep or vacuum sediment on pavement in the contributing drainage <br /> area . <br /> o If sedimentation or clogging is occurring in the inlet, design modification <br /> may be needed to ensure adequate drop or slope between inlet and <br /> filter bed . <br /> o If sediment has accumulated in the forebay area reducing its depth to <br /> 75 % of the original design depth , remove the sediment off site , <br /> restabilize the area , and replace with clean rock . Search for the source <br /> of the sediment in the drainage area and remedy the problem if possible . <br /> • If there are visible disturbances to the forebay design , make the necessary <br /> repairs to ensure that the forebay is functioning as intended . <br /> • If evidence of a muskrat or beaver activity is observed , contact a professional to <br /> remove muskrat or beaver . <br /> • If the basin must be drained for an emergency or to perform maintenance , the <br /> flushing of sediment through the emergency drain should be minimized to the <br /> maximum extent practical . <br /> For additional information or if damage has occurred at the outlet which effects the <br /> receiving water, contact the Town at Chapel Hill Stormwater Management at 919 - <br /> 969111117246 ( RAIN ) . <br />