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8 <br /> SCM Element: Potential Problem: How Property Owner Will Remediate the <br /> Problem: <br /> The Vegetated Shelf Best professional practices show that Prune according to best professional practices. <br /> pruning is needed to maintain optimal <br /> plant health. <br /> Plants are dead,diseased or dying. Determine the source of the problem: soils, <br /> hydrology,disease,etc.Remedy the problem <br /> and replace plants.If problem persists,contact <br /> the Town of Hillsborough Stormwater and <br /> Environmental Services Division:PO Box 429, <br /> Hillsborough,NC 27278;919-296-9622. <br /> Consult the Town of Hillsborough before using <br /> fertilizer <br /> Weeds are present. Remove the weeds,preferably by hand.If weeds <br /> become invasive and pesticide application is <br /> necessary,have a licensed aquatic pesticide <br /> applicator treat the weeds by wiping aquatic <br /> glyphosate on the leaves rather than spraying. <br /> The Main Treatment Area Sediment has accumulated to a depth Search for the source of the sediment and <br /> greater than the original design storage remedy the problem if possible.Remove the <br /> depth(see diagrams below). sediment and dispose of it in a location where it <br /> will not cause impacts to streams or the SCM. <br /> Algal growth covers over 50%of the Consult a professional to remove and control the <br /> area. algal growth. <br /> Cattails,phragmites or other invasive Have a licensed aquatic pesticide applicator treat <br /> plants cover 50%of the basin surface. the weeds by wiping aquatic glyphosate on the <br /> leaves rather than spraying. <br /> Sinkholes have formed. Consult with a professional engineer to identify <br /> the source of the problem and complete the <br /> necessary repairs. <br /> The Embankment Shrubs have started to grow on the Remove shrubs immediately. <br /> embankment. <br /> Evidence of muskrat or beaver activity is Consult a professional to remove muskrats and <br /> resent. beavers. <br /> A tree has started to grow on the Consult a dam safety specialist to remove the <br /> embankment. tree. <br /> An annual inspection by an appropriate Make all needed repairs. <br /> professional shows that the embankment <br /> needs repair if applicable). <br /> The Outlet Device Clogging has occurred. Clean out the outlet device.Dispose of the <br /> sediment off-site. <br /> The outlet device is damaged. Repair or replace the outlet device. <br /> The Receiving Water Erosion or other signs of damage have Contact the Town of Hillsborough Stormwater <br /> occurred at the outlet. and Environmental Services Division:PO Box <br /> 429,Hillsborough,NC 27278;919-296-9622 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />