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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 spray in . <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 -29 & 9622 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />