Yuma requires erosion and dust control on construction and grading projects. Construction sites over 1 acre need AZPDES permits. Dust control is critical in the desert environment and enforced by Yuma County and ADEQ.
Yuma's desert environment makes dust and erosion control critical for construction projects. Construction sites disturbing 1+ acres require AZPDES Construction General Permits and SWPPP documentation. Best management practices include silt fences, stabilized construction entrances, watering for dust suppression, and prompt revegetation. Yuma County requires grading permits for excavation, fill, or grading over 400 square feet for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects. Dust control is particularly important given Yuma's extreme aridity (3 inches annual rainfall) and frequent wind events. ADEQ and Yuma County enforce air quality standards including PM-10 particulate limits.
Failure to control erosion and dust may result in stop-work orders, AZPDES violations, and ADEQ enforcement.
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