Environment
Stormwater & Erosion
Construction-phase and long-term stormwater regulation.
60-Second Summary
- EPA generally requires NPDES/Construction General Permit coverage for construction activity disturbing 1 or more acres.
- Clearing and compaction can increase erosion and alter runoff and groundwater recharge.
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Why This Matters in Lakeville
Construction-phase and long-term stormwater regulation.
What Is Known
Federal stormwater permitting
EPA generally requires NPDES/Construction General Permit coverage, with a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, for construction activity disturbing 1 acre or more — including smaller activity that is part of a larger common plan.
Key sources
- Construction stormwater — NPDES Construction General Permit, 1-acre threshold — U.S. EPA
Runoff and erosion
Clearing and compaction can increase erosion and alter runoff and groundwater recharge, as detailed on Forest Clearing & Deforestation and Groundwater Recharge.
Key sources
- Lakeville Open Space & Recreation Plan (2025) — habitat connectivity southwest of Route 140 — Town of Lakeville, 2025
Sources
Key sources
- Construction stormwater — NPDES Construction General Permit, 1-acre threshold — U.S. EPA