In addition to dredging the pond, the department plans to retrofit the pond to meet current specifications. The pond was last dredged in 2011 however, due to budgetary constraints, only a portion of the silt that had accumulated up to that point was removed. This restores the pond’s capacity to hold water capacity and its ability to continue to capture pollutants. Preventing pollutants from reaching Daniels Run improves the water quality in the Accotink Creek Watershed.ĭredging the pond is necessary about every 10 years to remove the silt that the pond captures over time. The stormwater management pond receives runoff from about 135 acres, and much of the sediment is captured in the pond. When it rains, stormwater runoff carrying sediment and debris flows downhill to Ashby Pond. Satoshi Eto, public works program manager, explains the project to dredge and improve Ashby Pond. The deeper pools will enhance water quality for local wildlife and improve the park’s aesthetics for visitors. Removing accumulated silt from the pond will increase the pond’s capacity to slow stormwater runoff and capture pollutants. The City of Fairfax Department of Public Works is developing plans to dredge and upgrade Ashby Pond.
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