FORT WRIGHT, Ky. – Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has presented the 2023 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Excellence Award to three local construction companies for their proactive approach to addressing stormwater challenges, timely implementation of best management practices (BMPs) and for ensuring their projects have minimal off-site impacts on our local environment.
The 18th annual awards recognize George Finke (G&T Excavation, Inc.) for work on the Enterprise Rent-A-Car project in Erlanger; Ben Clough (Fischer Homes Inc.) for work on the Greenbrook Subdivision project in Independence; and Mike Sellman (Al. Neyer LLC) for work on the Ellis Road Industrial Development project in Hebron.
“Erosion and sediment control requires constant attention,” said Jason Burlage, SD1’s regulatory compliance manager. “This is an essential element in protecting water quality and the landscape to protect local residents. G&T Excavation Inc.; Fischer Homes Inc.; and Al. Neyer, LLC have all demonstrated a commitment to this work by embracing BMPs at their job sites.”
BMPs are design, construction and maintenance practices that minimize the impact of stormwater runoff by holding it in place, slowing it down and filtering it for pollutants. They are another way SD1 works around the clock, 365 days a year to protect public health, property and the environment, and to support the region’s economic vitality.
BMPs such as silt fences and sediment basins ensure that stormwater runoff will not erode the soil and cause damage to property and the environment.
About SD1
SD1 is responsible for the collection and treatment of northern Kentucky’s wastewater and also serves as the regional storm water management agency. SD1 is the second largest public sewer utility in Kentucky, serving more than 347,717 residents throughout Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. SD1 maintains approximately 1,701 miles of sanitary-sewer system pipeline, 128 wastewater pumping stations, 15 flood pump stations, six package treatment plants, three major wastewater treatment plants, 545 miles of storm-sewer system and 33,999 storm-sewer structures. Stay up to date on SD1 news by following the District on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter, @SanitationDist1.
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