Gwinnett residents can learn about the maintenance of detention ponds at a free workshop hosted by the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Stormwater Management Division and the Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service on April 16...
Gwinnett residents can learn about the maintenance of detention ponds at a free workshop hosted by the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Stormwater Management Division and the Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service on April 16. The workshop starts at 7 p.m. and will be held in the auditorium at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Sign up by calling (678) 376-7126 or visiting dwrswreg@gwinnettcounty.com. Registration is required and space is limited.
Detention ponds are structures that provide both retention and treatment of stormwater runoff, controlling both the quantity and quality of the stormwater. Runoff is first captured and retained during storms, and then the pond's natural physical, biological and chemical processes work to remove pollutants.
“Like a lawn, a community detention pond is a living thing that flourishes and best serves its purpose when kept healthy,” explains workshop presenter Robert Brannen, Gwinnett’s Cooperative Extension Service Director. “Neighborhood detention ponds serve an important role for Gwinnett County’s storm sewer system, which includes protecting the water quality in our lakes and streams. This workshop will cover simple methods on how to make detention ponds safe, effective, and attractive additions to our communities.”
Brannen will be assisted by Eric Swett, an engineer with the stormwater division who spends much of his time inspecting detention ponds around Gwinnett.