ᐅ Evaporation Ponds on Property – How to Construct? What to Consider?
Created on: 1 Aug 2023 14:53
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Nordlichter
Hello,
we are considering buying a plot of land where the development plan requires the installation of an evaporation basin (with overflow into the parcel ditch next to the property). For every 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft) of impervious surface, at least 19 m2 (204 sq ft) of evaporation basin must be provided.
Searching online has not really helped us understand how to construct an evaporation basin on a private property and what needs to be considered.
We have sent an inquiry to the building authority to clarify questions about the depth, permitted materials, and exact size (for example, whether no basin is required under 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft) of impervious surface, or if at 101 m2 (1,089 sq ft) it must be 38 m2 (409 sq ft), or if it is calculated proportionally). However, maybe someone here can help us get a better idea of how to build an evaporation basin.
Thank you very much for any responses and assistance!
Best regards,
Kerstin
we are considering buying a plot of land where the development plan requires the installation of an evaporation basin (with overflow into the parcel ditch next to the property). For every 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft) of impervious surface, at least 19 m2 (204 sq ft) of evaporation basin must be provided.
Searching online has not really helped us understand how to construct an evaporation basin on a private property and what needs to be considered.
We have sent an inquiry to the building authority to clarify questions about the depth, permitted materials, and exact size (for example, whether no basin is required under 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft) of impervious surface, or if at 101 m2 (1,089 sq ft) it must be 38 m2 (409 sq ft), or if it is calculated proportionally). However, maybe someone here can help us get a better idea of how to build an evaporation basin.
Thank you very much for any responses and assistance!
Best regards,
Kerstin
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Nordlichter2 Feb 2024 10:43Hello! Thanks again for the help! We had all the options we considered for creating this basin or replacing it with something else reviewed by the authorities. A cistern or soakaway system would not have been an adequate alternative; the evaporation basin must be constructed exactly as required in the development plan. I believe we could have managed that somehow, but we decided against the plot for other reasons.