Department of Environment & Conservation
Jim Fyke, Commissioner
Contact Water Pollution Control
Paul E. Davis, Director
6th Floor, L & C Annex
401 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532-0625
Division Resources
Helpful Links
The Tennessee Erosion & Sediment Control Handbook
Construction activities near streams, rivers, and lakes have the potential to cause water pollution and stream degradation if erosion and sediment controls are not properly installed and maintained. In order to effectively reduce erosion and sedimentation impacts, Best Management Practices (BMP's) must be designed, installed, and maintained during land disturbing activities.
The Tennessee Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook is designed to provide information to planners, developers, engineers, and contractors on the proper selection, installation, and maintenance of BMP's. The handbook is intended for use during the design and construction of projects that require erosion and sediment controls to protect waters of the state. It also aids in the development of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP's) and other reports, plans, or specifications required when participating in Tennessee's water quality regulations.
Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook - (6.4 MB)
Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook - (Zip File)
