Harford County Maryland - Department of Public works

Q:	What happens should a developer fail to construct all or part of the sidewalks?
A:	Developers are required to post a performance bond to ensure that all required sidewalks will be constructed. In the event the developer fails to construct all of the required sidewalks, the County can call the bond to complete this construction.
Q:	Why control sediment?
A:	Sediment fills drainage channels along roadways, restricts flows through culverts, and storm drain systems and fill navigable waterways, requiring costly maintenance and or dredging activities. Sediment changes the underwater environment by screening out sunlight which reaches the bottom, it may also increase water temperatures by absorbing the sunlight and thus warming the waters. Additionally, sediments blanket stream and lake bottoms and creates an environment which is not conducive to bottom dwelling organisms and may cover many of these organisms eggs. Many nutrients and chemicals may be attached to soil particles and are introduced into streams and waterways when they are transported to streams.