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Check Dams & Gully Plugs

Year
2012
Abstract
Gully plugs, also called check dams, are mainly built to prevent erosion and to settle sediments and pollutants. Furthermore, it is possible to keep soil moisture due to infiltration. Depending on the topography, amount of precipitation, material and financial resources available, there are several methods to construct a gully plug. They have to be inspected regularly and any damages must be repaired.
Authors
Stauffer, B., Carle, N. & Spuhler, D
Publisher
Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management
NWRM(s)
Source type
Website