A plastic screen was placed over the compost to prevent erosion during high water events.

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The system was covered with compost to increase the limestone reaction efficiency of the system.

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The depth of the second terrace was increased by several feet to increase the time that the water will be in contact with the limestone. Over 300 ton of limestone was added to the system.

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The pipe at the top of the system (inflow) was repositioned and stabilized.

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Updates have recently been made to the Hegins Drain treatment system.

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