A Dane County developer has agreed to take the unusual step of measuring the pollution created by a planned housing development in addition to the standard practice of providing computer projections predicting that state water quality standards will be met.
Fitchburg Lands LLC agreed to set up four water monitoring stations in response to public concerns that sensitive wetlands around Lake Waubesa could be harmed by storm water and pollutants running off streets and hundreds of homes that are to be built just south of the Beltline.
Ken Notes: One of my favorite topics is storm water retention. Done right these facilities can offer architecturally great amenities while improving water quality. We need to work more with designers and developers to add both beauty and function to our developments.
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