Stormwater Quality Improvements at Hall's and Tackapausha Ponds, Under the Environmental Bond Act

Project Details

Client: Nassau County Department of Public Works

Location: Hall's & Tackapausha Ponds

Project Summary

These projects were completed as part of Nassau County’s Environmental Bond Act.

HALL’S POND:

Project involves stormwater quality improvements for a 3,000 acre watershed, including a baffle system to collect floatables and oils, a vegetative filter and a proposed sediment basin.   Proposed system was designed upstream of Hall’s Pond, located in West Hempstead.  Project also included preparation of NYSDEC and Army Corps permit applications.

TACKAPAUSHA POND:

Project involves stormwater quality improvements at the pond and its surrounding preserve, which are located in Seaford and fed by a 625-acre watershed.  The preferred alternative includes replacement of deteriorating channels with natural stone/boulder lined channels and reconstruction of an existing weir.  Project also included preparation of NYSDEC and Army Corps permit applications.

 

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