Dust Mitigation

Construction dust comes from many sources, and effective mitigation requires addressing the source rather than chasing the dust after it becomes airborne. Truck traffic on unpaved surfaces, excavation and grading operations, saw cutting, material handling at loading zones, exposed stockpiles, and demolition all generate dust in different volumes and particle sizes. The mitigation approach is tailored to the source, the site layout, and the conditions on the day the work is performed.

Dust Sources on Construction Sites: Earthwork, Traffic & Material Handling

• Truck traffic on unpaved roads and access points
• Excavation, grading, and earthwork operations
• Saw cutting concrete or asphalt
• Loading and unloading zones where material is disturbed
• Exposed stockpiles of soil, aggregate, or demolition material
• Demolition debris and the fine particulates it generates
• Dry weather conditions that reduce natural surface moisture

Our Approach to Construction Dust Mitigation and Suppression

The approach varies by source. Water truck application controls dust on unpaved roads, staging areas, and exposed soil. Sweeping removes deposited material before it becomes airborne again from wind or traffic. Site maintenance addresses the conditions that generate dust in the first place: exposed surfaces that could be covered, traffic patterns that could be adjusted, and stockpiles that could be wetted or covered. The combination of water, sweeping, and site management is more effective than any single method alone.