What dust control products can be used on dirt roads?
Dirt and dusty roads have many pavement problems, such as potholes, ruts, and dust. Dust can lead to hazardous working conditions and health problems for construction workers. Dust control products for dirt roads can help solve these problems. Why control dirt on dirt roads? With more than 1.3 million miles of dirt roads in the U.S. Accounting for nearly 35% of the more than 4 million roads, dust is a major concern for construction sites and communities. Untreated dirt roads and sand roads can cause air pollution, increase health risks, and create dangerous situations for vehicles. What causes dust on dirt roads? The surface of dirt roads and dusty roads are made of soil particles loosely bonded to each other. Between these soil particles are air pockets. In dry areas with less moisture, there is no water that penetrates these air pockets and helps bind soil particles. Soil particles become loose, absorbed by the wind into the atmosphere, and become dust. Why Water ...