You should place a silt fence downslope of disturbed areas where erosion is likely to occur. It is designed to handle sheet flow, meaning water that flows across the ground in a shallow, uniform layer rather than in concentrated channels. You should never place this barrier across a stream, ditch, or any area where water flows rapidly, as the sheer volume and velocity of the water will quickly destroy or bypass the structure.
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