Dust Control

Policy 03-39: Dust Control

Smoky Lake County recognizes that dust from gravel roads may create health, safety or general nuisance concerns for residents. Applying dust suppression/control can reduce the impact of dust created by traffic on gravel roads. If you live beside a gravel road in Smoky Lake County, you are eligible for dust control services.

There are two different types of dust control products available - Blade Mix Oil and MG-30 (Magnesium Chloride).

Blade Mix Oil:

• A mineral substance agent mixed with gravel to be on road surface for dust suppression. 
• Applied at 2.5 inch thickness 
• The length for the dust control will be a minimum of 150 meters (500 feet). Any additional length of dust treatment will be at full cost to the applicant.
• Cost: $2,700.00

MG-30 (Magnesium Chloride):

• A proprietary mixed brine of calcium chloride and magnesium hydroxide solution used for dust abatement and aggregate loss reduction by 42% (as compared to untreated roads).
• Consists of 2 applications, one application will be done in late spring and second application completed in the fall.
• The length for the dust control will be a minimum of 150 meters (500 feet). Any additional length of dust treatment will be at full cost to the applicant.
• Cost: $850.00

 
Smoky Lake County does not guarantee, in any way, the effectiveness of the dust control treatment agent or application for the purpose intended. Once the suppressant has been applied no refunds will be made. 

 How to Apply

Applications for dust control along with payment must be received by the County on or before May 31st of each year.

Applications are available at Smoky Lake County Public Works Office during office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

 Payments must be made when the request for dust treatment is submitted.

 Click here to download the policy and application form.