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How can a construction of a road affects water quality and flow within a watershed??

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Loss of mature vegetative cover leads to decreased evapotranspiration and correspondingly increased peak flows. These effects are compounded by road construction, which creates permanently bare surfaces and compacts soil, resulting in decreased infiltration and increased surface runoff.
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