POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Works department will again apply a dust control agent on area graveled roads for local residents beginning in May.

Depending on the weather–no rain–the county will apply a mag chloride compound to sections of county gravel roads to manage dust during the dry summer season. Many find having this agent covering the road in front of their home minimizes the clouds of dust flowing through the yard and into the house which is a real blessing. The cost for this compound is $0.85 per gallon.

Public Works provides this service on their own around mid- to late spring and require advanced notice. Those who would like to schedule this application service, contact Hollie Maconnell, Public Works Assistant Business Manager at 509-843-1301.