A turbidity curtain is used to contain turbidity (sediment and salt) that is stirred up by construction activities taking place in or near bodies of water, dredging operations and rainwater runoff.
Turbidity curtains are commonly referred to as a turbidity barrier, silt barrier or a silt curtain.
Yes! We manufacture all silt curtains, booms, and baffles in our facility located in Humble, Texas.
Costs are always dependent on the size, application, and duration of the turbidity curtain. We recommend contacting one of our sales representatives, so that they can explain our pricing structure and help you find the best curtain, baffle, or boom for your project.
Yes. We can provide full installation services for turbidity curtains, booms, and baffles.
If your turbidity curtain is exposed to an area with high marine traffic, construction activities, should be inspected daily. Calmer environments can have inspections every several weeks. In the chance of extreme weather, curtains should be removed in advance to avoid risk of damage.
Turbidity curtains are usually made in lengths of 25, 50 or 100 feet. ABASCO can create custom turbidity curtains with varying lengths.
We meet regulations and requirements of the Clean Water Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and any state (DOT) and local regulations.
ABASCO's representatives analyze several factors such as anchor loads, wind, bottom conditions and current directions to determine the amount and placement of anchors needed because it depends on each project's environment.
Usually you want to keep the curtain 1’ off the bottom during Low Mean Tide (LMT). If you need the curtain to touch the bottom it may need to be modified or upgraded.
ABASCO can provide curtains with customized tapered bottoms for adjustment and/or furling lines which can adjust depth while in operation.
Containment Boom is usually used to capture items at the surface, typically to be removed from the water such as oil and trash. Curtains are used to isolate an area, typically allowing sediment to settle in a controlled environment.
Multiple variables can determine which curtain you need such as depth, current, wave height and wind conditions being the primary factors. They are also regulated by government agencies or the contractual requirements.
Multiple variables will determine anchoring requirements just as they are needed to determine the type of curtain but the layout and potential curtain load will have the largest influence.
Anchor Systems are used to secure the curtain along the perimeter. Tow Bridles can secure the ends and for deployment/towing purposes.
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