Turbidity Curtains

Our Silt Barriers and turbidity curtains are used daily on marine construction projects to protect natural resources. Sometimes they are used correctly and other times not.

We want to hear about what floating silt curtain is working, what is not, see photos, share your knowledge and experience on specific silt curtain or silt protector projects.

Turbidity Barriers

Turbidity Curtains are floating devices designed to control the silt, sediment and turbidity that occurs on sites during construction, dredging, and other projects. They have been used in:

• Rivers, Lakes, Ponds
• Marine Construction
• Dredging Activities
• Piling Driving
• Construction Areas
• Swales
• Oceans
• Bays & Harbors

These turbidity barriers (also known as silt barriers or silt curtains) are available in three different styles to help control different levels of water flow or turbidity.

• Type I: The Type 1 Silt Barrier is used for calm water applications such as ponds or lakes to control site turbidity.

• Type II: The Type 2 Silt Barrier is used for medium duty water conditions. It has been a frequent choice for turbidity control during dredging, piling, and other construction products.

• Type III: The Type 3 Silt Barrier is the strongest barrier offered and it used for rough water conditions, such as areas with waves, winds, or high velocity water flows.
  

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