Water Erosion

Water erosion comes in several different forms with various causes. No matter the differences, each form can be impacted by humans both negatively and positively. While the causes of erosion by water are generally natural, human impact will always play a role. It's becomes our job to assure it is a positive one.

Erosion Control Products:

Woven Geotextiles:

Silt Fence: W100

Stabilization and Separation: LM200 • W200 • W250 • W300 • W315

Erosion Control: M404 • M706

Non Woven Geotextiles:

Drainage and Filtration: GT131 • GT135 • GT140 • GT142 • GT160 • GT170

Separation and Underlayment: GT180 • GT110 • GT112 • GT116

Asphalt Overlay: GC130 • GC140

Environmental Applications: GE110 • GE116 • GE140 • GE160 • GE170 • GE180

Natural Fiber Products:

Erosion Control - Sediment Control: Coir Silt Check • Coir Wattles • Soil Erosion Control Blankets and Mats

Soil Bio-Engineering: Coir Blocks • Coir Logs • Coir Weed Mats

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To learn more about soil erosion and control products, visit our page on the causes of soil erosion as well as our woven geo textile and non woven fabric web pages.

Types of Erosion by Water:

Splash Erosion: Small soil particles are detached and sent airborne through the impact of raindrops on soil.

Sheet Erosion: Raindrops break apart the soil structure and it's moved downslope by water that flows overland as a sheet rather than definitive channels. This occurs frequently during cloud bursts.

Rill Erosion: This process develops small, short-lived, concentrated flow paths. These paths creates a sediment source and delivery system for hillslope erosion. Areas where precipitation rates exceed soil infiltration rates are more prone to this type of erosion.

Gully Erosion: Water flows in narrow channels during or directly following heavy rains or melting snow. The gullies can erode to considerable depths.

Valley or Stream Erosion: Continual water flow alongside land (along a linear feature) creates this type of erosion. It extends downward, deepening a valley, and headward, extending the valley into the hillside. This occurs most frequently in times of flooding.

Bank Erosion: Over time, banks of rivers and streams are naturally worn down.

Water Erosion Control:

The greatest way to restore eroded land is very simple: Vegetation. Plants grow and colonize creating deep root systems protecting the soil from water in its various forms. As simple as the solution is, a little help never hurts. Coir is natural coconut fiber that will protect the soil while the plants grow. Woven geotextiles and non-woven geotextiles separate soils, filter water, and reinforce the ground. View all of our erosion control products below.

Become an Erosion Control "Expert"!

Don't let your knowledge erode! Soak up the ins and out of erosion control and the geotextile products used.

Brush Up on the Types of Erosion:

Beach Erosion • Coastal Erosion • Soil Erosion • Water Erosion •
Wind Erosion • River Bank Erosion • Weathering and Erosion

Learn About the Causes and Solutions:

Causes of Soil Erosion • Ways to Prevent Soil Erosion • River Bank Protection • Erosion Control Netting • Erosion Control Woven Geotextile • Erosion Control Non Woven Fabric

Master the Specifics of Geotextiles:

Geotextile Fabric Overview • Geotextile Material Selection • Geotextile Application • Geotextile Types • Skit Film • Geotextile Functions • Geotextile Testing • Geotextile Comparison • Geotextile Installation • Geotextile Certification • Geotextile DOT Information • Geotextile AASHTO Information • Geotextile Fabric for Dirt Roads

Geotextiles by Propex®:

Options for Propex Geotextiles:

Erosion Control Fabrics:
- Geotex® 2 x 2
- Geotex® 3 x 3
- Geotex® 4 x 4
- Geotex® 4 x 4
- Geotex® 4 x 6
- Geotex® 4 x 1
- Geotex® 6 x 1
- Geotex® 9 x 1
- Geotex® 12 x 1

Woven Geotextiles:
- Geotex® 135ST
- Geotex® 200ST
- Geotex® 250ST
- Geotex® 270ST
- Geotex® 315ST

Questions? Our Granite Environmental sales team would be happy to support you.

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