The storm water quality treatment systems marketplace is dominated by complicated 'big-box' devices that are expensive, costly to install and rarely treat more than 'first flush' flows. Performance values are questionable and often these units contribute to downstream bacteria problems because of an inability to separate nutrient rich material from the static water that resides in them between rain events. We've identified a less costly, more effective 'big box' system that's quick and easy to install, treats the entire flow and eliminates the bacteria problem altogether. With the TCEQ imposing a bacteria TMDL on Buffalo and White Oak Bayous in early 2006, this is an ever more significant attribute. [More Info]
Small site developers, particularly those that must meet large site regulatory obligations because they're 'part of a larger plan of common development,' are often burdened with the expense of 'big box' SWQ treatment solutions because they simply aren't aware that there are other options. In response to client needs we've introduced several low-cost, permanent inlet-based treatment systems that can eliminate the need for the 'big box' when it's not economically justified by the number of inlets whose flow it must treat. We can point to examples where tens of thousands of dollars were saved, while SWQ regulations were fully met using these systems. Inlet-based treatment units can also provide specialized solutions for sites with special needs, such as orphaned inlets, inlets that flow to underground detention systems that should have pre-treatment, or inlets for which built-in secondary containment would offer Industrial SWPPP benefits. Low-cost, highly effective, easily and inexpensively maintained, these systems have a lot to offer. [More Info]
Storm water carries with it lots of debris and trash that must be captured and removed. Typical screening systems specified at outfalls and intakes are made from steel, stainless steel or synthetic netting materials. Each of these approaches leaves a lot to be desired. Stainless steel is extremely expensive. Both galvanized steel and netting systems while less expensive have short life spans. Steel systems of all types are heavy, typically require heavy equipment to install during construction, and again whenever access or maintenance is required. But there is a better way. A structural, fiber filled High Density Polypropylene system that we've recently introduced to this area is a lifetime solution. In fact, its manufacturer offers a replacement guarantee for as long as the structure to which it's attached is sound. These strong as steel systems are lighter than steel and constructed in modular panels, which make them easy to install and to access or maintain without the aid of heavy equipment. [More Info]
For more information on this subject, please contact us at 832.456.1000.
|
