When accidents such as oil spills occur, or other materials spill and are threaten to contaminate, having a practical, usable barrier or curtain can help in the clean up or maintenance of the area. Oil containment boom, also known as turbidity curtains, silt barriers, and silt curtains in the industry are made to contain and control the dispersion of floating turbidity and silt in a water body related to marine construction, pile driving, site work and dredging. Turbidity curtains are used during bridge construction, dam removal, marina or harbor maintenance or restoration, terminal projects, ferry landings, pipeline crossings, coastal and shoreline restoration and rehabilitation and intake construction. The process of controlling turbidity and silt or oil at a site might involve silt or oil containment boom, oil skimmers and oil spill response equipment. Turbidity curtains or oil containment boom are available in three different types depending directly on water conditions and project location. When choosing the right curtain for the job, its important to understand the function and intended use for each barrier. It’s important for the barrier user to understand all regulations and requirements that might apply to a project, including the Clean Water Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, and state and local regulations.
Barriers include staked silt barrier, good for construction sites, swales and ditches. The first barrier is good for calm water locations such as disturbed soil on construction sites, ponds or canals. The next barrier is perfect for medium water conditions such as rivers and the Great Lakes. The turbidity curtain is great for rough water conditions such as bays, falls, rivers, lakes, or water with wave conditions. Read this website for more information.