Silt Socks
Our silt socks are a temporary barrier of woven geotextile fabric with mulch/bark filling used to intercept runoff, reduce its velocity and impound sediment-laden runoff from small areas of disturbed soil.
The purpose is to detain flows from runoff so that deposition of transported sediment can occur through settlement. Are a suitable alternative to silt fences in small/limited spaces. Can be used to contain and filter discharges from pumped water or concrete wash water (turkeys nest). Can be used for clean water diversions in small areas and to assist with catch pit protection.
Application…
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On low gradient sites or for confined areas where the contributing catchment is small, such as short steep batter fills, around watercourses, and small building sites.
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Around stockpiles, berms, and silt edges where runoff is imminent.
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In kerbs and channels, and around catch pits to divert water and retain sediment.
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Can be effective check dams.
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As a 'turkeys nest' to treat pumped dirty water and concrete wash water.
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Can be doubled and secured down to increase capacity.
