We are happy to announce that we will be holding four informal breakfast info sessions and product tours for the SiltPrison stormwater treatment system. The breakfasts are free and attendees will be eligible to receive 1 Professional Development Hour for their participation. The breakfast will be hosted at the Andover Inn on the campus of Phillips Academy […]
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Verification Testing
The SiltPrison has undergone testing and review at Alden Laboratories and by the Massachusetts BMP Clearinghouse, MASTEP. The SiltPrison’s treatment mechanism of filtration and settling were evaluated and tested at Alden for three different performance characteristics: re-entrainment, hydraulic characteristics, and sediment removal efficiency. Among the findings were very high flow rates, a 62.6% sediment removal […]
SiltPrison Maintenance and FAQ Video
The most common questions we get when we present the SiltPrison and its capabilities are related to maintenance. It makes sense, seeing that when we talk stormwater management and treatment, of course some form maintenance is always needed. Even passive systems like rain gardens require cleaning and up keep. A complete SiltPrison water quality device (treatment […]
How the SiltPrison Works
Stowmwater Buffer Zone is a 2 step particulate filtration process that allows zero bypass, even during heavy rain events. The initial filtration is performed by a lightweight trash screen. This insert is designed to handle low and high flow rates. This screen removes large particulate such as twigs, leaves, and refuse, and allows for water […]