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Turbidity Curtains

Model Type 1, Type 1 DOT, Type 2, Type 2 DOT, Type 3, E-Curtain

Floating turbidity curtains (Type 1, 2, 3 and E-Curtain) that contain silt from dredging, marine construction and runoff.

Description

ABASCO turbidity curtains contain sediment and silt stirred up by construction near water, dredging and rainwater runoff. Each curtain has continuous flotation along the top and a fabric skirt below. Sections are usually 25, 50 or 100 ft long and join into a continuous barrier. All are manufactured in Humble, Texas, with DOT-certified versions available.

Key features

  • Type 1 (Light Duty and DOT): protected waters
  • Type 2: mild current, wind and waves
  • Type 3: moderate current, wind and waves, with heavy-duty tension members and stress plates
  • E-Curtains: economy curtains stocked in 50 ft x 5 ft sections

Applications

  • Dredging projects
  • Marine construction
  • Storm water runoff control

Specifications

Section lengths25, 50 or 100 ft
E-Curtain size50 ft x 5 ft

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