A sediment trap is built at a construction site to capture soil that has been washed away. This may be due to a rain storm or additional water use in the construction process. This granular material is very small and is usually derived from soil or rock.
Naturally, polluted water filled with silt and other contaminants would compromise the cleanliness of a natural lake or river. With the help of this feature, the soil settles in the pond, and is not discharged into clean water bodies. The basin used in construction is cleaned up after the first phase of the project and then converted into a stormwater management system, to protect against future rainfall.
Some sediment trap systems you can buy online are made of plastic or even “bags” which are said to be very durable. It is difficult to imagine these elements as comparable to concrete. Concrete systems must also be weather and liquid tight, given the local importance of keeping rivers, streams and lakes clean. Concrete is strong and compact enough to prevent even oil from touching the ground.
The question is, since you can make a sediment trap out of any material, why is concrete advantageous? For one, concrete is less expensive than virtually any other building material. Concrete, made up of aggregates, water and cement (mainly limestone), has hardly been affected by inflation and remains affordable. Also, a concrete sediment trap is very easy to install. It is pre-fabricated off-site, which means it is faster to install and requires less labor.
Concrete is particularly useful when you have limited time for installation due to tides or other events. No framing is required and no partial load charges are needed. By its very nature, concrete requires less maintenance than other materials. If you are looking to build a sediment trap for a local project, choose concrete. Concrete offers energy savings, fire resistance, durability and an even higher aesthetic quality. Since concrete systems can last several decades, you can definitely count on the ROI.
If you’re looking for help creating a sediment trap, look for a company that offers custom solutions. For example, you may want to use flapper valves, louvers, or headwalls in your project. Always take precautions so that runoff does not compromise nearby bodies of water. A slime device is just what you need to keep everything running safely and smoothly.
