Type 1 Turbidity Curtain

Type 1 contractor curtain is the lightest model available. It is specifically designed as a short-term barrier for areas with an already-low silt level. For example, Parks and Recreation may need to repair a small dock in a community marina or complete some in-depth landscaping along a pond in a public park. Type 1 turbidity barriers work well to prevent churned water disturbed by the work from spreading throughout the entire body of water.

In contrast to standard turbidity curtains, Type 1 permeable barriers use nonwoven geotextile instead of PVC as their curtain material. Geotextile allows limited water flow and filtration through the curtain itself in areas with no current. The Type 1 permeable silt curtain works best in shallow streams and ditches with low flow and temporary containment requirements.