Type 1 Turbidity Curtain

Our Type 1 DOT turbidity curtain for sale is built to comply with rules and regulations required by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Many construction projects, including those by the Transport Infrastructure department, must adhere to these rules to avoid costly fines and project delays. Road construction crews near calm water canals and retention ponds use Floating Barriers to prevent debris and sediment from contaminating the water.

It's important to use proper turbidity curtain accessories during deployment and anchoring to ensure effectiveness and maintain proper turbidity compliance. See the necessary marine equipment here: Marine Accessories. See our document on Silt Curtain Anchoring Methods for more information on successful silt curtain deployment.

Download the Type 1 DOT Product Flyer (PDF) for more specifications and details.

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. Interested in the Type 1 Economy Turbidity Curtain? We carry that too.

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.