ADVANTAGES
Environmental Advantages
- Attain compliance with Clean Air Act for VOC emissions, Benzene NESHAPS and NSPS by utilizing a water seal.
- Reduces solids buildup in sewer system during maintenance by eliminating use of sand and dirt to cover and seal catch basins during hot work.
- Enhances the environment by reducing solids and hazardous waste build-up in sewer drainage systems.
- Eliminates VOC and Toxic emissions to the atmosphere.
- Eliminates excess water used to seal catch basins.
- Eliminates use of concrete catch basins which can crack and contribute to ground contamination.
Safety Advantages
- Prevents sewer explosions by utilizing a water seal to prevent ignition source from contacting combustible sewer gases.
- Prevents emission of toxic vapors to atmosphere.
- Provides continuous water flow while maintaining a water seal.
- Prevents water build-up during hot work.
- No above ground obstructions to restrict movement of equipment during hot work.
Economical Advantages
- Reduces costly modifications by retrofitting existing catch basins and pump drains.
- Reduces preparation time prior to hot work.
- Eliminates clean-up time after hot work.
- Reduces hazardous waste disposal cost.
- Reduces water treating cost.
- Permanent installation, no replacement cost.
- Prevents emission of toxic vapors to atmosphere.