Years ago, singer Cris Williamson penned the lyrics, “Filling up and spilling over / It’s an endless waterfall.” She wasn’t describing winter storms that cause flooding, but the words are apt: this season’s weather has caused a lot of “filling up and spilling over,” especially in northern and central California, ending a six-year drought while initiating a whole new set of problems.
The wettest West coast winter in decades has led to a number of emergencies, as people paddled down streets in canoes, and once-parched reservoirs overflowed their banks. Many thousands of residents were temporarily evacuated as a precautionary measure. And as the rains continued, fear reached into their hearts.
At Impact Absorbents, we understand the need for spill containment. Our erosion control products do an excellent job of preventing run-off and protecting drain inlets.
X-Straw straw wattles, for example, are an economical product to hold soil in place and retain sediments on slopes and around drain inlets to prevent blockage. The high-density polyethylene and ethyl vinyl acetate netting contains UV inhibitors, so they last a long time.
A complementary product is Ultra DrainGuard Ultimate, which prevents sediment and other pollutants from entering the water system. Ultra-Drain Guards remove waste from stormwater before it can become a problem in the water system, exceeding 80 percent sediment removal efficiency.
So rely on Impact Absorbents to help protect your home, business, or municipality in these wild winter storms. And keep your canoe handy.
