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Floating Barriers

turbidity curtains in water

Floating Barriers and Boom

For Turbidity Control and Floating Debris

Floating barriers, such as turbidity curtain and boom, help to control and contain pollutants in water. Turbidity barrriers control silt and turbidity in the water, while debris boom contains floating debris, trash, plastics, and plants.


Clarion Municipal has a variety of floating barrier options depending on your requirements (see Debris Boom Line Card PDF), site conditions, and location. All floating barriers are cost-effective and made in the USA. Our turbidity curtains are DOT compliant to stay within federal and state EPA Clean Water Act and NPDES Phase II (PDF) regulations. They are well made and priced to sell. Contact us for more information!

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Floating Barrier Types

turbidity curtains

Turbidity Curtains

Controls turbidity in the water. Features skirt and square floation.

containment boom

Containment Boom

Contains floating surface debris. Features round floation.

permanent boom

Permanent Boom

Contains floating debris longer term. Features belting and hard plastic floats.

  • Turbidity Curtain
  • Boom
  • Permanent Boom

Turbidity Curtains

Turbidity curtains are used to slow the migration of sediment in water, allowing it time to settle. Featuring a skirt, floation, and metal components, Turbidity Curtains are available in three model types, depending on site conditions. Consider these factors when choosing a floating turbidity barrier model: water flow and current speed, wave height and frequency, wind speed and direction, and type and duration of the project. Our Turbidity Curtain Selection Guide can also be helpful in picking the best option for your project's site conditions.


Type 1 Turbidity Curtains

For calm water applications, Type 1 Turbidity Curtain are often used in calm lakes or other non-tidal water bodies such as canals, small ponds, docks, ditches, and swales. It is available in 50 or 100 ft. sections with grommets, yellow PVC, ballast chain, and foam-filled floatation.


Type 2 Turbidity Curtains

Locations with moderate conditions often will use Type 2 Turbidity Curtain. Areas with moving water, waves up to 2 feet, tides, and currents up to 1 knot require the additional components of the Type 2. The components include a tension cable, bottom corner plates, and bulk connector. Some applications for Type 2 turbidity curtain include: small dredging maintenance projects, shoreline construction, and minor remediation activities.


Type 3 Turbidity Curtains

Type 3 turbidity curtains offer the strongest protection and are used in locations with rougher conditions that have fast-moving currents (no more than 1.5 knots) and are strongly affected by waves and wind. Additional components of the Type 3 Turbidity Curtain include: dual tension cables, thicker steel ballast chain, and stronger PVC material. Some common applications for Type 3 turbidity curtain include: larger dredging sites, intercoastal projects, sensitive environmental remediation, bridge repairs, and harbors.

Containment Boom

When Floating Debris obstructs navigation or pollutes water bodies, Containment Boom can be installed to collect the debris. The features of the floating debris boom include the freeboard, draft, height, ballast, and tension cable. Multiple PVC color fabric options are available. The location's conditions determine the best-suited floating barrier or boom for your area.


Calm Water Boom

The calm water debris boom can be used in water conditions that have no current with limited or no currents or waves. It features a shorter freeboard, height, and draft compared to the other boom types. Calm water boom is often used in parks with ponds, residential lakes, and marinas. Examples include the trash net boom.


Moving Water Boom

The moving water debris boom is designed for currents with some waves and tides and mild to moderate water conditions. The moving water boom is used in rivers, ports, streams, and lakes with active water.


Open Water Boom

The open water debris boom, or fast water boom, can handle fast currents with frequent waves and offshore areas. It is for use in oceans, seas, and other types of water bodies with significant tidal movement such as coastlines and fast-moving rivers.

Permanent Boom

Our permanent boom is ideal for longer term Water Management needs. It has urethane coated polyester belting and hard molded polyethylene shell floats for increased durability and longevity. The permanent boom models can last up to six times longer than standard containment boom models. Used as a seaweed boom, it is especially useful for applications such as excessive sargassum and seaweed.


Standard Permanent Boom

The standard permanent boom is available in 19 inch, 24 inch, 36 inch, and 48 inch freeboard depths with sections of 50 feet and 100 feet. It has robust 150 ounce belting, marine grade connectors, and high impact bolts. The Permanent Boom can be used for polluted areas and locations with invasive plants.


HD Permanent Boom

The HD (Heavy Duty) Containment Boom is designed for increased support in rougher tidal waters with extra strength components: high buoyancy, double isolated solid foam floatation pockets, 1/2 inch galvanized chain, and 175 ounce belting with marine growth inhibitors.


Also check our Tide Riser (pdf)

See our One Clarion products page for more information on what technical solutions we offer.


For pricing and information about our floating barriers, please Contact Us or call us at 863-261-8388.