Type 3 DOT Turbidity Barrier

Whether for in-water, or for near-water construction projects, Type 3 DOT Turbidity Barrier is key to keeping your job site in compliance with DOT requirements, as well as with EPA, Clean Water Act, and NPDES regulations. Designed for use in fast water, waves, tidal situations, or otherwise demanding conditions, these heavy duty permeable turbidity curtains are reliable tools for controlling and containing the turbidity of water at a location while allowing time for the sediment particles to settle appropriately.

Please note, floating turbidity barriers are designed to act as temporary containment areas for sediment-laden water. When the correct type, size, depth and placement has been matched to the job site specifications, turbidity barrier is very effective in detaining the disturbed water long enough for the total suspended solids (TSS) to settle back to the water column's floor. When properly applied, floating turbidity barrier is widely recognized by regulatory agencies as an effective best management practice for controlling the turbidity of water. However, they will not act as dams or walls, or as permanent structures.

• Bays and Lagoons
• Marinas
• Tidal Locations, such as Shoreline Areas and Harbors
• Offshore Dredging or Construction Sites
• Bridge Repair Projects
• Remediation Projects

Type 3 DOT Turbidity Barrier is one of the strongest floating barriers available for controlling the turbidity of water. Use it for locations with flows up to 1.5 knots. Our sales team can answer all questions about our Type 3 DOT Turbidity Barrier, including turbidity barrier price, installation, and maintenance.

Made from a combination of permeable and impermeable fabrics, Type 3 DOT Curtain is a permeable turbidity curtain, with reinforced permeable filter panels sewn right into curtain panels (also called filter skirts).

Besides being one of the strongest curtains on the market, Type 3 DOT design adds functionality by allowing the turbidity barrier to act as a sediment filter, as well as increasing flow in the containment area. Filter skirts are often used in areas with either a high flow velocity or a high level of sediment to reduce the amount of pressure placed on the curtain.

We also offer several other styles of Type 3 Floating Barrier for use in rigorous marine conditions. Choose from Type 3 DOT, Type 3 Heavy Duty (HD), or Type 3 HD DOT Floating Barrier models. Custom and Standard options are available, as well as bulk pricing. For more information, please see: Type 3 Floating Barrier.

DOT grade Floating Turbidity Barrier is also available in Type 1 and Type 2 models. If you have questions about what floating turbidity barrier your site needs, our sales team is available to answer your questions.