Stormwater Management
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Stormwater Quality Systems
Aer-Flo Turbidity Barriers
Stormwater Management
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Stormwater Quality Systems
Aer-Flo Turbidity Barriers
Aer-Flo turbidity barriers confine suspended solids in water bodies, protecting ecosystems and maintaining compliance during in-water construction.
Aer-Flo turbidity barriers confine suspended solids in water bodies, protecting ecosystems and maintaining compliance during in-water construction.
Construction in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and coastal zones requires active protection of surrounding waters. Disturbed sediment can travel quickly and affect aquatic vegetation, habitat quality, and regulatory compliance if not contained at the source. Aer Flo Turbidity Barriers form a controlled work zone in the water column, allowing construction to proceed while maintaining water clarity and preventing sediment from migrating downstream. Nexterra supplies Aer Flo barriers that hold position, support consistent containment, and withstand the demanding conditions of moving water environments.
Barrier Performance and Field Advantages
Each barrier integrates buoyancy, curtain strength, and ballast stability to maintain uniform containment in varied water conditions. The system is engineered for predictable deployment and controlled response to wind, wave action, and current flow. The performance advantages of Aer-Flo turbidity barriers emerge through the combined stability, containment precision, and field durability of the system.
- Flotation booms maintain consistent surface elevation, allowing the system to rise and fall with water level changes while preserving a stable containment profile instead of sagging or dipping below the surface.
- Reinforced turbidity curtains maintain a consistent vertical barrier that confines suspended sediments within the project area, preventing dispersion into surrounding waters under variable hydraulic or construction conditions.
- With a weighted chain hem applying consistent vertical tension, the barrier stays anchored in the water column, blocking sediment movement beneath the curtain even under variable flow conditions.
- Secure end connections combined with precisely aligned grommet spacing join individual segments into a single continuous barrier, maintaining uninterrupted coverage across extended reaches, varied bank geometries, and complex multi-section installations.
- Anchoring and positioning systems provide resistance to hydraulic and wind-driven forces, preserving installation geometry and preventing drift or rotation during fluctuating water conditions.
These operational characteristics support a stable containment zone, allowing sediment to settle naturally and keeping water outside the work area clearer, more predictable, and easier to maintain in regulatory compliance.
Proven Results and Sustainability in Practice
Aer Flo Turbidity Barriers have been deployed in municipal, commercial, and ecological restoration projects where water clarity and habitat protection are critical. Consistent field performance shows that well anchored barriers reduce turbidity outside the work zone, maintain visibility conditions important for aquatic life, and support compliance documentation during environmental inspections. The system also promotes a more sustainable construction footprint by limiting off site sediment movement, reducing dredging requirements, and minimizing secondary disturbance to downstream waterways.
This combination of measurable field outcomes and environmentally responsible performance allows project teams to maintain progress while safeguarding sensitive aquatic systems.
Upstream Containment and Downstream Clarity
Protecting water quality depends on a seamless relationship between the area of disturbance and the waters that receive its flow. Nexterra’s Aer Flo Turbidity Barriers establish a defined containment zone at the source, allowing suspended sediment to slow, settle, and remain in place before water continues downstream. This controlled interface prevents turbidity spikes, supports natural sediment deposition, and preserves clarity in adjacent channels, wetlands, and habitat zones.
By guiding flow and containment as a unified process, the surrounding water system functions as a connected ecological whole rather than a series of isolated segments. The result is a stable environmental balance where construction activity proceeds while aquatic conditions remain resilient, consistent, and visibly protected over the full duration of the project.
Strengthen Your Water Protection Strategy
When water protection is on the line, every installation detail matters. Connect with Nexterra today to select and deploy the right Aer Flo Turbidity Barrier system and keep your project compliant, your waterways protected, and your environmental performance exactly where it needs to be.