Grants Help Finance Use of New Device
to Remove Floating Debris From Storm Water

Device has added bonus of quickly
containing oil spills

The device has an added feature not previously recognized during the design phase of the project. In the event of an oil spill within the storm water drainage system, the debris collection basket can be isolated from the boom so that complete containment of spilled product can be accomplished within the boom area in a matter of minutes.

Continually looking for ways to improve water quality, the city applied for and has received two other grants under the New York State 1996 Clean Water / Clean Air Bond Act. One grant will provide for aquatic plantings around city lakes for shoreline stabilization to prevent erosion. The other involves retrofitting storm water manholes with a device designed to increase retention of suspended solids so that they do not enter the waters of Long Island Sound.

Information concerning the debris collection device can be obtained by contracting the author at the City of New Rochelle Department of Public Works, phone at 914-654-2130 or by e-mail to Jimax@ix.netcom.com.

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