Date: Presented at StormCon 2024 in Reno, Nevada on August 28, 2024
Speaker: Brian Free
Credits: 0.75 PDH / Approved for all Envirocert International, Inc. (ECI) Certifications: Approval #PDH-0042
Flocculants such as anionic polyacrylamides (PAMs) are used to enhance existing and traditional BMPs when they are unable to meet discharge and regulatory requirements for sediment, metals and nutrient concentrations in stormwater runoff. This presentation will discuss anionic type polymer-based treatment systems that are safely and effectively used in construction, development and stormwater treatment systems. These PAM treatment systems include active, semi-active, as well as passive treatment set ups that have shown >90% turbidity reductions. Proper selection, application, usage, maintenance and troubleshooting of these systems will be discussed and illustrated. Treatment of a stormwater pond in Marquette, Michigan, that utilized an active, portable, pipe flocculant system will be highlighted as an example. This presentation will highlight the adaptability and effectiveness of PAM treatment systems and participants will gain applicable knowledge of PAM log treatment systems and how they may be applied for specific water quality problems.
Session duration: 45 minutes
About the Presenter
Brian Free is Director of Business Development at Applied Polymer Systems. He is a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ), Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner (QSD/P), and a Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg). Brian brings a holistic approach to solving many of today’s challenges in erosion control and stormwater management. He has successfully helped clients in many market segments including energy, transportation, homebuilding, solid waste management, mining reclamation, and post-fire remediation.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- Course Certificate
