Portable Containment System
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERIES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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EXTENSION ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL 36849-5647 |
Portable Containment System
ANR-731, 1992, Jesse C. LaPrade, Extension Environmental Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Community Resource Development, Auburn University
Groundwater contamination is a major concern of the agriculture industry. Point source spills and activities at pesticide mixing and loading sites are major sources of the contamination. For this reason, it is important for pesticide users to utilize a pesticide containment facility. Most containment facilities today are permanent concrete pads. However, there are times when permanent pesticide containment sites are not practical or desirable. When this is the case, portable containment systems may be the answer.
In contrast to permanent concrete loading pads which allow only a fixed operation site, portable systems can be laid out in any working area and rolled up again when not in use.
Portable containment systems can be used for various containment needs. They can be used when mixing pesticides and when loading equipment, trucks, or aircraft. They can also be used as a secondary containment source or a wash pad. They can even be used as a liner for old, cracked, concrete loading pads. Various options are available because of the flexible design and modular units. The design and size provide a large surface area for substantial liquid containment. The coated fabric, specifically designed for agricultural chemical containment, is durable, reliable, and pesticide resistant.
The new, portable containment systems are definitely an answer to many pesticide containment problems. There are several different portable units currently available. For more information, write to Volm Bag Co., Inc., P.O. Box 170, Antigo, Wisconsin 54409.
| Figure 1. Portable rinse pad set up for use. |
| Figure 2. Portable rinse pad used to contain possible pesticide spillage in mixing/loading ground application equipment.
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| Figure 3. Portable rinse pad set up to contain possible pesticide spillage in mixing/loading aerial application equipment. |
| Figure 4. Portable rinse pad used for temporary storage of pesticide concentrates and/or to contain possible spillage in mixing/loading oprations. |
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For more information, call your county Extension office. Look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find the number.
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work in agriculture and home economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, and other related acts, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) offers educational programs, materials, and equal opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work in agriculture and
home economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, and other related
acts, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Alabama
Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn
University) offers educational programs, materials, and equal
opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
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