Polyacrylamide (P.A.M.) Blends For Erosion, Dust, & Turbidity Control
POLYACRYLAMIDE (P.A.M.) Natural Gas Derivative 1940’s & 1950’s Several Thousand “Kinds” Of PAM Only Use Anionic PAMS (No Toxic Effects) Super Long Chain Molecule Composed Of Acrylamide Subunits Must Match PAM To Soil Type PAM Enhances BMPs Not Replaces Them
USDA Has Used PAM To: Reduce Agricultural Erosion Increase Soil Infiltration Improve Crop Yield
PAM Used To Reduce Erosion From Rainfall And Irrigation
Similar Soil Erosion Problems
Polyacrylamide Types 1. Emulsion 2. Granular 3. Gel Block
Site Specific Soil/Water Test Needed To Ensure Performance
Must Have Documentation Of Toxicity Testing
Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) Field Test Of Polyacrylamide Test Site: I 4 & Osceola Parkway Interchange Project Summer 1999
PAM Test Applications: Raw Slope Stabilization Turbidity Control Of Stormwater Discharge Turbidity Control Of Dewatering Discharge Dust Suppression On Dirt Road
Raw Slope Stabilization Test
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PAM Flocculation: Good Settling & No pH Change
Dust Suppression Using PAM
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PAM For Demucking
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Turbidity Control Of Dewatering Discharge
FLOC LOG Used For Turbidity Control During Rain Events
TEST RESULTS: Significantly Improved Soil Retention On All Sites Good Flocculation Results For Turbidity Control No Apparent Toxic Results From PAM To Ecosystem Easy Application Using Existing Equipment Cost Effective Easy To Keep On Site Contractors Liked Floc Logs
PAM Blends Assist BMPs Must Match PAM To Soil Type With Testing Toxicity Test Documentation
PAM treatment system pics Baffle Grid System
PAM treatment system pics Baffle Grid System
Bonita Springs Canal Project
200 Feet Downstream From Work Area, Turbidity Controlled Clear water & turbidity readings
RESOURCE INFORMATION USDA:Kimberly Idaho Agricultural Research Vendor:APPLIED POLYMER SYSTEMS, INC. Steve Iwinski (678) Support:Reedy Creek Improvement District Eddie Snell (407) Distributor:Contact APS For Local Dealer