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Making a Natural Pond for Swimming
There are as many reasons for building a natural pond and there are designs and options for customization.
Controlling Access, Evaporation Rate, and Stormwater Gain
For many decorative and recreational ponds, gaining some water during rainy seasons and losing a few inches during a hot summer has relatively little overall effect.
Which Liner Material Works Best for Barren and Processing Ponds?
Few other ponds have the stringent demands for liner durability and damage resistance of processing ponds.
Leak Detection and Collection Systems in Processing Ponds
With such sensitive material being handled in the leaching pad and processing pond system, it’s not surprising that many states require these facilities to integrate constant leak detection systems.
Solution Collection Ditches for Processing Ponds
While most mining facility managers focus their attention primarily on the processing ponds used for mineral and ore recovery, the collection and transportation ditches connecting the ponds together are just as important.
Sizing Processing Ponds
Sizing is slightly more complicated for processing ponds using in the mining industry than for other types of water features.
All About Heap Leach Pads
The entire hydrometallurgical process begins with a bulk collection of the raw materials containing the desired ore or mineral.
Why Processing Ponds Require the Best Liner Materials
Processing ponds, whether they’re designed to hold pregnant or barren solutions, require durable liners you can count on.
What are Pregnant, Barren, and Processing Ponds?
It’s a common misconception that ores are mined directly from rock in a pure form.
Refurbishing Damaged and Old Catch Basins
Catch basins are often replaced every decade or so in busy areas where storm water systems take a lot of heavy use.
Preventing Seepage in a Catch Basin
Catch basins are prone to the water loss known as seepage just like many concrete lined water features.
Direct Connection to Local Waterways for Stormwater
Municipalities with natural or manmade waterways offer convenient opportunities for dealing with stormwater.
Maintenance Requirements for Storm Water Catch Basins
Even the best designed catch basins need regular maintenance to work properly.
Designing Better Catch Basins
When you go the extra mile to build a catch basin from scratch, you’ll want to address the specific shortcomings of most precast models.
Components of the Catch Basin
Despite being just a small part of the larger storm water management plan, the catch basin itself is complex enough to contain multiple important parts.
Where Do Catch Basins Fit into a Storm Water Management System?
While catch basins are essential for capturing debris and consolidating surface runoff, they’re just one part of a much larger system.
The Challenges of Storm Water Management
Storm water is often treated as a nuisance rather than an important resource.
How Many Mils Do You Need for a Pond Liner?
The thickness of any particular liner, including pond liners, is generally measured in mils.
Fish and Plant Safety for Pond Liners
Pond liner selection needs the most attention when you’re planning to add fish and plants to your finished pond.
Underlayment for Pond Liners
It’s easy to assume that a single layer of pond liner is all you need to keep water in and protect your pond from erosion.
Your Flexible Pond Liner Material Options
Even once you’ve narrowed down your liner choices to a flexible material, you’re still left with plenty of options.
Why Pond Usage Matters for Liner Selection
Some pond liners work well for all uses, but others are strictly limited to specific applications.
Pond Liners - Plastic Liners vs Natural Materials
When aiming to mimic a natural environment for rapid growth of valuable fish or plants, it’s tempting to choose natural pond lining materials over flexible plastic liners.
Concrete vs Flexible Pond Liners
Concrete is often portrayed as a permanent or nearly indestructible option for lining your pond. However, it’s not quite as durable or easy to use for pond lining as you might assume.