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Important Considerations in Reservoir Design
The overall construction and individual functions of a reservoir will vary depending on the goals of the builder
Reservoir Classification
The local geology, the intended use of the water collected, and where/when the water is meant to be released
What About Other Reservoirs?
Flood control reservoirs are incredibly important for protecting life and developments located further downstream.
Agricultural Reservoirs - Running off the Farm
Construction sites, or areas cleared for agricultural purposes, are especially vulnerable
What Goes into a Reservoir?
As new residential or commercial developments are built, like roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and subdivisions
What is a Reservoir Good For?
Humans have been storing water in artificial ponds and lakes for a very long time.
Maintaining a New Pond Liner
A well-installed liner doesn’t need a lot of direct maintenance.
Things To Do After Replacing Your Pond Liner
Once your liner is fully installed and securely anchored, you’re ready to get back to normal.
How To Replace a Pond Liner
Now that your excavation is fully renovated and ready for action
When Replacing a Pond Liner Take These Things into Consideration
Your next job will be to check out the excavation itself.
Should You Get Rid of Your Old Pond Liner?
Once the pond is empty, and the liner is fully exposed, it’s time to remove it.
6 Primary Considerations when Replacing a Pond Liner
Sometimes the most mundane details are overlooked when you’re getting ready for a big project.
4 Steps to Replacing a Pond Liner
Once you’ve settled on replacement, you’re looking at a good chunk of work
Should Your Repair or Replace Your Pond Liner?
Repair is almost always the least expensive option, providing it is successful on the first try
Locating a Leak in Your Pond Liner
Most direct damage to the liner produces tears and punctures.
Dealing with Pond Liner Leaks - Where Has All the Water Gone
Once you’ve taken a shot at identifying the type of liner you’re working with
5 Types of Pond Liners
RPE vs. HDPE vs. EPDM vs. PVC - Discover the best and worst properties of each liner type. Every pond liner material has both advantages and disadvantages, learn more about them here.
What Type of Pond do I Have?
Artificial ponds come in all shapes and sizes and are used for almost every imaginable purpose.
Why Rain Covers Can’t Replace the Need for Landfill Liners
All landfills need impermeable cover materials eventually when they shut down.
Tips on Choosing a High Quality Landfill Cover
There’s more to shopping for a landfill cover than just material selection.
What Materials Work Best for Landfill Rain Covers?
It’s not enough to avoid general purpose tarps and stick to geomembranes to find the right landfill cover.
Why is Storm Water Containment So Challenging at a Landfill?
A lot of attention is paid to leachate control and management at a landfill
Repurposed Tarps vs Geomembrane Rain Covers
The term, tarp, is commonly used casually in the landfill management business to refer to rain covers
Temporary Rain Covers vs Permanent Closure Covers
Landfills must be capped and closed when they’ve reached capacity and can no longer accept more waste.