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Storm water runoff has been a problem for mankind living in urban settings since time first began. During a heavy downpour, rainwater can flood the streets and gutters of a city, collecting pollutants, grit and particulates from the surrounding area on its journey toward the storm drains. In severe cases, it all proceeds to flood the sewer treatment plants and contaminate streams, lakes and oceans with polluted overflow. To combat this problem, many communities around the country have opted to use a combination of permeable road surfaces and vacuum trucks to help capture the water and remove the pollutants before they reach the storm drains. Permeable Pavement Permeable pavement is a type of road surface that can be used instead of normal pavement on many streets and roads. Due to the fact that it cannot currently withstand the weight of large trucks and other heavy vehicles, it is not suitable for highways although the technology is constantly improving. Permeable pavement helps divert runoff water from drains by allowing the liquid to seep through the surface and filter out pollutants by passing the water through a series of layers before it can be absorbed into the ground. The porous surface can be constructed using conventional material such as concrete or asphalt, with pre-designed cracks and crevices to allow for the passage of water. It can also employ a pattern of interlocking pavers so the rain can flow between impervious blocks. Implementation The implementation of permeable pavement in alleyways and city streets has successfully demonstrated an increase in the control of storm water runoff across the country. Unfortunately, once new road surfaces are installed, a new problem immediately looms on the horizon. Porous surfaces are very susceptible to clogging and often attract dense clusters of dirt, sand and debris which prevents rainwater from passing through to the lower layers. Residential areas tend to suffer particularly hard from floods and clogged pavement due to the high density of household waste and frequent littering in these areas. To keep this technology efficient, road surfaces must be cleaned regularly. This is where vacuum trucks come in handy. Vacuum Trucks The urban population of the United States is no stranger to vacuum trucks; however, these machines are less popular here than in Europe where they are the most common type of cleaning vehicle. They have been steadily employed in garbage collection and sanitation for many years, performing functions such as: removing toxic waste; clearing debris from septic tanks: tidying gutters and walkways from trash; and using their suction power to clean areas that could otherwise not be reached. This same suction power is ideal for removing clogs and cleaning the porous surfaces of permeable pavement – a fact that makes vacuum trucks more suitable for the job than any other sweeping or cleaning vehicles. While many other cleaning trucks demonstrate a similar ability to clear permeable pavement, most of them are less efficient than the pure vacuum models. Regenerative air sweepers provide adequate maintenance of porous surfaces but are unable to fully restore clogged pores due to their insufficient vacuum power. In areas made up extensively of permeable pavement, a pure vacuum truck is the preferable machine. It can be used regularly to prevent problems with clogging during storms and for clean-up after storms occur! Christopher M. Hunter is an expert in commercial specialty trucks. To find out more about a Vac Truck for Sale, go to the main website at:http://www.vacuumtrucksales.net.
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