Calvac Paving Deploys Trash Capture Devices Inside Catch Basins to Combat Water Pollution

Our water is arguably the most precious natural resource we have, and it’s up to everyone to keep it clean so we always have access to safe drinking water. At Calvac Paving, we’re always looking for new ways to help keep our environment clean and healthy without compromising performance. Recently, we added a new tool to our arsenal in the ongoing fight against water pollution: full trash capture units inside catch basins. 

If you’ve been walking down the sidewalk or happened to look at a storm drain in the middle of a parking lot recently, you may have noticed a marker that reads, “No Dumping—Drains To Bay,” such as a stream, lake, or the ocean. Other such markers include reminders to be cautious of discarding trash and debris into water sources. All of these markers indicate places where trash capture filter devices may have been installed in storm drains.   The principle behind trash capture units inside catch basins is very simple. They work much like a pool filter to prevent dirt, debris, garbage, and other runoff contaminants from getting into the water. Made by REM Filters, these Triton filtration systems are designed for drains that empty to stormwater repositories and water bodies. They have the advantage of being economical, flexible, and relatively low-maintenance while helping keep stormwater runoff cleaner and promoting a healthier environment.

With different filtration media available, property managers, owners, and municipalities can design a custom system that works with the primary contaminants in a given area, such as streets, parking lots and garages, food courts, sidewalks and so on. The filters are easy to clean, change and service, allowing for broader application with reduced service and personnel costs versus conventional storm drain clearance procedures. Even better, Triton trash catch basins can be applied to both new and retrofit construction, saving time and money over other stormwater mitigation measures. Calvac Paving has been serving the Bay Area for over 45 years with the latest and best in paving and stormwater mitigation technology.

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• New Construction
• Grading
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• Asphalt Placement & Compaction
• Striping
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• And More!  

At Calvac Paving, we are committed to providing the best and most modern paving solutions available, while implementing new ways to make our processes and products greener and more in harmony with our environment. There’s no “Plan B” for our planet; we only have one, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep it green, healthy, and beautiful for ourselves and generations to come. New technology and pollution-combating policies, processes, and procedures are just one of the many ways we demonstrate our commitment to a greener Earth on every job, every time. To learn more about Calvac Paving’s green initiatives, or to learn how we can help your new construction or retrofit project go more smoothly and be more environmentally friendly, call us at (408) 225-7700 or click here to contact us via email!