Erosion and Sediment Control in British Columbia: Importance and Leadership by NCS Fluid Handling Systems
What is Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC)?
Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) involves implementing measures to prevent soil erosion and manage sediment transport and deposition. These measures are crucial during construction and development projects to protect water quality and prevent environmental degradation1.
Why is ESC Important in British Columbia?
More than its just the law. British Columbia’s diverse geography, high annual rainfall, and numerous watercourses make it particularly vulnerable to erosion and sedimentation.
Effective ESC is essential for several reasons:
Environmental Protection: Sediment-laden runoff can harm aquatic ecosystems by reducing water quality, clogging fish gills, and smothering spawning areas.
Regulatory Compliance: Provincial and municipal regulations prohibit the discharge of sediment into water bodies, making ESC a legal requirement.
Preventing Flooding and Infrastructure Damage: Proper ESC helps prevent sediment from clogging stormwater systems. This can lead to flooding and damage to infrastructure.
NCS Fluid Handling Systems: Leading the Way in ESC
NCS Fluid Handling Systems has established itself as a leader in ESC in British Columbia and Western Canada through its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. Here’s what sets NCS apart:
Comprehensive Services: NCS offers a full range of ESC services. ESC supports on site water management activities such as, well-point and deep well dewatering, river diversion, and sediment control systems.
Advanced Technology: NCS utilizes new age technologies like telemetry to monitor and optimize ESC systems. This ensures high efficiency, complete reporting and compliance with environmental standards.
Expertise and Experience: With years of relevant experience in the Vancouver and lower mainland regions. NCS has completed more than 1,000 projects, ranging from small residential to large industrial and municipal projects safely and successfully.
Innovative Solutions: NCS has introduced Lamella tanks to Western Canada, including British Columbia. These tanks are highly efficient in separating solids from liquids, reducing the footprint of water treatment systems, and enhancing water quality.
Lamella Tanks: A Game-Changing Innovation
Lamella tanks, also known as Lamella clarifiers, are a recent addition to NCS’s suite of solutions. These tanks use inclined plates or honeycomb shaped baffles to enhance the settling of solids from liquids, making them more efficient and space-saving compared to traditional systems. The introduction of Lamella tanks in British Columbia demonstrates NCS’s commitment to serving clients requests by providing advanced, effective, and sustainable water treatment solutions with a smaller footprint.
By working with NCS Fluid Handling Systems, clients can be assured of comprehensive, innovative, and reliable ESC solutions that meet the highest standards of environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
