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Power Sweepers Remove Stormwater Pollutants
Designers of sweeping programs need to learn about the relatively inexpensive role sweeping has in removing pollutants from the runoff stream. This article from Better Roads magazine, was written by our editor, Ranger Kidwell-Ross.Read the story.
Stormwater Regulations --
Now and in the Future
Street sweeping should be an important part of the management strategy for any stormwater pollution runoff program. This article from Better Roads magazine covers many technologies besides sweeping. Our editor adds the missing link. Read the story. (from our Environmental area)
Highway Sweeping -- Pitfalls and Safeguards
Scott Cerosky, president of leading sweeper insurer Pavement Maintenance Insurance Agency, offers tips on keeping your highway sweeping jobsite safe and accident free. Read the story.
Waterless Sweeping: The Future Is Not All Wet
Mark Kinter, formerly an engineer with Tennant and now with Elgin, offers this essay on the rise of waterless sweeping. We also have an overview of the current crop of sweepers that can sweep without using water for dust suppression. Read the story.
The Changing Emphasis of Municipal Sweeping May Be Tandem and Is Clean Water.
Noted sweeper researcher, Roger Sutherland, discusses the importance and methodology for moving sweeping from its previous emphasis on cosmetics to a frontline pollution removal method. Read the story.
Best Practices Publication Provides World Class Answers.
International publication discusses best management practices for sweeping at all technology levels. Great resource for those in sweeping, from developing countries to leading industrialized ones. Read the story.
California City Employs Innovative Merger of Sweepers and Cameras.
City of Palmdale, CA, uses sweeper-mounted cameras to cut costs for surveying roadway repair needs and more. Read the story.
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Street Maintenance Best Practices for Minimizing Stormwater Runoff Pollution.
California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) handbook section provides ideas on what to do to minimize pollution runoff from streets and Highways. PDF file format. Read the story.
Best Management Practices for Street Sweeping.
Although conducted in 1994, this Minnesota regional agency's study information about sweeping BMPs still provides helpful information for most any sweeping operation. Read the story.
Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Street Sweeper.
Water quality specialist provides an insightful checklist for sweeper purchasing. Read the story.
Street Sweeping Overview.
With emphasis on San Antonio, Texas, city managers talk about their schedules, budgets, and public education.
(reprinted with permission from Stormwater Magazine, July/August 2004. Read the story.
Coastal Communities Turn to Street Sweepers to Battle Beach Pollution.
California's coastal communities are on the front line for reducing stormwater runoff pollution. Here's what they are doing. Read the story.
WorldSweeper.com's Tip Clipboard section offers a host of best practice ideas.
Our extensive Tips section has many ideas for improving any sweeping operation. Read the story.
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