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Bubble Curtain at Banff Marina
Frog Environmental has supplied a permanent Bubble Curtain at Banff Marina in Scotland. It is designed to reduce the amount of seaweed, silt and debris flowing into the marina, whilst allowing boats to move freely. The system was installed by Aberdeenshire Council’s Harbour Authority, and this article explains how it is being tested.
Bubble Curtain installation at Lintrathen Reservoir
We’ve designed and supplied a Bubble Curtain at Lintrathen Reservoir for Scottish Water, helping protect a raw-water offtake from algae.
Deep Mud Safety: Why it belongs in every site induction.
Deep mud can be more dangerous than deep water, yet it’s rarely covered in site inductions.
Construction runoff: Why misunderstanding sewers can lead to pollution
We explore the different types of sewers, when and how they are used, and the key considerations for managing site discharges, including when a discharge permit is required and how this links to wider environmental compliance.
Discharge consent & environmental permitting webinar; a guide to discharging water from construction sites in England & Wales
Learn why environmental permits and consents for water discharge are needed and how to apply for one. Watch our free webinar for top tips on staying compliant including a detailed Q&A session.
The cost of pollution: How construction sites can avoid heavy fines and bad press
Learn how construction sites can avoid pollution fines and bad press with practical guidance on silt control measures that are cost-effective and have a long-term benefit.
In the news: Sustainable Bubble Curtains
Leading national magazine, Innovation has covered a feature delving into sustainable options when operating our bubble curtains, as demonstrated in our client’s project.
Bubble Curtains: A powerful solution, but don’t DIY
When correctly engineered and tailored to local site conditions, Bubble Curtains provide a highly effective solution for trapping sediment, reducing noise, aerating water, and preventing pollution from spreading downstream – a level of performance and reliability that DIY systems can’t match.
Preparing a site for winter shutdown; managing water quality and pollution risks
Even when construction activity stops, your legal and environmental responsibilities don’t. Watch our free webinar for top tips on staying compliant and avoiding incidents.
Environmental permitting: A guide to discharging water from site
This article provides the construction industry with background on the permitting structure and assistance on the key aspects needed to complete a bespoke permit application for discharging water off-site.
Research – evaluating oxygen transfer
This research shows results of the aeration systems we sell being uniformly excellent and producing some of the highest SOTE values observed.
Working in Water
Working in water can be challenging for constructors but Frog Environmental’s bubble barrier technology and silt products are designed to make projects run smoothly.
