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US 2008/0073277 A1Published application
Catch basin filter absorber apparatus and method for water decontamination
OwnerJohn A. Paoluccio, John J. Paoluccioinventors
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OwnerJohn A. Paoluccio, John J. Paoluccioinventors
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A storm water treatment device that is installed under the grate of new or existing catch basins, and more commonly referred to as an insert. The catch basin decontamination apparatus has a universal housing and support ring that allows one design to fit most applications. Adjustable chains allow for proper position below grate and a semi-flexible molded or rigid deflector directs incoming drain water to the housing. A slip-on filter/absorber cartridge fits over a perforated drain tube, in the center of the housing, allowing the drain water to first pass through the filter/absorber media before exiting through the drain tube and out the bottom of the housing. The filter/absorber cartridge includes a variety of absorber materials that absorb oil and repel water. Activated carbon, microbes and other site specific absorbents can be used in the replaceable slip-on cartridge. A leaf pre-strainer helps prevent leaves and debris from entering the housing. A clean in place suction tube and clod buster form of the apparatus aids in cleaning the housing.
A filtration apparatus for mounting in an associated catch basin for receiving associated runoff water which comprises:
A filtration apparatus for decontaminating runoff water from a plurality of catch basins which comprises:
A method for decontamination of runoff water which insures that the decontamination of first flush runoff water is more comprehensive than for subsequent runoff water which comprises:
A module for use in associated decontamination apparatus which comprises:
A method for decontamination of runoff water which comprises:
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