Storm drain environmental protection plug

A storm drain environmental protection plug is a plug deployed during chemical spills, preventing contaminants from entering the drain system.

Environmental Protection

A storm drain environmental protection system is an inflatable plug deployed during chemical spills to prevent contaminants from entering the drain system. This storm drain environmental protection system is the most reliable way of mitigating the risk of environmental damage during a chemical spill.

The protection plug is placed permanently inside the junction pit and inflated during a chemical spill, highwater event, fire or chemical cleaning procedure. Once inflated, the plug completely prevents the outflow of liquids into the drainage system and waterways.

Once spillage occurs, a pump is used to inflate the plug. Within 120 seconds, an active seal is created, and no liquids can enter or exit the junction pit. The plug will remain inflated until the environmental contamination danger subsides, at which point, it can be deflated and placed back in position.

The flap, shown in red, holds the deflated plug in its stored position.

Once the inflation process starts, the flap is released and falls in position to block the outflow of the junction pit.

The fully inflated plug acts as an active seal against the outflow and stops contaminants from entering the junction pit.

The red flap adds an extra layer of environmental protection.

Total Containment

While the plug offers an active seal to prevent liquids from leaving the junction pit, it also seals all pipes draining into it. In addition to closing all the lines within the junction pit, the void is filled, further protecting the basin’s integrity during the clean-up process.

As the plug is inflated, it fills the void, eliminating any risk of contamination.

Where there is always a risk a simple cover can be accidentally moved, the inflatable storm drain environmental protection plug is guaranteed to stay in place.

While the plug offers an active seal to prevent liquids from leaving the catch basin, it also seals all pipes draining into it.

When contaminants are released into the environment, it can lead to the loss of plant and animal life, cause various diseases to spread within human populations and reduce the quality of the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The plug is a permanently installed, engineered solution that inflates rapidly to create a positive, airtight seal on all pipes within a junction pit. This provides total, immediate containment, which is far more reliable than manual and often poorly fitting temporary covers.

The system is designed for instant response to a spill. It can be activated immediately from a hard-wired control panel, by a radio remote, or via a mobile phone app, ensuring containment can be achieved in seconds.

Giant Inflatables Industrial custom-designs each plug to the exact dimensions of the specific junction pit. When inflated, it expands to fill the entire pit, effectively blocking all inflow and outflow pipes simultaneously for 100% containment.

The plug is constructed from high-quality, durable materials. These materials are specifically selected for their high resistance to a broad spectrum of chemicals, hydrocarbons, and other hazardous liquids commonly found on industrial sites.

The system is designed for permanent installation within the storm drain pit by trained technicians. Routine maintenance involves periodic operational tests and inspections of the plug and control system to ensure it remains in a constant state of readiness.

By providing instant and total containment, the system prevents hazardous spills from entering public waterways. This helps facilities meet their environmental compliance obligations, avoid crippling regulatory fines, and prevent the extreme costs of environmental cleanup.

Each system is a custom-fabricated solution. Giant Inflatables Industrial designs and manufactures each plug to fit the unique size, shape, and pipe configuration of the specific storm drain junction pit it is engineered to protect.