Case Study
Grading Project Allows Power Company to Protect Job Site
Grading Project Allows Power Company to Protect Job Site PumPs • Tanks • FilTraTion • PiPe • sPillguards 800 742 7246 rainforrent.com BACKGROUND One of the largest natural gas and electric utilities in the United States required significant grading near a protected wetland area during construction of a new power switching station. Much of the graded areas had very steep slopes, so runoff prevention and hillside retention were great concerns. Previous attempts to grade the area through hydroseeding had failed when the material was washed off by a strong storm. OUTCOME Rain for Rent was able to design an irrigation system that would apply moisture to the hydroseed material with greater control and regularity. Sufficient germination was achieved, allowing the hillside to withstand he