Smart Solutions for Beaches
Beaches – Beach closures are no minor incident; they can pose serious threats to any afflicted beach community. Beach closures often result in individual health risks, induce severe environmental degradation, and can create severe economic downfalls for the coastal communities affected. AbTech's Smart Sponge® has been installed into the beach community in Nags Head, NC and thousands of other applications across the U.S. "In 2009 alone, there were 18,682 days of closings and advisories at U.S. ocean, bay, and Great lakes Beaches." Implementing AbTech's Smart Sponge® Plus technology, with prefabricated Ultra Urban Filters or custom built vaults, into any beach community effectively and efficiently reduces the amount of coliform bacteria, debris, and hydrocarbons, to keep beaches in compliance with stormwater regulations. With 13,801 of closure days resulting from bacteria levels exceeding beachwater quality standards, it is crucial to have a product that is proven to reduce coliform bacteria. AbTech Industries Smart Sponge® Plus has been approved by the EPA for the reduction of bacteria in stormwater runoff.
In 2007, the nation's shoreline-adjacent counties contributed $5.6 trillion toward the nation's gross domestic product and 47 million jobs. The economical impact of beach closures can prove detrimental to the many coastal communities that depend on their beaches to attract tourism. For example, one study estimated economic losses as a result of closing a Lake Michigan beach due to pollution could be as high as $37,030 per day. This is indicative of how vital each beachgoer is, with economists estimating a typical swimming day at $30.84 for each individual. The reduction of coliform bacteria, hydrocarbons, and debris achieved by AbTech's Ultra Urban Filter combined with Smart Sponge Plus® directly translates to fewer beach closures and more economic growth. Applying AbTech Industries solutions into coastal communities is a proven method to keep beaches clean and tourist friendly.
(1) Dorfman, Mark, and Kirsten Sinclair Rosselot. "Testing the Waters: A Gide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches." National Research Defense Council. NRDC, July 2010. Web. 16 Sep 2010.
Case Study: The City of Long Beach Successfully Deploys Progressive Stormwater Solution to Help Prevent Harmful Bacteria From Contaminating City Beaches
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