Channel Erosion Protection

Asarco Smelter Channels

El Paso, TX
Highlights
  • HydroTurf® was chosen for this site due to its impermeability to stormwater from contracting contamination.
  • This project required a very high velocity application with HydroTurf outperforming other revetment systems including articulated block, gabions, and riprap.
  • HydroTurf provided an economical solution with significant cost savings.
HydroTurf® is an engineered revetment solution designed to provide armoring of hydraulic structures against high velocity and shear stress. It offers the aesthetics of vegetation combined with better performance than traditional hard armor.
Product Type HydroTurf® CS - 100% Tan
Project Type Downchute and Channel Armoring
Owner Asarco Grupo Mexico
Engineer Arcadis
Contractor ACES
Size 153,000 sf
Date Completed 2016