Geotextile Tube Installation in Grand Rapids

Geotextile tubes (also referred to as dewatering tubes, erosion control tubes, or geotextile bags) are used for large erosion control, dewatering and sludge removal projects. Geotextile tubes are cost-effective solutions for containment, dewatering, desludging, and protection.

What are geotextile tubes used for?

Some common applications for geotextile tubes or sandbags include:

• Soil remediation
• Industrial applications
• Mining
• Wastewater liners
• Municipal applications
• Waste containment
• Sludge dewatering
• Shoreline protection
• Agricultural applications
• Horticulture and aquaculture
• Animal waste containment
• Water treatment
• Environmental containment

What are benefits of geotextile tubes?

Geotextile tubes and bags have many advantages. Compared to other methods, they are very cost-effective. They are also more environmentally-friendly. The decanted water can also typically be discharged into waterways. Since they are efficient and require no heavy equipment, they reduce land usage and damage.

More benefits include:

• UV resistant
• Versatile
• Minimal impact on the environment
• Cost-effective
• High-strength
• Efficient