Builders use retention ponds to store anything from wastewater to chemical liquids during a project. The most critical function of a pond liner is its impermeability. You must use a strong enough liner to hold the contents of a retention pond without leaking. Americover recommends using heavy-duty geomembrane liners to line these ponds and ensure the containment of potentially hazardous materials. Learn more about what type of liners can be used for this application.
What Are Applications for Retention Ponds?
First, it’s important to know why you need a retention pond for your project and the specific issues that the liner will address. For example, stormwater collection may be one reason to use a retention pond. It stores water and in this application, it may require your heavy-duty liner to be pervious rather than impervious. This means that your liner needs water to percolate into designated areas, such as canals or streams. On the other hand, you may need a waterproof liner for impervious containment for hazardous projects involving mining slurry or chemical liquids. This prevents harmful pollutants from leaking into the ground and contaminating nearby environments and water sources.
Other applications include:
- Stormwater Collection
- Flood Prevention
- Mining Waste Storage
- Chemical Sludge Containment
- Pollutant Reduction
What Are My Options for Retention Pond Liners?
Depending on what your application requires, you will need a heavy-duty liner to get the job done. Americover has a range of products to choose from. See our recommended products below.
Custom Fabricated PVC Liner
PVC, also known as polyvinyl chloride, is one of the most versatile liners formulated to provide oil resistance, UV stability, low-temperature resistance.
Sizes available: 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 mil thicknesses and custom fabricated to size.
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LLDPE Geomembrane Liner
LLDPE is a low linear density polyethylene liner produced with virgin resin. Americover’s LLDPE contains no additives, fillers, extenders, or plasticizers which cause premature aging.
Sizes available: 6 mil to 40 mil thicknesses and custom fabricated to size.
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HDPE Geomembrane Liner
HDPE, high-density polyethylene geomembranes are specially formulated with resistance to UV, chemicals, tearing, and punctures. Good for outdoor applications.
Sizes available: 30 mil to 100 mil thicknesses and custom fabricated to size.
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Polypropylene Geomembrane Liner
Polypropylene is a UV stabilized polyester scrim reinforced film with carbon black and UV resistance to extend the life of the material in long-term water containment applications.
Sizes available: 36, 45, and 60 mil thicknesses and custom fabricated to size.
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Use Americover Products for Your Retention Pond
Ensure you have the best liner for your retention ponds by using Americover heavy-duty geomembrane liner products.
Give us a phone call and talk with one of our sales representatives to request pricing and discuss the needs of your greenhouse at 760-388-6294.
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