What Does a Weed Boom Contain?
What is a weed boom? A Weed Boom is used to intercept free floating aquatic vegetation and surface blooms in still or slow moving waters, and is commonly applied to invasive floating weeds such as water hyacinth, salvinia, water lettuce and blue-green algae. Below are the invasive plants and blooms that weed boom can contain. 1) […]
Chatoyer Clean Up for Business Clean Up Australia Day 2026
Chatoyer gets hands on for Business Clean Up Australia Day. Tuesday 24 February 2026 Last week, the Chatoyer team stepped away from desks and into the community for Business Clean Up Day, part of the Clean Up Australia movement. Our route started right outside the Chatoyer office, collecting rubbish along the footpath all the way […]
Strengthen Your Compliance with Water Pollution Control Devices
Environmental compliance begins with prevention. Contaminated stormwater and uncontrolled spills can quickly impact Australian waterways. Sediment, oil, fuel and debris often travel through drains and into rivers, lakes and coastal areas. For construction sites, industrial facilities, councils and marine operators, this risk is real. The right water pollution control devices help stop contaminants before they […]
Getting Ahead of the Season: Why Early Environmental Compliance Matters
Pre-season readiness is a critical part of environmental compliance for Australian businesses operating in high-risk environments. Industries such as agriculture, mining and utilities face increased exposure to spills, sediment runoff and flooding during seasonal changes. Preparing early helps reduce environmental risk, maintain regulatory compliance and avoid costly operational disruptions. As a leading Australian supplier of […]
From Streets to Streams: The Impact of Drain Seals on Urban Water Management
Urban water management is a critical aspect of maintaining healthy and sustainable cities. One innovative solution that has gained attention in recent years is the use of drain seals. These devices, though simple in concept, have a profound impact on the way cities handle stormwater and prevent pollution. The Function of Drain Seals Drain Seals […]
Capturing Stormwater Pollutants from Runoff
What is Stormwater? Let’s start with a definition. According to Wikipedia, the term ‘Stormwater’ is (and I quote) “used to describe water that originates during precipitation events” (rain). “It may also be used to apply to water that originates with snowmelt or runoff water from over watering that enters the stormwater system. Stormwater that does […]
Industrial Strength Debris Boom for a Stormwater Canal
To design and fabricate a rubbish and floating debris boom that can withstand the flow rate of the industrial canal in question. The old malfunctioning boom was also removed and the new Assise boom (shown) installed. Project Overview Date: August, 2010 Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Features Summary Boom Length: 20.0m long Boom Material: […]
