Inlet Protection

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Inlet Protection

Keep sediment out of storm drains.

Inlet structure filter installation for construction, roadway, and DOT projects across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Sediment control

Professional inlet protection installation

Inlet protection keeps sediment-laden stormwater from entering storm drain inlets during construction. Herndon Inc. installs inlet structure filters around drop inlets, curb inlets, and other drainage structures so sediment stays on site instead of washing into the storm sewer.

We install inlet structure filter Types A through F based on project plans, inlet type, and applicable SCDOT specifications on SCDOT projects.

Benefits

Why protect storm drain inlets?

Protects storm drains

Keeps sediment out of pipes and downstream waterways.

Matches the inlet

Filter type is chosen for the inlet and site conditions.

Supports compliance

Installs the inlet protection shown on stormwater plans.

Works with other controls

Pairs with silt fence, sediment tubes, and seeding.

Where we work

Inlet protection for every site

Our crews install and maintain inlet filters alongside the other sediment controls your plans call for.

  • Drop inlets and catch basins
  • Curb inlets on roadways
  • Roadway and DOT projects
  • Commercial and residential developments

Common questions

Inlet protection FAQ

What is inlet protection?

Inlet protection is a filter or barrier placed around or in a storm drain inlet during construction. It lets water drain while trapping sediment.

What inlet filter types do you install?

Herndon Inc. installs inlet structure filter Types A through F. The type depends on the inlet, the site, and project specifications.

Do inlet filters need maintenance?

Yes. Sediment builds up around inlet filters and needs to be removed so the filter keeps working. Our crews also handle silt removal.

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Complete erosion & sediment control

Roadside erosion control silt fence installed along a construction project to prevent sediment runoff and protect nearby waterways.

Silt Fence

Filter fabric keyed into the ground to hold sediment on construction sites.

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Truck-mounted hydroseeder spraying green hydromulch on a highway slope

Hydroseeding

Seed, fertilizer, and hydromulch sprayed over bare soil to establish grass and stop erosion.

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Crew installing erosion control blankets on a hydroseeded slope

Erosion Control Matting

Blankets and matting that hold seed and soil in place on slopes and channels.

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Need erosion control for your next project?

Our team will help you choose the right erosion control solution for your site.

Serving South Carolina, North Carolina & Georgia