MPCA-Compliant
Water Balance Platforms
Custom-Engineered Aluminum Solutions for Lined Pond Seepage Testing
Ensuring Compliance for Minnesota Wastewater Stabilization Ponds, Aerated Basins, and Industrial Reservoirs.
In Minnesota, any new pond or basin lined with clay or a membrane must pass a rigorous water balance test to ensure it meets strict leakage rate standards (typically 500 gpad). The MPCA requires the "barrel method," a precise process that demands stable, reliable, and accessible testing equipment.​​
With over 20 years of experience in high-quality aluminum fabrication, we provide engineering firms and contractors with the specialized platforms needed to conduct these tests safely and accurately.
Why Our Platforms are the Engineer’s Choice
1. Built for Precision
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Stable Barrel Mounting: Securely level on stable footing as per MPCA requirements to prevent settling during the test period.
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Integrated Measuring Scales: We can install permanently mounted metric scales (millimeter gradations) inside perforated and evaporation barrels, as required for consistent daily readings.
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Safe for Lined Ponds: Plastic wheels pose no threat to the pond liner. Custom step and platform solutions for tests performed at depths greater than two feet, as mandated by the MPCA for personnel to record water levels.
2. Custom Configuration to Your Specifications
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Walkway Lengths & Heights: Ensure your team has safe, dry access to the three required barrel sets, regardless of the pond's slope or operating depth.
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Heavy-Duty Aluminum Construction: Unlike wood or steel, our aluminum docks are corrosion-resistant, lightweight for easy installation, and provide the structural rigidity necessary to keep barrel elevations surveyed and true.
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Compliance-Ready Accessories: We can integrate the specific 55-gallon, white epoxy-coated barrels and 45-degree splash-over baffles as required.
3. Technical Specs We Support
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MPCA Diagram 1 & 2 Compliance: Precise placement of evaporation (E) and perforated (P) barrel sets.
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Survey-Grade Stability: Platforms designed to prevent movement, ensuring pad elevations remain constant from the start of the test to completion.
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Flexible Access: Whether you need a simple shore-to-barrel walkway or a complex multi-platform system for large aerated ponds.
4. We Make It Easy & On-Time
We offer reliable shipping or delivery across the region to ensure your equipment arrives on-site and ready for the MPCA pre-fill inspection. Our logistics team coordinates timely arrival to align with your project schedule, and we ensure all components are delivered according to your custom specifications.
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