The Stormwater Research Facility at Auburn University has extensive testing capabilities for product evaluation and for product research and development. Our program provides independent, third-party, standardized testing of stormwater practices that can be used towards applications for product approval. Overall product performance are compared against conventional practices to evaluate whether a product provides a substantial improvement in managing stormwater.
Testing Services Offered
Product evaluation testing of stormwater practices evaluates the structural integrity, sediment deposition, and water quality efficiencies of each product/system. Evaluations are conducted using replicate experiments conducted at full or large-scale, replicating field installation techniques and expected runoff and sediment loads. The Stormwater Lab can provide a variety of standardized tests including:
- Erosion Control Products under Simulated Rainfall (ASTM D6459)
- Ditch Check / Check Dam Testing (ASTM D7208 –Mod.)
- Inlet Protection Testing
- Full-Scale Sediment Barrier Testing (ASTM D7351 –Mod.)
- Intermediate-Scale Sediment Barrier Testing (ASTM D7351 –Mod.)
- Surface Skimmer Dewatering Flow Rates
Testing Apparatuses
- Rainfall Simulators
- Inlet Protection Channel
- Ditch Check Channels
- Catch Basin Test Apparatus
- Sediment Barrier Slope
- Sediment Basin
- Channel Sediment Basin
- Skimmer Evaluation Tank
Custom testing needs can be met. To inquire on product testing services contact Dr. Mike Perez directly at (334) 844-6267 or mike.perez@auburn.edu.