Spill Blocker Barriers and Plugs for Your Jobsite
Protecting storm drains from hazardous spills is a critical part of environmental safety and regulatory compliance. Every jobsite, facility, and industrial setting faces unique spill risks that require adaptable solutions. Effective drain spill protection depends on using the right tools for each situation. To stop, divert, or block spills before they reach storm drains, you need flexible options. Our range of drain protection products include drain seals, drain plugs, and drain spill berms. These products support compliance with key regulations, including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule 40 CFR 112 and Stormwater Management Regulation 40 CFR 122.26. These solutions can help meet site-specific requirements across various industries and worksites.
Storm Drain Spill Protection
Three Styles of Spill Blockers
In an ideal world, spills wouldn't happen in the first place, but since they do, you need to be prepared for them. Drain Seals are fast to deploy and lay overtop the exposed drain grate, forming a protective seal. Once the Drain Seal is in place, spills and leaks stay out. We carry three types of drain seals: the Standard Ultra-Drain Seal, the Ultra-Drain Seal (Clear Model), and the Ultra-Drain Seal (Plus Model). See below for more information about each model of Drain Seal and how to determine which is right for you.
Drain spill berms provide perimeter protection. These flexible barriers encircle a storm drain to block or divert spills before liquids can reach the inlet. They are simple to deploy. You can position the berm around the drain either as a preventive measure or during a spill response. We offer two models: the Ultra-Spill Berm and the Ultra-Spill Berm (Plus Model). While both drain seals and spill berms operate at the surface, drain plugs provide internal protection by sealing the drain opening itself. Made of polyurethane, each plug fits securely into most drains to block liquid flow below the grate. This internal stopper delivers an added layer of spill containment.
Ultra Drain Seal Selection
Ultra-Drain Seals feature a flexible mesh-reinforced polyurethane construction. This design allows them to conform to the surface of the storm drain while providing resistance to oils, water, and a wide range of aggressive chemicals. These seals offer a reliable option for temporary drain protection during spill events. The standard Ultra-Drain Seal is intended for short-term use. Prolonged exposure to UV light, typically more than two hours, can degrade the material. For applications that require extended outdoor use, the Ultra-Drain Seal Plus Model is recommended. It delivers enhanced UV resistance for longer-lasting performance in outdoor environments. For visual monitoring, the Ultra-Drain Seal Clear Model provides a transparent barrier. This option allows you to see the storm drain grate and verify that the seal is properly positioned and performing as expected.
- Ultra Drain Seal: Temporary, Stops Spills Fast (see installation video)
- Ultra Drain Seal (Clear Model): See Through for Storm Drain BMP Effectiveness and Transparency
- Ultra Drain Seal (Plus Model): Longer Term Use Outdoors
- Ultra Drain Seal Mount: Mounts to Walls or Equipment, for Fast Access in an Emergency
Ultra Spill Berm Selection
Easily divert leaks and spills away from drain with a spill berm. Made of unique urethane material that bleeds into cracks and crevices, creating a tight seal, you can be sure that this drain spill protection product will be exactly right for your jobsite. The spill berm is made from flexible, non-absorbing material and can be reused after it's been cleaned. The sections of the Ultra Spill Berm are 10 feet long but can be cut to meet whatever length you require. This product is for temporary, smaller spills and leaks, but if you require a spill berm built to handle and divert larger spills, then the Ultra Spill Berm Plus Model would be the best choice.
- Ultra Spill Berm: Temporary, Smaller Leaks and Spills (see installation video)
- Ultra Spill Berm Plus Model: Temporary, Larger Leaks and Spills
Ultra Drain Plugs
Able to wedge into standard drains to prevent contaminants from entering, the storm Drain Plug is made of pliable material, shaped in a tapered design that allows you to plug up virtually any drain at any time. The drain plug is made from urethane and shouldn't be exposed to UV for long periods of time. You should use the storm Drain Plug for as long as it takes to clean up the spill or leak. Installing the drain plug use eyebolts (8"), which are removeable (see installation video).
- Ultra Drain Plug: Bright, Safety Orange Color, Pliable Tapered, Plug Design
Where to Use Storm Drain Spill Protection, and Does it Even Matter?
Storm drain spill protection is important. Many storm drains empty directly into open waterways without any treatment. That means contaminants, chemicals, and other hazardous materials have full access to our water supply if we sit idly by and do nothing. Whether at a jobsite, garage, car wash, warehouse, factory or plant, spills occur. If you don't have the right tools in place to deal with them, you could be subject to compliance fines and citations. Protect yourself and your community from these spills and leaks with the right tools.
Most of these drain spill protection products are temporary spill containment tools, with the exception of the Drain Seal Plus Model. But if properly cared for, out spill containment products are long-lasting, and can be easily cleaned and reused.