Tag: Sweeper
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National Street Sweeper Test Highlights Microplastic Removal and Water Quality Impact
For the first time in over 25 years, a comprehensive, grant-funded national test of street sweeper performance took place the second week of July, marking a pivotal moment for the power sweeping industry. Designed and conducted by WSA’s Director, Ranger Kidwell-Ross, along with noted testing authority, Roger Sutherland, the testing process was administered by the…
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The Untapped Potential: Why Standardized Street Sweeper Testing is a Win-Win for All
Street sweepers stand to gain significant recognition as a leading solution for stormwater pollutant removal, but realizing this potential hinges on robust, standardized testing. Currently, a gap exists in the data available to stormwater professionals, hindering their ability to fully appreciate and leverage the capabilities of modern sweepers. The benefits of rigorous testing are multifaceted.…
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NAPSA: The Best Source For Professional Sweeper Education
Our Certified Sweeping Operator (CSO) programs for Parking Lot, Construction and municipality sweeping. These comprehensive operator training programs establish an essential baseline for enhancing professionalism among drivers. Once a driver completes the CSO program, the owner conducts a verbal test and certifies that they have at least 1,000 hours of incident-free sweeper driving. NAPSA will…