Non-encapsulated foam flotation material that has broken away or has been
discarded from boat docks is the largest source of man-made debris in
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks. This material is not only an eyesore, but large
chunks can also be a hazard to navigation

AmerenUE banned any new installation of non-encapsulated foam in 1995.  
AmerenUE set a final deadline for replacement of all non-encapsulated foam to
be completed by 2008.

Because of the requirements of replacing  the non-encapsulated foam with
encapsulated foam, AmerenUE requires all manufactures of encapsulated
foam  floats to pass specifications for boat docks and flotation devices for use
on Lake of the Ozarks.

The Standards used are "The Seven Day Hunt Absorption Test" as developed by
Fred Hunt.

Testing of a encapsulated float encompasses the following:

1. The index puncture resistance of geotextile geomembranes, and related
products, for punctures or fractures.

2. Thickness Measurement to ensure the encasement as a thickness of not
less than .125 inches.

3. Visual inspection of construction of the interior of the float and foam, looking
as bead size and how well it is fused together.

4. Absorption Test performed to provide early indication of the relative
absorbency of the foam

Some of the Manufactures that Lake Ozark Environmental performs testing for
are:
Permafloat Division of Cellofoam; Galva Foam / Shore Master; Formex ;
InsulBead; Ace Roto-Mold ; Coon Manufacturing; Atlantic-Meeco

If you would like your encapsulated foam  float tested
Contact Lake Ozark Environmental LLC
       573-964-6956 or 573-216-8141
TESTING OF  ENCAPSULATED FLOATS
Your Environmental Consulting Service at Lake of the Ozarks