Air And Water
Elgin Sweeper is committed to providing municipalities with environmental solutions that reduce storm water and air pollution. From our alternative fuel-powered sweepers and waterless dust control sweepers, to our regenerative filtration systems, Elgin Sweeper is a technology leader in developing innovative products that result in cleaner streets, water and air.
Elgin Sweeper receives ETV Verification Certificates
The performance claim of Elgin Sweeper for the Elgin Eagle Series FW Waterless street sweeper and the Crosswind NX regenerative air street sweeper is verified by Canada’s Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program.
The performance claim verifications are based on the 2008 Toronto protocol for air quality and dust control emissions during sweeping operations. See Technology Fact Sheet for details of test.
ETV Canada Verified - Elgin Eagle Series FW Waterless Street Sweeper Technology Fact Sheet
ETV Canada Verified - Elgin Crosswind NX® Street Sweeper Technology Fact Sheet
Environmental Solutions
EPA’s Stormwater Phase II regulations are helping America keep our waterways clean. The Federal Signal Environmental Solutions Group manufactures sweeping and vacuuming equipment that help municipalities implement their Phase II stormwater goals:
Elgin Sweeperstreet sweepers remove contaminants before they can enter storm drains. Some sweepers can be equipped with a catch basin cleaning hose for added versatility.
Vactor Manufacturing combination sewer cleaners and catch basin trucks clean sewer and storm drain lines, catch basins,vaults and traps. Vactor’s vacuum excavators expose underground utilities or provide precise excavation work without mounds of silt-producing raw earth.
Guzzler air movers and industrial vacuum trucks remove contaminants from stormwater retention ponds and industrial sites.
Contact Federal Signal Environmental Solutions group today and we will show you why street sweeping, vacuum cleaning, andvacuum excavation are the best – and most cost-effective – management practices for your construction, post-construction, and prevention/housekeeping programs.
Stormwater Street Sweeping Brochure
Elgin Sweeper Introduces Waterless Version Of Pelican Three-Wheel Broom Sweeper
ELGIN, Ill. (April 2, 2009) – Elgin Sweeper, the leader in environmentally efficient street sweepers, has introduced the latest version of its legendary Pelican® three-wheel broom street sweeper now available with waterless dust control. The new sweeper recently made its public debut in February at the World of Concrete 2009 tradeshow in Las Vegas. ...more...
Sweeper Test Results Highlight Positive Impact Of Sweeping On Reducing Storm Water Pollution
Results emphasize Elgin Sweeper’s role in removing storm water pollutants
ELGIN, ILL. (Jan. 30, 2008) – Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers, has released results of a rigorous sweeper test performed by an independent group of storm water control experts, that demonstrate the efficiency of Elgin Sweeper street sweepers in removing storm water pollutants. The test was conducted on four Elgin Sweeper models – a prototype Crosswind NX high-performance filter regeneration sweeper with dust control, the regenerative air Crosswind®, the vacuum Whirlwind® MV and the mechanical Waterless Eagle® FW.
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Request Reducing Storm-Water Pollution Through Effective Street Sweeping White Paper
Elgin Sweeper Equipment Featured In 36th Anniversary Celebration Of Clean Water Act 
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 6, 2008) -Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the District of Columbia, the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation recently met along the banks of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., for a news conference to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the U.S. Clean Water Act.
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Elgin Sweeper Introduces Alternative Fuel-Powered Pelican Sweeper
Hard-working sweeper reduces costs and environmental emissions 
ELGIN, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2008) – Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers, has introduced a version of the legendary Pelican® three-wheel broom sweeper that may be powered by either compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – also known as propane. In addition to being Elgin Sweeper’s flagship product, the Pelican has been America’s most popular urban street sweeper for generations. This three-wheel broom sweeper features outstanding maneuverability, visibility, a 10 ft. sweeping path, and the heavy duty No-Jam debris conveyor.
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More Air and Water Resources:
Request Porous Pavement White Paper
Request Reducing Storm-Water Pollution Through Effective Street Sweeping White Paper
Waterless Dust Control Technology
Alternative Fuel Powered Sweepers
Glossary of Environmental Acronym Definitions
Clean you can measure
Clean Air, Clean Water - The Elgin Sweeper Guide to High Efficiency Sweepers