Water Treatment Plants

Water Treatment Structures

Cracks, joint leaks, chemical attacks and surface deterioration all have costly impacts on concrete structures at water treatment facilities. Xypex Crystalline Technology protects concrete structures against these issues, even under extreme hydrostatic pressure. Non-toxic and approved across the globe for use with potable water, Xypex has an extensive track record for long-term protection of critical municipal infrastructure. Whether for new construction or rehabilitation of existing water treatment structures, Xypex products protect the structural integrity of concrete.

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Drahonice Reservoir

Drahonice, Czech Republic

The objective of the Drahonice Reservoir project was to effectively seal construction joints within a newly constructed concrete water reservoir. Completed in 1994 in Drahonice, Czech Republic, the project encompassed two reservoirs, each with a capacity of 5000 m3. The project used Xypex Concentrate to address the sealing needs. Applying Xypex products effectively provided a comprehensive seal at construction joints, permanently preventing leaks.

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ČS. Spořitelna Drinking Water Reservoir

The ČS. Spořitelna project in Prague, Czech Republic, aimed to refurbish a drinking water reservoir. Completed in 1995, the project involved a two-layer waterproofing system by applying Xypex Concentrate and Xypex Modified to the 60 m2 concrete surfaces of the tank. The project, led by SANACE and executed by ABV s.r.o. Praha 9, successfully sealed all joints and openings and eliminated all leaks.

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Al Salha Water Treatment Plant

Omdurman, Sudan

The Al Salha Water Treatment Plant in Omdurman, Sudan,  required an effective solution to waterproof and protect the below-grade concrete treatment tanks. 
The project engineers addressed this by selecting Xypex Concentrate for its outstanding waterproofing capabilities, self-healing properties, and ability to be applied to either the positive or negative sides of structures. 

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Quarles Water Treatment Plant

Marietta, USA

In 2012, after 58 years of service, Plant No. 1 showed the effects of age from decades of service. The concrete in Plant No. 1 suffered deterioration, including exposed rebar, exposed aggregate, loss of surface paste and spalling. CCMWA called on water engineering experts Hazen and Sawyer to study its operation and make a recommendation for Plant No. 1. The team recommended replacing the original plant with a new plant with a capacity of 33 mgd that could be expanded to 66 mgd in the future. 

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Sorek Desalination Plant

South of Tel Aviv, Israel

The project used over 300 tonnes of Xypex C-500 NF Admixture as well as Xypex Concentrate and Xypex Patch’n Plug for joints and other works. Xypex is proud to have been a part of this highly successful project.

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