July Newsletter

Growth Meets Resilience in Kemptville

To meet the demands of a growing population, Kemptville’s Water Pollution Control Plant underwent a significant infrastructure upgrade. A key component of this modernization was the use of Xypex Admix C‑500.

The project achieved permanent waterproofing, chemical resistance, and the ability to self-heal microcracks. All without the need for external membranes. This not only streamlines construction but also reduces future maintenance costs, making it an innovative, sustainable solution for critical municipal infrastructure.

Strengthening Reedsburg’s Wastewater Resilience

The City of Reedsburg rebuilt its aging wastewater treatment plant to withstand future storms and flooding better. As part of the $109 million upgrade, crews used Xypex Bio-San to protect key concrete structures from water intrusion and bacterial corrosion.

Bio-San was selected for its unique ability to combat acid-producing sewer bacteria, waterproof concrete from the inside out, and minimize long-term maintenance.

What’s Inside Your Waterproofing Admixture? Find Out With LOI Testing

Not all admixtures are created equal—and loss-on-ignition (LOI) testing is how you can tell the difference. This simple yet powerful test helps engineers determine how much of a product is truly active and how much is merely filler.

If you’re specifying concrete waterproofing, LOI testing means fewer surprises on-site, stronger performance, and confidence that what you specified is what you’re getting.

This article breaks it down clearly—why it matters, how it works, and what to watch for.

Atlanta Water Program: Pumping Stations

As part of a $368 million water supply initiative, the city of Atlanta built two new pumping station channels to support a five-mile tunnel and a 2.4 billion‑gallon reservoir system. These critical flow-control channels were cast using 5,000 psi concrete mixed with Xypex Admix C-500, ensuring the structures are permanently waterproofed, chemically resistant, and able to self-heal hairline cracks under hydrostatic pressure.

Daejeon Expo Aquarium

The safeguard this new expo aquarium from saltwater corrosion and hydrostatic pressure, the team incorporate:

– 6,500 kg of Xypex Admix C‑1000 NF to deliver permanent waterproofing, chemical resistance, and self-healing microcrack protection
– 2,000 kg of Xypex Concentrate to the joints for precision sealing
– 2,000 kg of Xypex Patch’n Plug for robust seams

The project delivered long-term durability and construction efficiency with a waterproofing solution that was not only technically advanced, but also cost-effective and environmentally safe.