Water Holding Structures
Approved for Potable Water Structures Everywhere
Non-toxic and approved for use with potable water, Xypex forms a non-soluble crystalline structure that resists extreme hydrostatic pressure, making it the perfect solution for protecting, preserving, and repairing water holding structures, filtration plants, swimming pools and aquariums.
Find Projects
Drahonice Reservoir
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.
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.
Jing Hong Hydropower Dam
The Jing Hong Hydropower Dam, situated on the Lancang (Mekong) River in Yunnan Province, China, stands as a testament to engineering excellence. Constructed between 2004 and 2009, this roller-compacted dam reaches a towering height of 108 meters, boasting a storage capacity of 1.14 billion m3 of water and a generation capacity of 1.75 million kW.
Arbutus Attenuation Tank
For the concrete structures of the attenuation tank, 2,500 cubic meters of concrete was treated with Xypex Bio-San, including the walls and roof slab. In addition to the crystalline waterproofing contained in Xypex admix C-500, Xypex Admix Bio-San also contains bio-active mineral solids that become permanently fixed within the concrete matrix, impairing bio-film formation, thus inhibiting the growth of acid-causing sewer bacteria such as Thiobacillus. The antimicrobial initiates a two-stage kill mechanism that stops the Thiobacillus bacteria from developing, thereby preventing the formation of sulfuric acid.
Quingdao Olympic Sailing Center
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center located on Macau Road, Shinan District, was the sailing-competition venue for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Initially, Xypex Concentrate was used to waterproof just the fire pool in the media center but its successful application resulted in Xypex being subsequently used to waterproof 20 pools, 2 elevator shafts, and 2 platforms. Xypex Concentrate was also used to waterproof the Four Seasons Hall in Qingdao Olympic Village.
