Is your storm or sanitary water system plagued by headaches like overflows and rising treatment costs? Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) might be the reason. Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) can cause significant headaches for storm and sanitary water systems. These issues can lead to increased erosion, higher treatment costs for municipalities, and potential environmental damage.
Inflow happens when water improperly enters a sewer system through direct connections like downspouts, sump pumps, and storm drains. Infiltration is when groundwater seeps into sewer pipes through cracks, joints, or aging manholes. Both of these issues can overload sewer systems, leading to overflows, higher treatment costs, and damage to infrastructure.
We’re dedicated to helping you tackle these challenges effectively. Let’s explore why addressing I&I is so important and how our comprehensive solutions can help you mitigate these problems.
Why is Mitigating I&I Important?
Addressing inflow and infiltration issues is crucial for several reasons:
- Reduced Erosion: Excess water flow can erode sewer pipes and infrastructure.
- Lower Treatment Costs: Results in overall lower operational costs.
- Environmental Protection: Protects local water bodies and ecosystems from pollution.
- System Efficiency: Ensures water systems function properly.
Our Solutions for Preventing and Rehabilitating I&I
We offer a range of products designed to prevent and repair inflow and infiltration issues, ensuring your water systems remain robust and reliable.
Integral Crystalline Admixtures
- Xypex C-500: Imagine concrete that fights back against leaks! This integral crystalline admixture transforms concrete by filling its pores with microscopic crystals. These crystals not only block water infiltration but also have the remarkable ability to reactivate and self-heal new leaks, ensuring lasting protection for your precast structures.
- Learn More: Watch Xypex in Action
Joint Sealants
- ConSeal: This tough butyl rubber sealant is the perfect choice for non-moving joints between precast concrete pieces. Compressed by the weight of the concrete, ConSeal forms a tenacious bond, filling the annulus and creating a permanent, flexible, watertight seal.
- Hamilton-Kent Tylox SuperSeal: Need a fast, hassle-free solution for single offset precast joints? Look no further than Hamilton-Kent Tylox SuperSeal. This innovative gasket is made from a flexible synthetic rubber for single offset precast joints and requires no messy field lubrication, offering a clean and straightforward solution. Simply install it and get on with the job!
- Learn More: Watch ConSeal in Action | Watch Hamilton-Kent Tylox SuperSeal in Action
External Joint Wrap
- ConWrap: A permanent exterior membrane waterproofing solution for wrapping joints in precast structures. It provides secondary sealing, especially useful in areas with significant ground movement or settling, ensuring your joints remain secure and leak-free, even under challenging conditions.
Polyurethane Injection
- SikaFix HH+: A fast-acting hydrophobic polyurethane injection grout, used for negative-side waterproofing to stop active flowing water leaks in concrete structures. It forms a flexible closed-cell foam upon reaction with water. It’s ideal for stopping active leaks and preventing further infiltration.
- Learn More: Watch SikaFix HH+ in Action
Crystalline Hydraulic Cement Repair Mortar
- Vandex Plug: This crystalline hydraulic cement repair is perfect for emergency water leaks. A rapid-setting hydraulic cement designed to stop flowing water through concrete and masonry cracks. This fast-setting solution plugs flowing water leaks in concrete and masonry cracks, minimizing downtime and maintenance needs.
- Learn More: Watch Vandex Plug in Action
How Can Our Solutions Benefit You?
Addressing inflow and infiltration isn’t just about fixing problems, it’s about preventing them from happening in the first place. By using our advanced materials and technologies, you can reduce the need for costly repairs and minimize downtime, prevent harmful overflows and protect local waterways, maintain the integrity of your infrastructure, even in extreme conditions, and keep communities safe from the risks associated with untreated sewage.
We’re committed to providing solutions that keep your storm and sanitary water systems functioning efficiently and effectively. Our range of products is designed to address both the prevention and rehabilitation of I&I issues, ensuring long-lasting protection and reliability.
For more information on how our I&I solutions can benefit your next project, contact us today. Our team of experts is here to help you choose the best materials and technologies to keep your water systems in top condition. Let’s work together to protect your infrastructure, the environment, and the health of your community.