Prime Resins Stops Leaking Water Tank from Literally Draining Money Out of Treatment Facility
CONYERS, GA - February 6, 2012 - PROBLEM: An Albertville, Alabama-based water treatment facility contacted an Atlanta-based concrete repair contractor regarding leaks in a 50-year-old potable water tank. The structure was losing water faster than the plant was capable of treating it. The water was leaking from vertical expansion joints in the exterior wall and expansion joints in the basin. Both leaks were caused from deteriorated joint seal material. The leaking expansion joints also created further damage within the basin. Once water escaped through the joint, it migrated underneath the slab, eroding the substrate. This caused the basin to settle and sections began to deflect from one another creating massive water loss.
SOLUTION: The facility was in the process of building a new tank but had three months until completion. With such high water losses, the plant was on the verge of shutting down. The contractor was asked to slow the leaks in order for plant workers to keep up with the amount of water being lost. Realizing the urgent need to keep the plant operational, and the concern for water resources during the 2nd worst drought in the history of the southeast (September 2008), the contractor mobilized a crew within 48 hours of the initial call. Chemical grout technicians used hydrophilic Prime Flex 900 XLV to seal the expansion joints in both the exterior wall and basin. They used hydrophobic Prime Flex 920 to correct the settling and subsequent deflection of slabs from within the tank.
BENEFIT: Engineers estimated the cost of water being lost each day as $4,000 - $6,000, for a total of $130,000 per month. With the quick action on the part of the contractor and crew, all leaks were completely stopped within 2 1/2 days. The municipality, engineers and plant personnel were able to continue operations without a single day of downtime.
About Prime Resins:
Established in 1982, Prime Resins manufactures polyurethane foams, epoxy injection resins, and polyurea coatings. With in-house R&D labs, formulation, packaging and technical support offered 24/7, Prime Resins has everything customers and partners need to help solve problems. Specified by engineers, injected by specialty contractors, and distributed through building suppliers, Prime Resins products are used primarily to stop leaks, stabilize soils, strengthen and protect concrete. For more information about Prime Resins, please click the link below to visit their website, or call 855 875 7612.
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