Floodproofing The Sanitary District Of Decatur
The Sanitary District of Decatur, a wastewater treatment plant in Decatur, IL is permanently protected from flood damage should the flooding that is ravaging many towns in the Midwest, threaten their facility. They will not have to use personnel to fill and place sand bags around the plant nor undertake other flood fighting activities. In 2012, the Sanitary District of Decatur added a floodwall and installed 7 FloodBreak® floodgates to protect the perimeter of their facility.
Having recently completed its Wastewater Facilities Improvement and Expansion Program to meet the needs of Decatur’s area residents and industries well into the 21st Century, they realized the importance of keeping floodwaters out. The wastewater treatment plant is protected with permanent flood barriers including vehicle gates that deploy automatically to protect vehicular entrances. Designed for industrial conditions, the permanently installed vehicle floodgates remain hidden, which allows full access to the plant.
Providing The Best Flood Protection For Wasterwater Treatment Facilities
This floodproofing project in Decatur, IL is part of FloodBreak’s larger goal to provide the highest quality flood protection to wastewater facilities and other critical infrastructure around the world. We protect over a dozen wastewater facilities in the United States alone and are continuing to expand each year.
To learn more about our passive flood barriers and how they work, click here.
