Protecting ecosystems is one of the key considerations when planners look at new developments. With increasing urbanisation in rural areas, there is a greater need for contractors and developers to look at ways to ensure that building works so not impact the local watercourses. It is clear that with reduced percolation from developments, the surface runoff is increased. We have seen a dramatic increase in demand for flow control devices recently and our product of choice is the Klargester AquaFlow control system.
Traditionally, flow control units are installed inside concrete rings, meaning that they require specialist installation and can be difficult and time consuming to fit. The Klargester AquaFlow GRP Flow Control chamber is very different. As a package flow control system, it arrives on site, spec’d to your requirements and can be installed easily. An AquaFlow system is an ideal, cost effective solution to control the runoff rate entering a receiving watercourse/network.
Due to the unit coming pre-assembled and set, the installation is simple and straightforward. The pipework is designed to specification and once the ground work is done, connection is a simple matter of pipe in and out. The unit comes with a n overflow as standard. The above unit is on its way to a project in central Norfolk where a developer has put a number of homes on site and requires a flow rate of 2l/s entering the watercourse. This unit will be used to control the flow of the surface water on the site.
Limiting flow rates help avoid flooding and damage to natural habitats downstream and receiving watercourse. We offer overflow or surface operated bypass options, with full technical support available for your project. The Klargester AquaFlow GRP Flow Control chamber is offered in a variety of different chamber model sizes, with a standard range of 0.5 l/s – 80 l/s available. Greater capacities available on request.
Reasons for choosing an AquaFlow over other devices:
- Factory fitted solutions
- Reduced health and safety risks on site
- Easy to install
- Adoptable product
- Overflow pipe as standard
- Gate valve available on request
- Flow control pre-installed
- Plug and Play system
- Large chamber to facilitate ladder access in emergency situations
- Supplied with manhole cover as standard
- Standalone product, compatible with crate systems
- Full technical and servicing support available
If you are looking for an alternative solution to controlling the flow of water entering a watercourse or drain, please get in touch to book a site visit or discuss your requirements further.