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Protecting Mexico's Water Supply

Written by Jillian Turner | Jul 10, 2012 5:28:23 PM

Tanque Belenes, Guadalajara

A major concern for the government supplying potable water to residents of Belenes was dependability. For years the area had faced challenges with leaks in water lines and water tanks, surface contamination and political wrangling. So when it came to repairing the decade old Belenes water tank, the government knew it needed to provide a reliable and safe solution.

 

Even though it was 10 years old, the water tank had never been put into use due to major surface issues including cracks in the walls and slab. Kryton recommended its Krystol Crack Repair System, including Krystol T1 & T2 and Krystol Bari-Cote, for use throughout the project. The system was used on the cracks, joints, tieholes, walls and slab. Together, the complete repair system ensured a healthy source of drinking water for the community the tank serves.

 

Read the full case here.