Description
Construction of the $33.5 million Western Regional Treatment Plant in Chester, PA, was carried out by Allan Myers, the general contractor. Allan Myers contacted Penetron for a reliable waterproofing solution for the new concrete elements of the new plant. After reviewing the cost benefits, and the on-site technical support available from Penetron, PENETRON ADMIX SB was specified to treat all concrete tanks and channels exposed to water and effluent, including the clarifier and a grit tank. Heritage Concrete, the ready-mix concrete supplier, added PENETRON ADMIX SB, in soluble bags, to the mix during the batching phase.
Products Used
Concrete structures in a wastewater treatment plant are continually exposed to an aggressive environment that includes chlorides, sulfates, nitrates, as well as disinfectants, an array of corrosive compounds and various chemicals added during the plant’s treatment processes. Adding PENETRON ADMIX SB to the concrete mix reduces concrete permeability, increases chemical resistance, and enables self-sealing of any hairline cracks to enhance the durability of these key concrete components.
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