Who is Aqua Plastech and How Does DamIt™ Dam Sealer Work in South Africa?
Water conservation is essential, and a leaking dam can
Water conservation is essential, and a leaking dam can be a costly problem for farmers and landowners. The amount of water wasted due to a leaking dam can vary greatly depending on the dam's size and the severity of the leak. However, even a small leak can lead to a significant loss over time. For example, a leak as small as 1 millimeter per day in a 1-hectare dam could result in a loss of approximately 100,000 liters of water per month. Over a year, this could amount to more than a million liters of water—enough to irrigate several acres of farmland or sustain a community's water supply. This staggering loss highlights the importance of addressing leaks promptly to conserve this vital resource.
Aqua Plastech, in collaboration with Shalex Industries, offers a solution with DamIt™ Dam Sealer—a product designed to seal leaks effectively and efficiently. Aqua Plastech, established in 2016, has become a leader in earth dams and dam walls across Sub-Saharan Africa. Their partnership with Shalex Industries brings innovative, high-quality products to the market, including DamIt™ Dam Sealer. This product is an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution that works on various soil and water types, making it ideal for different environments.
DamIt™ Dam Sealer is a non-toxic polymer powder designed to seal leaks in dams without the need to drain them. The positively charged polymer spreads over the water's surface, sinks to the dam's bottom, and expands upon contact with water. This expansion creates a flexible plug that fills cracks and crevices, effectively stopping leaks. The polymer also attracts silt and suspended particles, anchoring itself within the soil and preventing future water loss.
The application is straightforward: spread 1 liter of DamIt™ powder per 10m² of the dam's surface. It activates within hours, with full effectiveness achieved in 4-5 days. The product's longevity is impressive, with an eight-to-ten-year lifespan in the soil, making it a long-term solution for dam sealing.
DamIt™ is versatile, working on a range of soil types, from clays to sandy loams. However, it is not suitable for dams made of fiberglass, plastic, rock, or concrete, and is less effective on dams with rubber or plastic liners unless there is a layer of clay or silt.
DamIt™ Dam Sealer has received positive feedback from users across South Africa. Johan Smit, Engineering Manager at Sun City Resort, and Lodewyk Joubert, General Manager at Louisenhof Wines, have both praised the product for its effectiveness, noting significant improvements in water retention.
In addition to farm dams, DamIt™ is suitable for garden ponds, golf courses, irrigation channels, and artificial wetlands. However, precautions should be taken during application, as the product becomes slippery when wet. Gloves are recommended to keep the powder dry until use, and any wet or lumpy product should be discarded.
DamIt™ Dam Sealer is a proven, reliable, and environmentally friendly solution for sealing leaks and conserving water in South Africa. For those facing water loss issues, this product offers an effective way to maintain dam integrity and ensure water conservation.
Not only is DamIt™ the world leader in sealing earth dams with polymer but also the first company to use agricultural drones to apply Damit in 2020. Since then, we have invested in a specialised application boat with a large electric spreader with Garmin GPS and even sonar to map the bottom of the dam should it be necessary. With this technology, it is possible to seal an earth dam of 4 hectares in a day. With a qualified engineer as part of our team you know you are getting not only the best dam sealer but also professional advice and technological application.
The DamIt™ team is truly a cut above the rest and a solution for leaking earth dams.
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