CANALS





PVC linings have been used in North America to contain water in transport canals since the early 1950's.  Initially 10 mil PVC was used for all of the early projects but was later replaced by 20 mil PVC due to the cost effectiveness of the material.
 

• PVC is the material of choice for this application due to the following factors:

• PVC is provided in large factory fabricated panels to reduce field seaming requirements.

• PVC is easy to weld in the field.

• PVC is easy to deploy in the field.

• PVC provides long term service life as a containment membrane.

• PVC is a very cost effective material in regards to overall material cost - resin, sheet, fabricated panel and installation.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (under the Department of the Interior) and the Province of Alberta have both successfully installed millions of square feet of PVC in their canal systems.

Leakage loss of this water has been eliminated through the use of PVC linings allowing water to be transported to population areas that do not have adequate water sources of their own. If you live in these areas, PVC has been a critical factor in your lifestyle.

 

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