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Flood protection Warsaw
The Wisla is Poland's most important and longest river. The Wisla is 1,047 km long and flows through Warsaw, among other places. The Wisla flows into the Gulf of Gdańsk in the Baltic Sea through a 2,000 km² delta.
In 2010, parts of Poland were hit by severe flooding. The flooding was caused by heavy rain and rapid snowmelt in the mountains. The cities along the Wisla were forced to take drastic measures by using sandbags along streets and banks. In Krakow, the mayor declared a "state of emergency" after the water level passed 74 cm above the average level of the river. The next day, the water level had risen to 300 cm above average. In a week, the flood caused damage worth around SEK 20 billion and many people along the river were forced to abandon their homes.
The solution
It took about a month for the flood waters to recede and for people around the affected areas to return to their daily lives. However, the memory of the flood does not fade, and much of the damage was beyond repair. The flood was a rude awakening for a neglected water supply network.
Along the river, there are many stormwater outlets that become backflow channels during conditions of above-normal water flow. The flooded river pushes the water up into the stormwater pipes that lead straight to suburbs and residential areas. Instead of stormwater being directed to the river, the opposite occurs, resulting in very costly and problematic flooding.
Area of use
Residential
You should never have to come home to a basement that is under water, or have to put up with odours from your drainage pipes. We offer solutions that are specially adapted to stop backflow, prevent flooding, stop pests in the drains and ensure that unpleasant smells from the drains do not enter the home.
