This project shows how SLAMDAM was used in Maasland to contain contaminated firefighting water. A temporary basin stored the water safely before treatment. As a result, the site team could respond quickly while reducing environmental risk.
Following a fire incident, the team needed to manage large volumes of extinguishing water. Because the water was contaminated, it could not be discharged into the environment.
The main challenge was speed. A safe storage area had to be created quickly so the polluted water could be contained before treatment.
Fixed basins or tank systems were not immediately available. Therefore, the situation required a flexible solution that could be deployed without delay.
WaveSave deployed SLAMDAM on-site to form a temporary storage basin. The team installed the system in a circular configuration and filled it with water to create a stable barrier.
This setup contained the polluted extinguishing water within a controlled area. In addition, it required minimal ground preparation and could be installed quickly. That speed was critical in this emergency situation.
Unlike permanent infrastructure, SLAMDAM can be adapted to different volumes and locations. As a result, it is well suited to emergency response and environmental protection use cases.
The client, Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, financed the project. In addition, the water authority is a member of the Unie van Waterschappen in the Netherlands.
Location: Maasland, South Holland, the Netherlands
Timeline: 2017
In Maasland, SLAMDAM provided a practical solution in a time-critical situation.
Key outcomes included:
After a fire, extinguishing water can contain harmful substances. If authorities do not contain it quickly, it can spread into soil, drainage systems, or nearby waterways.
Temporary containment helps authorities to:
As a result, containment supports both environmental protection and emergency response.
This project shows that SLAMDAM can be used for more than flood protection. Besides acting as a flood barrier, it can also function as a temporary water storage and containment system during emergencies.
For example, the system is relevant for:
Learn more about water storage systems:
https://wavesave.com/drought-control/water-storage-systems/
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What our clients say
The SLAMDAM project has successfully demonstrated how innovative flood barriers can protect vulnerable areas in Gilgit-Baltistan, offering a sustainable solution for flood management..
Head of Water Resources & Glaciology, Islamabad,
Pakistan
SLAMDAM has transformed our community’s resilience to floods. With the technology and training, we now feel empowered to protect our homes and livelihoods.
Community Leader Passu Community
The SLAMDAM project has successfully demonstrated how innovative flood barriers can protect vulnerable areas in Gilgit-Baltistan, offering a sustainable solution for flood management..
Head of Water Resources & Glaciology, Islamabad,
Pakistan
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