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Water-Gate | www.quickdams.com
Additional Information
Environmental Footprint
WAVE TEST PERFORMED
BY US ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS
Water-Gateshavegonethrough
rigorous testing with the US Army
Corps of Engineers which resulted
inanFMApprovalCertication.
Testing also demonstrated that
it was the onlyoodperimeter
product tested that passed with no
damage to the product itself, so
no repairs were needed after use.
Water-Gateproductsaremanufacturedwith
material that can be recycled, decreasing the
environmental impact.
Ground Sheet & Retention Tarp
PVC Coated Polyester 4%
Holding Partitions
Polyethylene Fabric 13%
Ballast
Steel Plates 26%
The sewing thread &
velvet strips (Velcro
®
)
Polyester 4%
Straps
Polypropylene 2%
Water-Gate vs Water Filled Barrier
Tests performed by the US Army Corps of
EngineerscomparingWater-Gatetoawater
lledbarriersystem
Comparison Water-Gate Water Filled Barrier
Length 83ft 78ft
Set-up time 8 hours 41 hours
Breakdown 2 hours 8 hours
Repair 0hours 6 hours
Resources
Needed
Sandbags 4,800Gallonsofwater,
strong plastic sheeting,
silicone, straps, and
sandbags