Fresh Water Pipeline

Ville de Bravo to Mexico City, Mexico

Background

The 126 km (78 mile) long water pipeline runs through a combination of mountainous terrain, swamps and dry desert conditions.

KIM™ was used to waterproof and prevent corrosion of reinforcing steel. KIM™ was also applied to protect it against sulfate attack and guard the steel against water-soluble contaminants.

Solution

The pipes consist of a steel frame lined inside and out with concrete. The concrete lining on the outside of the pipes was coated using the Krystol™ T1 and KIM™ (Krystol™ Internal Membrane). Pump stations along the pipeline were coated with the Krystol™ T1/T2 Waterproofing System.

The pipeline is still in operation and provides effective, low maintenance supply of fresh water from Ville de Bravo to Mexico City.