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U.S. Water Infrastructure Earns Soggy “D’s,” Underscoring the Need for Durable Concrete

America’s wastewater and stormwater systems just received failing grades of D+ and D, as recently reported in the American Business Times. The findings highlight a critical need for durable, watertight infrastructure as aging concrete, underfunding, and chemical exposure continue to cause cracks, leaks, and costly repairs.

Fortunately, a strategic solution lies in employing durable, self-healing concrete technologies like Kryton International’s Krystol® Crack Repair System, delivering both performance and long-term cost savings.

Krystol technology reacts with moisture to form insoluble, needle-shaped crystals that fill capillary pores and micro-cracks in the concrete, blocking pathways for water and contaminants. Unlike other crystalline products that rely only on free lime (which depletes over time), Krystol T1® chemically reacts with water and unhydrated cement particles. Any moisture introduced over the lifespan of the concrete will trigger ongoing crystallization, ensuring permanent waterproofing and watertightness protection.

“Our admixtures are ideal for water infrastructure projects because they waterproof and abrasion-proof the concrete, ensuring a lifespan of around 100 years that not only secures the drinking water or sewerage system of major population centers, but yields significant ROI for taxpayers and utilities who won’t have to keep paying for costly maintenance efforts,” said Kari Yuers, President & CEO of Kryton International.

Additionally, Krystol is fully compliant with the American Concrete Institute’s ACI 350 standard for durability, watertightness, and environmental exposure.

Read Full Article in American Business Times