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Reservoirs


As well as waterproofing properties, products designed for protecting water-retaining structures for drinking water applications need to meet additional requirements.

A worker at a water treatment works testing the water.

How to Waterproof Reservoirs and Water Treatment Works

Requirements for Waterproofing Water-Retaining Structures

  • Safe for use in contact with drinking water (UK Government Approved)

  • High resistance to leaching

  • Protection from infection

  • Resistant to attack from condensate

  • Smooth, easily cleaned surface

Drybase Tanking Slurry meets the above criteria and is BBA-approved for waterproofing drinking water facilities worldwide.

The Drybase range has applications in refurbishing existing reservoirs / water tanks as well as waterproofing new-build constructions. In refurbishment applications, Drybase Universal Mortar can be used to provide a sound substrate. A waterproof coating such as Drybase Tanking Slurry is then applied.

Drybase products are also available for protecting other water-retaining structures such as swimming pools and sewers / sewage treatment structures.

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Drybase BBA Tanking Slurry (25 Kg)Drybase Tanking Slurry is a cementitious, pre-bagged BBA-approved surface waterproofer for horizontal and vertical surfaces.
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