A football field, two meters underwater. And that within one hour. That is the amount of wastewater the installations at the pressure station in Bergen op Zoom pump every sixty minutes towards the treatment plant in Bath, Zeeland. The wastewater pressure pipeline between Moerdijk and Bath is the beating heart of regional water management. Distributed over two pipelines, together 60 kilometers long, wastewater from 35 villages and towns is transported at high speed to the treatment plant.
The tolerance space in this transition was minimal (only ±1 mm), making absolute dimensional accuracy and flexibility necessary. The couplings are made of AISI 316L stainless steel with a rubber seal. With a coupling width of 310 mm and a tolerance range of 12 mm, this solution forms a perfect combination of strength, flexibility, and sealing reliability.
Installation was carried out by M.J. Oomen sewer and concrete technology, part of KWS. In close cooperation with AVK, the concept was aligned with practical application, from engineering to execution. This ensured not only the fit but also the long service life of the connection. "The couplings were very pleasant and easy to install," said a technician from M.J. Oomen Sewer and Concrete Technology. "Choosing Repico® also meant: no welding, no gluing, and minimal installation time." Ideal for projects where downtime directly impacts daily operations.
This case demonstrates what happens when water management, technology, and craftsmanship come together. By deploying the right materials and partners, a crucial part of the Brabant wastewater system has been future-proofed. The Repico® STFL DN1500 couplings not only form the physical connection between pipes but also serve as a link in the broader chain of clean water, safe discharge, and environmentally conscious infrastructure.