Vacuum Pump Station at Kupungarri The vacuum sewer system installed in the remote town of Kupungarri, Australia, has been in full operation for more than twenty years. The installation, which is located in one of the most inhospitable places in the world, has demonstrated the durability of the system and…
Sydney superyacht marina sewage pump out system upgrade This standout marina was first built in the late nineties to accommodate visitors to the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Since that time, not only have the yachts gotten bigger but the requirements of many of the superyacht owners have reached the point where…
Flovac installed its vacuum sewerage system in three field hospitals in Valencia, Castellón and Alicante (Spain). To provide service to the provisional hospitals, Flovac took its plug & play system. This system is ideal for temporary facilities, as it is effective, it doesn't create odor problems, obstructions and neither is…
New 2-inch Flovac valve New Flovac 2-inch valve Early vacuum sewerage systems are about to get a makeover thanks to the new 2-inch vacuum valve developed by Flovac R&D team in conjunction with the production team in The Netherlands. Clients from many parts of the world…
From Spain to the Caribbean or Vietnam, luxury marinas prefer vacuum sewerage Every time more civil engineering companies, marinas and ports are interested about this technology and its benefits. Vacuum sanitation provides service to the megayachts in the berth, as well as the facilities in the marina. All with one…
Flovac's vacuum sewerage system is ideal to the characteristics of the beach A superficial trench during the system installation in Gandia The beach presents particular conditions that can be a challenge when it comes to install a sanitation system. Due to its location close to the…
Over the Northern winter we read with interest a number of stories related to frozen vacuum systems. It was caused by some of the worst winters seen in 100 years in the North East of America. These stories have increased in recent years with some commentators talking about the reality…
Saint Martin becomes another Caribbean island to have Flovac's vacuum sanitation system Construction in Grand Case (Saint Martin) started two weeks ago. The application of vacuum sewerage was indispensable in the region. This area is very flat and has a high water level, what implied that it was not possible…
ISO 14001 certificates an effective system of environmental management With Flovac manufacturer's recent move to a new international production facility in The Netherlands, the first thing that its General Manager, Mr Leo Huijs, had to set up was the ISO certifications. ISO certifications covers many aspects…
Vacuum sewerage systems are often installed in areas which are prone to flooding and rising water tables. A question we are often asked is whether the Flovac valve and controller can still operate when they are under water. Our simple answer is yes. The writers of the British and European…
