20 Feb Sandbags are soooo 2019… Get Triwater Bags and join the future of flood protection
Last summer’s flash flooding across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and parts of southern Ontario lead to $940 million in insured damage, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Only a month after these disastrous floods, Insurance Business magazine listed Ontario’s top likely cities to flood. Is your municipality listed among them?
When flooding happens, most communities immediately turn to the traditional means of stopping floodwater: sandbagging. But residents and community officials see now that with better options available, sandbags are becoming dinosaurs of flood response.
Sandbags? More like…sad-bags
Sandbags are problematic and aren’t a permanent flood proofing solution.
- After use, most used sandbags need to be considered a contaminated product, due to flood water that has absorbed septic or sewage run off. In urban areas they may have other contaminants like bacteria, sediment, heavy metals, oils, grease and, in the spring, industrial road salt.
- They are costly to remove and dispose of, and bad for the environment since they’re useable only once.
- They biodegrade in the sun, so after unprotected exposure they burst, leaving a huge mess behind.
- Finally, sandbagging requires a huge amount of labour and coordination to produce, yet Canadian studies show volunteers rarely construct barriers effectively (Macleans, 2017).
There’s a better way to protect property and structures from flooding
Sandbagging costs residents and municipalities tens of thousands of dollars to produce when needed, and even more in the aftermath of a flood event. There’s a better way!
EHS Sales Ltd.’s Triwater Bags are the modern, efficient choice for flood protection, effective for municipalities and for property owners. Easy to use, these innovative bags are a cost-effective alternative to the back-breaking work of using sandbags.
Why choose Triwater Bags?
Reusable – unlike sandbags, EHS’s Triwater Bags are reusable, saving you time and money for future floods. Just empty, rinse, dry, collapse and store them for next time. They’re the forward-thinking choice!
Quick and simple setup – no need for heavy lifting or messy sand. Just fill with water, place them, and you’re set! Very little instruction is needed, so anyone can use them quickly.
Eco-friendly – made from durable, reusable materials, Triwater Bags are a greener option than single-use sandbags. There’s also no messy, contaminated sand leftover needing diversion to landfills.
Compact and portable – light and easy to store, these bags are deployed quickly when needed.
Effective flood protection – Triwater Bags are strong, reliable barriers to keep water away from your home, business, or property.
Most of southern Ontario has seen above average snowfall this winter. The snowmelt this coming spring is likely to lead to localized flooding, again. In fact, the Canadian Climate Institute predicts flooding events will continue this year [PDF] due to intense rainfall trends and other triggers.
The evidence is out there. It’s high time to invest in a long-term, cost-effective, and eco-friendly flood protection solution made possible with Triwater Bags.
Contact us today for a more information or a custom quote for your property or organizational needs.
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