Temporary water
diversion barrier

The WX-06 Water-Gate barrier is designed to effectively stop and redirect water following a water main break or pipeline rupture, regardless of the strength of the natural current.

The WX-06, WX-14 and WX-20 barrier models provide 6, 14 and 20 inches (15, 35 and 50 centimeters) of water retention. This is more than sufficient in the event of a water main break or pipe rupture since the water that escapes rarely exceeds high levels.

Specifically designed to divert water over a hard surface such as asphalt, the WX-Class barrier stops water speed and redirects it in a safe direction.

The WX water barrier is primarily designed to divert water. It allows 5 to 20% of the water to pass underneath and be quickly captured by sumps. The flash flooding gets weaker and weaker with each water diversion.

However, if you want to get a 100% waterproof barrier, please refer to our anti-flood barriers.

Yes, the WX water barrier is specifically designed to control fast moving water on the bottom or any surface (not standing flood water).

For water diversion, the WX-06 model is the most popular. Because of the way it is folded, this water diversion barrier model is designed to deploy automatically in fast flowing water.

Yes of course! However, since this type of barrier is primarily used to divert water, it is generally unnecessary to tie them together to make a long length.

To divert large areas of water, it is best to cascade or overlap them. This will save you a lot of time and you can attach them later if circumstances require.

It is important to note that WX-06 barriers only attach to each other. However, the WX-14 and WX-20 barriers can be attached to all other types of Water-Gate barriers.

Of course! The Water-Gate barrier can easily stop water that comes in fast and hard, because it is adapted to flash floods.

Galvanized metal plates, bent to anchor to the ground, are found on the front of the barrier’s flap, giving the barrier excellent water retention without being attached to the ground. The water rushes into the barrier and literally "pins" it to the ground.

In demonstration tests, the water barrier withstood fire hose pressure. This means that it will be effective in almost all cases!

Yes, without any problem! No matter how dirty or dense the water is, the Water-Gate water barrier will always maintain its effectiveness.

WX barriers can prevent water from entering a parking lot without causing damage to motor vehicles.

Because of its flexibility and rugged construction, this type of barrier can be driven through without damaging vehicles. As soon as the wheels of the car pass over the barrier, it immediately lifts up, almost completely stopping the water from entering the parking lot.

The Water-Gate water barrier can be installed on any type of ground.

It covers all obstacles (rocks, rails, low walls) and offers a perfect grip on any ground type (pavement, asphalt, cement, gravel, grass...) even on ice!

The maximum height determines the surface occupied on the ground by each barrier.

Ground width (or depth) = 4 x the maximum height of the water barrier.

For example, the WX-06 has a maximum height of 6 inches, which provides a ground surface of 24 inches (61 centimeters).

Yes, our customers, who are mainly firefighters or who do public works, are all very satisfied and number in the hundreds.

A single intervention with the WX-06 model can save thousands of dollars! It is therefore not uncommon to see a former customer re-order a water barrier model for another of his departments.

We are fully confident that the WX water barrier is the best product in the world for redirecting water following a water main break, a pipe rupture, or flash floods thanks to its reliability and its rapid speed.

Of course! You can check out our "Our Customers" section to see our major local and world-class customers.

To speak with a customer near you, please contact us.

WX barriers are extremely easy to install and quick to deploy.

And even if you only use them once in 10 or 20 years, each barrier will pay for itself many times over, considering the exorbitant costs of flood damage in a subway train or garage basement!

Our consultants can travel anywhere in America depending on your project's potential and their availability. It is therefore very easy to organize a product demonstration to convince you of the Water-Gate solution effectiveness.

Water-Gate water diversion barriers are very much appreciated by firefighters and public works departments in large cities in Quebec and abroad.

Yes, we sell all over the world.

To date, 138 kilometers of water barriers have been deployed in some thirty countries such as the United States, France, Switzerland, England, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Ireland, Finland, Luxembourg, Italy, Czech Republic, Japan, Chile, Poland, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, etc.

Our plant has a large inventory, and depending on our standard product orders, the barriers can be delivered the same day of the order.

No, since this type of water barrier is intended for immediate use in an emergency. The cost of purchasing this type of barrier is very modest compared to the costs avoided in the event of water damage.

No maintenance is required before use.

After being used, we recommend cleaning and drying the barrier, then folding it and putting it back in the same condition as when it was purchased.

Dirt and moisture do not affect the quality and strength of the Water-Gate water barrier, but unpleasant odors may be produced during the next use if it is not properly cleaned.

Water-Gate barriers can be stacked on top of each other, upright or lying down, without affecting their integrity or deployment.

For more details, refer to the maintenance sheet.

The water barrier cover (yellow colour) is made of PVC and is therefore very easy to repair, even for long lengths. All you need is the proper glue for this application and a piece of fabric (ideally the same colour).

For dry repair, you can find this glue at awning, trucking tarp or marquee manufacturers. In North America, it’s called HH-66 vinyl cement.

Yes, the Water-Gate water barrier is sold with a 2-year manufacturing warranty and/or against any manufacturing defect.

Each Water-Gate barrier is manufactured and inspected to exacting quality standards in our Canadian plant. A serial number is recorded for traceability at each manufacturing stage.

A. Safety and strength standards

The Water-Gate anti-pollution barrier is first and foremost a work tool that must be reliable, safe, and durable. According to the safety standards set by MegaSecur, the Water-Gate barrier is 3 times stronger than necessary for a minimum 3-day holding period. For example, if the barrier is split by 2 out of 3 partitions and holds water to its full capacity, water retention will still be 3+ days.

B. Construction of water barriers

Construction of the Water-Gate water barrier is done by experienced workers with industrial sewing machines. The stitch used is called "barbed stitch." This type of stitch will not come apart when cut. A broken barred stitch does not affect the next barred stitch.

In addition to using a safe type of stitching, we have added a second parallel stitching on all barrier partitions (except for the WX-06 model). Of course, we finalize the manufacturing of each barrier with a thorough inspection.

C. Main water barrier materials

The yellow canvas, which covers the water barrier, is a PVC-coated polyester canvas. The main advantage of this type of fabric is its resistance to abrasion; meaning, if the fabric slips on the ground, tear risk is minimal.

The water barrier is assembled with partitions made of woven polyethylene fabric, which is a lightweight fabric that is extremely tear resistant.

The sewing thread used is 100% polyester for a rigidity that is well-suited to the PVC fabric (yellow) and polyethylene partitions.

D. Durability

Since Water-Gate barriers are made entirely of polymer, their life expectancy is estimated at more than 20 years if used occasionally, or for short periods of time.

Although ultraviolet rays are the most harmful to the materials that make up the water barrier, this only amounts to 25% degradation after more than 20,000 hours of sunlight. In addition, the polymer fabrics have been treated to counter the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.

And since the water barrier is made entirely of polymer, there is no degradation risk due to humidity.

Water-Gate materials easily withstand temperatures from +50°C/+120°F to -40°C/-40°F. Even when stored for several years at these temperatures (up to 10 years of certification according to the material manufacturers), the Water-Gate water barrier remains just as effective!