WaterGuard is a unique liquid which spreads over the surface of water to form a very thin film and reduce evaporation.
How does it work?
WaterGuard is produced from polymers which repel each other very strongly when they come into contact with the water. This results in a strong spreading action across the surface, forming a liquid ‘blanket’ to reduce evaporation.
Why is it important to reduce evaporation?
Water losses from evaporation are immense. A single square meter of water surface can easily lose up to 8 litres to evaporation every day in summer, and a one hectare dam can lose up to 80 000 litres; Water that is essential for animals and growing crops.
What savings can you expect with WaterGuard?
Trials in the US have a achieved evaporation savings of 50% and above.
Is WaterGuard safe?
The components of WaterGuard are safe chemicals, and many of them are used in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Rain, wave and wind action?
Once the film is in place it is very resistant to disturbances. It will move around slowly over the surface, but will not build up at one end of the water body. In the event of rain, the blanket will not be affected as it will allow the rain to go through without disturbing the film.
Application methods
WaterGuard can simply be poured on to the water directly from the drum, ad it will spread rapidly across the surface for larger applications it can also be applied by air.
Application rate
1ml of WaterGuard is applied per 1 square meter. Therefore, before application measure the pool/surface area and apply accordingly.
