Hypersaline water is water which has a salt content significantly higher than seawater. Many mine sites experience hypersaline water as a result of wash-down processes.

The concrete used to contain or transport this water is at risk due to the extremely high chloride content of the water. Water-borne chlorides can enter the concrete and react with the reinforcing steel to cause severe corrosion and breakdown.

Protect your concrete structures by the use of hydrogel treatments, which block the porosity of the concrete and prevent the entrance of the reactive solutions. You can greatly reduce the need for ongoing concrete repairs or replacement.

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