Innovative protection of peat dikes

Peat dikes, like regular dikes, face seepage and the risk of piping. This is often solved with a traditional clay cofferdam, but in some situations this offers insufficient protection. At the same time, peat dikes face an additional challenge: they must not dry out. Dry peat loses its stability, making the dike vulnerable. So the solution must both protect against piping and keep the peat moist.

Our solution: Prolock Aqua Filter Screen

The Prolock Aqua Filter Screen combines both functions in one system. It is a plastic sheet-pile profile about 5 meters high (depending on the pipe level), equipped with openings that function as a filter.

• In the deeper layers, the screen closes off the piping route.
• In the upper zone, the perforations keep the crest of the dike moist.
• The hollow tubes of the profile are sealed at the top with a cap and then covered with soil, making the system durable and low-maintenance.