Using Trisoplast for water storage in Mexico

Cheap and durable solution to loss of water from reservoirs

In Mexico reservoirs storing rainwater for use in dry periods lose a lot of water through seepage. Conventional sealing methods are expensive (e.g. ashpalt) or vulnerable (e.g. foil). This project demonstrates the use of Trisoplast, which is cheap and resilient to rocky ground and seismic activitity. It entails building a test basin, and seeking partners in Mexico for the production, installation and marketing of Trisoplast.

Location

North America, Mexico
Mexico, Mexico
19.42705, -99.127571

Focus areas

Governance
Category: Integrated resource management

Land & water
Category: Integrated resource management

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Deliverables

A 7-hectare basin for irrigation and drinking water
Network of organisations familiar with Trisoplast and its ap
Mexican partner able to market, produce and install Trisopla
Marketing/action plan for the further application of Trisopl
Local stakeholders have necessary knowledge to apply this pr

Goals

• To set up a cooperative Mexican-Dutch venture for the local production, installation, marketing and sales of Trisoplast for applications in Mexico.
• To find suitable local suppliers of sand and bentonite, the raw materials for producing Trisoplast.
• To strengthen the Mexican authorities in terms of water management.

Details of project plan

This project demonstrates an innovative method for sealing water basins. The test basin will capture rainwater during the rainy season for use in irrigation and as drinking water for cattle. Local suppliers of sand and bentonite, which are required to produce Trisoplast, will be sought. The local partner will be trained to produce and install Trisoplast, and also in marketing and sales, so that it can represent Trisoplast in Mexico.

A seminar will be organised to introduce Trisoplast and its environmentally friendly application to relevant ecompanies and authorities. Local stakeholders, especially authorities, will receive training in water management.

Impact

Improvement of water storage and institutional strengthening of environmental and water policy in Mexico.

Spin off and market impact

This project is expected to lead to a substantial growth in exports of Trisoplast. It will also have a positive impact on the sales and rental of mobile Dutch mixing equipment, which is required to produce Trisoplast.

Various Dutch partners will also experience a positive spin off in terms of advice on water management and environmental impact assessments.