Valve Applications in the Water & Wastewater Industry

Reliable Flow Control for Clean Water, Stormwater, and Effluent Systems

 

From clean water distribution to wastewater treatment and flood control, valves are the backbone of fluid management in the water sector. They must provide durable, low-maintenance, and fail-safe operation—often in outdoor or buried environments.

Valve Applications in the Water & Wastewater Industry

Reliable Flow Control for Clean Water, Stormwater, and Effluent Systems

 

From clean water distribution to wastewater treatment and flood control, valves are the backbone of fluid management in the water sector. They must provide durable, low-maintenance, and fail-safe operation—often in outdoor or buried environments.

Water Treatment Plants (WTP)

Ensuring Clean Water at Every Stage

Used for filtration, chlorination, softening, and disinfection

Requires corrosion resistance, bubble-tight shut-off, and compatibility with potable water standards (NSF/WRAS)

Ideal Valve Types:
Butterfly Valves, Resilient-Seated Gate Valves, Ball Valves, Air Valves


Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)

Managing Complex, Corrosive Effluent

Handles raw sewage, sludge, chemical dosing, aeration, and clarifiers

Must resist fouling, abrasion, and corrosive gases like H₂S

Ideal Valve Types:
Knife Gate Valves, Plug Valves, Check Valves, Diaphragm Valves


Water Distribution Networks

Reliable, Long-Life Flow Isolation

Installed in pipelines for pressure zones, isolation, flushing, and zoning

Often requires underground/remote actuation, zero-leak performance

Ideal Valve Types:
Ductile Iron Gate Valves, Butterfly Valves, Non-Rising Stem Valves, Air Release Valves


Stormwater and Flood Control Systems

High-Capacity Valves for Emergency Use

Used in dams, culverts, retention ponds, and overflow tunnels

Must be large-diameter, quick-operating, and corrosion-resistant

Ideal Valve Types:
Flap Valves, Slide Gate Valves, Large-Diameter Butterfly Valves

Stormwater and Flood Control Systems

High-Capacity Valves for Emergency Use

Used in dams, culverts, retention ponds, and overflow tunnels

Must be large-diameter, quick-operating, and corrosion-resistant

Ideal Valve Types:
Flap Valves, Slide Gate Valves, Large-Diameter Butterfly Valves

Irrigation & Agricultural Water Systems

Optimizing Water Flow for Productivity

Used in drip, sprinkler, and flood irrigation networks

Needs fast operation, low head loss, and clog-free design

Ideal Valve Types:
Hydraulic Control Valves, Solenoid Valves, Angle Valves


Desalination Plants (RO Systems)

Precision Flow in High-Pressure Environments

Used for seawater intake, pre-treatment, RO membrane systems, and brine discharge

Must withstand pressure, salinity, and chemical additives

Ideal Valve Types:
Stainless Steel Ball Valves, High-Pressure Butterfly Valves, Check Valves


Fire Protection & Hydrant Systems

Valves That Respond When It Matters Most

Integrated into water mains, hydrants, and suppression systems

Fast actuation, UL/FM certification, and corrosion resistance are key

Ideal Valve Types:
OS&Y Gate Valves, Indicator Valves, Check Valves


Industrial Process Water

Controlling Process, Cooling, and Utility Water

Used in power plants, factories, and refineries

Requires long service life, low torque operation, and chemical compatibility

Ideal Valve Types:
Globe Valves, Butterfly Valves, Y-Strainers

Industrial Process Water

Controlling Process, Cooling, and Utility Water

Used in power plants, factories, and refineries

Requires long service life, low torque operation, and chemical compatibility

Ideal Valve Types:
Globe Valves, Butterfly Valves, Y-Strainers

Summary Table

Application Area

Key Requirements

Recommended Valve Types

Water Treatment

Potable-safe, leak-free, durable

Butterfly, Gate, Ball, Air Valves

Wastewater Treatment

Abrasion & corrosion resistance

Knife Gate, Plug, Diaphragm, Check

Distribution Networks

Underground service, isolation

NRS Gate, Butterfly, Air Release

Flood & Stormwater Control

Quick actuation, high flow, large diameter

Flap, Slide Gate, Butterfly

Irrigation Systems

Fast response, clog-resistant

Hydraulic Control, Solenoid, Angle

Desalination Plants

Salt resistance, pressure durability

SS Ball, HP Butterfly, Check

Fire Protection

UL/FM compliant, durable

OS&Y Gate, Indicator, Check

Industrial Utility Water

Reliability, chemical compatibility

Globe, Y-Strainers, Butterfly