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The challenge

Store, regulate, infiltrate

Underground retention basins provide temporary storage of stormwater. Stormwater detention basins regulate its flow and allow the stored water to infiltrate into the ground afterwards.

  • Temporary storage of stormwater
  • Stormwater detention basins: flow regulation and infiltration
  • Volumes from 1 to 5,000 m³, modular
  • Other uses: wastewater, agricultural and industrial effluents, fire-fighting reserve
Retention basin made of black HDPE pipes laid in parallel, with their manhole outlets (Laragne site)
Technical data

Sizing a basin

A quick guide to estimating the volume provided by each diameter.

Usable volume per linear metre of pipe

Internal diameter (mm)Volume (m³/lm)
10000,785
11000,950
12001,130
13001,330
14001,539
15001,766
16002,010
18002,544
20003,140
22003,800

Theoretical pipe volumes; the basin’s usable volume depends on configuration, gradient and equipment.

Products

The right solutions

The ranges we most often propose for this application.

Support

What our support changes

Custom plans

Plans drawn up to suit the available footprint.

Modular

Modular systems from 1 to 5,000 m³, with plans drawn up.

Compatible manholes

Compatible inspection manholes, with corrugated or smooth connections depending on the model.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you use the basins for firefighting reserves?

Yes, the range of basins includes fire-fighting reserves.

How do you size a retention basin?

You need the contributing area, the design rainfall, the permitted discharge rate and the available footprint. We help you set out these data and calculate the volume and the best-suited pipe configuration.

Your project, supported from A to Z

Need personalised support?

Tell us about your project: we help you choose the right solution, size it and prepare the installation. Marc Sadok replies promptly.