Case Study: the Butarque stormwater detention vaults in Madrid achieve reliable stormwater flow control with Hawle knife gate valves

Stormwater detention vaults Butarque Madrid

The Butarque stormwater detention vaults in Madrid, some of the largest in Europe, faced a challenge with their original butterfly valves that malfunctioned. These valves were critical for regulating the flow of recycled water used to clean the massive underground vaults approximately 50 times per year. To resolve this, they turned to vendor Hawle for a solution.

Hawle implemented its knife gate valves DN 200 with actuators, which are activated via remote control. This solution ensured the reliable operation required for the frequent cleaning cycles, directly addressing the previous functional problems and maintaining the important stormwater management infrastructure.