Industry
Technology
Challenge
The City of Conover, NC, faced severe concrete deterioration in four aeration basins from years of gas exposure and wear, threatening stability and efficiency. A durable, cost-effective repair was needed to restore performance and prevent downtime.
Results
CTR Coatings restored four aeration basins with the OBIC Armor Multi-Layer System, completing the work in phases to maintain continuous operation. The seamless, corrosion-resistant coating strengthened the concrete, extended service life, and eliminated the need for costly replacements.
Key Product
OBIC Armor System
About the Company
CTR Coatings is a trusted OBIC-certified installer specializing in infrastructure rehabilitation and protective coatings for municipal and industrial applications.The Challenge
The City of Conover's wastewater treatment facility faced critical infrastructure challenges as four concrete aeration basins, each over 100 feet in length, suffered advanced deterioration. Years of exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas and persistent operational wear had compromised the concrete, leaving aggregate exposed and structural integrity in jeopardy. These conditions posed substantial risks to both system performance and overall plant safety, while also raising concerns regarding regulatory compliance and the potential for costly, disruptive downtime.
The Solution
CTR Coatings, an OBIC-certified installer with extensive expertise in municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, was selected to address the city's urgent needs. After evaluating traditional repair methods and alternative coatings, the City of Conover chose the OBIC Armor Multi-Layer System for its superior technical profile, proven hydrogen sulfide resistance, and 10-year warranty. The system's polyurea base layer ensured optimal adhesion and moisture sealing, while its polyurethane foam layer added critical structural support, all finished with a seamless, corrosion-resistant topcoat. As one testimonial affirms, 'OBIC-certified installers deliver measurable results using American-made, proven coating technology that municipalities can trust.' CTR Coatings executed the project in strategically planned phases to minimize operational disruptions, enabling the facility to maintain essential wastewater treatment services throughout the rehabilitation process.
The Results
By leveraging the OBIC Armor Multi-Layer System, CTR Coatings restored and protected all four aeration basins, measurably extending the city's wastewater infrastructure lifespan. Key project metrics included 110-foot-long, 26-foot-wide, and 17.5-foot-deep basins, all now shielded by a 100% hydrogen sulfide-resistant coating backed by a 10-year warranty. The phased approach ensured continuous plant operations, avoided the expense and downtime of full replacement, and delivered sustainable, code-compliant performance. The City of Conover now benefits from enhanced reliability, minimized long-term maintenance costs, and renewed confidence in the integrity of its wastewater treatment assets.
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