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Browse the store →The South Battery Park City Resiliency Project protects Lower Manhattan from sea level rise. It features a zero-carbon pavilion, stormwater capture, and ecological zones. But every system that moves water needs protection from mineral scale.
The South Battery Park City Resiliency Project is one of NYC's most ambitious climate adaptation efforts. It protects Lower Manhattan from sea level rise and storm surge while setting new standards for sustainable design.
Pavilion
ILFI certified
Capture and reuse
30% water reduction
Four zones
Habitat restoration
Key features include:
Zero-carbon pavilion with heat pump water heaters
Stormwater capture and reuse for irrigation
Low-carbon concrete and salvaged materials
Four ecological zones with native plantings
Flood barrier protecting the neighborhood
"Atelier Ten led the design team through the Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG) and ILFI Zero Carbon certification processes. The project integrates a flood barrier, low-carbon concrete, stormwater capture and reuse, salvaged materials, heat-reflective paving..."
The plan includes flood barriers and stormwater capture. It does not include scale prevention. The flood comes once a decade. Scale comes every day.
Every water system in the Battery Park City project faces the same challenge: mineral scale.
Captured water has higher mineral concentration than municipal supply. Irrigation lines, drip emitters, and valves can clog rapidly.
The zero-carbon pavilion uses heat pumps. Every heat exchanger is vulnerable to scale, which reduces efficiency and increases energy use.
Irrigation systems for native plantings rely on clean water flow. Scale-clogged drippers mean uneven watering and stressed plants.
Restrooms, drinking fountains, and public facilities all need reliable water flow. Scale causes low pressure and constant maintenance.
The bottom line: A resiliency project that doesn't protect its water systems from scale is like building a flood barrier but leaving the door open.
Location: Vallirana, Spain
System: Village water supply from a 1,640 foot deep well
The village relied on well water with high mineral content. Before installing Vulcan, they had to frequently clean scale from the pipes and filters. It was a constant, costly maintenance cycle.
Vulcan was installed on the main water line. For a municipal system of this size, the Vulcan S250 or X-PRO series provides the necessary capacity for large diameter pipes and high flow rates.
"Typically, we would often have to clean the scale from the pipe and filters."
"After installing the Vulcan this has not been necessary."
Reduced maintenance, no chemicals, no salt
Why This Matters for Battery Park City: If a small village in Spain can eliminate scale maintenance on a 1,640 foot well pipe with Vulcan, the same technology can protect the stormwater capture, irrigation, and mechanical systems of NYC's flagship resiliency project.
Aiguees de Vallirana — 1,640 foot well pipe protected from scale
Scale builds slowly. By the time you notice reduced flow, the damage is done. Prevention is the only strategy.
The zero-carbon pavilion's heat pumps need clean heat exchangers to maintain their efficiency ratings.
Native plantings depend on consistent water delivery. Clogged drippers mean dead plants and wasted investment.
Every scale-related repair diverts resources from other priorities. Prevention frees up staff for real work.
Resiliency means planning for every threat, including the slow, silent ones.
Sample ROI Calculation (Municipal Water System)
Annual maintenance cost (scale cleaning, filter changes) | $25,000 - $100,000+ |
Equipment replacement due to scale damage (10-year avg) | $50,000 - $500,000+ |
Energy waste from scale-insulated heat exchangers | 12-25% of heating/cooling costs |
Vulcan industrial model (S250 / X-PRO) | |
Estimated payback period | 6-18 months* |
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* Savings and payback vary based on system size, water conditions, and existing scale buildup.
Different system sizes require different Vulcan models. Create an account to view detailed specifications and pricing.
Application | Typical Pipe Size | Recommended Model | Flow Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
Stormwater capture, small irrigation | 2-4 inches | Vulcan S25 or S50 | 130-300 GPM |
Heat pump systems, pavilion mechanicals | 3-6 inches | Vulcan S50 or S100 | 300-530 GPM |
Main water lines, district systems | 6-10 inches | Vulcan S150 or S250 | 790-1,540 GPM |
Very large municipal systems | 10-40 inches | Unlimited |
For projects like Battery Park City, the time to include scale prevention is during design, not after problems appear.
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Include Vulcan in specifications. Size for future needs.
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Install during build-out. No retrofitting needed.
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Document baseline performance. Set efficiency benchmarks.
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Zero maintenance, sustained efficiency, no scale.
The best time to prevent scale is before it starts.
About Waslix and Vulcan Technology
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. All Vulcan units are secured via our specialized anchor mounting system, providing a permanent, vibration-resistant fit for industrial pipes. Vulcan uses custom-tailored impulse bands to treat water flow electronically, preventing calcium and magnesium from forming hard deposits while leaving the water's chemical composition unchanged.
Pipe diameters from ½ inch to 40 inch
Works on every pipe material: iron, inox, copper, stainless steel, galvanized iron, plastic, PVC, PE-x, hose, compound pipes
Fully cast in acrylic for optimal quality endurance
Do-it-Yourself installation without cutting pipes
Zero salt, zero chemicals, zero maintenance
Include scale prevention in design specs. It's easier to install during construction.
Size for future needs. Consider ultimate build-out capacity.
Document baseline performance. Know what "clean" looks like.
Train operations staff. Vulcan requires no maintenance, just awareness.
Monitor periodically. Verify that efficiency is maintained.
Need assistance? Contact our team for a project assessment.
From Battery Park City to community water systems, Vulcan prevents scale before it starts.
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. We help resilient infrastructure projects protect their water systems from the slow, silent threat of mineral scale. Create an account for detailed model specifications and pricing.
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