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 The
Atlantis Ecological Channel Systems
are based on permeable sub surface waterways
that restore water quality and bring back the
natural environment. The Atlantis Ecological
Channel Systems uses the modular Ecological Tank
System to provide a unique way of working with
nature to solve the enormous problems currently
associated with open concrete channels.
Open concrete channels are currently one of the
main methods of transporting large quantities of
storm water for discharge into our oceans. Open
channels are used prolifically in the urban
landscape even though they are considered unsafe
with frequent accidents resulting in injuries
and mortalities. Channels are also a breeding
ground for vermin and vector that also endanger
human health. In addition to the health and
safety problem large concrete channels take up
vast areas of land and have a negative impact on
the amenity of the area.
With the Atlantis Channel System being a sub
surface system these problems with open concrete
channels are rectified. The permeable channel
system is designed to follow the inherent
contours of the landform emulating the flow of a
natural waterway. The curvilinear channel design
creates vertical flow, turbulence and reduces
the overall flow velocity while increasing the
self cleansing capacity of the channel bed. The
design of the modules that make up the channel
system oxygenates through the systems vortex
creation, which recharges dissolved oxygen and
enhances water quality. This creates healthy
aerobic conditions.
By replacing open concrete channels with
Atlantis Ecological Channel Systems, cities can
now benefit from increased environmental
amenities, greater recreational space and
healthier conditions by using the vast tracts of
land once given over to rapid flowing concrete
channels.
The Atlantis Ecological Channel Systems conceal
stormwater channels underground that like
natural groundwater aquifers are hidden from
direct sunlight and ultra-violet radiation.
Water is collected in the channel system after
being filtered through Atlantis Ecosoils,
avoiding the collection and concentration of
pollutants and restoring natural aquifers. The
permeable walled channels allow interaction of
water with soils, increasing the aerobic
capacity of the channel. The result is minimal
quantities of healthy, clean water being
dispersed to rivers and oceans and a healthy,
safe, pollution free, aesthetically pleasing
environment for the city. |
