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WaveSave's portable rubber dam offers flood protection and water storage

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WaveSave, a Dutch company founded in 2017, has developed a portable rubber dam called SlamDam designed to protect communities from rising flood risks. This innovative, easy-to-deploy barrier can be inflated with water and stands up to 1.3 meters high, safeguarding farms, hospitals, and water treatment plants. Beyond flood protection, the dam can also store freshwater for irrigation, significantly boosting crop yields and incomes in drought-prone regions, as demonstrated in Burundi. AI

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WaveSave's portable rubber dam offers flood protection and water storage

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Amy Nordrum ·

    WaveSave and its portable rubber dam

    As sea levels rise and flood risks worsen due to global warming, WaveSave’s easy-to-erect portable dam offers a quick-response tool. People can use the dam to protect themselves and their property, and it can also store freshwater for later use. Communities in Europe, Africa, and…

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