Flovac Insights

Every vacuum sewer system evolves over time – as communities grow, densities change and operating conditions shift.

At Flovac, we work across design, delivery and ongoing operation. This gives us a unique view of how systems actually perform – not just at commissioning, but over years of use.

Here we share practical insights, project learnings and technical observations that can help engineers and utilities make better decisions.

The First Vacuum Sewerage system in Chile

A FLOVAC delegation was recently in Chile, in the Llay-Llay commune,…

Marina Vela Vacuum Sewer System, Barcelona.

Marina Vela, the newest upscale Marina in the heart of Barcelona…

Largest Vacuum Sewer System in Greece is Completed

Flovac Greece has just completed the largest vacuum sewerage…

Flood Affected Sewer Systems

Vacuum sewerage systems are ideal in areas that are subject to…

Historic Project in France

Commune De Saint Julien De Concelles This historic village nestled…

What is the Asset Life of a Vacuum Sewer System?

As vacuum sewers are relatively new it is difficult for many…

Exfiltration – Why Can’t Vacuum Sewers Leak?

Gravity sewers have been used for hundreds of years, but they…

Largest Vacuum Sewerage Project in Slovenia has Commenced Operation

One of Europe's largest vacuum systems and certainly the largest…

Frozen Vacuum Sewers and the Lessons from Europe

Over the Northern winter we read with interest a number of stories…

The Hidden Costs of Gravity Sewers versus Vacuum Sewers

When looking at what sewage infrastructure to use in a difficult…

Marina Port Vell Barcelona installs Flovac System

On April 27 2015, Flovac commissioned the vacuum system at the…

Flovac System handles Radioactive Waste at Hospital

Flovac's engineering group in Poland, working in conjunction…