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.

Marina Vela Vacuum Sewer System, Barcelona.

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

Largest Vacuum Sewer System in Greece is Completed

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Flovac Greece has just completed the largest vacuum sewerage…

Flood Affected Sewer Systems

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

Historic Project in France

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Commune De Saint Julien De Concelles This historic village nestled…

What is the Asset Life of a Vacuum Sewer System?

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

Exfiltration – Why Can’t Vacuum Sewers Leak?

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

Frozen Vacuum Sewers and the Lessons from Europe

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

The Hidden Costs of Gravity Sewers versus Vacuum Sewers

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

Marina Port Vell Barcelona installs Flovac System

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

Flovac System handles Radioactive Waste at Hospital

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

Center for Preventing Disease Epidemics in Animals using a Flovac System

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The highly reputed Veterinary University of Hanover is, among…