Aquaverter flood barrier tested with the City of Montreal and Ecohabitation

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By Aquaverter – October 30, 2025

Aquaverter and the City of Montreal: A Successful Pilot Project for Flood Protection

Extreme rainfall and urban flooding are no longer rare events in Quebec. For cities like Montreal, protecting existing buildings has become a practical priority for homeowners, institutions, and municipal infrastructure.

Project update: Pilot complete with 100 percent success

The Aquaverter flood barrier system was selected for a pilot project conducted in collaboration with the City of Montreal and Ecohabitation. The objective was to validate a reliable solution under real urban conditions.

The pilot project is now complete. The result is clear: 100 percent success.

Independent testing facility used to evaluate the Aquaverter flood barrier system

Aquaverter team and project partners following the successful flood protection pilot project in Montreal.

This setup allowed engineers to evaluate the system exactly as it would perform when installed on an actual building opening.

The challenge: Real buildings, real constraints

Existing buildings bring real world constraints. Door thresholds not designed for water resistance, garages below street level, aging foundations, and varied layouts all increase flood vulnerability.

Any effective solution must be:

Adaptable to existing structures
Quick to install and remove
Reliable under rising water pressure
Simple for occupants to deploy

Aquaverter flood barrier tested for water tightness under sustained water pressure

Full scale flood simulation conducted during the Montreal pilot project to evaluate Aquaverter barrier performance.

Aquaverter: Designed for Canadian conditions

Aquaverter is a Canadian made flood barrier system engineered for Canadian weather and Canadian buildings. It is designed to seal vulnerable openings such as doors and garage entrances without requiring major structural modifications.

During the pilot project, Aquaverter was evaluated based on water tightness, structural stability, ease of use, and performance during simulated flood scenarios.

Aquaverter flood barrier undergoing structural and impact resistance testing

Flood water directed toward the Aquaverter barrier during controlled performance evaluation.

Results: Clear, measurable, and repeatable

Testing demonstrated complete protection against water infiltration. The Aquaverter system met all technical and operational expectations set by the project partners.

No water ingress observed
No system failures
No major structural modifications required

These results confirm Aquaverter as a practical flood mitigation solution for existing buildings in Montreal.

Aquaverter flood barrier evaluated under dynamic water and wave simulation

Multiple building openings protected simultaneously using Aquaverter flood barrier systems during the pilot proje

Ecohabitation and practical flood protection

Ecohabitation documents practical flood protection strategies for existing buildings and promotes tested measures that help property owners and municipalities adapt to climate related risks.

External reference:
Ecohabitation guide on flood barriers

City of Montreal guidance:
How to protect buildings during heavy rain

Next steps: Toward broader adoption

The success of this pilot project opens the door to wider adoption of Aquaverter in Montreal and other Canadian municipalities facing similar flood risks.

For municipalities, Aquaverter supports a preventive strategy. For property owners, it reduces flood damage risk and adds peace of mind.

Ready to Protect Your Property

Flooding causes damage fast. Protection should be planned before the next event.

Aquaverter provides a professionally installed flood barrier solution designed for Canadian residential buildings. Our team evaluates your property, confirms eligibility, and delivers a system built for real world performance.

Request a quote today to find out if Aquaverter is the right solution for your building.

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