--- title: "Case Study: Enhancing Water Storage Efficiency with Ocean Non Wovens’ HDPE Liners in Champara, Bihar " date: 2024-06-24 author: "Pawan Khatri" url: https://oceangeosynthetics.com/water-storage-ocean-non-wovens-hdpe-liners/ --- June 24, 2024 | [Case Studies](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/category/case-studies/) # Case Study: Enhancing Water Storage Efficiency with Ocean Non Wovens’ HDPE Liners in Champara, Bihar  Ocean Non Wovens supplied 10,800 square metres of Ocean HDPE Liner-1500 micron to line a [water storage](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/suitable_sectors/water/) pond in Champara, Bihar. The pond stores water for local agriculture and community use through the dry season, when supply in the area runs short. ## Project overview - **Location:** Champara, Bihar - **Product used:** Ocean HDPE Liner-1500 micron (1.5 mm) - **Quantity:** 10,800 sq m - **Application:** Water storage pond lining Water availability in Champara drops sharply in the dry months. An unlined pond loses much of its water into the ground, so the project needed a liner that would hold water reliably and last. ## Why HDPE liners for water storage ponds [HDPE liners](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/products/ocean-geomembrane/high-density-polyethylene-sheets-hdpe/) are widely used for ponds because they form a continuous, welded barrier against seepage: - **Durability:** HDPE resists puncture, chemicals and UV (through its carbon black content), which suits exposed pond slopes. - **Conformability:** the sheet follows the pond’s contours, and welded seams make it continuous. - **Water quality:** HDPE is chemically inert and does not leach into stored water; for drinking water, specify a resin grade certified for potable contact. - **Cost:** low maintenance over a long service life. ### Why 1500 micron Farm and community ponds are often lined with 500 to 1000 micron HDPE. A 1500 micron (1.5 mm) sheet gives a wider margin against puncture from stones in the subgrade, damage during cleaning and animal or vehicle traffic at the edges, and it is easier to weld reliably. Under GRI-GM13, a 1.5 mm smooth HDPE sheet has minimum puncture resistance of 480 N and tensile break strength of 40 kN/m. ## Project execution ### Site preparation The pond area was cleared and the ground levelled to a smooth surface. Good preparation prevents puncture from below and is one of the main factors in liner life. ### Liner installation The liner was laid carefully to avoid wrinkles and folds that could stress the sheet: - **Placement:** the liner was unrolled and positioned to cover the whole pond. - **Seaming:** panels were joined by thermal fusion welding to form strong, leak-proof seams. - **Anchoring:** liner edges were secured, typically in an anchor trench at the crest, so wind and water movement cannot displace the sheet. ### Quality assurance Checks ran throughout installation: seams were tested for strength, and the liner was inspected for punctures and tears. On HDPE ponds this normally means air-pressure testing of dual-track fusion seams and vacuum-box testing of patches and extrusion welds. ## Benefits ### Water retention The liner sharply reduced seepage losses, so the pond holds a steady water level for irrigation and community use. ### Lower running costs With a durable liner needing little maintenance, the community in Champara has reliable storage without high ongoing costs. ### Environmental benefit Stopping seepage conserves water in an area where it is scarce, and the inert liner keeps stored water free from contamination by the surrounding soil. ## Ocean’s support on this project Ocean Non Wovens provided on-site support during installation so the liner was laid and welded correctly, and offers post-installation support and maintenance services so the liner continues to perform. ## About Ocean Non Wovens Ocean Non Wovens supplies HDPE liners, [pond liners](https://oceangeosynthetics.com/products/pond-liner-manufacturers/) and other geosynthetics for agriculture, industry and community water projects. 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