Saving Water with Dam Liners in Kenya

With the changing weather patterns, water harvesting and storage is slowly becoming a reality. Dam liners offer simple ways of providing waterproofing and lining of water pans and ponds where the soil is too porous. Harvested water can then be used at a later date, for irrigation, for drinking, for animals, for fish farming or for domestic use.

Dam liner and pond liner gauges available in Kenya
The table shows common dam liners or pond liners gauges in Kenya.

Characteristics of a good dam liner/ fishpond liner
Storage by use of dams or ponds requires the very best liner materials to prevent leakage from the reservoir and to last long.

• Good dam liners must be UV treated to increase longevity. They can therefore last between 5-30 years depending on the thickness and gauge.
• They should be made from virgin materials, not recycled.
• Dam liners or pond liners require materials of high resistance to abrasion or puncturing.
• It should be pocket friendly to the farmer. Before purchasing dam liners, always consider, type of material, thickness, size of the dam among other features.

It is advisable to get the right dimensions of the dam before purchasing the liner.

Site preparation
Site preparation is key to a successful dam liner installation. It is always advisable to excavate the dam in a slanting manner to prevent the sides from collapsing. Before installation, the bed surface must be free of stones and sharp objects to prevent liner puncturing.

The liner should be loose and not tight to prevent water from rapturing it.
Where to buy Dam liners
You can get your dam liners from Grekkon Limited, which is currently the largest supplier in Kenya and in East Africa.

Our Contacts

Nairobi
Amrash Business Park,
Utawala.
Tel: +254 715 157 152
info@grekkon.com

Nyeri
Wisdom Building, Tanzania
Area, Addis Ababa Road.
Tel: +254 735 962 626.
nyeri@ grekkon.com

Nyahururu
Olkalau Road,
Next to Jamaa Supermarket
Tel: +254 794 613 151.
nyahururu@ grekkon.com

Eldoret
Kaburwo Area,
Kapsabet Road.
Tel: +254 711 895 635.
eldoret@ grekkon.com

contact Grekkon on:www.grekkon.com