Detention Tank Overflow Pipes

08/12/26

“Why do detention tanks have overflow pipes?”

Detention tanks are used to control water overflow all over the world. However, if a large flooding event happens and there’s a massive amount of runoff, it can overwhelm and even destroy the system. People can install Detention Tank Overflow Pipes above the orifices to ensure excess water can flow out before infrastructure damage occurs.

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