6 HUBER Coarse Screen TrashMax® For Flood Protection In Houston, Texas

In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey unleashed catastrophic flooding on the Texas Gulf Coast, particularly devastating the Houston region. With over a metre of rain falling in just four days, Harvey became the rainiest storm in U.S. history, causing over $125 billion in damages and earning Houston the title of "America's Flood Capital." In response to the ongoing threat of extreme weather, Fort Bend County undertook a massive flood prevention initiative to strengthen its defenses against future 100-year floods.

A key component of this effort was a 400% increase in the discharge and capacity of a critical pump station, made possible by the installation of seven high-powered vertical turbine pumps. To ensure the station’s efficiency, HUBER was commissioned to supply six state-of-the-art Coarse Screen TrashMax® units. These massive 11.5-meter-high screens, with their advanced rake design, effectively filter out debris, safeguarding the pumps from potential blockages. With each screen capable of handling up to 12,000 liters per second, this advanced flood mitigation system represents a crucial step in fortifying Fort Bend County against future extreme weather events.