Turret™ Systems
Proprietary floating suction technology for optimal water extraction from dams, reservoirs and settling ponds.
Floating Suction Intake Technology
The Turret™ is WPTS's proprietary floating suction intake system, designed to solve a common problem in water extraction: as water levels fluctuate, fixed intake structures draw water from inconsistent depths, often pulling sediment-laden water from near the bottom.
The Turret™ eliminates this problem by automatically adjusting intake depth as water levels change. The floating assembly continuously positions the intake at the optimal depth — always drawing the cleanest water available while screening out debris and sediment.
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Turret™ Operating Principle
The Turret™ uses a simple yet effective floating mechanism to maintain optimal intake position as water levels vary.
Float Assembly
Buoyant floats maintain the intake structure at the correct position relative to the water surface, regardless of level changes.
Screened Intake
Integrated screening prevents debris, floating matter and sediment from entering the suction line.
Flexible Connection
Articulated or flexible pipe sections connect the floating intake to the fixed shore-side pipeline without restricting movement.
Clean Water Delivery
Consistent, clean water delivered to pumping systems regardless of dam or pond water level fluctuations.
Where Turret™ Systems Excel
Mining Return Water
Extracting process water from return water dams for reuse in mineral processing. The Turret™ draws clean water from the upper layers, leaving settled solids undisturbed.
- Return water dam extraction
- Process water recycling
- Settling pond intake
Municipal Dam Intake
Water treatment plant intake from storage dams where water levels fluctuate seasonally. Consistent intake depth ensures optimal raw water quality year-round.
- Seasonal level management
- Raw water abstraction
- Treatment plant supply
Industrial Settling Ponds
Clean water recovery from industrial settling and clarification ponds. The floating intake avoids disturbing settled particulates.
- Clarifier overflow
- Decant water recovery
- Effluent pond extraction
Agricultural Dams
Farm dam water extraction for irrigation systems. Consistent intake position ensures clean water supply for pivot and drip irrigation systems.
- Irrigation supply
- Livestock water
- Aquaculture intake
Tailings Facilities
Supernatant water recovery from tailings storage facilities. Critical for water balance management and environmental compliance in mining.
- Supernatant recovery
- Water balance management
- Environmental compliance
Reservoir Management
Multi-level intake capability from reservoirs and impoundments where water quality varies with depth and season.
- Multi-level abstraction
- Quality optimisation
- Level-independent supply
Why Choose the Turret™?
The Turret™ system offers significant advantages over fixed intake structures, particularly in applications where water levels fluctuate or water quality varies with depth.
Interested in the Turret™ System?
Contact WPTS for a consultation on floating suction solutions for your specific application.