WardFlow Drain De-Silting System

Chemical-Free Municipal Drainage Maintenance

Automated • Cost-Effective • Environmentally Safe • Patent Protected

98% Cost Reduction vs. Traditional Methods

Complete System Components

①

Spider Excavator

Adjustable legs, lowered into drain, excavates settled silt from drain bottom

②

Trommel Screen

Rotating screen (10-25mm mesh) separates debris, Ward sensor controlled

③

Floating Barge

Debris transport, floats on water surface, modular design

④

Mixing Tank

Ward sensors monitor silt/water ratio, wireless control center

⑤

Pipeline System

Ward flow meters, pumps slurry out, connects to barge

⑥

Ward Effect Sensors

$20/unit, wireless control, integrates all system components

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY - GLOBAL PROTECTION

🇳🇿 New Zealand | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 🇮🇳 India
7 Granted Patents | 2 Pending Applications
NZ 738314 • NZ 739314 • NZ 770993 • NZ 778527 • US 11,287,302 B2 • PH 1/2019/550219 • India

The Urban Flooding Crisis

The Problem

  • 1.8 billion people affected by urban flooding
  • Silt reduces drain capacity 30-60% in 2-5 years
  • Traditional de-silting: $50-200 per meter
  • Chemical treatments contaminate waterways
  • Mechanical dredging disrupts infrastructure

The WardFlow Solution

  • Under $1.00 per cubic meter operating cost
  • 100% chemical-free operation
  • 70-90% reduction in sediment buildup
  • Zero infrastructure disruption
  • Fully automated with Ward sensors
  • 15-20 year operational lifespan

System Cost

  • Complete system: $2,310 - $8,460
  • DIY components: $335 - $1,320
  • Compare to proprietary: $14,000+
  • Operating: <$1/m³ vs $50-200/meter
  • Low energy: <100W per unit
  • Minimal maintenance required

Three Ways to Participate

🤝

Preferred Supplier

Component Manufacturers

🏭

Manufacturing Partner

License or Development

🌍

Open-Source Support

Philanthropic Funding

Join the WardFlow Preferred Supplier Network

Manufacturers of excavators, trommels, barges, mixing tanks, or pipeline systems can become preferred suppliers, delivering complete turnkey WardFlow systems to municipalities worldwide.

Financial Opportunity: $5,310 component cost → $6,903 wholesale → $8,000-$12,000 retail

Integration Margin: 30% premium for turnkey system delivery

Market: $16.4 billion global drainage maintenance market

Partnership Models

Component Supply

Manufacture to Ward specifications, volume orders, competitive wholesale pricing

Integrated System Supplier

Coordinate all components, factory integration, single-shipment delivery, exclusive territory

Hybrid Partnership

2-3 manufacturers collaborate, shared integration, co-branded delivery

Apply as Preferred Supplier

WardFlow Manufacturing Partnership

License WardFlow technology for exclusive territorial manufacturing rights or participate in funded development program.

Two Partnership Options

Manufacturing License

  • 8-12% royalty on net sales
  • Exclusive territorial rights
  • Complete technical specifications
  • Patent protection included

Funded Development

  • $2.5M - $4M over 24 months
  • Prototype development
  • Field trials & certification
  • Revenue sharing model
$16.4B
Global Market
$24B+
By 2030
98%
Cost Savings
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Support Open-Source WardFlow Development

Help us develop DIY-accessible drain de-silting technology for communities worldwide. All drinking water applications will be open-source and freely available.

Funding Request: $50,000 - $100,000

12-month development program for Phase 1 R&D

Open-Source Deliverables

Complete BOM

Full parts list with supplier links, $335-$1,320 total

CAD Files

SolidWorks & FreeCAD formats

Firmware

Arduino/ESP32 code (GPL v3)

Documentation

Video tutorials, assembly guides, performance data

750
Systems Built (5yr)
2.75M
People Protected
1,500km
Drains Cleared
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Or email directly: contact@wardeffect.com