Ketek offers the rental or purchase of fish screens compliant with standards set by Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans to ensure the preservation of aquatic life.
Why we use fish screens?
Most aquatic organisms such as fish and plants cannot come into contact with the pump or the suction hose because they are protected by the screen. A fish screen is placed at a water diversion to protect juvenile fish from entering irrigation channels. They are specifically designed to reduce fish mortality and stranding. Fish screening provides a unique opportunity to increase survival of ESA-listed fish species while allowing irrigators to withdraw water.
Benefits
- Keep your pump systems from clogging with debris
- Provide a reliable flow and reduce maintenance
- Prevent fish from being harmed
- Ensure regulations are met
- Floating, submerged options compatible with suction lines and submersible pumps
Our Products
Custom Design
The designs offered ensure every screen is 12” above the bottom of the water body, has small enough screens to prevent fish from entering the water intake, and have enough surface area to disperse the suction force of the pump and allow fish caught against the screen to swim free.
Ketek manufactures fish screens, parts, and accessories, often for a lower cost than buying a similar product from intermediary vendors. We consistently update designs to meet changing client needs and environmental standards. For new design needs, our fabrication shop has you covered. Each design is offered to meet specific needs, such as low profile, high intake, float compatible, and more.
If you don’t see a screen which fits your project, contact us to get a quote from manufacturing. If you can dream it, we can build it.
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Fish Screen Comparison Table
Cage
Minimum Depth Required
(average)
4’
Flow Rate (m3)
3.3 – 10.1
Weight (lbs)
825 – 1,322
Install Options
Equipment
Compatibility
Submersible Pump
Suction Hose
Float Compatibility
Yes
Rent or Purchase
Both
Basket
Minimum Depth Required
(average)
4′
Flow Rate (m3)
7 – 18.5
Weight (lbs)
470 – 1,600
Install Options
Equipment
Compatibility
Submersible Pump,
Suction Hose
Float Compatibility
Yes
Rent or Purchase
Both
Float Basket
Minimum Depth Required
(average)
6’
Flow Rate (m3)
2.5 – 21.3
Weight (lbs)
423 – 3,272
Install Options
Equipment
Pump Compatibility
Submersible
Pump
Float Compatibility
Yes
Rent or Purchase
Both
Low Profile
Minimum Depth Required
(average)
1.5′
Flow Rate (m3)
2.7 – 6
Weight (lbs)
112 – 334
Install Options
Equipment, Hand Movable
Compatibility
Suction
Hose
Float Compatibility
▬
Rent or Purchase
Both
Trident
Minimum Depth Required
(average)
2.5′
Flow Rate (m3)
9.6 – 15.3
Weight (lbs)
2,030 – 2,700
Install Options
Equipment
Compatibility
Submersible Pump
Suction Hose
Float Compatibility
▬
Rent or Purchase
Both
Round Rolling
Minimum Depth Required
(average)
3’
Flow Rate (m3)
2.7
Weight (lbs)
221
Install Options
Hand Movable
Pump Compatibility
Submersible
Pump
Float Compatibility
▬
Rent or Purchase
Both
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Often Used with Fish Screens
Frequently Asked Questions
BLOG POST
Since 1995, regulations under Section 30 of the Fisheries Act have mandated the use of intake screens for all projects drawing water from fish-bearing water bodies. Recognizing the critical need for effective and compliant fish screens, Ketek has been a leading manufacturer, consistently meeting and exceeding DFO standards for water transfer projects. Just as regulations and client needs have evolved, so too has our technology.
Environmental Solutions
Fish Screens are part of Ketek Environmental Services. We offer effective solutions to problems new and old, seeking to reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions and care for air, land and water.
