Force Main and Gravity Sewer Wastewater Rehabilitation Technology
According to an EPA report on the state of wastewater rehabilitation technology, 16,000 sewer systems are serving 190 million people using 740,000 miles of public sewers and 500,000 miles of private lateral sewers. Additionally, an EPA report on force main rehabilitation estimates 60,000 miles of force main and cites that corrosion and structure failure account […]
Advancing Potable Water Pipeline Maintenance: A Look at Spray-in-Place Pipe Rehabilitation Using 100% Solids Epoxy
The American potable water infrastructure is deteriorating quickly. Today, over two million miles of underground pipes carry potable water across America. But most of these pipes are approaching the end of their natural life. Many of them are unsafe, allowing lead, soil contaminants, bacteria, and other harmful substances to enter the water supply. In 2021, […]
Municipal Pipe Restoration for Water Quality – the Lead Issues in Pipes (Example in Detroit)
Lead is one of the most harmful substances you can find in your drinking water. Exposure to even tiny amounts can lead to serious developmental, mental and physical setbacks. Unfortunately, much of America’s aging water pipe infrastructure was built using lead pipes. Fixing this problem is a complex, ongoing process. Often, the cost of municipal […]
Sewer Pipe Epoxy Lining vs. Replacement: Everything You Should Know
The American Society of Civil Engineers states in their 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure that there are over 800,000 miles of public sewer lines and 500,000 miles of private lateral sewers. The report further notes that utilities spent over $3 billion in 2019 to replace just 4,700 miles of pipeline. While many utilities are […]
5 Benefits of Potable Water Underground Pipe Lining
If you’re in need of water main rehabilitation or underground pipe lining, or any other pipe rehabilitation project, you know that water quality is of the utmost importance. Safe, drinkable water quality should never be taken for granted. As pipes deteriorate over time and environmental threats evolve, contaminated tap water can become a significant risk […]
Sewer Force Main: How It Works and How to Repair It
The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that the approximate length of the force main system in the US is 60,000 miles or roughly 7.5% of the wastewater system. While the systems are of great benefit, failure can release millions of gallons of raw sewage into the environment, resulting in health risks and massive clean-up costs. This […]
How Trenchless Pipe Lining Can Fix Potable Water Systems
America’s municipal water systems comprise over 1.2 million miles of water mains, with 240,000 water main breaks annually. That results in considerable disruption to a city’s water supply plus the work, expense, and traffic disruption of replacing those pipes. On top of that, consider that roughly 18% of those aging pipes are constructed from asbestos […]
How We Conduct Underground Pipe Rehabilitation Without Digging
Are you in need of pipe repair or pipe rehabilitation? If so, you probably know that digging to access extensive pipe surfaces can pose an expense and inconvenience to your community. But even with the best pipe maintenance, your pipes will eventually degrade due to tuberculation, intrusion, and a host of other unavoidable issues. Many […]
Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Technology Offers Long-Term Solutions for Municipalities
Municipal pipe maintenance continues to be a major challenge for city planners across America. Due to our nation’s aging pipe infrastructure, many municipal planners are faced with the need to rehabilitate deteriorating pipes to their original function. Due to factors including tuberculation, cracks and leaks, and root intrusion, pipes gradually become obstructed over time. Eventually, […]
What Is Trenchless Technology and Rehabilitation?
Pipes are typically out of sight and easy to ignore–until something goes wrong. Well-maintained pipes are essential in order for homes, businesses, towns and cities to function effectively. When something goes wrong with your pipes, regular routines are immediately disrupted. You may have to call an emergency crew to come and solve the problem right […]