News and Articles
Oct 28, 2019
News
Keeping the Nice Sea Outfall Straight and True
The construction of a new sewage tunnel in Nice, France required a sea outfall to be installed using a tunnelling procedure. Using microtunnelling the sea outfall was designed as a 482 m long installation running along a straight route, holing out on the seabed some 450 m from the shoreline.
more
Oct 25, 2019
News
Anglian Water Commissions Black & Veatch to Create One of the World’s First Water Utility Digital Twins
One of the world’s first water utility digital twins will be created for Anglian Water by Black & Veatch. The utility’s ‘future water company, today,’ initiative uses the Newmarket region of its operating area as a proving ground for innovations promising the greatest benefits.
more
Oct 23, 2019
News
Pentair Corporate Responsibility Report Showcases Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions
Global water treatment company Pentair announces the release of its 2018 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, highlighting its efforts to make a positive impact on the health of the world with its people, resources, technology and values focused on its mission of delivering smart, sustainable water solutions.
more
Oct 22, 2019
News
BioPod™ Biofilter with StormMix™ Media Approved for Use in LA County
Oldcastle Infrastructure™ is part of the Building Products division of CRH, the largest building materials company in North America. Oldcastle Infrastructure is pleased to announce that the BioPod Biofilter System with StormMix media has been approved by the California State Water Resources Control Board Region 4 for storm water biofiltration.
more
Oct 21, 2019
News
TEPPFA Joins EU Wide Initiative to Improve the Sustainable Use of Plastics
In September, the key influencers that can move society at large to a more sustainable use of plastic products gathered in Brussels to sign the Circular Plastic Alliance Declaration. More than 100 European trade organisations, including TEPPFA, companies and public authorities signed. They represent the entire value chain from raw material producers, product manufacturers, users up to waste management organisations, recyclers and public authorities.
more
Oct 18, 2019
News
Polysense Announces Smart City Manhole Solution: Multi-Parameter Monitoring, Flexible Wireless Connectivity and IP68 Enclosure
The solution, powered by the advanced Polysense edge computing/AI capability, enables municipalities worldwide to monitor a rich range of critical operational and safety parameters of infrastructure manholes.
more
Oct 17, 2019
News
Esco Tool's MILLHOG® Pipeline Saw & Beveler Produce Precise Welds on Highly Alloyed Pipe
A new pneumatic saw and pipe trolley that accurately cut pipe up to 60" O.D. with ± 1/16” accuracy and no HAZ to permit better end prep bevels for welding and subsequent beveling has been introduced by Esco Tool. The bevelers pull a thick chip without cutting fluids and use cutter blades that transfer heat away from the pipe surface.
more
Oct 16, 2019
News
Metropolitan to Assess Supply Potential of Stormwater Capture
With the goal of understanding the potential water supply benefits of local stormwater capture projects, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is launching a new pilot program that will provide vital data on the most efficient and cost effective methods to capture and use rainfall and stormwater runoff.
more
Oct 15, 2019
News
Amsterdam Pipe Conference: Last Call For Papers
Organizers of PLASTIC PIPES XX are expecting to receive as many as 100 abstracts for their conference and exhibition that takes place in the “Pipe” District of Amsterdam at the Hotel Okura on September 21 - 23, 2020. With a deadline of 22 October this year, only a few weeks remain for delegates to submit their abstracts.
more
Oct 15, 2019
News
Watts Partners with Planet Water Foundation to Bring Clean Water to Thailand
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. – a leading global manufacturer of plumbing, heating, and water quality products and solutions – recently funded and helped install two water filtration systems that provide clean drinking water for children and families in Sa Kaeo, Thailand.
more
Oct 14, 2019
News
“Be your authentic self” – Message to Women Working in Water
Tania Flasck, director and head of UK infrastructure at Turner & Townsend, the global professional services consultancy, will be among the speakers. Turner & Townsend is also event sponsor. With over 25 years’ water and utilities experience, Tania is passionate about supporting women in the sector. Here, she shares some insights and tells us why Women in Water is so important.
more
Oct 11, 2019
News
MyTana Releases New LD40 Auditory Pipeline Leak Detector
MyTana, a manufacturer and distributor of cleaning, maintenance and inspection tools for the plumber and drain cleaning markets, has released the new LD40 Leak Detector.
more
Oct 10, 2019
News
Indiana American Water Ranks Highest in the Midwest in J.D. Power 2019 Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study
Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Company, announced it has received the J.D. Power award for ranking highest in customer satisfaction among water utilities in the Midwest according to the J.D. Power 2019 Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM.
more
Oct 09, 2019
News
Submit a Topic to Be Considered for the 2020 Microtunneling Short Course Agenda
For more than 25 years, the Microtunneling Short Course has trained more than 3,600 professionals, ranging from contractors and engineers to owner agency representatives. The three-day intensive course covers the latest in emerging technologies, takes an in-depth look at subjects that can impact your job, and includes the latest technical information to ensure a successful project.
more
Oct 08, 2019
News
Australia-Wide Recognition for Leading Infrastructure Renewal Company
Industry-leading pipeline repair, restoration and renewal company Interflow has been recognised for its excellence in civil constructions at Australia’s most prestigious civil infrastructure awards. Interflow – an Australian-owned company – operates throughout Australasia to repair, restore and renew underground pipelines and associated assets. It was named the winner of the Victorian and Queensland Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Earth Awards at ceremonies held in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast last month.
more
Oct 07, 2019
News
Alternative Water Supplier Opens New £1 Million Depot in Nottinghamshire to Expand its Offering to the Midlands and North of England
Water Direct has invested in the 1,231m² (13,250ft²) Mansfield site which is designed to augment its offering across the Midlands and North of England. The addition of this central location creates a further base of operations for the company allowing even greater ability to respond to increasing client demands nationwide.
more
Oct 04, 2019
News
TTC’s Dr Tom Iseley Retires From LA Tech
After dedicated service to Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech), trenchless expert Dr Iseley has retired as a professor. In August, a crowd gathered at the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) to celebrate Dr Iseley’s retirement.
more
Oct 03, 2019
News
New EN Standard for Stormwater Boxes Expected to Stimulate Market Demand From Public and Private Procurers
CEN has published a new set of standards for stormwater boxes. The new standards simplify the existing complicated market situation in Europe with a myriad of local standards, quality marks and approvals and make it easier for designers and purchasers to compare.
more
Oct 02, 2019
News
Water Industry Must Harness Power of Data
The water sector should be at the forefront of the UK’s artificial intelligence and data revolution, according to Ofwat. In its Driving Transformational Innovation report, the regulator set out high expectations when it comes to data and analytics. This, along with tough regulatory targets and the exceptional challenges arising from climate change and population growth, means effective use of data analytics has never been more critical for water.
more
Oct 02, 2019
News
In Touch with the Dutch at PPXX in Amsterdam
The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) has highlighted the promotional and networking opportunities of its next conference and exhibition, PLASTIC PIPES XX. Hosted in Amsterdam at the Hotel Okura, this event will be held September 21 - 23, 2020.
more
Oct 01, 2019
News
When Your Thorough Repair Becomes Overkill
If you’re exhausted from the never-ending to-do list of pipeline maintenance, it helps to focus your resources on the most vital tasks. Many municipalities rely solely on end-to-end (manhole-to-manhole) rehabilitation techniques like CIPP, pipe bursting and slip-lining to repair failing lines. But in some cases, the investment and time these rehab procedures require may be overkill.
more
Sep 30, 2019
Article
Inspection of a culvert pipeline after 44 years of operation
The Mosel culvert at the “Deutsches Eck” in Koblenz
more
Sep 27, 2019
News
Small Robbins Double Shield Makes a Monumental Achievement
In August 2019, a small diameter Double Shield TBM made a big impact. The 2.46 m (8.07 ft) diameter Robbins machine completed 3,475 m (11,400 ft) of boring with no intermediate access, making it the longest rock tunnel ever bored by a Double Shield TBM under 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in diameter.
more
Sep 26, 2019
News
The Toro Company Announces New Underground Construction Business Strategy
The Toro Company announced that it is realigning the organizational structure for its underground construction businesses to better serve customers, maximize synergies and streamline costs.
more
Sep 25, 2019
News
Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department, Florida, Awards 30-mile ‘Electro Scan’ Sewer Assessment Project
Electro Scan Inc. was chosen by the Hillsborough County, Public Utilities Department, Florida, to support its Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) study for the Dale Mabry Wastewater Collection Basin. The project will be conducted by Electro Scan's Field Services team using the company’s patented Focused Electrode Leak Location (FELL) technology, in collaboration with the County’s engineering consultant.
more
