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Jun 02, 2017
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Robbins Celebrates Tough Tunnels for Clean Energy
Ceremony with Georgian Prime Minister commissions Green Power Station
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May 31, 2017
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Increase Efficiency with the New Vermeer RC250C Reclaimer
Vermeer expands its fluid management product lineup with the introduction of the R250C reclaimer - a modular mud reclaimer that can be paired with a variety of directional drills, trailers, pit pumps and gensets on a jobsite. The design of the Vermeer R250C reclaimer helps to reduce the costs to conduct horizontal directional drill (HDD) projects. It is equipped with an innovative 45-degree manifold, a balanced elliptical shaker motion and scaled shaker deck, as well as several serviceability features to help increase overall productivity.
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May 29, 2017
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Prompt for Plastic Pipe Papers in Las Vegas
An official call for papers to be delivered at PLASTIC PIPES XIX Conference and
Exhibition has been issued by event organizers. Deadline for submission of
abstracts is 31 October 2017. The Conference and Exhibition will take place in
Las Vegas, US at the Red Rock Resort on the 24 – 26 September 2018.
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May 26, 2017
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Xylem delivers emergency bypass in record time following historic rainfall damage to major U.S. sewer main
Turnkey solution minimizes environmental impact and maintains service while ensuring regulatory compliance
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May 24, 2017
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British Water partners URICA for supply chain funding
Exclusive agreement supports water market growth / Timely payments enable SMEs to explore new opportunities / Independent checks cut risk from international trade
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May 22, 2017
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Accredited calm network operators passes 6,000 mark
United Utilities makes Calm Network Training mandatory / Ten utilities now accessing online course / Benefits include reduced leakage and fewer customer complaints
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May 19, 2017
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Partnership provides access to safe and affordable drinking water to 50,000 people in Kenya
A two-year project to bring safe, affordable drinking water to more than 50,000 of the poorest residents in Nairobi, Kenya, has now been inaugurated after successful completion earlier this year. The initiative was co-funded by OFID (the OPEC Fund for International Development), the UK Government’s Department for International Development and Borealis and Borouge through their joint corporate social responsibility programme Water for the World™. Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) was responsible for implementation and project management.
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May 17, 2017
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Robbins TBM Takes on Eighth Bore for Galerie des Janots Project
Rebuilt TBM Will Bore in La Ciotat, France to Improve Access to Water Supply
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May 15, 2017
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Plastic Pipes XIX in Las Vegas
Organizers of PLASTIC PIPES XIX are urging participants to mark their calendars for their international Conference and Exhibition event that takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at the Red Rock Resort on the 24 – 26 September 2018.
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May 12, 2017
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Scottish Water Launches Tunnel Boring Machine In Massive Paisley Environmental Project
A state-of-the-art machine which will construct a key part of a one mile-long waste water tunnel, or sewer, under the streets of Paisley has been launched by Scottish Water.
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May 10, 2017
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DC Water and Xylem celebrate the installation of the first intelligent wastewater pumping system in North America
Xylem, a leading global water technology company, today presented to DC Water the first installation in North America of Flygt Concertor, the world's first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence. DC Water, one of the nation's leading water and wastewater innovators, has a well-established track record of piloting and adopting leading-edge technologies to evolve its operations into smarter water infrastructure for the benefit of its customers and the community.
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May 08, 2017
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Water industry BIM initiative shortlisted for award
All UK water and sewerage companies join forces with BIM4Water / Draft BIM Guidance launched / Utilities will benefit from efficiency savings
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May 04, 2017
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Envirosight Offers NEW Confined Space Safety Poster for Sewer Inspection Crews
Free resource provides information on safe confined space entry.
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May 02, 2017
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Water Research Foundation Releases New Results on Lead Service Line Lining and Coating Technologies
Study Demonstrates that Some Lining and Coating Technologies Can Reduce or Eliminate Lead Release
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Apr 28, 2017
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City’s sensor researchers win Australian award for research innovation in sewer monitoring
Fibre optic sensor technology developed within City’s Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, has enabled Sydney Water to undertake long term monitoring in the harsh corrosive and biofouling conditions of Sydney's sewers.
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Apr 26, 2017
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Energy from Toilet Wastewater
Wastewater as Valuable Resource – Millions of Deaths Annually Due to Wrong Use of Wastewater
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Apr 24, 2017
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New Manhole Camera with Powerful 40x Optical Zoom Introduced by Fiberscope.net
The Manhole Inspection Camera CYCLOPS is an affordable portable unit with a x40 optical
zoom, a 14 ft. articulating telescopic pole (lengths up to 40 ft. available upon request), a 1/2.8”
Color Exmor CMOS camera sensor and a high performance digital signal processor. Equipped
with recording capability, this waterproof camera was designed for inspections of mainlines,
ceilings, silos towers, and other vertical spaces.
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Apr 21, 2017
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Woolpert Selected to Design Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Woolpert was selected by HRSD to provide study, design and administration services for a
project to rehabilitate about one mile of sanitary sewer infrastructure in Newport News, Va.
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Apr 19, 2017
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Alison Ireland appointed as BlueTech business development director
BlueTech Research, the leading provider of global water technology market intelligence, has appointed Alison Ireland to the post of business development director. Ireland will be based in the UK office and her position in the senior team will support the development of BlueTech’s subscriber base, with a focus on European clients.
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Apr 18, 2017
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Igloo a 'game-changer' for sewer training
A new 360-degree Igloo projection theatre is “a game changer” for sewer maintenance training.
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Apr 13, 2017
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British Water publishes code of practice for SuDS technology
First UK code of practice for proprietary devices used in surface water treatment / Cooperation between Environment Agency and manufacturers delivers guidance / Search is on for a partner to open first UK SuDS product testing facility
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Apr 11, 2017
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Washington County Service Authority Selects HomeServe USA to Offer Customers Optional Water & Sewer Line Coverage Plans
HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home emergency repair solutions, today announced the launch of its partnership with Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) to offer optional service plans for both interior and exterior water and sewer lines. The plans offered through HomeServe, available to the 21,000 households served by WCSA, will provide homeowners with coverage that protects them from the costs and inconveniences associated with emergency repairs to the water and sewer lines connecting their home to WCSA’s system.
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Apr 07, 2017
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ePIPE® Team Awarded U.S. Patent for Cleaning and Sealing Pipes “In-Place” Providing Protection Against Leaks, Lead Leaching and Lead Service Lines
Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC, (PRT) makers of the ePIPE®, Lead-Free Leak-Free, LeadSmart™ product lines, announced today that it has been granted its 17th U.S. patent, #9555453, related to its ePIPE System of “in-place” pipe restoration against leaks, harmful lead leaching and lead service lines.
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Apr 05, 2017
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WinCan Web Dramatically Simplifies Online Sharing and Mapping of Sewer Inspection Data
WinCan Web Allows for Cloud-Based Data Delivery and Storage for CCTV Inspection Data.
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Apr 03, 2017
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PIPES XI - Sustainability on conference agenda
Sustainability of plastic pipe systems will be a key issue at the Pipes XI Conference
and Exhibition to be held in South Africa on 4 – 5 September 2017 at the Emperors
Palace in Johannesburg. A preliminary programme released by event organizers,
includes conference speakers from around the world. Presentations will focus on the
low environmental impact of plastic pipe systems in addition to recent technical and
business developments.
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