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Nov 21, 2012
News
Renovation » Lining with pipes
SPR Europe rehabilitates circulation lines of the treatment plant in Berlin-Ruhleben
Often, in addition to cost considerations, site conditions can make open construction impossible. For the rehabilitation of the three 900 mm circulation lines at the Berliner Wasserbetriebe treatment plant in Berlin-Ruhleben, Germany, the constant hydraulic strain of the pipes prompted a decision for trenchless rehabilitation.
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Nov 20, 2012
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Funding Meeting Supports Large Scale Peri-urban Sanitation Project in Burkina Faso
Representatives of various local, regional and international development agencies and from different levels of Government met in Ouagadougou to discuss the funding of a sanitation project in the peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou, estimated at €138 million (FCFA 90.5 billion). This project should be completed by 2017 and is expected to improve the lives of an estimated one million people living in the most vulnerable areas of the city.
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Nov 19, 2012
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ADB $300 Million to Fund Overhaul of Ageing Water, Sewer Systems in Colombo
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $300 million in loans to overhaul the quality, coverage, and management of water and wastewater services in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo.
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Nov 16, 2012
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Trenchless installation of pipelines » Steerable soil removal techniques » Horizontal Directional Drilling
New Ditch Witch Directional Drills Inspired By Customer Input
The Charles Machine Works (CMW®), Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch® underground construction equipment, announces the release of two new directional drills: the Ditch Witch JT30 Mach 1 and JT30 All Terrain.
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Nov 14, 2012
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Sewage treatment
GE Survey Shows Most Americans Strongly Support “Toilet-to-Turf” Water Reuse Solutions
Amidst growing water scarcity and concern about the future availability and quality of water, a new GE consumer survey indicates that Americans strongly support reusing water to help the U.S. drive economic competitiveness and protect the environment.
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Nov 14, 2012
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Trenchless installation of pipelines
No Dig Turkey 2012 – A Great Success
TSITT (Turkish Society for Infrastructure and Trenchless Technology) held the NO DIG TURKEY 2012 CONFERENCE in Sanliurfa TR on 2-3 October 2012 with the valuable support of ISTT. Many local and international participants attended this unique trenchless event of Turkey.
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Nov 13, 2012
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Work safety
Cloud 9 Services, Inc. Announces Critical Capability When Performing World’s Most Dangerous Job
Rick Fender, Vice President of Cloud 9 Services, Inc. claims that even the Ice Road Truckers and Alaskan Crab fisherman would agree that the world’s most dangerous job is the challenge faced when Underground Utility Contractors enter Confined Spaces as required to perform an underground pipe repair, manhole repair or lift station repair.
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Nov 12, 2012
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Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Government of India
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Japanese ODA loan agreement with the Government of India to provide a loan of up to 28.975 billion yen for assistance for Delhi Water Supply Improvement Project.
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Nov 09, 2012
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1.7 Million Vietnamese in Rural Communities to Gain Access to Safe Water
Safe clean water for 1.7 million people, improved sanitation for 650,000 people – these are the services that Vietnamese in 8 provinces in the Red River Delta will receive through the government’s National Target Program (NTP) for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation.
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Nov 06, 2012
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In-Pipe Technology Moving to New Headquarters
In-Pipe Technology is moving to a new facility next to the Chicago O’Hare Airport to meet growing demand.
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Nov 02, 2012
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Aarsleff enters into partnering on the execution of a new sewer system at Langelinie in Odense
VCS Denmark has today confirmed that it will enter into partnering with Aarsleff Langelinie I/S on the design of the extension of the sewer system in and around the road Langelinie in Odense where the sewers are old and unable to cope with heavy rain and climate changes.
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Oct 31, 2012
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"Drainage is key to safer build environments" says ACO Building Drainage
While a drainage system is essential for the safe removal of water and waste products, their very nature can create certain safety issues that have to be addressed. Namely, flood prevention and hygiene. For example, drains can act as a breeding ground for potentially harmful micro-organisms and flooding can occur when drainage is poorly specified.
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Oct 30, 2012
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VINCI awarded a contract for the construction of a 4 km tunnel in Hong Kong
VINCI Construction Grands Projets has been awarded by MTR Corporation Limited the contract 1103 – Hin Keng to Diamond Hill tunnels – part of the new Shatin to Central Link mass transit railway, for an amount of 280 million euros.
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Oct 29, 2012
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Teams from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of South Florida Win the 2012 WEF Student Design Competition
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) proudly announces students from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of South Florida as winners of the 2012 Student Design Competition. The eleventh annual competition took place this month in New Orleans, La. as part of WEFTEC® 2012, WEF's 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference.
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Oct 26, 2012
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Pipe End Caps Range Expanded to include Flanged Pipe
FT Pipeline Systems, a leading supplier of steel water pipes to the UK construction industry has expanded its range of pipe end caps to include caps for flanged pipe.
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Oct 24, 2012
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Vallourec provides Technip with integrated solutions for an Offshore Project in the Central North Sea
Vallourec, world leader in premium tubular solutions, announces the provision of seamless linepipe including coating and welding services for the Greater Stella Project in the North Sea. The 96 km of coated linepipe is due to be delivered to Technip, who has been awarded the EPC1 contract, in the first quarter of 2013.
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Oct 23, 2012
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Leading trade fair for environmental technology returns to its original name: IFAT ENTSORGA becomes IFAT again
After two events held under the name of IFAT ENTSORGA, the leading trade fair for environmental technologies is returning to its original name of IFAT.
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Oct 22, 2012
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Imtech chosen as strategic technology partner by Severn Trent Water until 2020
Royal Imtech N.V. announces that Capula, one of the operating companies of Imtech UK, following an extensive European (OJEU) procurement process, has been appointed by Severn Trent Water as their strategic technology partner with immediate effect. For Imtech, this means contracts worth up to tens of millions euro each year up to 2020.
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Oct 19, 2012
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DBM Channels P257-M into Potable Water Projects
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P257.2 million to the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to fund various water supply projects in 29 provinces.
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Oct 18, 2012
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USDA Rural Development Announces Funding in Rural Alaska
Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced that 16 rural communities in Alaska will receive funding to improve public health and the quality of local water supplies. Funding will be used by the predominantly Native communities to plan, design and construct community water and wastewater disposal projects. Funding is provided by USDA through the Rural Alaska Village Grant (RAVG) program.
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Oct 17, 2012
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Sewage treatment
New Technology: Sewage Waste to Become Plastic
A pioneering, ground breaking innovation will enable turning municipal sewage sludge into raw materials, to be used by paper and plastic industries around the world.
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Oct 16, 2012
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Tunneling and gallery techniques » Jacking by machine » Tunnel boring machine
High-Tech Premiere for TGV Tunnel
Two months earlier than planned, tunnel boring machine Charlotte reached the west side of the Vosges Mountains, concluding excavation for the first tube of the »Tunnel de Saverne«. A newly developed high-tech machine from Herrenknecht is being used, which can be converted inside the tunnel and adjusted for different soil conditions. The twin-tube rail tunnel is part of the section on the TGV Paris-Strasbourg line currently being expanded for train speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour.
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Oct 15, 2012
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We Deliver: Nord Stream’s Twin Pipelines Come On Stream
Just 30 months after the start of construction of its first pipeline, Nord Stream’s twin pipeline system came on stream in October 2012, on schedule and on budget. International specialists worked around the clock under the most challenging conditions to construct the pipelines with a total weight of 4 million tonnes.
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Oct 12, 2012
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Sewage treatment
WERF Recognizes San Antonio Water System for Achieving a Clean Water Trifecta
The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) recognized San Antonio Water System with its Award for Excellence in Innovation for achieving its goal to recycle and use all treatment process residuals.
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Oct 11, 2012
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Sewage treatment » Wastewater treatment, biological
Veolia Water Releases Study on Process to Remove Pharmaceuticals and Phosphorus from Wastewater
Veolia Water North America (Veolia Water) announced study findings that showed the successful removal of pharmaceuticals and phosphorus from wastewater using its Actiflo® Carb technology. Over the course of an 8-week study, the presence of phosphorus and a variety of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), ranging from ointments to medications, were monitored after adding Actiflo® Carb to the traditional wastewater treatment process.
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