Sewer Repair
Inflow and Infiltration Effects on Sewage Systems
Failing to maintain the sewage system pipeline can cause inflow and infiltration into the system. With an increased amount of water in the...
How to Detect and Control Hydrogen Sulfide Corrosion Problems in Sewer Pipes
The cost of hydrogen sulfide corrosion rehabilitation escalates when municipalities fail to undertake periodic inspections, and condition...
Your Comprehensive Guide to Condition Assessment of Buried Pipelines
Not only is a failed sewer system harmful for the environment, it is also expensive to rehabilitate. This is where condition assessment...
A Brief History of Manholes and Why We Need Them
Manholes date back to the mid-19th century and still play an essential part in maintaining city sewage systems. They serve not only as...
Hydraulic Radius Explained: Sewer Design, Formulas and Perimeter Calculations
The hydraulic radius helps to determine how much water and sediment can flow through a channel. The higher the radius of a pipe, the larger...
Your Guide to Bypassing Sewers for Mechanical Spot Repair
Mechanical spot repairs do not often require a bypass to complete. However, on occasion, a sewer bypass may be necessary, and planning is...
Trenchless Rehabilitation Evaluation: How to Properly Inspect and Locate Damaged Pipelines
Trenchless technology makes it possible to use trenchless nondestructive inspection methods. This helps to isolate pipes that need repair,...
The True Cost of Trenchless Vs. Open Trench Sewer Repair
Whenever a sewer rehabilitation project is undertaken, the primary consideration is usually the cost factor. There are two options...
The Essential Pros and Cons of Trenchless Sewer Rehabilitation
At first, trenchless sewer rehabilitation sounds like the best of all possible worlds, but as with any technology there are strong points...
How Thermoformed Pipe is Used for Sanitary Sewers
Thermoform means to shape a plastic material such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) using heat and pressure....
Is Trenchless Rehabilitation Right for Your Home?
In the event of pipe damage, owners try to find the quickest, cheapest method of repairing. Trenchless rehabilitation can be a viable...
Protect Your Home Against Drain Clogs
Bathroom drain clogs occur when skin flakes, body oil, hair, dirt and soap build up on the walls of the drain pipe. In the kitchen, they...
How a Sewer is Installed
Building and installing a sewer requires planning, and now, there are several trenchless constructions methods that allow the installation...
How Pigging Works in Trenchless Repair and Rehabilitation
There are 5 basic PIG models, utility, inspection, intelligent, gel and specialty PIGS in use in trenchless pigging, all of which are used...
Using Trenchless Maintenance to Avoid Costly Leak Repairs
Trenchless technology methods are fast and efficient ways to address line damage. New technologies arise every day that make it easier to...
The Complex World of Sewer Networks
There are three main types of sewer systems: separate, combined and partially separate systems. Separate sewer systems use two lines, one...
Trenchless Installation of Utility Lines and Access Ports in Urban Areas
The use of CIPP most commonly occurs to repair water, sewer, and gas lines. When installing utility lines in communities, an array of...
Using Trenchless Construction for Planned Communities
Using trenchless construction for planned communities allows contractors to plan the infrastructure like sewer, water, gas and telecom...
The Lifespan of Steel, Clay, Plastic & Composite Pipes
The commonly used pipe materials are high-density polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), reinforced concrete, steel, and vitrified...
