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elcome to January. Its actually Nov. 11, and as I write this, the
snow is piling ever higher on the deck in front of me. The view
is from my dining room table. Northern Wisconsin got hit with
an unusually strong snowstorm for so early in the season. The snow started
filtering in from the West yesterday morning, with the Eastern sky an
impenetrable gray barrier to the rising sun.
Now, I grew up in Wisconsin, and while I dont love the cold, Im certainly capable of dealing with it. But this storm is early, and its dumping
a lot of snow, and I still have to take my pier out of the water, and the curbstop that shuts off the water to the hose bib at my garage is 6 feet down a
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Luke Laggis
ment and the one so many sewer and water utilities are facing across
North America.
We all face storms, sometimes in a very literal sense, and sometimes
in the form of combined forces and events that wreak havoc on everything in their path. Your utilities most likely have and no doubt will
again face these storms, and if youre not prepared, they can cause serious problems.
Clarksville, Tenn., profiled in this issue, is a great example of the damage storms can cause and how preparedness can pay huge dividends. The
city was inundated with floodwaters after a major storm in 2010. When
the storm hit, combined sewer flow surged, knocking out several lift stations and filling mainlines with countless yards of dirt and debris.
In the weeks just after the flood, crew members worked long hours
getting the system functioning again. It took 30 months before the system
was fully restored and functioning normally.

We all face storms, sometimes in a very literal

sense, and sometimes in the form of combined
forces and events that wreak havoc on everything
in their path. Your utilities most likely have and
no doubt will again face these storms, and if youre
not prepared, they can cause serious problems.
While its impossible to prevent a flood of this nature, you can be prepared. An emergency plan is a good start. Two important pieces Clarksville had in place were an emergency purchasing policy and good
relationships with suppliers. Utility officials quickly found out that if they
called around to get three quotes, the item they needed was often gone
by the time they called back. The emergency purchasing policy enabled
them to procure 14 diesel bypass pumps, which were delivered from a
barge in San Francisco Bay to Tennessee in 28 hours.
Having contacts in place and being able to put faces with names on
both sides also proved invaluable as it made it easier to call and get a
quick response. Internally, all divisions worked well together and dedicated long hours to restoring system operations.
Back in Wisconsin, I was able to get ahold of a few friends my own
emergency plan and coordinate my pier removal. It was a much smaller
effort, and the potential consequences much less severe, but it illustrates the types of situations all of us, and all utilities, have to face from
time to time.
I hope the Clarksville story contains a lesson or two that can help your
utility when the next crisis takes shape.
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CUTTING
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A comprehensive approach to nonrevenue water loss is helping the
Asheville Water Resources Department tighten up its distribution system
By Jim Force

he hilly topography in and

around Asheville, N.C.,
makes the city a prime tourist destination. The Blue Ridge
Mountains, local waterfalls, hiking
trails and scenic vistas bring over 9
million visitors to the area every year.
But the terrain featuring
changes in elevation of 1,000 to
1,500 feet in some places also presents unique challenges to the Asheville Water Resources Department,
especially as the department works
to reduce nonrevenue water loss.
With some 50 different pressure
zones in its service area, the Water
Department is constantly dealing with
pumping, valving and storage issues
as it strives to deliver a reliable stream
of high-quality water to its 56,000 customers on a daily basis.
Elevation is always a problem here, says Ivan Thomas,
the Water Departments
operations manager. The
pressures amplify water
loss. We are looking at
ways of reducing pres-

sures [which can reach 400 psi in

some places along the system] and
are being proactive.
Through a comprehensive team
approach including a water loss
audit program and departmentwide
understanding and acceptance of
the goals Asheville has cut those
losses from 6 million gallons and
approximately $3,600 of lost revenue a day in 2012, to 5.4 million gallons and $2,792 a day in 2014.

Surface water supply

Asheville draws its water from
two reservoirs and the Mills
River. At the North
Fork and Bee Tree
reservoirs, treat-

ment facilities use conventional filtration to produce finished water.

The Mills River treatment plant uses
ozone. Water from the reservoirs
flows by gravity some 13 miles to the
city, while the Mills River water is
pumped. Altogether, the facilities
deliver about 20 mgd of high-quality water for Ashevilles residential
and commercial customers and for
firefighting.
The distribution system consists
of 1,600 miles of pipe, ranging in
diameter from 2 to 36 inches. Some
of the piping is galvanized or cast
iron and is more than 100 years
old. The city maintains 40
pump stations and 32
ground storage tanks,
with a total capacity of
25 million gallons.

The system has 16,000 valves and

7,500 hydrants. Population served
is about 125,000.
The Water Departments 146
employees are in charge of all the
treatment facilities and distribution
lines, service lines, storage and
pumping facilities, hydrants, valves
and meters in the system, and are
divided into six divisions:
Meter services responsible
for meter reading and maintenance, the commercial and
residential backflow program,
and taps.
Water production responsible for the three treatment
facilities with a small team
responsible for pump and tank
maintenance.
Water maintenance responsible for maintenance and
repair of distribution lines, fire
hydrants and valves.
Water engineering responsible for planning, engineering, water line design, capital
projects, construction and con-

Anthony Brown (left) and Justin

Rice of the City of Asheville Water
Resources Department use a Fluid
Conservation Systems Lmic to
survey for water line leaks along
Pinners Cove Road in Asheville.
(Photography by John Fletcher)

struction inspection.
Customer service handles all
customer calls for the city,
although 90 percent relate to
water issues. This group also
handles billing.
Administration
Its a team approach that carries
over into the citys program to
reduce nonrevenue water loss.
You can never involve staff too
much in nonrevenue water planning, says Thomas. The simplest
thought could spark the best idea.
We talk about water loss at our
monthly and quarterly meetings. All
of our projects have a nonrevenue
water loss aspect to them.

Water loss
Ashevilles battle against water
loss dates to 2012. In that year,
according to Thomas, it became evident that the city was losing a fair
amount of nonrevenue water and that

PROFILE:
City of Asheville, N.C.,
Water Resources
Department
FOUNDED:

Early 1900s

POPULATION SERVED:

Approximately 125,000
AREA SERVED:

City of Asheville, Buncombe

County and Northern
Henderson County
CONNECTIONS:

56,000

INFRASTRUCTURE:

3 surface water treatment

plants (total 20 mgd),
1,600 miles of pipe,
16,000 valves, 7,500 hydrants
STORAGE:

25 million gallons
EMPLOYEES:

146

ANNUAL OPERATIONS
BUDGET:

$30 million
WEBSITE:

www.ashevillenc.gov

Above: Leonard Hensley (left) and Mark Brooks of the City of Asheville
Water Resources Department use an E.H. Wachs valve exerciser to keep
water valves in good working order. Right: Justin Rice uses geophones to
listen for leaks in a water line along Pinners Cove Road in Asheville.

it was time to put a program together

to address it. We were still using
percentages, which is not a good
benchmark for water loss, Thomas
says. And our water loss was around
30 percent. That number varies
among utilities. Theres really no
good benchmark.
We had no proactive leak detection or valve exercise program. We
had data for billing, but it had really
been a long time since we looked
in depth at what was happening. We
needed a water audit to really see
where we were at.
The city hired the firm of Cavanaugh water loss experts with
offices in Asheville as well as Winston-Salem and Wilmington, N.C.
to perform a complete benchmark
audit. It was a really good first step,
Thomas says.
The benchmark revealed the
water and related revenue loss and
ranked Asheville at a 68 on the
AWWA water loss scale of 100 for
data validity.
With valid data in hand, Thomas
and his staff went to work, organizing a full-scale assault on nonrevenue water that included leak
detection, valve exercising, meter
testing, unbilled customers, pressure
reduction and zone metering,
among other measures.
In that first year, we were able

to divert two employees from existing positions into full-time leak

detection, Thomas says. On a map
grid, the team listens to 6 to 8 miles
of pipe a day, using ground-tomachine correlators [L-mic and
X-mic from Fluid Conservation Systems]. We have two of them. Unless
theres an emergency, were out
there [listening] every day. Weve
made pretty good progress.
Two full-time employees have
also been assigned to valve exercising, an activity that the city hadnt
been practicing regularly. Thomas
says the valve team now makes sure
the utilitys 16,000 valves are turned
on and off at regular intervals, so
that his crew is confident a valve can
be shut off when necessary.

Meter testing
Meter testing is another measure
on Ashevilles water loss checklist,
as well as systemwide conversion to
automated meter reading. Thomas
explains that the water loss team is
testing the larger meters on the system, with the goal of testing 100
meters per month. Were testing
all of our 1 1/2-inch meters and
larger, he says. We have about
3,800 large meters out there, so its
really important that the accuracy
of these meters be right.
At the same time, the city is converting all of its 56,000 meters to

drive-by reading, using Hersey

Meters from Mueller Systems. The
move, begun in 2008, not only
improves meter reading accuracy,
but has allowed Asheville to reduce
the number of required meter readers from eight to three, with the
extra employees now assigned other
tasks as part of the water loss team.
The water meters at each of the
citys three treatment plants are also
being tested regularly. We werent
doing this before, but we need to
know what were producing compared to what were selling, Thomas
says.
The teams customer service
group is performing several important functions as part of the water
loss reduction effort. For one thing,
Thomas explains, the group reviews
unbilled customers like the citys
unmetered fire lines, where water
is used for firefighter training and
firefighting but might not be billed.
The team then educates users on
the nonrevenue water loss issue.
Were also using GIS to identify properties where we might have
people hooking up to the system
without anyone knowing about it,
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Above: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department includes (from

left) Randy Williams, Larry Buckner, Robbie Holt, Virginia Pardo, Vernon
Colla, Ivan Thomas and Shane Moore. Center: Bryan Todd uses a 6-inch
repair clamp to fix a small break in a cast iron water line. Far Right: Tim
Burdine, Ivan Thomas, and Jeremy Godfrey look at the 48-inch check valve
at the East Asheville Booster Pump Station.

Thomas says.
The customer service group is
also concentrating on stopped
meters, investigating if the stop is
legitimate, or if water might be flowing but the meter is not recording.
If we see zero consumption we send
a technician out to confirm,
Thomas says. We need to make sure
were billing and accounting for all
our finished water.

Topography
And then theres the topography. The pressures needed to move
water to higher elevations can exacerbate water leaks. A small leak at
high pressure can result in higher
loss and increased property damage, Thomas explains.
Asheville and its consulting partner Cavanaugh have developed a
pressure zone plan that divides the
overall service area into smaller districts or zones. The approach helps
narrow the search for leaks or other
causes of water loss.
Using the Water Departments
SCADA and GIS systems, the nonrevenue water loss team is now able
to develop an understanding of
whats going on in a particular zone
and how many customers there are.
A project is underway to meter and
monitor all pumping stations for
pumping efficiency curves and run
times, and how much water is being
pumped into the zone versus how
much the department is selling.
This can have a huge impact on
nonrevenue water loss, Thomas
says. After the zone meters are

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installed, we will have a template to

guide us on where to be more effective in our water loss efforts.
Other measures include installing pressure relief valves at some
points along the system to reduce
pressure, and pre-emptive construction of new pumps and tanks, or new
or larger lines. For example, in a
zone with one of the more exaggerated elevation drops, a major capital project is designed to add new
control valves and another ground
storage tank. Thomas says the
improvements will reduce pressures

in the zone nearly 150 psi while

increasing fire flow and firefighting
storage.
Pipe replacement is also part of
the departments capital program,
especially with the systems 100-yearold cast iron and galvanized lines.
We replaced about 10 miles of our
distribution lines last year, Thomas
says. We know where we have fire
flow issues or low pressures. The galvanized and cast iron pipes break
all the time. There are no joint
restraints and it is generally an old
leaded joint or rusted pipe, and that
gets worn down.
Thomas says the old lines are
prioritized on a rating sheet and
work gets done on that basis.
Because of the high pressures,
ductile iron is the choice for new or
replacement lines. The new pipe is

installed alongside the older lines,

Thomas says, unless utilities interfere. To avoid that kind of conflict,
well dig new trenches, he says. We
try to stay out of roadways.

CAVANAUGH HELPS ASHEVILLE WITH WATER LOSS STRATEGY

To get its nonrevenue water program off on the
right foot, Asheville turned to the North Carolinabased firm of Cavanaugh to help it perform an AWWA
water loss audit and implement an effective program
for managing loss.
According to Will Jernigan, Cavanaughs director
of water efficiency, his firm has worked with over 350
cities nationwide on nonrevenue water issues, focusing
on implementing the AWWA/IWA/M36 manual of
best practices for water loss management.
M36 is recognized as the best management
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systems deal effectively with the various types of
water loss and develop individual strategies for each.
Once Asheville completed a thorough audit of its
water system and nonrevenue water, Cavanaugh assisted
in developing tools for dealing with specific problems. In
the old days, he says, water utilities simply referred to
unaccounted-for water, without regard for different

components of water loss. Today, the issue is more

complex. Its not just water leaks, Jernigan says.
Some losses are due to meters not fully registering; others may be due to glitches in how billings are
calculated, Jernigan says. And as far as actual leaks are
concerned, there are background leaks (in pipe joints
for example) and leaks due to breaks.
You cannot acoustically detect background
leakage, Jernigan notes. Its important to know how
much leakage can be heard [with acoustical listening
devices] as opposed to how much cant be heard.
Cavanaugh and Asheville also worked together to
develop zone metering, a strategy that divides the
entire service area into smaller districts and meters
water use within these districts.
If you think of the service area as the haystack,
and leakage as the needle, Jernigan suggests, dividing
the area into smaller districts allows you to narrow
the search.

Vernon Colla (right) and Shane Moore test the accuracy of 2-inch water
meters in Ashevilles meter services department.

The end game

Taking on nonrevenue water loss has taught the Asheville Water Resources
Department several lessons, but Thomas says the most important is team
play. Having everybody on board is the key, he says. We have our water
loss game plan, and everybody is on the same page.
We still have a lot of work to do, he adds. And we dont know the full
impact of our actions until we implement them.
Ashevilles objectives are steady improvement and forward movement,
along with taking pride in what it has been able to accomplish.
Id love to be able to say well be down 3 million gallons a day, but realistically I dont want to be overzealous, Thomas says
of an overall goal. Were implementing best business practices, helping to reduce nonrevenue water,
making our system more efficient for us and the ratepayers of Asheville and Henderson County.
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Jernigan has been impressed with Ashevilles

Water Resources Department during his
companys work with the city, especially the way
the department has focused on nonrevenue water
as a team effort. Their task force approach
[combining operations, engineering, billing,
customer service and other departments] is a
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the engine driving the whole effort forward.
He also applauds Ashevilles proactive
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THE HUMAN SIDE

SUCCESSION
PLANNING 101
Its time to start building a talent pipeline to
handle the looming wave of retirements
By Ken Wysocky

We invite readers to offer

ideas for this regular column,
designed to help municipal and
utility managers deal with day-today people issues like motivation,
team building, recognition and
interpersonal relationships.
Feel free to share your secrets
for building and maintaining a
cohesive, productive team. Or
ask a question about a specific
issue on which you would like
advice. Call editor Luke Laggis
at 800/257-7222, or email
editor@mswmag.com.

sion planning, which doesnt bode well for things like employee
or many organizations, succession planning is like sending out
engagement and retention. According to The Pending Crisis in SuccesChristmas cards on time, starting a diet or taking yoga classes:
sion Planning in the Public Sector, a report compiled by the Waters ConThe goal is worthwhile, but its easier said than done.
sulting Group, 48 percent of respondents to a survey think their
But if there ever was a time to make succession planning a priororganization does a poor job of succession planning. Furthermore,
ity, its now. Why? The national workforce is undergoing a seismic shift
only 41 percent of public-sector respondents with less than 10 years of
in demographics that could leave companies that dont plan properly
experience believe their organization takes succession planning seribereft of quality employees and leaders, says Amy Hirsh Robinson, a
ously, and employees ages 18 to 49 generally believe that their organiprincipal at the Interchange Group (www.interchange-group.com), a
zation does not provide fair and equitable opportunities for
business-consultancy firm that specializes in workforce strategies for
advancement.
the new economy.
Heres the deal, and its all about the numbers: Baby Boomers, some
80 million in all (born between 1946 and 1964), are reaching retireFirst priority: proper planning
ment age. Generation X (born roughly between 1965 and the early
To develop a succession plan from scratch first requires an overall
1980s) is roughly half as big. And the millennials, or Gen Yers (roughly
assessment of your organizations future business strategy. In other
defined as anyone born between the
words, in what direction does your
You need to consider what your future
early 1980s and early 2000s), some
group need to go and how is it going
75 to 80 million strong, bring up
to get there? Also keep in mind that
looks like and the roles and competencies
the rear.
the employee skills and roles that
True, the prolonged recession
helped your organization get where
that are critical to that future.
has delayed many Boomers plans
it is today most likely wont be the
Amy Hirsh Robinson
for retirement. Nonetheless, an estisame ones that keep it thriving in
mated 40 percent of the nations
the future.
more than 12 million state and local government employees will be
Then you need to assess your talent pool ask critical questions
eligible for retirement through 2015, according to the Nationwide
about employee roles and competencies that will be required to drive
Retirement Education Institute. And because the Gen X population is
your business strategies, she notes. Thats the appropriate lens through
so much smaller than the Boomers, looking to that cohort to fill the
which you should look to assess talent. Most companies just do replacediminishing managerial ranks will be akin to cleaning a sewer line
ment planning for the roles that are currently in place, which is not a
between manholes with just a 100-foot-long cable: Youre going to come
good use of time and planning resources.
up short.
Its more valuable to overlay business strategies onto talent needs,
As Boomers retire or recalibrate their careers, there are not enough
she adds. Sometimes you need to deconstruct an organizations strucqualified and skilled employees from the next generation to pull from
ture and see just what the critical roles will be moving forward. Theres
and replace them, Hirsh Robinson explains. Furthermore, many Gen
a methodology behind it. And keep in mind that youre not selectXers dont want those responsibilities or the time commitment they
ing successors what youre doing is building pools of talent to fill
require they want more work-life balance. Which means we have to
roles when opportunities arise.
fast-track millennials into leadership roles.
Too many organizations make succession planning hopelessly comAnother reason to make succession planning a priority: Many employplicated, which frustrates executives and other participants, reduces
ees already dont think their organization does a good job of succesthe credibility of planning advocates and achieves less-than-desired

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results. Execs just zone out when things are complicated, she notes.
A common culprit that contributes to unnecessary complexity is a
talent-assessment matrix tool called the Nine-Box grid. If her clients
feel like they need such a tool to provide a framework or structure for
assessing talent, Hirsh Robinson says she constructs a customized tool
that provides more meaningful information.
As such, the best strategy for succession planning centers on simplicity. All you really need to do is pose critical questions to the people who make decisions about talent. You need to consider what your
future looks like and the roles and competencies that are critical to
that future, she notes. Then you need to figure out who already has
those competencies or who has the potential to acquire them, as well
as how long that might take and the kind of skill development they will
need.
And if you find you dont have the right people internally, what
are you going to do about it? she continues. How do you recruit the
right people? You dont need an assessment tool as much as you need
a series of questions and answers that people need to discuss.

Picking participants
Hirsh Robinson says senior management should drive succession
planning, and human resources should facilitate it. If senior execs
dont think their HR departments are up to the task, they should
hire an outside facilitator.
How many people should participate in succession planning? It
depends on how deep the succession planning goes. If the planning is
aimed only at senior executives, then it probably makes the most sense
to keep the scope of participation smaller because youre only looking
at the pool of people right below the senior execs.
But if you determine that the scope should go beyond the executive level and usually it should, because there are other roles that
also are critical then it should involve other people who think strategically, she asserts. But it cant include everyone; you should involve
only people who can think enterprise-wide, not just functionally. For
example, anyone who likes to hoard talent should not be involved. If
they cant put on their enterprise-wide hat, then theyre not appropriate candidates.
Once the talent assessment is finished, is it a good idea to let highpotential employees know that theyre being groomed for advancement? The answer can vary from situation to situation, but generally
speaking, its better to err on the side of transparency, Hirsh Robinson says.
One good reason to be transparent: You may erroneously assume
an employee wants a promotion to a particular job, when in fact he or
she may not be even remotely interested. Thats the biggest argument
against keeping it secret, she says. Plus people want to navigate their
own careers and smart people are looking for that level of
transparency.
Now, that doesnt mean you promise them opportunities, she cautions. It simply means that youre having a two-way career development conversation, and that requires asking if its something they want.
If theyre interested in pursuing it, then you have a real dialogue around
their strengths and weaknesses. Then the ball is in their court. F
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FOCUS: SEWER/WATER

FROM THE
GROUND UP
Attractive financing has launched the City of Belleville into
an aggressive phase of sewer and water rehabilitation
By Peter Kenter

he City of Belleville, Ontario,

has embarked on the largest
infrastructure renewal project in its history. The plan is called
BuildBelleville and will see the city
investing more than $91 million on
22 infrastructure projects by 2017.
The projects include sewer and
water rehabilitation and upgrades,
road projects, bridge replacement
and a downtown revitalization plan.
While each of the projects achieves
a distinct goal, many of them feature both sewer and water components. Because land acquisition,
environmental assessments and
other development costs were
already covered under previous capital budgets, a considerable portion
of the program budget will be
devoted to actual construction.
Belleville is located near the north

shore of Lake Ontario, about a twohour drive northeast of Toronto. Belleville Water runs the citys day-to-day
water and wastewater operations,
while Engineering & Development
Services manages capital planning and
execution for all water, wastewater and
road projects.
With a population of only
40,000, the BuildBelleville project
budget represents a significant
chunk of change for the community. Mayor Neil R. Ellis championed
the program based on an existing
master plan completed in 2006 and
the availability of a provincial government loan program, which guaranteed a 3.4 percent interest rate,
locked in for a 20-year term.
The city had mapped its infrastructure a little more than 10 years
ago using ArcGIS by Esri.

Asset management plan

spurs action
It was about five years ago that
we took our first stab at an asset management plan, says Rod Bovay,
director of Engineering & Development Services for the City of Belleville. It was just a first effort, but
it gave us an inventory of what the
city had done before and what still
needed doing. The mayor was taken
by the amount of money we theoretically should have been spending to maintain our infrastructure
assets and noted that the city was
falling well short of that under an
asset management model. He
became the driving force for BuildBelleville, shepherding it through
City Council.
The candidate projects were
chosen based on an economic

impact analysis, which looked at the

overall economic impact of undertaking each project now, or delaying it for either five or 10 years.
The city wanted to make sure
that it could demonstrate it was getting value for the money invested,
says Mary Ann Walmsley, projects
coordinator for BuildBelleville.
While the program doesnt address
all of the citys infrastructure needs,
it addresses those that will make the
most difference to people and businesses. Once the work is complete,
the plan is that any future capital
infrastructure work will be financed
by economic expansion as a result
of what weve already achieved.
The $91 million budget represents about one-quarter of more
than $400 million in estimated maintenance and upgrade needs for the
(continued)

Belleville, Ontario is halfway through

a massive infrastructure improvement plan tabbed BuildBelleville. The
city is investing more than $91 million
on 22 infrastructure projects that
include sewer and water rehabilitation
and upgrades, road projects, bridge
replacement and a downtown
revitalization plan. (Photography by
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Its an extensive project that involves storefront to

storefront excavation. We were going
to try to do that one as quickly as
possible to lessen the pain, but
were now going back to the
drawing board with a new tender
package that will break it up
into separate projects over
two or three years.

Rod Bovay
citys $3.5 billion in assets. A few of
the 22 projects that form the program were initiated in 2013, and
some have already been completed.
Regardless of start date, all of the
projects are scheduled for completion by 2017.

Post-WWII boom
Like many North American cities, Bellevilles sewer and w a t e r
infrastructure
expanded rapidly

PROFILE:
Belleville Water,
Belleville, Ontario,
Canada
YEAR UTILITY ESTABLISHED:

2008

CUSTOMERS SERVED:

40,000 (water and sewer)

MAIN AREA SERVED:

95 square miles (city)

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

25 sewer, 25 water

INFRASTRUCTURE:

Water - 109 miles;

Sanitary sewer - 121 miles;
Storm sewer - 71 miles
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT
OPERATING BUDGET FOR
2013:

Water, $9.9 million;

Sanitary sewer, $6.1 million
ASSOCIATIONS:

American Water Works

Association, Ontario Water
Works Association, Ontario
Municipal Water Association,
Water Environment Federation, Water Environment
Association of Ontario
WEBSITE:

www.belleville.ca/residents/
page/belleville-water
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during a post-WWII building boom.

Other than a few short lengths, the
city has eliminated its combined sewers, which had placed a big strain
on the sewage treatment plant.
The sewer system is in pretty
good shape, says Bovay. Some of it
is in the 60- to 70-year-old range. The
trunk lines are primarily concrete,
with the rest of the system made of
a little bit of older vitrified clay and
newer polyvinyl chloride.
The water system is in even better shape, says Richard Reinert, manager, Environmental Services. The
oldest cast iron pipe dates back to
the 1880s, with newer segments
made of ductile iron, PVC, asbestos
cement and high-density polyethylene. Standard specifications allow
contractors to bid PVC, ductile iron
and concrete, depending on pipe
diameter, but PVC is generally the
material used in new construction
and replacement.
We have an active sewer relining program for the cast iron and
ductile iron pipes, Reinert says. We
were looking at candidates by the
age of the pipe. When youre dealing with pipe as old as 80 to 100
years, you tend to be proactive with
relining, but in some of the pipe
samples we cut, the oldest cast iron
was clean as a whistle, possibly due
to a high volume of flow.
But Bovay notes that the condition of roads falls below the curve.
For years, the city didnt have a
defined road resurfacing program,
he says. The roads are now in the
shape where you can no longer resurface them and were forced to do a
full rebuild. Historically, weve always
tried to make the most of these construction projects by combining the
work with sewer and water projects
when its cost-effective. Most of the
sewer and water infrastructure is 5
or 6 feet below the roadbed, so were

accelerating those projects that would

have to be done in five to 10 years
and combining them with upcoming road work.
The single largest pipe project
is the North East Feedermain, a
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KEEPING TABS ON
BUILDBELLEVILLE
With 22 construction projects forming the basis
of BuildBelleville, the City of Belleville, Ontario,
decided it would be critical to provide citizens and
businesses with up-to-the-minute information on the
program.
To provide liaison between constituents and the
city, it created the position of projects coordinator
for BuildBelleville. It hired Mary Ann Walmsley to act
as the contact point on all related projects, conduct
media interviews and update website information.
She has the appropriate sewer and water staff on
speed dial, so she can answer any project question
put to her by the public regarding scheduling or
potential service or transportation interruptions.
Im the go-to person for any questions on the
project, with a particular focus on downtown
revitalization, she says.
The city employs radio and newspaper ads, but

$17.75 million open-cut/trenchless

project to lay a 24-inch feedermain
running more than 1.5 miles.
The project will also include full
reconstruction of several of the
roads involved, including storm and
sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, new
sidewalk and new asphalt.

Pacing the construction

market
Were trying to schedule the
projects to avoid overheating the
construction market, says Bovay.
Weve been pretty fortunate that
with many of these, a contractor has
been geared up as theyre finishing
one project and ready to keep on
working on the next.
However, the massive City Centre Revitalization project, budgeted

has also developed an extensive website at www.

buildbelleville.ca to keep ratepayers informed. The
site includes updated master plans, project information packages, a regular newsletter, media coverage
links and a series of video presentations featuring
staff interviews and City Council meetings.
A page devoted to projects shows the budget,
street location and extent of each of the projects,
and provides a visual representation of project
progress, including the hiring of the design team,
public consultation phase, design, approvals, awarding
of construction contracts and actual construction.
The project milestone system was developed
in-house and is updated every month, says Walmsley. One of the ways in which the city earned buy-in
from stakeholders was by showing them that their
lives would improve in a tangible way as a result of
the work were doing here. Whether a smoother
road or a more efficient sewer and water system, the
website keeps them informed so that they can
understand exactly how close we are to achieving
those improvements.

at $21 million, didnt attract the

expected bids. An initial tender process, which included road, sewer and
water components, took place in
summer 2014 and resulted in bids
over the $21 million budget.
Its an extensive project that
involves storefront to storefront
excavation, says Bovay. We were
going to try to do that one as quickly
as possible to lessen the pain, but
were now going back to the drawing board with a new tender package that will break it up into separate
projects over two or three years. In
the meantime, were working on a
few kickstarter projects, such as
improving the entrances into municipal parking lots to improve traffic
flow when the project goes into
construction.

BuildBellevilles biggest challenges are neither technical nor financial. Bovay says that hiring enough
project managers on two- to threeyear contracts has proved difficult.
Were looking for project managers with municipal experience,
but theyre in high demand and difficult to get interested in contract
work, he says. We have three fulltime project managers on staff and
have hired outside design consultants in addition to hiring back one
of our recently retired project managers on contract, which is a huge
help. We havent achieved a full staff
complement, but were keeping our
head above water.
With projects lined up one after
the other over four years, Bovay
says that provincial government
regulations are also evolving
between projects.
The regulations are becoming
Crews with Cobourg Development
Services work on the Dundas West
infrastructure upgrade, part of the
BuildBelleville project, for the City
of Belleville. Left: A crew installs a
new concrete sewer line. Top right:
Cobourg workers compact soil
around newly installed water and
sewer lines. Right: A crew backfills a
trench. Far right: An equipment
operator jackhammers rock from a
utility trench. Most of the citys
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more complex, so weve had to go back and have some of

our early plans modified, he says.
While BuildBelleville will go a long way to addressing
the citys infrastructure deficit, its only one part of a much
longer journey.
We sometimes joke among ourselves that we probably should have included this or that project in BuildBelleville, says Bovay. Someone invariably says that well
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BETTER MOUSETRAPS

RIGHT OUT
OF THE GATE

Wastewater utility turns to REXA for the right gate control for safe storage of wet-weather flow
By Erik Saitta

trigger CSO discharges in the local waterways.

magine being blindfolded 100 feet away from the edge of a cliff and
The LRWWU combined sewer system employs nine CSO diversion statold you must walk as close to the edge of the cliff as you can without
tions to help relieve the interceptor system of excess flow. These structures
going over. This is the analogy Engineering Manager Michael Stuer
contain sluice gates used to control flow within the interceptor. To protect
employs to describe the past efforts of the Lowell Regional Wastewater Utilagainst high-flow damage, the diversion structures are also equipped with
ity (LRWWU) to control combined sewer overflows by storing the wet-weather
CSO diversion sluice gates that are used to release the excess flow into the
flow within the interceptor pipes.
river when levels rise above the capacity.
Thats what we did, Stuer says. We didnt know where the cliffs edge
There are a total of about 20 gates that are used to manage flows in the
was, so we didnt push it.
collection system during storm events. Until recently, control of these gates
That was about 10 years ago. Things are a little different today. LRWWU
was a big problem.
installed a SCADA system to provide its treatment facility staff with the eyes
and ears to remotely operate gates at combined sewer overflow (CSO)
diversion stations in order to maximize the capture of wet-weather flow
Operating challenges
through in-line storage.
The flow control and diversion sluice gates were originally controlled
A key component of that system was the gate control actuators. LRWWU
by traditional hydraulic oil actuators. The power of hydraulic oil makes this
needed a safe, reliable and instantatype of actuator a good fit for applicaneous method to operate its many flow The [old] hydraulic actuators were expensive to put in tions with large force requirements,
control and CSO diversion gates at the
but hydraulic actuators require rouand expensive to maintain, and we couldnt rely on
satellite facilities. They had to be able them for remote operation. These new REXA actuators tine maintenance, including oil/fluid
to respond swiftly to changing flow
were modestly priced and gave us continuous modulat- and filter changes. Over time, they
conditions. After installing several diftend to break down or leak, especially
ing duty, so they were the best of both worlds.
ferent types of actuators, LRWWU
if maintenance isnt completed on a
Michael Stuer
adopted the use of REXA actuators to
regular schedule.
meet the challenging conditions.
This was the situation in Lowell:
The actuators broke down to a point where they could no longer be reliably automated. In addition, oil lines began to leak more frequently and
The LRWWU system
became problematic, especially for the lines outside the station. This placed
LRWWU owns and operates a wastewater treatment facility and more
extra strain on the LRWWU staff and reduced the reliability of the gates
than 200 miles of sewer lines serving five Massachusetts communities along
during rain storms.
the Merrimack and Concord rivers. The plant treats an average flow of 25
mgd but has a peak wet-weather flow capacity of 110 mgd.
The challenges of maintaining hydraulic oil actuators were comDuring wet-weather conditions, flows in excess of the secondary treatpounded by an unreliable control system, leaving LRWWU in a precariment capacity (62 mgd) bypass the secondary treatment system, recombine
ous position when it rained. Based on the reliability of the gate actuators
with secondary effluent, and are then disinfected before being discharged
and the control system, treatment facility staff felt it was necessary to physto the Merrimack River.
ically be at each station to observe, firsthand, that the gates opened and
LRWWU also operates a combined sewer system wastewater and stormclosed when actuated.
water are conveyed to the treatment plant using the same interceptor pipeWe used to drive out to our [CSO] stations ahead of the storm to manline network. During rain storms, depending on the size, duration and
ually open and close gates based on the storm forecast, Stuer recalls. After
timing of the event, stormwater can rapidly inundate the combined sewer
a high-flow event, we would drive back out to manually move the gates back
system, driving flows in the interceptors above treatment capacity. The interto where they were before [the storm].
ceptor pipes, ranging from 36 to 120 inches in diameter, surcharge and
Operation of the CSO station gates was guesswork. Workers would man(continued)
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ually open and close gates where they thought flows were building to dangerous levels. Because of drive time associated with each manual operation,
gates were often just left open for the entire storm because it was too time
consuming to open and shut gates to match precipitation conditions, which
could start and stop during any storm. In addition, it was not uncommon
for the Merrimack River to rise above the elevation of the diversion structure outfalls, which resulted in river water entering the combined sewer
network when diversion gates were left open for too long.

Remote operation
In 1997, LRWWU indeed suffered from this manual operation when
one of the diversion stations had a catastrophic gate failure during a wetweather event. An 84-inch-diameter interceptor pipe upstream of the station was fractured and a geyser of sewage spewed from the interceptor,
causing severe damage in the yard of a private residence. The critical interceptor pipe required substantial repairs, as did the yard.
This event helped emphasize the significant drawbacks of manual
operation. As a result, the LRWWU adopted a renewed focus to update
its system with 21st century technology. The challenge was to incorporate technology that would allow LRWWU to operate its system remotely
from the treatment facility. It was essential to be able to handle wetweather flows with a high level of confidence, without operators traveling to each station.
LRWWU initiated a plan to deploy programmable logic controllers
(PLCs) at each satellite CSO diversion station to provide the instrumentation necessary for remote control. The network of PLCs was connected to
the plant through radio communications. The next step was deciding on
the right gate actuator to pair with the PLCs and radios to complete the
control system.
The belief was that upgrading the flow control gates in the existing infrastructure with electric actuators would help the LRWWU prevent another
event like the one in 1997. However, at that point, We were not even trying to minimize CSO [discharges]. We were focused on protecting against
surcharges [like the one in 1997], Stuer recalls.
Initially, the new system worked. LRWWU was able to operate its flow
control and diversion gates remotely from the treatment facility via SCADA.
Staff started gaining confidence that they could control the system reliably
during storm events and avoid any public or private property damage. But
times changed. The wet-weather operating policy that originally focused
on minimizing upstream system surcharging had to be refocused to meet
changing state and federal requirements to minimize CSO discharges.

Evolving to safe storage

LRWWU modified its gate operations to enable in-line storage through
the use of large-diameter (72- to 120-inch) interceptor pipes, storing wetweather flows until after a storm subsided. The stored flow would be conveyed to the plant after the storm, minimizing CSO discharges.
LRWWU attempted to use electrically actuated flow control gates to
store the flow in the pipe upstream of each gate, but soon realized that the
electric gate actuators had limitations. To avoid motor burnout, LRWWU
initially established 25 percent increments for gate adjustments. However,
the gate opening and closing speeds didnt match the highly variable flow
conditions during storm events. Smaller increments were used but overall

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this approach resulted in constant hunting by the gate control system.

We realized that unless we could modulate those gates, we werent able
to fully utilize storage. And electric gates couldnt do it. They couldnt modulate continuously, Stuer says.
Around this time, LRWWU became aware of an existing technology that
was being introduced into the wastewater market a REXA actuator. It is
essentially an electric actuator that employs the power of hydraulics as a
gearbox. Unlike the hydraulic oil actuators, the REXA actuators require no
oil or fluid changes, contain no filters and require zero periodic maintenance. However, similar to the hydraulic oil systems, the REXA actuators
have continuous modulation capabilities.
The [old] hydraulic actuators were expensive to put in and expensive
to maintain, and we couldnt rely on them for remote operation, Stuer
notes. These new REXA actuators were modestly priced and gave us continuous modulating duty, so they were the best of both worlds.
The first REXA actuators were installed in Lowell in early 2006. Since
then, only one actuator has experienced any downtime resulting in a service
disruption. The actuator, 7 years old at the time, was an older design that did
not employ a pressure limiting option standard in current REXA designs.
On a collections system sluice gate, it is common for objects to obstruct
the movement of collections system gates. The newer REXA actuators combat this problem with pressure limitation of their hydraulics, whereby each
actuator will sense an object impeding gate movement. Under this scenario,
the actuator will enact a self-imposed stall condition and send an alarm
relay to the SCADA system to notify the end-user of the gate obstruction,
so the object can be removed.
The older REXA design operated for seven years without this pressure
limiting protection until 2013, when service conditions finally caught up
with it. The actuator was down for less than a week, during which time REXA
completely upgraded the old design with the presently standard pressure
limiting capabilities.
The new REXA gate actuators provided highly flexible, continuous
modulation of the control gates, allowing the LRWWU to safely raise operating setpoints at each CSO diversion station to minimize CSO discharges.
Meanwhile, LRWWU had real-time control of the system to avoid any
excessive system surcharging that, in the past, caused public and private
property damage.
Gate modulating was the culminating strategy for safe storage, Stuer
says.

Safe storage is a success

LRWWUs adoption of the REXA gate actuators as its standard operator for the modulation of its flow control and CSO diversion sluice gates at
the nine CSO stations has been a huge success. I dont want to put it all
on gate modulation, but this feature is a big part of our reduced CSO discharges and safe operation of the interceptor system, recalls Stuer.
The ability to both change setpoints and reduce increments has allowed
the LRWWU to safely optimize the in-line storage of its wet-weather flow
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FOCUS: SEWER

PUTTING IT
ALL IN PLACE
Clarksville Gas & Water steps up with a heroic recovery after a
May 2010 flood inundated major sectors of its collections system
By Ted J. Rulseh

Clarksville Gas & Waters senior director of Water/Wastewater Operations

Chris Lambert (second from left) discusses progress with a crew making
repairs on one of the utilitys main lift stations. (Photography by Sanford
Myers)

s rain poured down on

Clarksville, Tenn., and
floodwaters rose in early
May 2010, the citys utility collections
team members could do little
besides wait to find out what they
would face when the waters receded.
As it turned out, that was quite a
bit. In the months afterward, they
scrambled to keep diesel-driven bypass
pumps at lift stations fueled and maintained, refurbished or fully rebuilt several major lift stations, jet-vacuumed
countless cubic yards of silt, sand and
gravel from 16- to 48-inch mainlines
and a great deal more.
In the weeks just after the flood,
crew members worked ridiculous
hours, some staying for several
nights in hotels because flooded
roads and closed bridges kept them
from going home. It took 30 months
before the system was fully restored
and functioning normally.

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The citys wastewater treatment

plant had its own issues during the
flood and as of late 2014 still had
not resumed normal operations
(see a feature story in the March
2015 issue of Treatment Plant Operator magazine).
Pat Hickey, general manager of
Clarksville Gas & Water, the citys
utility, praises the collections team
members for their proactive
approach at the floods onset and
for their diligence in the long weeks
and months that followed. One
thing we learned is that we have
great people who know their jobs,
he says. As the emergency developed, they had the vision and the
ability to look forward and take
appropriate measures.

Rain and more rain

Rain began on April 30, 2010.
The forecast called for some heavy

rains, but nothing out of the ordinary, recalls Mike Crawford, Public
Utilities senior manager, Wastewater
Collections. But as the night went
on, it rained more and more.
The first thing we noticed was
the river rising. At the wastewater
treatment plant, the influent flowmeter went up to 60 mgd instantaneous
flow. At somewhere between 40 and
50 mgd, the influent lift stations were
maxed out, pumping all they could
pump. I called my supervisor [Kevin
Buchanan, Public Utilities director,
Water and Wastewater Division], and
together we decided to cut some of
the lift stations off. We were worried
about washing out the plant and losing the biomass there.
As they turned off a main lift station along Riverside Drive, a downtown thoroughfare, river water
started coming up through the street
(continued)

PROFILE:
Clarksville (Tenn.)
Gas & Water,
Wastewater Division
FOUNDED:

1893

POPULATION SERVED:

120,000

SERVICE AREA:

110 square miles

EMPLOYEES:

35 (wastewater operations)
INFRASTRUCTURE:

731 miles gravity main,

164 miles force main, 220 lift
stations, 17,125 manholes
ANNUAL BUDGET:

$10 million (operations)

WEBSITE:

www.cityofclarksville.com/
index.aspx?page=502

Right: A Clarksville Gas & Water crew repairs a flowmeter at one of the
utilitys main lift stations. Middle top: The lift stations pump room houses
three Flygt dry-pit submersible pumps. Middle bottom: Chris Lambert and
Wastewater Division Director Kevin Buchanan survey the Square D and
Rockwell Automation equipment controls in the lift station powerhouse.
Bottom: A crew works on repairs outside the lift station.

drains. We called several people in

and directed them to turn off the
influent lift stations, says Crawford.
An hour later, water started coming over Riverside Drive. It kept rising. We looked at the weather radar
and said, Oh boy, this is going to
be a big deal.
How right they were. As entities
including the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) began
reporting flooded roads, Crawford
realized that some team members
living outside the city would not be
able to get to work in the morning.
He called several to come in and
arranged hotel rooms for them.
We did a quick inventory of our
emergency bypass pump fleet and
realized we would not be able to meet
our needs, Crawford says. In a frenzy
of phone calls, he arranged to rent

remained under water. We had

nowhere to pump to, says Crawford.
We had to make a choice: protect
the public or protect the environment. We chose to get the water as
far away from the public as possible.
So we did a lot of bypass pumping at
neighborhood pump stations that
were overflowing.
Utility leaders worked closely with
the Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC) to
identify overflow points on the river
as far downstream from the city as possible. That pumping continued, with
TDECs approval, for about two weeks,
after which the wastewater plant had
restored primary treatment.
At that point, says Crawford, We
still had limited treatment capacity
at the plant. It was a balancing act to
decide what we could pump through

Every community along the Cumberland and Red rivers

was facing the same difficulties that we were, and everybody was scrambling for the same limited resources.
Garth Branch
14 diesel bypass pumps (Godwin, a
Xylem brand) from Heartland Pump
Rental & Sales in Nashville. The
pumps, sitting on a barge in San Francisco Bay, arrived in Clarksville in 28
hours, with help from a high-speed
state trooper escort starting from the
state line at Memphis.
Garth Branch, wastewater engineer, observes, Every community
along the Cumberland and Red rivers was facing the same difficulties
that we were, and everybody was
scrambling for the same limited
resources. We were fortunate that
Mike was able to procure those
pumps. If we had waited until we actually needed them to start looking for
them, we wouldnt have had any luck.

Nowhere to go
Unfortunately, the pumps (300
to 3,000 gpm ratings) were useless
until the water receded. Even then,
the wastewater treatment plant

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the system and what the plant could

handle. There was hour-by-hour communication between the collections
system team and the treatment plant
on where their flow was at any given
time. We even had some of the bypass
pumps on timers so they would pump
at a higher rate overnight.
In the final analysis, the flood
inundated 13 lift stations, destroying
the motors, electronics and wiring.
Those flooded were the largest, the
most important and the farthest downstream, several of which were in the
citys combined sewer area along the
Cumberland River. Smaller pump stations were flooded as well, some more
than 500 feet above sea level and up
to 10 miles from the river.
There were six larger main stations that we ended up not just repairing but doing extensive work on, says
Branch. Those were capable of
10,000 to 13,000 gpm, and those were
the ones that took 30 months to come
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GOING ELECTRIC
Rented diesel bypass pumps were lifesavers for Clarksville Gas & Water
after a 2010 flood wiped out several lift stations. Still, the utility learned that
diesel pumps are not the best long-term option for emergency duty.
We rented the pumps because that was the direction we got from
FEMA, says Mike Crawford, Public Utilities senior manager, Wastewater
Collections. Anything rented in a situation like ours is eligible for reimbursement. We paid about $50,000 a month in rentals, not including labor,
maintenance and fuel.

online. Some other stations damaged

were small grinder pumps and suction lift pump stations rated from 10
gpm to about 300 gpm. Those were
rebuilt in a month and a half.

Plans accelerated
The major pump stations were
aging and already on the utilitys longterm capital plan for upgrade. Our
schedule got accelerated and compressed, Hickey says. I dont think
otherwise we would have chosen to
do them all at once. What we might
have done in the course of 20 years,
we had to do in two.
In three separate construction
contracts totaling $13.5 million, overseen by the Camp Dresser McKee engineering firm, the city refurbished four
major lift stations and demolished,
redesigned and reconstructed two.
Everyone worked together
great, says Hickey. Our engineering team got right in with the design
group. As soon as they realized what
we needed to do, they rolled up their
sleeves and worked many hours a day.
In everything they did, they followed

FEMA guidelines to make sure we

wouldnt preclude the ability to be
reimbursed. CDM relied heavily on
our team for expertise and knowledge of the system.
The projects included installation
of 16 wet-pit and dry-pit submersible

For months at least one two-member crew, and sometimes two, stayed
busy driving to lift stations to fuel the pumps, check and change oil, and
perform routine maintenance. I dont have exact numbers, but Im pretty
confident we were moving about 1,000 gallons per day of diesel fuel,
Crawford says.
As electric service was restored at the lift stations, and as skid- and
trailer-mounted electric pumps became available from supplier Heartland
Pump Rental & Sales, the Clarksville team removed the diesels. The last of
the diesel units were replaced in January 2012. Once work on the major lift
stations entered the construction phase, the utility wrote bypass pumping
and maintenance into the contractors agreements.

500 kW)
SCADA integration for the lift
stations (completed by SAS of
Dallas)
Construction of powerhouses separate from the pump stations to
house the VFDs, motor control

We spent a lot of time and a lot of effort

trying to react, trying to prepare, trying to see
what was coming next. In reality, the best thing
we could have done as the storm took shape was
have everybody go home and get some rest, because
you cant do anything until the water goes down.
Mike Crawford
pumps (Flygt, a Xylem Brand), two or
three per station, in ratings from 900
gpm to 4,500 gpm. The pumps are
outfitted with variable-frequency
drives. The work also included:
Upgrades to meet current codes
(such as handrails on steps
down to the wet wells)
Permanent emergency bypass
pumps in two stations
Emergency generators in four
stations (Kohler, rated 300 to

centers, electrical equipment,

switches and other gear above
the flood line
Those powerhouses were very
interesting to move into place,
recalls Chris Lambert, Public Utilities senior director, Water and Wastewater Division. The size of the
structures and the locations made it
challenging. One of them had to go
down a narrow, winding, wooded
road. We had to cut trees out to get
the truck and the powerhouse
through. Then a crane had to lift the
powerhouse over a set of power lines,
reach over and set it down. It made
us all nervous.

Down in the pipes

Left to right: Chris Cherry, Public Utilities director; Mike Crawford,

Public Utilities senior manager; Kevin Buchanan, Wastewater Division
director; and Chris Lambert, senior director of Water/Wastewater
Operations, at the combined sewer treatment facility primary treatment
swirl in Clarksville, Tenn.

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The storm damage to the collections system brought challenges of

its own. We had one area of mainline that stayed surcharged for 30
months, really until the new pump
stations came online, says Crawford.
We had an exorbitant amount of sediment in some of the big mainlines.
In the combined sewer area, grit and
gravel from the storm system accumulated in the pipes.
The utility owns two CCTV
inspection vehicles (outfitted by Aries

Industries and Envirosight), but

because they were committed to normal duty, the team called in a contractor (Hydromax) to help inspect
the lines most affected by the flood.
The most critical section involved
about a mile of 16- to 48-inch pipes
along Riverside Drive.
Teams used two Vactor combination trucks (one 80 gpm/2,500 psi,
one 40 gpm/2,500 psi) to jet and vacuum the lines, some of them up to
three-fourths full of debris. We
would pull the debris back, vacuum
it up and haul it off, says Crawford.
On some of the lines along Riverside Drive, we were doing well to
clean 2 to 3 feet an hour. At 100
pounds per cubic foot, thats a lot of
dirt. The process took months.
The team deployed basic jetting
nozzles as well as special units
designed to travel across the pipe bottom and flush out sediment. Primary
nozzles used include:
StoneAge Tools Warthog WG-1,
Warthog WG-1 Classic and Warthog WG-1 with descaling head
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Torpedo nozzle from KEG Technologies (1-inch, 3,000 psi maximum) for 6- to 18-inch lines
Flounder floor cleaner nozzle
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psi maximum) for 12- to
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Lessons learned
The Clarksville experience
brought lessons that could help other
communities that face the threat of
severe flooding. We spent a lot of
time and a lot of effort trying to react,
trying to prepare, trying to see what
was coming next, Crawford recalls.
In reality, the best thing we could

have done as the storm took shape was have everybody go home and get some rest, because you cant
do anything until the water goes down nothing,
aside from lining up equipment and resources.
Hickey adds, One big thing we had in place that
everybody should consider is an emergency purchasing policy. We found out early that whenever you called
to get three quotes, by the time you called back, sometimes the item you needed was gone.
Our emergency purchasing procedures allowed
us to get equipment. Sometimes vendors are sitting
waiting, and the first one to send a purchase order

gets the equipment. We could have a PO within a

minute. Thats huge in a situation like this, especially one as widespread as this was. It encompassed
a huge area.
Its also important to have contacts already in
place, to know peoples names and put faces with names.
Its invaluable to have that set up, because then when
you have an emergency its a lot easier to call on those
people and get a response.
One such relationship was with pump supplier
Heartland Pump Rental & Sales, now owned by
Xylem. We had dealt with them many times on

many things, but this was by far the largest, and they
were extremely responsive to our needs, says Lambert. We had worked with them at all of our lift stations, so we could just call and tell them where we
needed it, and they already knew what we needed.
The credit for that goes to our engineering and collections staff for working with them and having that
relationship set up.
And now that its all in the rear-view mirror?
Were glad its over, says Lambert. And we hope
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Collection System Inspection, Maintenance and Rehabilitation.
The conference will conclude
with an awards banquet on Friday
night. If you are not yet a NASSCO
member, please visit www.nassco.org
and apply today. To view Esris
ArcGIS for Water Utilities CCTV Processor, visit http://solutions.arcgis.
com/utilities/water/help/cctvprocessor/. F

Training and Continuing Education Courses

PACP Only
Recertifications Welcome
Trainer: John Jurgens
For more information or to register contact
John Jurgens at 425-487-3325 or
email nodig@aol.com

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rehabilitation of underground infrastructure, and our new partnership
with Esri helps spread standards via
the most extensive GIS software in
the world. This partnership helps
us accomplish our goal to ensure
work is done right, since data for
the assessment of underground

January 22-23, 2015

Seattle, WA

Manhole Rehabilitation
8:00 am 5:00 pm Daily
Trainer: Rocky Capehart
For more information contact Rocky Capehart at
916-834-2712 or email rcapehart@sprayroq.com

February 25-26, 2015

Indianapolis, IN
Cured In Place Pipe
8:00 am 5:00 pm Day 1
8:00 am 1:00 pm Day 2
Trainer: Gerry Muenchmeyer
For more information contact Gerry
Muenchmeyer at 252-626-9930 or
email gerry@muenchmeyerassoc.com

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To register or for
detailed information:

wwett.com
866-933-2653

Current Exhibitor List

3T Equipment Company Inc.
A. Rhodes Wilson & Associates, Inc.
A.R. North America, Inc.
Abbott Rubber Co., Inc.
ABCO Industries Limited
Absolute Ablutions PTY LTD
Acro Trailer
Advance Pump & Equipment, Inc.
Advanced Containment Systems, Inc.
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Advanced Infrastructure Technologies
Advanced Pressure Systems
Advantage Funding
AERO-TECH
Airfeet
AK Industries
Alderon Industries, Inc.
All Star Sewer Equipment
Allan J. Coleman Co.
Allied Forward Motion, LLC
Allied Graphics, Inc.
Alpine Equipment Funding, Inc.
Alteris Insurance Services
AlturnaMATS, Inc.
Amazing Machinery LLC
Ameri-Can
American Express OPEN
American Melt Blown & Filtration Inc
American Pipe & Plastics, Inc.
Amesbury / Bandlock Products
Amthor International
Anderson Metals Corp., Inc.
Anua
AP/M Permaform
Aqua Blast Corporation
Aqua Mole Technologies Inc.
AquaSoles by V.P. Marketing
Arcan Enterprises, Inc.
Aries Industries, Inc.
Armal, Inc.
ART Company
Arthur Custom Tank / Mid-State Tank
Arthur Products Co.
Ashland PolyTraps
Ashland Pump
Atlanta Rubber & Hydraulics, Inc.
Avanti International
B Green Group
Bad Dog Tools
BakerCorp
Ball Brass & Aluminum Foundry, Inc.
Banjo Corp.
Barnett
BASE Engineering Inc.
Bayco NightStick/The Jolly
Group, Inc.
BDP Industries, Inc.
Benjamin Media Inc.
Benlee, Inc.
Best Enterprises, Inc.
Best Equipment Company
Betts Industries Inc.
Biffs Pathfinders, LLC
Bio-Microbics, Inc.
Bio-Systems International
BioLynceus
BKP Berolina Polyester GmbH
Black Tie Products, LLC

Blasters, Inc.
Blue Angel Pumps
bluefrog Plumbing + Drains
BODUS GmbH
Boerger, LLC
BOXR Mfg., Inc.
Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG
BRAWOLINER
BrenLin Company, Inc.
BRIGHT DYES
Bright Technologies, div. of Sebright
Products, Inc.
Brown Bear Corporation
Buckhorn Pumps, Inc.
Bucks Fabricating
BulkTP
BullFrog Industries LLC
BW Technologies by Honeywell
C&E Plastics Inc.
C&H Services
C.I.Agent Solutions
Cam Spray
CanAm Equipment Solutions, Inc.
Canplas Industries Ltd
Cape Cod Biochemical Co.
Cappellotto S.P.A.
Cat Pumps
Cavallero Plastics, Inc.
CEMTEC
Champion Pump Company, Inc.
Chandler Equipment
Chelsea Products, div. of Parker
Chempace Corporation
Chempure Products Corp.
Cherne Industries
CIPP Services, LLC
Clayton Industries
Clear Computing
Clearstream Wastewater Systems
Cloverleaf Tool Co.
Cobra Technologies
Comet USA, Inc.
Comforts of Home Services, Inc.
Concrete Sealants, Inc.
Coneqtec-Universal
Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc.
Containment Solutions, Inc.
CoreBiologic, LLC
Cotta Transmissions
Cougar Vibration, a div. of Martin
Engineering
COXREELS
CPACEX
Crescent Tank Mfg.
Cretex Specialty Products
CromaFlow Inc
Crust Busters/Schmitz Brothers, LLC
CUES
Cummins Power Products
De Neef Construction Chemicals, Inc.
Del Vel Chem Co.
Depth Ray
Ditch Witch
Dove Ventures Inc.
Downey Ridge Environmental
Dragon Products, Ltd.
Draincables Direct
Dultmeier Sales

Duracable Manufacturing Company

Dyna Flex, Inc.
Dyna-Vac Equipment
Dynablast
DynaLiner LLC
Dynamic Decals & Graphics, Inc.
Dynamic Filtration Ltd.
E Z Onsite
E-Tank, Ltd./E-Pump
E.H. Wachs
Easy Kleen Pressure Systems Ltd.
Easy-Liner
Eco Infrastructure Solutions
Ecological Laboratories Inc.
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc.
Electric Eel Mfg.
EleMech, Inc.
Eljen Corporation
Envirologics
Environment One Corporation
Envirosight
Enz USA, Inc.
Epps Products
Explorer Trailers - McKee Technologies
EZTrakR Systems Inc.
F.M. Manufacturing, Inc.
Famhost Apps
Federal Signal Environmental
FerraTex
Fieldbook ERP
Fisher Labs
Five Peaks
FKC Co., Ltd.
Fleetmatics
Flo Trend Systems
FlowMark
FM Environmental Ltd
Forbest Products Co.
Foremost
Forest River, Inc.
Formadrain, Inc.
Franklin Electric
Fruitland Manufacturing
Gamajet, part of the Alfa Laval Group
GapVax, Inc.
Gardner Denver
Gardner Denver Waterjetting
GE Oil & Gas - Roots Blowers
GEA Farm Technologies, Inc. (USA)
General Pipe Cleaners
General Pump
Geoflow, Inc.
GfG Instrumentation, Inc.
Giant Industries
Global Vacuum Systems, Inc.
Go Green Environmental Products
Godwin, a Xylem brand
Goldak, Inc.
Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc.
Gorman-Rupp Company
GPM Pump and Truck Parts, LLC
GPS Insight
GPS North America
Green Mountain International, LLC
GRU, LLC
H2 Technical Rescue Equipment
Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH
Hammelmann Corp.

HammerHead Trenchless Equipment

Hannay Reels
Happy Feet
Harben, Inc.
Hart Industries
Hathorn Corporation
Hauler Agent
HCP Pumps of America, Inc.
Hedstrom Plastics
Helix Laboratories, Inc.
Hella, Inc.
Hermann Sewerin GmbH
Hermes Technologie
Hi-Vac Corporation
Hibon Inc. (a division of Ingersoll Rand)
Hino Trucks
Hot Jet USA
Hurco Technologies, Inc.
Hydra-Flex, Inc.
Hydra-Tech Pump
IBG HydroTech
Imperial Industries, Inc.
Impreg International GmbH
IMS Robotics GmbH
In The Round Dewatering, Inc.
Infiltrator Systems, Inc.
InfoSense, Inc.
Infrastructure Repair Systems, Inc.
Infrastructure Technologies - ITpipes
Innovative Equipment, LLC
Insight Mobile Data Inc.
Insight Vision Cameras
Integrated Vehicle Leasing/Financing
IST - Innovative Sewer Technologies
ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies, Inc.
J & J Chemical Co.
J. Hvidtved Larsen US
J.C. Gury Company, Inc.
Jack Doheny Companies
JAG Mobile Solutions, Inc.
Jameson LLC
JD7
Jet Clean Tools USA Inc.
Jet Inc.
JeTech, Inc.
Jets Vacuum AS
Jetter Depot
Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc.
John Bean Jetters
Johnnys Choice by Chemcorp
Joints Couplings
KeeVac Industries, Inc.
KEG Kanalreinigungstechnik GmbH
Keith Huber Corporation
Kentucky Tank, Inc.
Kewanna Screen Printing
Kros International USA
Kroy Industries
Kuriyama of America, Inc.
Lansas Products Mfd. by Vanderlans
LaPlace Equipment Co. Inc.
Lely Manufacturing, Inc.
Lenzyme/Trap-Cleer Inc.
Liberty Financial Group, Inc.
Liberty Pumps
LIFTPLAQ
Linco-Precision, LLC
Liquid Environmental Solutions

543 companies - list current as of December 1, 2014

Liquid Waste Industries, Inc.
Liquid Waste Technology LLC
LMK Technologies
LMT Inc.
Lock America, Inc.
Locqus
Lodar Ltd.
Logan Clutch Corporation
Logiball, Inc.
Longhorn Tank & Trailer, Inc.
Ludwig Pfeiffer Hoch- und Tiefbau
MacQueen Equipment
Madewell Products Corporation
Mailhot Industries
Mainline Backflow Products, Inc.
Manitex Sabre
Masport, Inc.
Masterliner Incorporated
Material Motion, Inc.
MaxLiner USA
McLaughlin Group, Inc.
Medit Inc.
Meese Orbitron Dunne Co.
Merrell Bros., Inc.
Mi-T-Machine
Mid-State Tank Co., Inc.
Miller Pipeline
Millner-Haufen Tool Company
Milwaukee Pump
Milwaukee Rubber Products, Inc.
Mobile Restroom Designs
Money In Motion
MONOFORM by Infratech
Moro USA, Inc.
Mr. Rooter
MTC
MTech
Mud Technology International, Inc.
Murphy by Enovation Controls
MyTana Mfg. Company, Inc.
NASSCO, Inc.
National Precast Concrete Assoc.
National Truck Center
National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
Nature Calls
Netafim USA
Nexstar Network, Inc.
NLB Corp.
Northeast Industrial Mfg
Norweco, Inc.
NovaFlex Hose
NozzTeq, Inc.
NSF International
Nu Flow
Oakmont Capital Services, LLC
Oceanquip Cables, LLC
Ohio Electric Control, Inc.
Omega Liquid Waste Solutions
OMSI Transmissions, Inc.
One Biotechnology
Orenco Systems, Inc.
Otto Trading Inc.
PA S.p.A.
Parson Environmental Products, Inc.
Pats Pump & Blower
PC Scale, Inc.
Pearpoint/SPX
Peinemann Equipment

Penn Valley Pump Co., Inc.

Penny Pockets
Pentair Flow Technologies
Peoples United Equipment
Perma-Liner Industries, LLC
Petersen Products Co.
Petrofield Industries
Phoenix USA Inc.
Picote Solutions
Pik Rite, Inc.
Pipe Lining Supply, Inc.
PipeHunter, Inc.
Pipeline Renewal Technologies
PipeLogix, Inc.
PipeTech Software
Piranha Hose Products
Plug-It Products
Polston Applied Technologies
Poly-Flow, LLC
PolyJohn Enterprises, Inc.
Polylok, Inc. / Zabel
PolyPortables, LLC
Portable Sanitation Association Int.
POSM Software
Pow-r Mole Sales LLC
PowerTrack International, Inc.
Premier Oilfield Equipment
Premier Tech Aqua
Presby Environmental, Inc.
Pressure Lift Corporation
Presvac Systems
PRIME DRILLING GmbH
Prime Resins
PrimeLine Products, Inc.
Progress Tank
Proline Group AB
Pronal-USA, Inc.
ProPulse, A Schieffer Company
Protective Liner Systems
PSI Pressure Systems Corp
Pumptec Inc.
Qingdao Donghengli Industy
Quadex/Interfit
Quik-Lining Systems, Inc.
R. Nesbit Portable Toilets
Radiodetection Corporation
Rain for Rent
RapidView IBAK North America
Ratech Electronics, Ltd.
Rausch USA
Ravo Sweepers
RC Industries, Inc.
RCS II, Inc.
RecoverE
Reed Manufacturing Co.
Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
Refractron
Reline America, Inc.
Renssi
Resiplast US, Inc.
ReviewBuzz
RH2O North America Inc.
Rich Specialty Trailers
RIDGID
Ritam Technologies, LLC
Ritec GmbH
RKI Instruments, Inc.
Robinson Vacuum Tanks

ROBUSCHI USA
RODDIE, Inc.
Roeda Signs & ScreenTech Imaging
Roll-Off Parts.com
RootX
Roth Global Plastics
ROTHENBERGER USA
RotoSolutions, Inc.
RouteOptix Inc.
RS Technical Services, Inc.
Rush Refuse Systems
SAERTEX-multiCom
Safety Sewer Drain
Salcor Inc.
Satellite Industries
Sauereisen, Inc.
Savatech Corp.
SchellVac Equipment Inc.
Scorpion Protective Coatings
Screenco Systems LLC
Sealing Systems, Inc.
SECO Truck Inc.
See Water Inc.
Septic Maxx, LLC
Septic Products, Inc.
Septic Services, Inc.
Septronics, Inc.
Service Roundtable
ServiceTitan
Sewer Equipment
Shamrock Pipe Tools, Inc.
Shenzhen Schroder Ind.
Sherwin-Williams
Shubee
Sim/Tech Filter Inc.
SJE-Rhombus
Slew Master, Inc.
Slide-In Warehouse
SludgeHammer Group, Ltd.
SnakeLiner
Solar LED Innovations
Sonetics
Source One Environmental
Southland Tool Mfg. Inc.
Spartan Tool, LLC
Specialty B Sales
Splendor Fiberglass
Stamp Works
Standard Equipment Company
Statewide Supply
StoneAge, Inc.
Sturgeon Tank & Equipment
Stutes Enterprise Systems
SubSurface Instruments
Sugino Corp.
Sunbelt Rentals
Sunrise Environmental Scientific
Super Products LLC
Superior Signal Company LLC
Supervac 2000
Surco Portable Sanitation Products
Surpresseur 4S Inc.
SVE Portable Roadway Systems, Inc.
T&T Tools, Inc.
t4 Spatial
Tank Track LLC
Tank Transport Trader
TCF Equipment Finance, Inc.

Terydon Inc.
The Strong Company, Inc.
Thieman Tailgates, Inc.
Thompson Pump
TOPP Industries, Inc.
Trade-Serve
Trans Lease, Inc.
Transway Systems Inc.
Trelleborg Pipe Seals Milford Inc.
Tremcar Inc.
TRIC Tools, Inc.
Trillium Industrial Services
TRY TEK Machine Works, Inc.
TT Technologies, Inc.
Tuf-Tite Inc.
TURBO FOG
UDOR U.S.A.
UEMSI
UHRIG Kanaltechnik GmbH
Ultra Shore
UltraLav by Wells Cargo
Uncle Freddies Super Gloves
Under Pressure Systems, Inc.
US Fleet Tracking
US Jetting, LLC
USABlueBook
USB - Sewer Equipment Corporation
Vac-Con, Inc.
Vac2Go, LLC
Vacall - Gradall Industries
Vactor Manufacturing
Vacutrux Limited
Vacuum Sales, Inc.
Vacuum Truck Rentals
Vaporooter
VARCo
Vermeer
Veyance Technologies, Inc.
Vivax-Metrotech Corp.
Vogelsang
VT Hackney
Vu-Rite Video Inspection Systems
Wager Company Inc.
Walex Products Company, Inc.
Wallenstein Vacuum Pumps
Wastequip
WasteWater Education 501(c)3
Water Environment Federation
Waterblasting Technologies
WC Leasing
Weber Industries
Wee Engineer, Inc.
Wells Fargo
Western Equipment Finance
Western Mule Cranes (D&S Sales)
Westmoor Ltd.
Whirlygig, Inc.
Wiedemann & Reichhardt GmbH
Wieser Concrete Products, Inc.
Wohler USA, Inc.
Zhejiang Danau Industries Ltd.
Zoeller Pump Company

Education Day Sessions

Monday, February 23, 2015
NAWT

NASSCO

Portable Restroom Track

National Association of Wastewater Technicians

Room 234-236

National Association of Sewer Service Companies

Room 130-132

Beverly Lewis
Room 243-245

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

Pre-Trip Inspections
Hours of Service (HOS) Overview
Roadside Inspections
Environmental Impact Study: Effects of
Water Softener on Septic Tank Performance
A Study of Microbiological Induced Corrosion
Ask the Expert Q & A

WJTA-IMCA
Water Jet Technology Association
Industrial Municipal Cleaning Association
Room 140-142
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Hydroexcavation Tools to Stay Current

in a Changing Marketplace
Maximizing Productivity on Vacuum/
Air Mover Projects
Waterblast Safety Can Enhance Productivity,
Quality and Profits!

SSCSC
Southern Section Collection Systems Committee
Room 231-233
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

Combination Vacuum Unit Operation Overview

Been There, Done That, Got The T-Shirt
(Small Business From a Hands-on Perspective)
So You Think You Are the Best?
CCTV Inspection In Its Highest Form
Avoid the Pitfalls Trenchless Pipeline Repair
and Renewal
NOZZLES, NOZZLES, NOZZLES!
Ask the Experts Q & A

11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

Overview of Manhole Rehabilitation Technologies

When, Why and How to Defeat
Infiltration Cost Effectively
New Opportunities in Small-Pipe Relining
and Reinstatement
Pipeline cleaning Best Practices
Large-Diameter Pipe and Drain Rehabilitation
Technologies
Ask the Experts Q & A

NEHA

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

New Technologies for Non-Potable Water Use

Rules & Regulations with New Technologies
and Working with Regulators
New Technologies for Non-Potable Water Use Part 2
OSHA Regulations and Smart Business
Sales & Marketing with New Technologies
Ask the Experts Q & A

11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

Grow or Go! Why Most Companies Fail to Grow

Effectively and What You Can Do to Keep
Your Company From Failing
Target Marketing: How to Effectively and
Efficiently Grow Your Sales
Effective Branding and How it Can Help Your Business
Business Basics 101
Build the Business You REALLY Want
Women in Wastewater Roundtable Discussion

Gil Longwell

Room 140-142
1:30 p.m.

Protecting Private Enterprise

National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association

Room 240-242

Susan Chin
Room 133-135

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

8 a.m.

Lobbying
Field Inspections Part One
Field Inspections Part Two
Septic Tank Safety Lethal Lids
Time Dosing
Ask the Experts Q & A

9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Ladies and Gentleman: Create Your Personal Brand

and Strategic Network for Success in 5 Easy Steps
Effective Website Design and Engaging
Customers in the Digital Age
Tapping into the Power of Social Media and
Content Marketing

Road Rules & Safety Track

You can view the complete schedule

1:30 p.m.

floor plan, travel information and

4:30 p.m.

8 a.m.

Marketing Track

Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

Room 243-245

3 p.m.

Kelly Newcomb, Ellen Rohr, Womens Roundtable

Room 136-138

NOWRA

SSPMA

Sizing Guidelines for New or

Replacement Sewage Pumps
Backup Battery and Combination Pump Systems
Evaluation and Installation
Specifying Pumps: Why Do Pumps Fail?

Business Track

9:30 a.m.

National Environmental Health Association

Room 237-239

Mastering the Busy Season

A Great Customer Experience
Employee Retention and Recruitment

of events along with an exhibitor list,

everything else youll need to plan
your trip to Indy at

wwett.com

John Conley
Room 133-135
1:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

A Truckers Guide to Washington Speak

Cargo Tank Safety and Regulatory Report
Compliance with Part 180 and Preparing for
a Tank Truck CT Shop Audit

Tuesday Sessions

Detailed session information available at: wwett.com

February 24, 2015

NAWT Track

Treatment Plant
Operator Track

Drain Cleaning Track

Room 234-236
8 a.m.

Room 240-242

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Septage Processing Introduction:

Working with an Engineer
Analyzing Your Resources:
What Goes on Around You is Important!
Introduction to Odor Control

Onsite Installer Track

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

An Emerging Technology for Lagoon-Based

Nutrient Removal
The New Wastewater: Collection System
Challenges Caused by Todays Modern Trash
Wastewater Microbiology

Room 231-233

Industry Safety Track

8 a.m.

Room 243-245

9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Soils, Design, O&M: What Every Installer

Should Know
Best Installation Practices for
Trouble-Free Pump Controls
Introduction to Effluent Filters

*MSW Track
Room 237-239
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Mapping Solutions for Repair and

Maintenance of Water Distribution Systems
The Shift from Reactive to Proactive
Wastewater Management Best Practices
Why Hasnt Your Sewer System Evaluation
Survey Testing Worked?

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

New Trends and Technology in Equipment

for Excavation Safety
Best Practices: Use, Care and Repair of
High-Pressure Sewer Cleaning Hose
Development and Execution of a Cross-Bore
Prevention Program

Business Track
Room 130-132
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

How to Position Your Company in the Market Today

Six Proven Tactics to Generate Leads and
Turn Them Into Revenue
Growth by Acquisition or Exiting Gracefully:
Buying or Selling a Septic or Sewer Business

Room 133-135

11 a.m.

Drain Cleaning Methods - Then and Now

The Physics of Pipe Cleaning Tools and
How I Make it Work for Me
Lateral Lining Are You Using the Right Tool?

Industry Technology
Track
Room 136-138
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

How to Manage Septic Systems

using Remote Monitoring
GPS Tracking: Hype Vs. Reality
Wireless Controls in the Waterjet Industry:
Sacrificing Safety for Convenience

Septic Series Track

Room 140-142
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

True Crime Scene Stories: How to Inspect

and Troubleshoot Suspect Onsite Systems
One Mans Waste is Another Mans Treasure
Dewatering Options for Roll-Off Containers

*MSW - Municipal Sewer & Water

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Wednesday Sessions

Detailed session information available at: wwett.com

February 25, 2015

Septic Series Track
Room 140-142
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Considerations in Building Your Next Vacuum Truck

Grease Collection and Treatment:
Raising the Bar Via Resource Recovery
Analyzing Common Onsite Septic System
Malfunctions and Options for Prevention & Correction

Portable Sanitation
Track

Business Track

Room 136-138

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.

8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.

11 a.m.

*MSW Case Study Track

Room 231-233
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Retrofit of the Lansdowne Sanitary P/S

Huntington Beach Successfully Navigates
Emergency Repair of Fragile Storm Drain
Collection System Rehabilitation
Alternative Technology

Treatment Plant
Operator Track
Room 240-242
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

*MSW Technology Track

Room 237-239
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.

11 a.m.

Implementation of Acoustic Inspection Technology

at the City of Augusta
Highlights from the 7th Edition of Operation
and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection
Systems Manual
Technological Advancements Fulfill the
Promise of Zoom Survey Paradigm

Portable Sanitation - Special Events

Making Your Portable Restroom Business Lean
and Mean How to Boost Productivity and
Increase Your Bottom Line
T.B.D.

Utility Regulation Basics for Grease Haulers

The Waste in Our Wastewater
Security Issues and Best Practices for Water/
Wastewater Facilities

Pipe Rehab Track

Room 243-245
8 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.

Integrating Temperature Sensor Technology

within Lateral Pipeline CIPP Installations
CIPP Calibration and Vacuuming
Extending Life Expectancies with CorrosionResistant Coatings and Linings

Room 133-135

11 a.m.

Team Building for Profit

Ten Commonsense Ways to Grow and
Improve Your Business
Setting Expectations The Key to Sales
and Customer Satisfaction

Advanced Onsite
Installer Course
Room 234-236
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Introduction and Site Evaluation
System Sizing and Basic Design Principles
Pumping to Systems
Installations of ATUs
Installing for Management
Troubleshooting Systems

To register or for
detailed information:

wwett.com
866-933-2653

*MSW - Municipal Sewer & Water

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LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT
The education offerings at WWETT 2015 provide the latest information
on technology, safety and operations for sewer and water professionals
By Craig Mandli

he Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT)

Show in Indianapolis not only features the newest equipment in the
industry and opportunities to network with peers, but also an
unmatched focus on educating attendees. The 2015 show will host a series
of valuable educational opportunities and workshops to help you enhance
your knowledge base, and in turn help your utilities.
WWETT 2015 kicks off Monday, Feb. 23, with the annual Education
Day. Tracks of workshops are sponsored by a variety of professional organizations, including the National Association of Wastewater Technicians
(NAWT), National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Southern
Section Collection Systems Committee (SSCSC), National Association of
Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), Waterjet Technology Association/Industrial
& Municipal Cleaning Association (WJTA-IMCA) and the Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA).
The following days will feature a variety of additional workshops and
roundtable-type discussions covering a range of topics from nozzle selection to pipeline rehabilitation technology.
All workshops will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in meeting rooms adjacent to the exhibit hall. For more information on seminar
times, locations and speakers, visit www.wwett.com.
Seminars of interest to water and wastewater professionals include:

EDUCATION DAY, MONDAY, FEB. 23:

Pre-Trip Inspections, by Joe Zito, the sergeant of a commercial vehicle
unit with a major metropolitan area police department with jurisdiction in
two states. This session will cover walk-around inspection and completing
a driver vehicle inspection report.
Hours of Service (HOS) Overview, by Joe Zito. This session is a general
knowledge overview of part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and to whom the regulations apply when operating a commercial
motor vehicle.
Roadside Inspections, by Joe Zito. This session will cover how to be prepared and understand what will take place during a roadside inspection.
Topics including brakes, lamps, securement and safe loading, as well as what
you can do to better prepare a driver on what to say and do during the
inspection.

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A Truckers Guide to Washington Speak, by John Conley, who retired

at the end of 2013 as president of National Tank Truck Carriers and remains
active in tank truck industry issues through his communications company
ConleyComm LLC. This session will help translate the acronyms and mysterious language of the Washington bureaucracy that truck operators are
likely to encounter in regulatory compliance, enforcement actions, searches
for information or at conference presentations.
Cargo Tank Safety and Regulatory Report, by John Conley. This session
will focus on tank truck specific safety issues such as preventing rollovers
and deaths/injuries involving workers who enter or repair cargo tanks.
Compliance with Part 180 and Preparing for a Tank Truck CT Shop
Audit, by John Conley. Department of Transportation regulation 49CFR180
details test and inspection requirements for specification cargo tanks. This
session will cover the various tests and inspections, requirements for testers
and inspectors, and recordkeeping.
Hydroexcavation Tools to Stay Current in a Changing Marketplace,
by Neil McLean, who serves as a hydroexcavation consultant for companies
throughout the United States and Canada with Hydro Excavation Consulting Unlimited. As the industry and government adds more regulations, drivers have to be knowledgeable and flexible to stay profitable. Water
management, debris management, digging procedures and increasing production will be covered.
Maximizing Productivity on Vacuum/Air Mover Projects, by Gary W.
Toothe, CET, a board-certified environmental safety and health trainer
through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Discuss how everything
from the man at the end of the hose through the operator can have a direct
impact on the bottom line. Proper nozzle selection, friction and restriction
in hose and pipe runs, and how to make sure an air mover is at its best
before it leaves the yard will be covered.
Waterblast Safety Can Enhance Productivity, Quality and Profits!
by Gary W. Toothe. Discuss the safety solutions that not only prevent
handicapping productivity, but actually increase it. Staged cleaning,
waterblast myth busting and the importance of proper water filtration
will be covered.
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Combination Vacuum Unit Operation Overview, by Chris Lopez,

president/CEO of Municipal Collection System Consulting. From the
pre-trip inspection to complex operation, discuss ways to enhance a combination units overall efficiency and how to implement cost-effective
operational techniques.
So You Think You Are the Best? CCTV Inspection In Its Highest Form,
by Duane Johnson, vice president of Affordable Pipeline Services. Review
the difference between Pipeline Inspections and Pipeline Assessments,
and identify the different types of inspections and the technology available
today, some of which you may already have but may not be using to its full
capability. Examine inspection software and discuss how it can add value to
your services.
Avoid the Pitfalls Trenchless Pipeline Repair and Renewal, by Mark
Hill, senior project manager with Michael Baker Corp. Discuss the successes
as well as the failures of major rehabilitation projects, and analyze the reasons behind both.
Nozzles, Nozzles, Nozzles, by Rick Lewis, who has over 23 years of
experience in the wastewater collections field, and consults with contractors and cities with wastewater collections equipment and its use in dayto-day operations. This class will help you select the nozzles that best fit
your cleaning needs.
Overview of Manhole Rehabilitation Technologies, by Tim Back, coinventor of the CIPMH Chimney Liner and a contributor and trainer for
NASSCO ITCP-Manhole Rehabilitation. This class provides an overview of
the manhole rehabilitation technologies available in the industry. The benefits and challenges related to each type of technology are explained.
When, Why and How to Defeat Infiltration Cost-Effectively, by Donald
Rigby, who is responsible for strategy and execution of Avantis marketing
and education programs. Chemical grout is a complement to all other
trenchless technologies. Three case histories with ROI facts and figures
serve as proof statements for small communities, medium-sized sewer districts and large metropolitan areas.
New Opportunities in Small-Pipe Relining and Reinstatement, by Troy
Miller, who for the past five years has been in product development at TRY
TEK. Discuss some of the opportunities and challenges that are present in
the small-pipe relining market, including interior and exterior laterals as
well as vertical vent stacks. Several case studies will be presented providing
a solid field perspective of working with small-pipe cutting systems.
Pipeline Cleaning Best Practices, by John Manijak, business development/project manager for National Power Rodding Corp./Carylon Corporation. This presentation will cover a history of sewer cleaning tools
and methods used. Attendees will take away an understanding of why it
is important to choose the proper pump size and nozzle configuration
when cleaning sewers, as well as what situations may arise that call for the
use of old techniques.
Large-Diameter Pipe and Drain Rehabilitation Technologies, by John
Moody, who has worked with Heitkamp Inc. since 2010. This session will
cover condition assessment and the decision-making process and discuss
the benefits and limitations of HDPE, PVC, CIPP and steel pipe. Other topics include dealing with voids and grouting, sliplining, centrifugally spun
cement and spiral wound applications.

OSHA Regulations and Smart Business, by Doug Lassiter, the executive director and lobbyist for the North Carolina Septic Tank Association.
Learn the basics on OSHA, what to keep in mind and what to keep on
hand in the field.
Sizing Guidelines for New or Replacement Sewage Pumps, by Deron
Oberkorn, corporate product development manager for the Zoeller Company. This session will discuss general and technical information on the
selection and sizing of effluent pumps in waste treatment systems.
Backup Battery and Combination Pump Systems Evaluation and Installation, by Alan Schulman, founder and CEO of Glentronics Inc., a manufacturer of battery backup, primary, sewage and combination sump pump
systems and accessories. This presentation is focused on the principle and
value of having a backup unit for the primary sump pump. It will answer
questions associated with the available options such as battery-operated,
inverter-operated, or water-powered pumps.
Specifying Pumps: Why Do Pumps Fail? by Jeff Hawks, president of
Champion Pump Company. The presentation reviews the differences between
sump, effluent and sewage pump applications. It will review the various
types of pump construction and design, such as motors, bearings, impellers, seals and cord entrances, and touch on the different types of switches
used in pumping applications.
Employee Retention and Recruitment, by Beverly Lewis, a 15-year veteran of marketing in the sanitation industry. Attendees will discuss why the
wastewater industry is a great place to work and how to create a strategy for
both recruiting new workers and retaining existing staff.
Women in Wastewater Roundtable Discussion, featuring Lara Mottolo,
Therese E. Wheaton, Shanna Sands and Joyce Gresh. The panel of professionals from different facets of the industry will address specific product and service questions, the future of the industry, as well as general
managerial and career building advice for those starting out in the environmental services.
Lobbying, by Eric Casey, executive director of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association. Participants will learn why its important to be
politically active and some of the ways they can become involved.

TUESDAY, FEB. 24:

Best Installation Practices for Trouble-Free Pump Controls, by Brett
Wilfong, distributor sales manager, and Mark McCollum, regional sales
manager for the western United States for SJE-Rhombus. This presentation
will discuss the best methods for installing wastewater pump control panels and float switches, things that can lead to premature pump system failures and troubleshooting pump systems when problems do occur.
Introduction to Effluent Filters, by Bob Smith, who has worked as a systems engineer for Orenco Systems since 2002. This presentation compares
and contrasts the four methodologies for providing sewer service: conventional gravity sewer, grinder sewer, vacuum sewer and effluent-only sewer.
Mapping Solutions for Repair and Maintenance of Water Distribution
Systems, by Lynn Hurley, CEO of Hurco Technologies. This presentation
will demonstrate the power of integrating GIS maps with the equipment
to do testing, maintenance programs and data collection for water distribution systems.
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WITH VISION

he County of Kauai
Department of Water,
charged with the task
of supplying water
across the island of
Kauai, Hawaii, is working to unify
and modernize its water system
under its comprehensive Water Plan
2020. The plan, devised in 2000,
aims to upgrade aging water infrastructure, unite separate water systems and ensure an abundant supply
of quality water for the future on
firm financial footing.

The Kauai water

The
White
department
traverses
Test
a Glove
clear
path
toward
cleanliness means success for
North carolinas
teS Group
system
revitalization
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PAGE 18

to pick up toilets if theyre

all in one spot. I probably
spent a little bit extra labor,
but at least you dont
have to send somebody
with a map to go to this
get these six,

go to another campground,

and the financial needs of the system.get

The survey rated the condition

these eight.

newly installed water meter from

of the overall system as poor, notScottAWeld
Badger Meter.
ing the deterioration of pipelines
and mapping a series of vulnerable
Ductile iron is faring much betmainlines located in remote areas
ter, with occasional pinholes presentwith poor access that impeded repair
ing the worst problems. Eddy notes
and maintenance.
that the island is fortunate to posThat study preceded Water Plan
sess largely neutral soil.
2020, a thorough roadmap to revi<<< The Bucks team includes, from
While
talizing the water system.
left, Milah
Weld,aggressive
Susie Sieg, Josh
soils
inWeld,
OahuScott
and Weld and
I was the director at the Maui
Wooley,
Sten
Eric Brownrigg.
Water Board at the time that Water
Plan 2020 was being developed, says
David Craddick, current manager and
chief engineer at Kauai. I watched
country
musicamazement
festival. Surprisingly,
Wynonna Judd said yes and the festival
with some
at the number
hasofattracted
top talent
ever that
since.
In 2012, the 9,000 residents welcomed
community
meetings
were
40,000
AugustErnest
3-5, most
heldvisitors
by manager
Lauofatwhom
the camped out. Judd was back to help
celebrate
the Jamborees
along with Rascal Flatts, Dierks
time. The
community20th
wasanniversary,
heavily
Bentley,
thein
Charlie
Daniels
and enough performers for 22 shows on
involved
developing
theBand,
plan, and
twothats
stages.
Other
attractions
included
wineESTABLISHED:
gardens, merchandise
YEAR
why
the plan
has been
imple-beer and
booths
and a kids
zone.much
The event
is held in a no-facilities,
20-acre park-like
1960
mented
without
further
setting
nearinthe
edge of the
debate
financing
the picturesque
projects. town.

PROFILE:
Department of
Water, County of
Kauai, Hawaii
POPULATION SERVED:

To date, $125 million of a pro66,000

posed $600 million has been spent
By the nuMBers
AREA SERVED:
on the program with the department
68 square miles
The company
broughtoninits265
units (20 Maxims, 10 Freedoms, 20
making
good progress
conDEPARTMENT
STAFF:
Liberties,
oneschedule.
Standing Room Only urinal unit,
and the balance
Tufways),
struction
75 (half Satellite Industries
three restroom
trailers,
and 73
hand-wash stations
Current work
involves
a continuthe companys
inventory,
Inc. Tag Alongs
INFRASTRUCTURE:
in diameter for those lines serving Waves
ing 455 inches annually. This is also
ing from
emphasis
on replacing
pipelines.the rest PolyPortables,
colleague).
400 miles of water mains
just a few customers on isolated rented from
the oldest
of the main Hawaiian
Eacha of
the old pipe materials
Making
connections
routes to 24-inch mains. The distriislands
and the most eroded. Fresh
continues
display
its ownfive
weakSome 115to
units,
including
handicap-accessible,
were set up at the
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT
The Welds live in Sweet Home so theyve always had the hometown
bution system is comprised of every- main
rock is more permeable, but old
ness,
notes
BUDGET:
venue
Eddy.
a fewWere
at bus seeing
stops, failthe hospitality
center, and parking lots,
advantage for the Jamboree and Bucks has done it since its beginning in
thing from galvanized steel to butures
rock doesnt offer good geology for
in theinjoints
rubber
gaskets
Operating,
$25.4
million;
the bulk
largeand
banks,
along
with six to eight
hand-wash
stations,
were
1996. They feel confident theyll retain the work as long as they provide good
$26.2
(2013)
asbestos cement, cast iron, ductile placed
wells, so we still need to practice
of asbestos
cement
pipe
have The capital,
at the four
corners
of that
the facility.
crew placed
themillion
ACSI trailers
service and a reasonable price.
iron, concrete cylinder and PVC. near
water conservation despite the heavy
caused
us a for
lot the
of trouble.
Castand
ironthe Ameri-Can
the stage
performers
Engineering trailer in
ASSOCIATIONS:
Pipes range in age from brand new thelines
rainfall in parts of the island. Our
brittle
and are
subject
American
food become
court/beer
garden,
along
with the urinal
unit. Water Works
up to 90 years old.
water
supply
relies 85 percent on
to full circle cracks, often due to
Association, Hawaii Water
the
Main
event
Thirty units and six hand-wash stations were arranged in two banks
A thorough survey of the system
groundwater and 15 percent on surtree roots or ground shifts. PVC
Works Association, National
In the early 90s, when Sweet Home came up with an idea to help
smaller, the
adjacent
The life
rest of the
inventory
taken to 23
Rural
Waterwas
Association
conducted in the late 1990s revealed at areaching
face water.
end ofvenue.
its service
fund civic
projects,
this little
asked adefi
bigciencies
star to perform
at their first
units were
rented to individual campsites.
in pipe condition,
along campgrounds.
Water
is pumped
intotown
storage
is subject toThirteen
lateral cracks,
particutanks, then transmitted through a
pipe system ranging from 3/4 inches

with concerns about system capacity,

water supply levels, storage capacity

The department currently operates 11 unconnected water systems

ranging from Haena in the north
to Kekaha in the south. While the
island covers more than 560 square
miles, the water distribution system
covers 68 square miles, primarily
along the islands coast.
The department monitors, operates and maintains 50 deep well
pumping stations, 19 booster pumping stations, four tunnel sources, 58
storage tanks, 75 control valve stations and over 400 miles of pipeline

Lets roLL

Its easier to send a driver

Craig Shirai feeds 1-inch soft

copper pipe through a hole bored
campground,
by the Grundomat horizontal
boring tool from TT Technologies.

ISLAND WATER PROJECTS

BEGIN WITH A BLESSING

the teaM
Lisa and Scott Weld, owners of Bucks
Sanitary Service in Eugene, Ore., have a
sta of 10 an office worker, yard worker,
part-time mechanic and seven drivers.
Lisa works in the office answering phones
and managing the creative and marketing
side while Scott fills in on everything
from ofmanagement
to Eddy,
running
to
Deputy Manager
Engineering Bill
left, routes
pipetter
Jeffery Silva,maintenance.
equipment operator
Corey worked
Silva andon
lead
Five people
the
pipetter Craig Shirai (out of view) work to replace
Oregon
Jamboree
along with
the Welds
copper piping.
(Photography
by Dianne
Reynolds)
and their three children, Maren, 9; Milah,
13; and Sten, 17; who are accustomed to
helping out at events.

larly the thinner material installed

decades ago.

WEBSITE:

(continued)

www.kauaiwater.org

The very day we found out wed

have to move our shop, somebody
came through the door and said,
Do you want to buy Bucks back?
It was really a door closing, door
opening, all in the same day.
Scott Weld
coMpany history

In April 2012, Lisa and Scott Weld

bought Bucks for the second time. Their
first crack at it was in 1995 when Scotts
father heard the 20-year-old business was
having problems. The family made an oer
to the founder and operated it for four
years as an add-on to their trash and septic
The island has uniqueservice
challenges
in securing
its water
business.
In 1999, when
Welds
supply. One side of the father
islandretired,
receives
rain
they 13
soldinches
it to a of
national
solid waste
company.
Weld
went to work
per year, while the other
is the
wettest
location
for that company, then 10 years later tried
on Earth, receiving
455 inches annually.
his hand again at self-employment in the
Bill Eddy
trash
business. A few challenges cropped
up, but they turned out to be fortuitous,
serving approximately 66,000 resisays Lisalenges
Weld.in securing its water supply,
dents. All department revenues are
says Bill Eddy, deputy manager and
derived from water sales.
engineer with the department. One
side of the island receives 13 inches
of rain per year, while the other is
Unique supply challenges
(continued)
the wettest location on Earth,
receivThe island has unique chal(continued)

The Hawaiian island of Kauai is meeting the challenges of its geography,

climate and remote location while revitalizing its aging water system
By Peter Kenter

February 25 - 28, 2013, Indiana Convention Center

Eight times, Sunday through Wednesday, a caravan of three trailers

made the hour-long drive up Interstate 5 from the companys yard to the
Jamboree site to deliver units. Two of their 15-year-old company-built
trailers held 16 units each and a third trailer carried 20 (also company-built,
using an Explorer receiver from McKee Technologies, Inc.). The company
used service vehicles to pull the trailers.
Weld tried a new approach for the removal process. Sunday night
and continuing Monday, the team pumped and moved all units to a single
staging area, which he felt simplified the job. Its easier to send a driver to
pick up toilets if theyre all in one spot, he explains. I probably spent a little
bit extra labor, but at least you dont have to send somebody with a map to
go to this campground, get these six, go to another campground, get these
eight. Then you start leaving sinks behind and the (handicap unit) doesnt
fit. Its just a logistics nightmare trying to get the loads to work out. During
the week, they grabbed units as schedules permitted.
keepin it cLean
Jamboree organizers required someone be on site and available by
radio at all times so Weld, his son and another member of the team stayed in
a motor home at one of the campgrounds.
Venue units were serviced each night from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. At 6:30
a.m. they started in on the campground units, finishing around 9:30 a.m.
During the day, they pumped out 20 RVs and 19 holding tanks 10 at the
two shower facilities and the balance for the food vendors.

and private property, Eddy says.

Access and maintenance has been
a problem with these pipelines.
In-house crews tackle mainline
replacement jobs up to 500 feet in
length. The work is primarily digand-replace.
We have also done several horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
projects using both HDPE and fusible PVC C900, Eddy says. Most
HDD work has been done at stream
crossings, a few of them under emergency conditions when existing pipelines were damaged during severe
winter storms. We did one slipline
job on an old 27-inch steel pipe,
sliplined with 16-inch HDPE.
Outside contractors are engaged
in larger projects, often shipping in
workers and equipment by barge.

department switched from a traditional low bid process to a request

for proposal system. While the major
transition temporarily slowed the
pace at which projects were advertised, the new approach is expected
to provide higher-quality contractors that will assist the department
in remaining on schedule and on
budget.
The department currently has
no leak detection program in place,
because it has found it challenging
to attract qualified technicians to the
island. Kauai has already purchased
SubSurface LD-12 listening devices,
FCS Permaloggers and ZCorr correlators, but currently uses its SCADA
system to detect most large leaks.
Repair crews are split into two
teams, with field crews handling
pipelines and distribution located
along the coast, and plant crews hanSwitching
to
RFPs
^^^ Satellite Industries Tufway restrooms are lined up and ready to go before the
dling
andofstorage
tanks located
During
fiscal year
2011-12,
the strung
Oregon
Jamboree,
complete
with lighting
in wells
the front
the units.

Bill Eddy, deputy manager and engineer,

County of Kauai Department of Water.

Five service vehicles were used: A 2010 Peterbilt 335 and a 2008
International 4300, both built out by Progress Vactruck with 1,500-gallon
waste/500-gallon freshwater aluminum tanks; a 2001 Isuzu FTR from
Workmate/FMI Truck Sales & Service with an 850-gallon waste/350-gallon
freshwater steel tank; and two 2000 International 4700s built out by Lely
Manufacturing Inc. with 750-gallon waste/350-gallon freshwater steel tanks.
All have Masport pumps.
Waste was transported to the companys yard each night and transferred
to a 20,000-gallon tank. From there, another pumping contractor picked up
the waste and disposed of it by land application.
But different
JefferysaMe
Silva (foreground)
and Corey Silva clean caked red Kauai dirt off a
Grundomat
toolan(TT
Inhorizontal
one sense, boring
Weld was
oldTechnologies).
pro at this event, so it was pretty much
business as usual, he says. On the other hand, the size and scope had
changed
significantly
the amazement
years their first
brought in 60
I
watched
with over
some
at year,
the they
number
units for one venue and four campgrounds. That was the most difficult
ofthing
community
meetings that were held by manager
for me, he says. So I had to get my act together. He quickly got his
Ernest
Lau it.
atYouve
the time.
The
community
was
heavily
arms around
got to just
scratch
your head and
kick
it in gear and
go. We in
didnt
stop moving all
weekend.
involved
developing
the
plan, and thats why the plan

has been implemented without much further debate

in financing the projects.
David Craddick
Honolulu are notorious for attacking water infrastructure, the exterior of iron pipe fares well in Kauai,
making ductile iron the replacement
material of choice.

Mains buried deeper

The Kauai team is now burying
new mains deeper than in the past.
Some of the older pipes were buried less than 3 feet deep, and were

now adding 3 feet of cover to the

top of the pipe, Eddy says. Were
enforcing the new standard to see
if it has an effect on breakage.
Sections of older pipelines are
also being aligned with public roads
as they are replaced. From the
1920s to the 1950s, they were typically aligned along the shortest
route, which caused them to be
installed through pastures, forests

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The rst step in any major construction project undertaken by the

County of Kauai Department of Water is the blessing of the project by
a Hawaiian kahu, a local spiritual leader.
The grounds of the island are sacred in so many ways, says Bill
Eddy, deputy manager with the department. We have a priest or
priestess bless the grounds in any project that involves digging.
Eddy notes that the original Hawaiians didnt possess iron tools and
used wooden or stone tools instead.
Because digging in rm ground was so difcult, they buried their
ancestors in the sand or in caves, he says. When we break ground to
The
very day
we found
out
wedareas
havealong
to move
our shop,
somebody
construct
a pipeline
in the
sandy
the coast,
we sometimes
came come
through
theadoor
you
to buy and
Bucks
across
burialand
site,said,
so weDo
have
thewant
area blessed
ask back?
forgive-It
was really a door closing, door opening, all in the same day. They quickly
ness for disturbing the dead.
jumped at the chance.
Any contact with historic artifacts or burial sites is also overseen
Today
their business
is exclusively
restrooms,
serving
the
by a cultural
monitor, an
archeologicalportable
expert, the
Kauai Burial
Council
100-mile-wide Willamette Valley. Theyve got about 1,500 Satellite Industries
and the State Historic Preservation Division to ensure that any bones
units gray Tufways and Maxims (and a few white ones for weddings, and
of the deceased iwi are treated with care and respect.
green units for their University of Oregon tailgating; quack shacks, they call
At the end of a project, we also hold a dedication ceremony in
them after the Oregon Ducks mascot), several ADA-compliant Freedoms
which we give thanks for
keepingthe
safe,Engineering
Eddy says. Crowd
and wheelchair-accessible
Liberties
anworkers
Ameri-Can
Improving
waterand
system
considered
good work
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of island residents.
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Water department team

County of Kauai, Hawaii

From left, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., Department of Water Board Chair
Daryl Kaneshiro, County of Kauai Council Chair Jay Furfaro, and project
manager Dustin Moises attend a dedication ceremony for a new 500,000gallon tank in Omao, led by kahu (or pastor) Ipo Kahaunaele.

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The Hawaiian island of Kauai is meeting the challenges of its geography,

climate and remote location while revitalizing its aging water system
The Kauai water
By Peter Kenter
department traverses
The department currently operhe County of Kauai
The island has unique challenges in securing its water
a clearDepartment
pathof Water,
toward
ates 11 unconnected water systems
supply. One side of the island receives 13 inches of rain
ranging from Haena in the north
with the task
system ofcharged
revitalization
to Kekaha in the south. While the
supplying water
per year, while the other is the wettest location

across the island of

Kauai, Hawaii, is working to unify
and modernize its water system
under its comprehensive Water Plan
2020. The plan, devised in 2000,
aims to upgrade aging water infrastructure, unite separate water systems and ensure an abundant supply
of quality water for the future on
firm financial footing.

Craig Shirai feeds 1-inch soft

copper pipe through a hole bored
by the Grundomat horizontal
boring tool from TT Technologies.

The Kauai team is now burying

new mains deeper than in the past.
Some of the older pipes were bur
buried less than 3 feet deep, and were

Order through
our website

Bill Eddy

Unique supply challenges

The island has unique chal-

and private property, Eddy says.

Access and maintenance has been
a problem with these pipelines.
In-house crews tackle mainline
replacement jobs up to 500 feet in
length. The work is primarily digand-replace.
horWe have also done several hor
izontal directional drilling (HDD)
projects using both HDPE and fusible PVC C900, Eddy says. Most
HDD work has been done at stream
crossings, a few of them under emer
emergency conditions when existing pipelines were damaged during severe
A newly installed water meter from
winter storms. We did one slipline
Badger Meter.
job on an old 27-inch steel pipe,
sliplined with 16-inch HDPE.
Ductile iron is faring much betOutside contractors are engaged
ter, with occasional pinholes presentin larger projects, often shipping in
ing the worst problems. Eddy notes
that the island is fortunate to pos- workers and equipment by barge.

lenges in securing its water supply,

says Bill Eddy, deputy manager and
engineer with the department. One
side of the island receives 13 inches
of rain per year, while the other is
the wettest location on Earth, receiv(continued)

department switched from a tradi

traditional low bid process to a request
for proposal system. While the major
transition temporarily slowed the
pace at which projects were adver
advertised, the new approach is expected
to provide higher-quality contrac
contractors that will assist the department
in remaining on schedule and on
budget.
The department currently has
no leak detection program in place,
because it has found it challenging

PROFILE:
Department of
Water, County of
Kauai, Hawaii

Mains buried deeper

Sizes: 24" x 30" & 36" x 45"

on Earth, receiving 455 inches annually.

serving approximately 66,000 residents. All department revenues are
derived from water sales.

and the financial needs of the system.

to attract qualified technicians to the
The survey rated the condition
island. Kauai has already purchased
of the overall system as poor, notSubSurface LD-12 listening devices,
ing the deterioration of pipelines
FCS Permaloggers and ZCorr cor
corand mapping a series of vulnerable
relators, but currently uses its SCADA
The rst step in any major construction project undertaken by the
mainlines located in remote areas
system to detect most large leaks.
County of Kauai Department of Water is the blessing of the project by
with poor access that impeded repair
Repair crews are split into two
a Hawaiian kahu, a local spiritual leader.
and maintenance.
teams, with field crews handling
The grounds of the island are sacred in so many ways, says Bill
That study preceded Water Plan
pipelines and distribution located
sess largely neutral soil.
2020, a thorough roadmap to reviEddy, deputy manager with the department. We have a priest or
along the coast, and plant crews han
hanSwitching to RFPs
While aggressive
talizing the water system.
priestess bless the grounds in any project that involves digging.
dling wells and storage tanks located
During fiscal year 2011-12, the
soils in Oahu and
I was the director at the Maui
Eddy notes that the original Hawaiians didnt possess iron tools and
Water Board at the time that Water
used wooden or stone tools instead.
Plan 2020 was being developed, says
Because digging in rm ground was so difcult, they buried their
David Craddick, current manager and
ancestors in the sand or in caves, he says. When we break ground to
Bill Eddy, deputy manager and engineer,
chief engineer at Kauai. I watched
County of Kauai Department of Water.
construct a pipeline in the sandy areas along the coast, we sometimes
with some amazement at the number
of community meetings that were
come across a burial site, so we have the area blessed and ask forgiveheld by manager Ernest Lau at the
ness for disturbing the dead.
time. The community was heavily
Any contact with historic artifacts or burial sites is also overseen
involved in developing the plan, and
by a cultural monitor, an archeological expert, the Kauai Burial Council
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
thats why the plan has been impleand the State Historic Preservation Division to ensure that any bones
1960
mented without much further
of the deceased iwi are treated with care and respect.
debate in financing the projects.
POPULATION SERVED:
At the end of a project, we also hold a dedication ceremony in
To date, $125 million of a pro66,000
which we give thanks for keeping the workers safe, Eddy says.
posed $600 million has been spent
AREA SERVED:
on the program with the department
Improving the water system is considered good work that improves
68 square miles
making good progress on its conthe lives of island residents.
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
struction schedule.
75
Current work involves a continuJeffery Silva (foreground) and Corey Silva clean caked red Kauai dirt off a
INFRASTRUCTURE:
in diameter for those lines serving
ing 455 inches annually. This is also
ing emphasis
on replacing
pipelines.
Grundomat
horizontal
boring tool
(TT Technologies).
400 miles of water mains
just a few customers on isolated
the oldest of the main Hawaiian
Each of the old pipe materials
routes to 24-inch mains. The distriislands and the most eroded. Fresh
continues to display its own weakANNUAL DEPARTMENT
bution system is comprised of every- Iness,
rock is more permeable, but old
notes Eddy.
Were
seeing
failwatched
with
some
amazement
at the number
BUDGET:
thing from galvanized steel to
rock doesnt offer good geology for
in the joints and rubber gaskets
Operating,
million;
of ures
community
meetings that were
held by$25.4
manager
capital, $26.2 million (2013)
asbestos cement, cast iron, ductile
wells, so we still need to practice
of asbestos cement pipe that have
atofthe
time.
was heavily
iron, concrete cylinder and PVC. Ernest
water conservation despite the heavy
causedLau
us a lot
trouble.
CastThe
iron community
ASSOCIATIONS:
Pipes range in age from brand new
rainfall in parts of the island. Our
lines become
brittle and are
subject
involved
in developing
the
plan, and
thats Water
why the
plan
American
Works
up to 90 years old.
water supply relies 85 percent on
full circle cracks, often due to
Association,
Hawaii
Water
hastobeen
implemented without much
further
debate
A thorough survey of the system
groundwater and 15 percent on surtree roots or ground shifts. PVC
Works Association, National
in financing
Rural Water Association
conducted in the late 1990s revealed
face water.
reaching the end
of its service the
life projects.
deficiencies in pipe condition, along
Water is pumped into storage
is subject to lateral cracks,
particuDavid
Craddick WEBSITE:
with concerns about system capacity,
tanks, then transmitted through a
larly the thinner material installed
www.kauaiwater.org
water supply levels, storage capacity
pipe system ranging from 3/4 inches
decades
ago.
now adding 3 feet of cover to the
Honolulu
are notorious
for attacktop of the pipe, Eddy says. (continued)
Were
ing water infrastructure, the exte-

ISLAND WATER PROJECTS

BEGIN WITH A BLESSING

rior of iron pipe fares well in Kauai,

making ductile iron the replacement
material of choice.

Reprinted with permission from PRO / February 2013 / 2013, COLE Publishing Inc., P.O. Box 220, Three Lakes, WI 54562 / 800-257-7222 / www.promonthly.com

island
PAGE
18covers more than 560 square
miles, the water distribution system
covers 68 square miles, primarily
along the islands coast.
The department monitors, operates and maintains 50 deep well
pumping stations, 19 booster pumping stations, four tunnel sources, 58
storage tanks, 75 control valve stations and over 400 miles of pipeline

From left, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., Department of Water Board Chair
Daryl Kaneshiro, County of Kauai Council Chair Jay Furfaro, and project
manager Dustin Moises attend a dedication ceremony for a new 500,000gallon tank in Omao, led by kahu (or pastor) Ipo Kahaunaele.

enforcing the new standard to see

if it has an effect on breakage.
Sections of older pipelines are
also being aligned with public roads
as they are replaced. From the
1920s to the 1950s, they were typically aligned along the shortest
route, which caused them to be
installed through pastures, forests

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The Shift from Reactive to Proactive Wastewater Management Best Practices, by Ed Richards, president/CEO of t4 Spatial. This presentation discusses the need for an analytics engine to provide statistical and predictive
warnings and notifications on failures. Owners must implement best practices through people, processes, standards and technology in order to proactively manage and maintain wastewater systems.
Why Hasnt Your Sewer System Evaluation Survey Testing Worked? by
Scott Belz, who has been employed with URS Corporation for over 35 years
and specializes in sewer system evaluation and inspection. This session identifies some of the methods and components of a sewer system evaluation
survey program that are known to find I&I sources, and others that need
more thought and consideration.
The New Wastewater: Collection System Challenges Caused by Todays
Modern Trash, by Robert Domkowski, engineering consultant and training manager for Xylem Inc., Flygt Products. This session will provide an
overview of activities occurring throughout the U.S. on the legislative level,
state level and at several large municipalities to eliminate clogging from the
use of nonwoven flushable items by users.
New Trends and Technology in Equipment for Excavation Safety, by
Mike Ross, shoring specialist and national training director at Efficiency
Production Inc. This presentation covers current and emerging trends for
excavation safety in urban, residential and congested environments; options
and requirements for excavation safety, including OSHA standards; and
specific new techniques, technology and safety equipment available to general contractors and subcontractors.
Best Practices: Use, Care and Repair of High-Pressure Sewer Cleaning
Hose, by Bernie Hengels, who has been with UEMSI for the past nine years
and currently works with OEM and key accounts, and Bob Glick, who assists
OEMs and distributors with sewer hose questions for UEMSI. This presentation covers how to identify the manufacturer of high-pressure sewer cleaning hose, how to identify the working pressure of the hose, proper usage and
protection techniques, what to look for as indicators of wear and damage to
your hose, and how to properly mend your hose in the field and the shop.
Development and Execution of a Cross-Bore Prevention Program, by
Matt Timberlake, vice president of the Ted Berry Company. This talk will
focus on developing and executing a standard operating procedure for the
use of CCTV inspection and locating in sanitary sewer lateral lines used to
minimize the risk of injury, loss of life and property damage from utility
cross bores.

Drain Cleaning Methods - Then and Now, by Jake Saltzman, worldwide

technical director for Picote Solutions Inc. This session will cover the various methods used for cleaning small-diameter piping in a range of pipe
materials and the most common types of blockages.
The Physics of Pipe Cleaning Tools and How I Make it Work for Me,
by Kurt Rivoire, sales and marketing manager at Duebre/Brendle Nozzles
in Dettingen, Germany, and owner of Jet Clean Tools USA. Analyze the
physics of the nozzle and the influence of pressure and flow on it. It pays
to have the right nozzle with the right setup and save resources.
Lateral Lining Are You Using the Right Tool? by Leke Osi, president
of lateral lining manufacturer Easy Liner. This session describes the industry standard methodology and explains some of the shortcomings and challenges of using a standard method on nonstandard situations.
How to Manage Septic Systems Using Remote Monitoring, by Scott Robinson, managing director of RH2O North America. Learn how advances in
control systems and remote monitoring solutions can save both customers
and maintenance providers time and money while better protecting environmental health.
GPS Tracking: Hype Vs. Reality, by Richard Banks, national sales director for US Fleet Tracking. Learn what matters most when making the decision to implement GPS tracking within your core business functions.
Understand such factors as refresh rates, leasing hardware versus purchasing it, contracts or no contracts and features that really help you manage
your mobile workforce.
Wireless Controls in the Waterjet Industry: Sacrificing Safety for Convenience, by Terry Gromes Sr. and Terry Gromes Jr. of Terydon Inc. This
session will be an assessment of the hands-free initiative in the contractor
market of the high-pressure waterjetting/waterblasting industry. There
will be a discussion of safety versus convenience, productivity and
cost-effectiveness.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25:

Retrofit of the Lansdowne Sanitary Public Sewer, by Randy Colombo,
an engineering technician for infrastructure management at Dove Ventures. This session will help operators and senior personnel see what happens during planned work, featuring a case study of work performed at the
Lansdowne Sanitary public sewer, where discharge pipes were deteriorating due to the high volume of sewerage and humidity in the station, requiring replacement.
Huntington Beach Successfully Navigates Emergency Repair of Fragile Storm Drain, by Joe Cherry, who supervises the marketing and national
sales staff at AP/M Permaform, and Chuck Parsons, vice president and
general manager of Sancon Engineering. This session will discuss work
performed in the City of Huntington Beach, Calif., to rehabilitate a storm
drain to make it structurally sound and permanently and intrinsically
watertight.
Collection System Rehabilitation Alternative Technology, by Jill Davis,
superintendent of Water and Wastewater for the Athens Utilities Board in
Athens, Tenn. This session will examine a five-year case study used to determine that low-pressure force main and grinder pump systems are fantastic
options for rehabilitation.
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Implementation of Acoustic Inspection Technology at the City of

Augusta, by Alex Churchill, chief operating officer and a co-founder of
InfoSense. This session will discuss how the City of Augusta, Ga., began
using the Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT) to help prioritize
cleaning operations.
Highlights from the 7th Edition of Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems Manual, by Chuck Hansen, chairman of Electro
Scan. Seminar participants will learn basic concepts and technology; equipment and staffing requirements, including major components and functionality; field operations, including site preparation, equipment setup,
testing and reporting; and practical applications, including case studies covering pre-and post-CIPP assessments.
Technological Advancements Fulfill the Promise of Zoom Survey Paradigm, by Jake Wells, who recently helped develop the latest generation of
the QuickView zoom inspection camera at Envirosight. This presentation
discusses how zooming is poised to harness new technology in order to help
municipalities boost their systemwide intelligence, maintenance productivity and regulatory compliance.
The Waste in Our Wastewater, by Denver Stutler, chief executive officer
of Polston Applied Technologies. This presentation makes observations
about the collection of debris in wastewater systems throughout the state
of Florida, discussing how debris enters the wastewater system due to aging
infrastructure and weather.
Security Issues and Best Practices for Water/Wastewater Facilities, by
Jeff Hayes, a product manager for Beijer Electronics. This session will explore
the motivation behind and the best practices for appropriate security for a
water/wastewater facility and look at security policies, vulnerabilities and
risk management.

Integrating Temperature Sensor Technology within Lateral Pipeline CIPP

Installations, by Jason Mathey, director of research and development and
training manager for LMK Technologies. Municipalities, design engineers
and contractors want verification that the resin used in the CIPP process
has properly cured. New thermal sensor fiber technology is now being
used in conjunction with lateral installations with great success. This is
allowing for better documentation for QA/QC, higher physical properties of the finished product and a reduction of failed liners. A case study
will be provided.
CIPP Calibration and Vacuuming, by John Heisler, owner of Quik Lining Systems Inc. This session will discuss the many methods of getting the
resin in place to allow it to be installed into the host pipe. It will also explore
the best practices that have been adopted by the industry and embraced by
the ASTM organization.
Extending Life Expectancies with Corrosion-Resistant Coatings and Linings, by Kevin Morris, a 22-year employee of Sherwin-Williams, with the past
13 years dedicated to the Protective & Marine Coatings Division. This presentation will discuss the primary corrosion mechanisms occurring in todays
sewer collection systems and wastewater treatment plant environments, and
how corrosion-resistant coating and lining systems can be employed to extend
the life of new structures or to rehabilitate and extend the life of existing
structures.
Team Building for Profit, by Don Daub, electrical engineer and highly
successful certified business and technology trainer and consultant. The
purpose of this class is to coach the contractor on the importance of bringing the whole team together, on the same page, to meet the same goals.
This class identifies time management skills, personality types, basic group
dynamics and team cohesiveness, which are some of the most important
keys to success. F
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PRODUCT FOCUS

PIPELINE REHABILITATION
AND RELINING
By Craig Mandli

Pipe bursting, pipe piercing and cured-in-place pipe lining have gained wide acceptance as solutions to fix or replace
deteriorating pipes, but there will always be a need for excavation and the associated tools. The following equipment will
help you get the job done, no matter what the situation requires.

PIPE BURSTING TOOLS

Pipe bursting system
The UnderTaker pipe busting system from Spartan Tool
will replace existing sewer laterals with new seamless,
high-flow, high-density polyethylene pipe from 2 to 6
inches in diameter. The system sets up quickly without
any tools and handles up to three 45-degree bends in
the existing pipe. No component weighs over 70 pounds,
so its easy to position for any job. All is done with minimal disruption to the customers yard or business and
in little time, allowing customers full use of their facilities quickly. 800/435-3866; www.spartantool.com.

Lightweight pipe bursting unit

The small, lightweight X30 pipe bursting unit from
TRIC Tools is ideally used to replace 4- and 6-inch sewer
laterals. It is designed for home sewer bursting of 1- to
6-inch lines and weighs less than 85 pounds. Cylinders
cycle quickly with matching high-pressure hydraulic power
packs, resulting in fast job completion. Complete downhole assembly consists of puller, pulley base and resistance plate. The compact unit has a monolithic,
gun-drilled hard aluminum cylinder body for simplicity and easy maintenance, and a steel pulling bridge
for extra reliability and longevity. 888/883-8742; www.trictools.com.

CIPP/PIPE REPAIR
Fiberglass-reinforced CIPP liner
AquaCure PS CIPP liner from Applied Felts
was developed for applications that must withstand high internal pressures. It is constructed
specifically for municipal sewer applications such
as force mains, and can be used for industrial
purposes, including fire water lines. Fiberglass
reinforcement provides static, self-supporting
properties, and liners can be engineered to have the pressure resistance of
a stand-alone AWWA Class IV pipe. Pressures exceeding 150 psi can be
accommodated. 276/656-1904; www.appliedfelts.com.

Low-viscosity gel point repair

AV-100 Acrylamide ultra-low viscosity, chemically reactive gel from Avanti
International has a similar viscosity as water, can permeate anywhere water
can travel, and has adjustable cure times from five seconds to more than

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10 hours. It is used to rehabilitate and sustain

sanitary collections systems by eliminating infiltration in manholes, sewer mainlines, joints, laterals, and before and after various forms of CIPP
lining. It creates an effective, long-lasting water
barrier while providing soil stabilization.
800/877-2570; www.avantigrout.com.

Warm-temperature CIPP resin

InstaCureRez from Gadmon Industries, distributed in the U.S. by Easy-Liner, gives CIPP
contractors up to a 120-minute working time.
The resin is very stable at temperatures under
48 degrees F. Once temperatures rise above 90
degrees F, a near-instant reaction occurs. There
is no need for recirculating water. Just fill the
liner up with water at 110 degrees F. 888/6397717; www.easy-liner.com.

Epoxy-modified ceramic-enhanced mortar

Mortartec Ceramico epoxy-modified mortar from Epoxytec blends epoxide technology
with engineered curing agents, combining hardened ceramics and reinforced fiber. It is industrial-grade and exhibits acid resistance, adhesive
properties, barrier sealing capabilities, tolerances, and out-gassing, hydrostatic and MVT
prevention. Often specified as a stand-alone liner, it acts as an enhancement to any subsequent epoxy topcoat systems. It can be used for lining,
surfacing/resurfacing, patching, and filling voids and bug holes on concrete substrates. It can be hand or spray applied, typically from 1/16 to 1
inch in depth. 877/463-7699; www.epoxytec.com.

Aluminum inverter
The Flow 120 Aluminum Inverter from
Flow-Liner Systems holds 2- to 8-inch liners
and is equipped with a removable base and a
removable hand wheel that moves from side
to side for operator comfort. It is lightweight
for easy access in tight spaces, with a total weight
of 185 pounds and dimensions of 25 inches
wide by 42 inches long. It tilts on the base from 12 to 33 inches off the
floor, and includes an 8- by 6-inch head adapter. It is also plumbed for
hot-water curing. Inversion heads are available from 2 to 8 inches. 800/3480020; www.flow-liner.com.

CIPP liner
CIPP liner from Inliner Technologies allows
for the renewal of damaged underground pipes
without excavation. Licensees are contracted by
municipalities and manufacturing-based industrial facilities to renew storm, waste and process
sewer piping that have been damaged by corrosion and/or structural deterioration. The product combines a nonwoven engineered tube or
liner with a selection of thermosetting resins
determined by the pipeline problem and surrounding environment. The technology can span pipe from 4 to 120 inches
in diameter; renew pipes with bends, diameter changes or noncircular geometries; and be used in gravity and pressure applications. It can be installed
in contiguous segments of several thousand feet by accessing existing manholes, and can be installed via direct inversion or pull-in-place methods and
cured by a variety of methods. 812/723-0704; www.inliner.com.

Main and lateral CIPP connection liner

The T-Liner one-piece homogenous main
and lateral CIPP connection liner from LMK
Technologies is ASTM F2561 compliant. It has
a uniform wall thickness and incorporates compressible lining material at the upstream and
downstream ends, creating a smooth tapered
transition to the host pipe. Both the mainline
and lateral sections are formed as a structural
cylinder that renews 18 inches and 360 degrees
of the mainline, and extends up the lateral pipe as one continuous lining.
It combines with Insignia compression gasket-sealing technology to provide
a verifiable non-leaking system. These compression gaskets are embedded
between the host pipe and the T-Liner, and are compatible with all pipe
types including polyethylene. A permanent Lateral Identification Indicia
is placed on the main liner that includes the building address and other
information regarding the raw materials and other manufacturing details.
815/433-1275; www.lmktechnologies.com.

Flow-through trenchless point repair bladders

Reliable multisize flow-through trenchless
point repair bladders from Logiball are custom
built to specific needs, and are available for 3through 36-inch pipes in different lengths. They
are usable in mainlines and laterals, including those
with bends. Used bladders can also be economically re-sleeved. 800/246-5988; www.logiball.com.

CIPP lateral liner

CIPP lateral liner from MTC is extremely
flexible, easy to invert and ideal for rehabilitating gravity-fed pipelines 4 to 6 inches in diameter. 636/530-3355; www.mtubeonline.com.

Lateral access fixture

The Vac-A-Tee from Perma-Liner Industries
allows access to the lateral pipe for cleaning,
inspection and lateral lining through a cleanout. It can also be used to establish a new service connection at the mainline pipe. It is
compatible with all pipe types, including clay,
cast iron, concrete, PVC and HDPE, and is avail-

able in diameters from 4 to 24 inches. The unit is homeowner friendly, with

minimal disruption and restoration; utility friendly, eliminating the hazard
of digging up water and gas lines; environmentally friendly, saving trees and
landscaping; and installer friendly, requiring no large equipment or shoring. 866/336-2568; www.perma-liner.com.

Sewer lateral lining system

CIPP sewer lateral lining systems from Quik-Lining
Systems allow the user to install pipe directly from the
wet-out stage into the ground without transporting,
storing or loading it into the launching device. It allows
the installer to install unlimited lengths of resin-impregnated liner from 3- through 8-inch diameters and can
handle all products designed for an inversion-type installation. The pinch roller allows precise calibration of
up to 10-inch-diameter CIPP tube and virtually any
design thickness from 2 to 100 mm. Two propane-driven
heaters deliver either 120,000 or 199,000 Btu to quickly cure CIPP liners,
allowing the user to operate a heater indoors. The heaters are mounted
on easy-to-move one-man handcarts. The system gives the installer the
flexibility of rehabilitating a cleaned line with a single operator in less
than four hours. A four-man crew can install up to six liners per day.
714/296-5262; www.quiklining.com.

Mechanical point repair

QuickLock Point Repair from Rausch Electronics USA is a permanent pipeline rehabilitation installation that has a 316L stainless steel
sleeve encased in an EPDM rubber sleeve
mechanically compressed against the inner pipe
wall and permanently locked in place by two
locking gear mechanisms. No chemicals or resins are used, so there is no cure time. Applications include sealing leaking joints, fixing cracks and holes, preventing root
intrusion and abandoning laterals. It reinstates the structural strength of
the pipe and is a permanent and reliable repair that will withstand and pass
internal pressure tests. Since there are no chemicals involved, it can be
installed with flow present. The packer comes in several sizes to cover a range
of 6- to 32-inch pipe diameters. 717/709-1005; www.rauschusa.com.

Polymer concrete liner

Raven 760 high-performance polymer concrete (HPPC) from Raven Lining Systems is
designed as a stand-alone resurfacing product
used to repair voids, spalls, or exposed aggregate
up to 1/4-inch thick per application. The selfpriming product may be used as an underlayment
to reduce out-gassing for applications of various
topcoats. It can be efficiently sprayed or troweled
to rehabilitate substrates, providing a suitable surface for the application of a polymer topcoat. It
is supplied in a self-contained, pre-measured easy-to-use kit, and can be topcoated three hours after application (at 72 degrees F) with a 14-day re-coat
window. 800/324-2810; www.ravenlining.com.

Trenchless CIPP formula

The trenchless Aqua-Pipe CIPP formula from Sanexen Environmental
Services is designed for the structural rehabilitation of aging water mains.
It is a clean alternative to traditional open-cut replacement. Service con(continued)
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nections are reopened from within
using specialized robotic equipment. It is certified by NSF to NSF/
ANSI Standard 61. 800/263-7870;
www.aqua-pipe.com.

Substrate repair material

RestoKrete No. 208 substrate repair material from Sauereisen provides a water-resistant
barrier for prevention of inflow and infiltration
in concrete or brick substrates and manholes.
It utilizes a moisture-tolerant epoxy resin and a
property blend of cements to fill voids, irregularities and air pockets in concrete substrates.
It provides the physical strength of an epoxy
substrate repair material with the customized
efficiency of cementitious substrate resurfacing material. It is pumpable,
sprayable and trowelable, can be applied by spin-cast or spray, is moisture
tolerant and is compatible with all Sauereisen epoxies and urethanes. 412/9630303; www.sauereisen.com.

Lateral connection repair system

The epros Lateral Connection Repair Buildings (LCR-B) system from Trelleborg Pipe Seals
Milford allows repair of connections in smalldiameter pipes inside and within the vicinity of
buildings. The material is comprosed of 85 percent fiberglass and 15 percent polyester needle
fleece and silicate resin composite. It can be supplied in either hat profile or full wrap. It is user
and environmentally friendly with no VOCs, styrene or unpleasant odors. The materials provide a watertight seal. The resin
is self-extinguishing, ensuring it is not a fire hazard when installed inside
buildings. 800/626-2180; www.trelleborg.com.

PIPE FUSION
Socket fusion tool
The 15-pound Spider 125 socket fusion tool with universal clamping from McElroy Manufacturing is
designed for polypropylene pipe installation in overhead, vertical and tight work spaces. The clamping
feature eliminates the need for inserts. An assortment of heaters and heater adapters for 63 to 125
mm (2.48 to 4.92 inches) diameter pipes are available. 918/836-8611; www.mcelroy.com/fusion.

UNDERGROUND PIERCING TOOLS

Portable piercing tool
The BigShot underground pneumatic piercing tool from Footage Tools can be run with a
small portable air compressor that delivers up to
75 cfm and 110 psi. New service lines can be
pulled in behind it during the bore, or by reversing the tool with the service line attached to the
nose pin. It can bore holes from 2 up to 5.5 inches
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to 4 inches in diameter. This method results in time and cost savings, along
with reduced disruption to property. 888/737-3668; www.footagetools.com.

Pneumatic piercing tool

Catamount pneumatic piercing tools from
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment are available in 4- and 5.125-inch sizes. They are ideal
for any underground installation that requires
minimal disruption to landscapes, buildings or
traffic flow. Engineered without mechanical
springs, contractors can save on replacement
parts. They are easy to service in the field due
to their tailbolt design. 800/331-6653; www.hammerheadmole.com.

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

Diesel horizontal directional drill
The JT9 horizontal directional drill from Ditch
Witch uses a high-performance, air-cooled, 64 hp
Tier 4 Deutz diesel engine to offer 9,000 pounds
of pullback force. Its sturdy, yet compact frame
combines the simplicity and easy operation of
smaller drills with the advanced features of bigger drilling machines, such as a heavy-duty anchor
system and integrated remote display. 800/654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com.

Directional-thrust boring machine

The PD-6 directional-thrust boring machine
from Pow-r Mole Sales was designed for use in
difficult soil conditions where a pipe or cable is
to be installed under a road or in an area that
cannot be dug. It can install pipes by either directional-thrust boring or pipe bursting. It can operate from a pit only 56 inches long and has a
thrust force of 84,822 pounds at 3,000 psi. The
maximum push rate is 7 feet per minute and it
can install up to 8-inch ID pipe in most compressible soils. The high-strength steel frame is protected with a chromeplated steel guide bar. The pushing mechanism slides on bronze bushings
and uses wiper seals to keep lubricant in and water and dirt out. 800/3446653; www.powrmole.com.

Laser-guided boring system

The AXIS laser-guided boring system from Vermeer provides pinpoint accuracy in the trenchless installation of 10to 14-inch pipe for on-grade water and sewer projects. The
pit-launched system has the ability to install up to 350 feet
of both rigid-constructed, as well as fusible and restrainedjoint pipe. This versatility offers more product pipe options
based on costs, traditional preference and matching with
existing infrastructure. Spoil is removed from the cutter
head via a vacuum excavation system, eliminating the need
to manually handle it within the pit. A flexible, modular
design allows the system to be configured in a number of ways for job site footprint and transport considerations. 888/837-6337; www.vermeer.com.
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EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
Compact excavator
The DX63-3 compact conventional tail-swing
excavator from Doosan Infracore America Corporation provides 11.6 inches of tail-swing overhang, designed to deliver over-the-side lifting
performance without increasing the overall
weight. With an operating weight of 13,779
pounds and a bucket force of 9,731 ft-lbs, the
59.4 hp unit digs to depths of 13 feet 6 inches. It has a blade float that
enables operators to smoothly grade, level or backfill materials. Its autoshift drive system transitions between high and low range, allowing operators to focus on the direction and speed of travel. Auto-idle helps reduce
fuel consumption. It has ergonomic multifunction joystick controls, a color
LCD instrumentation panel, extended grease intervals and four tie-down
points. 770/831-2200; www.doosanequipment.com.

Harsh-environment hydroexcavator
The Hydrovac 2000 from Foremost Industries is built to withstand harsh climates and
challenging work environments. It has a 13-cubicyard epoxy-coated sloped debris tank that can
be flushed with a centrifugal pump, a 2,000-gallon epoxy-coated water tank, Robuschi positive
displacement vacuum blowers, CAT water pumps,
up to 1 million Btu boiler systems, 70-inch heated, insulated and lit van bodies, a wirelessly controlled 26-foot extendable 8-inch boom system with
340-degree rotation, a 52- by 48-inch dump door and a winterization package. 403/295-5800; www.foremost.ca.

Cyclone filtration hydroexcavator

The HV-55 hydroexcavator from GapVax
has a 12.5-cubic-yard debris body and water
tanks from 400 to 1,400 gallons. It comes with
a positive displacement blower rated at 5,250
cfm and 28 inches Hg. The filtration design
includes five cyclones that prolong the life of
the filter bags and eliminate the threat of material entering the vacuum pump. The full-opening tailgate is field adjustable and has four fail-safe, individually adjustable locks that ensure a
complete seal. Options include interior polymer coating, cold-weather
package, sludge pump, wireless remotes, washdown system and stainless
steel body. 888/442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

Vacuum excavator
The X-10 and X-15 hydroexcavator models
from Hi-Vac Corporation are designed to virtually eliminate the risk of underground utility
strikes. They perform hydroexcavation along
with vacuum excavation, potholing and daylighting. The easy operation and simple maintenance
required provides for maximum efficiency on the job. They combine a stateof-the-art water pump and vacuum technology to create ideal vacuum excavation power. 740/374-2306; www.x-vac.com.

Utility-class excavator
The ZX210LC-5 utility-class excavator from Hitachi has an operating
weight of 21,400 pounds, arm digging force of 25,629 pounds, maximum

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dig depth of 21 feet 11 inches and a bucket

capacity of 0.56 to 1.29 cubic yards. The 159
hp Isuzu EPA IT4/Stage IIIB-compliant engine
delivers high productivity with fuel efficiency.
866/973-0394; www.hitachiconstruction.com.

Towable mini-excavator
The TMX (Towable Mini Excavator) from
Innovative Equipment attaches to a 1/2-ton
pickup truck, van and other light-duty tow vehicles to travel to multiple jobs in a single day. It
can be towed at 55 mph and the driver does not
need a CDL. It is capable of 6,600 pounds of
digging force and an 8-foot dig depth, and offers
a zero-turn radius and an unobstructed view of the bucket, which can also
function as a loader up to just over 7 feet. It has a 72-inch, four-way blade
and hydrostatic drive with a 21-degree blade tilt that is efficient on uneven
grades and finish grading. The 140-degree swing radius enables digging
next to walls or other obstructions. It has business-class seating for operator comfort, multifunction joystick controls, steel fuel and oil tanks, and
flexible oil-resistant plastic (PTO) parts. It is available in diesel and gas models. 888/359-3002; www.iequipt.com.

Mid-size excavator
The 120 hp 180G LC excavator from John
Deere incorporates a rugged EPA Interim
Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB John Deere PowerTech
diesel engine and a Powerwise III engine
hydraulic management system that balances
engine performance and hydraulic flow for predictable operation with
three productivity modes. For improved operator comfort, it has a sculpted
mechanical-suspension high-back seat. A wide expanse of front and side
glass, narrow front cab posts, large overhead glass and numerous mirrors
provide virtually unobstructed all-around visibility. During operation, the
operator has easy control with the help of short-throw low-effort controls,
ideal metering and smooth multifunction operation. It comes with JDLink
Ultimate, so the operator has 24/7-anywhere computer access to equipment location, utilization, tonnage totals, monitor alerts, fuel-consumption diagnostics and hours. 800/503-3373; www.deere.com.

Hydroexcavation nozzle
MONRO-JET nozzles, distributed by NozzTeq, combine the power of a solid stream pencil
jet with the large coverage of a fan-jet. They are
lightweight and sturdy, employing a circular water
jet to generate high power at modest gpm rates.
They can be used for surface cleaning such as
concrete, steel, castings and large surface areas
including line removal from runways. They can be modified for internal pipe
cleaning of sewers and pipes of all types. Their orbital design enables pressures as high as 36,250 psi. 866/620-5915; www.nozzteq.com.

Large-capacity hydroexcavator
The large-capacity HX-12/27 hydroexcavator from Ramvac by Sewer Equipment
has a 12-yard debris tank. It comes standard
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tem to off-load debris back into the excavation site when done, without
the mess of dumping the tank. It has a long-range wireless remote, NEMA
4 electrical system, a 400,000 Btu water boiler, a three-stage filtration system and a 5,400 cfm blower with 27 Hg. It is available with a RamAir air
excavation system for when water cannot be added to a problem area.
800/323-1604; www.ram-vac.com.

muddy clothing. The compartment has floor drainage, racks to hang dry
clothing, heated cabinets for the hose reel and water pumps, and boilers
that can heat water for more effective hydroexcavation in frozen ground.
The unit uses high-pressure jetting to loosen soil, rocks and clay, then strong
vacuum forces up to 27 inches Hg and 5,800 cfm to remove the material
and water slurry into a debris tank. 800/382-8302; www.vacall.com.

Hydroexcavating tool

Vacuum excavator

The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool is designed

to fit any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescopic 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch water connection. The operator controls water pressure and power
with truck controls. It has a 6-foot Tuff Tube with handles to guide the unit down for potholing or side to side
for trenching. Six jets boring inward cut the soil, while
six boring outward bring the tube down. 949/363-1401;
www.soilsurgeoninc.com.

Combination truck
Camel 900 combination trucks from Super Products include cartridge filters, dig tubes and water lances
on 9-yard debris capacity units. Coupled with powerful waterjetting and vacuum capability, utilizing these
tools allows operators to safely and effectively expose
utility lines, remove debris and clean out a variety of
structures, dig in congested spaces and perform many
other hydroexcavating applications. 800/837-9711;
www.superproductsllc.com.

Large-capacity hydrovac

The HXX Prodigy vacuum excavator from

Vactor Manufacturing is mounted on a 33,000pound gross vehicle weight Class 7 truck chassis. It has a user-friendly control system identical
to the controls used on the full-sized HXX HydroExcavator and a standard extendable boom with
320-degree rotation that provides full coverage
of the working area. An optional telescopic boom
is also available. It hydroexcavates soil with jets of up to 10 gpm, at rates
from 1,500 to 2,500 psi. It has a 16-inch Hg, 3,200 cfm positive displacement blower with a filtration system that can handle both air (185 cfm at
150 psi) and water (10 gpm at 2,500 psi) without a bag house. The variablepressure triplex pump allows the operator to adjust water pressure with the
push of a button. An air excavation system is available for applications where
dry digging is preferred. It is available with a PD system. The blower and
6-inch hose provide increased performance. 800/627-3171; www.vactor.com.

PIPE CUTTERS
TV/cutter inspection truck

The F4 Slope hydrovac from Tornado Hydrovacs holds 13 cubic yards of mud and more than
2,100 gallons of freshwater. It includes a water
boiler and a 3,600 to 6,300 cfm positive displacement vacuum blower to pull spoils to the tank
via a boom. The boom has a 342-degree rotation and a 26-foot reach. All
critical components are housed in an insulated and heated aluminum van
body. Its mud sweep empties the tank without hoisting, which eliminates
the dangers of dumping on uneven ground and around overhead power
lines. 877/340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com.

Made to withstand severe conditions and ergonomically designed for comfort and efficiency, CUES
truck-mounted systems can include TV inspection
equipment for sewer/storm/potable water lines,
mainline joint or lateral sealing, and lateral reinstatement cutters for the relining industry. Custom
TV/cutter inspection trucks are available with
Schwalm self-propelled cutters, which include full
capabilities for reinstating lateral services, removal
of protruding taps, brush finishing existing cuts,
and pre and post TV inspection. 800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.

Easy-to-operate hydroexcavator

Percussion milling cutters

The easy-to-operate X-Cavator from Vac-Con

comes with a hydrostatic drive that uses the chassis engine to eliminate the need for PTO, clutch
and gearbox operation. It offers water systems
up to 4,000 psi, and a mobile wireless remote
control enabling the operator to work the chassis engine rpm, boom, automatic vacuum breaker, dump controls and hydraulic door locks from remote areas up to a half mile away. The boom rotates
up to 270 degrees. 855/336-2962; www.vac-con.com.

Cold-weather-ready hydroexcavator
AllExcavate hydroexcavators from Vacall
Gradall Industries have a step-in compartment
to provide operators with warmth and protection from inclement weather. The standard
heated compartment is roomy, with enough
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Golden Jet Impact Drilling Cutters from

Enz USA remove stubborn deposits like concrete, injection cement, as well as calcareous
and mineral deposits. In many cases, the use
of a percussion milling cutter is the only alternative to digging up pipes under foundations or roads. It can cut out
dropped liners and prep for an ideal reline job. Cutters are available for
4- to 24-inch pipe diameters. They come with tungsten carbide and/or
diamond-tipped teeth, and work with the percussion system of 600 to 3,000
impulses per minute and up to 12 tons of impact force. They can be operated without impacts by means of a simple mechanical changeover. 877/3698721; www.enzusainc.com.

14-inch power cutter

The EK6101 14-inch 61 cc power cutter from Makita U.S.A. has a cutting depth of 5 1/8 inches. Weighing 19.6 pounds, it has a no-load speed
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of 9,850 rpm. Sliding front engine mounts help
absorb vibration by detecting when cutting pressure is applied. Rated at 97 decibels, the tool
cuts metal decking, angle iron, I-beams, cast
iron pipe, brick/masonry, stone/concrete
blocks, rails, road curbs and asphalt. 800/4625482; www.makitausa.com.

Lateral cutter
The Micro Premium lateral cutter from
Pipeline Renewal Technologies delivers 30 percent more cutting power than the smaller Micro
Pro, as well as a touch-screen interface, large
reservoir for flushing water and easy connection/monitoring of supply air. Using remoteinflated air bladders, the arm of the unit
positions itself remotely by creeping and climbing, clamps itself for precise cutting in vertical
or horizontal orientation and feeds the cutting head a full 4 inches. Just
72 mm in diameter, the arm fits through small openings, and its agile
articulation (400-degree rotation and 90-degree swivel) facilitates precision cutting, as well as maneuvering through 90-degree bends in 4-inch
lines. 866/936-8476; www.pipelinert.com.

SHORING
Slide rail system
The Slide Rail Shoring System from American Shoring can be used in a number of configurations, including for bore pits under roadways,
streams or other obstacles. The sheeting system
can be used at depths up to 30 feet, and is
installed with an excavator with no need for special equipment. The system can also be equipped
with a doghouse panel to accommodate the casing pipe. 800/407-4674; www.americanshoring.com.

Lightweight shoring system

The SmartShore shoring system from Pronal-USA
is PE certified to be in compliance with OSHA standard
29 CFR part 1926, subpart P. It is approved for type A,
B and C60 soils at depths up to 8 feet. It is made of puncture-resistant material and is easy to handle at 28 pounds.
Its design allows two people to set up a trench box in
under 10 minutes. It requires minimum storage space,
and is flexible and adaptable to most types of excavations. 386/310-1558; www.pronal-usa.com.

Pneumatic shoring
Prospan pneumatic shoring from Prospan Manufacturing is designed
to meet the OSHA excavation standard 29CFR 1926.650
that governs the safety of workers in trenches. It
is an air-driven telescoping aluminum shoring
device that delivers compressive forces to the
trench wall, preventing collapse. Made of anodized
aluminum and stainless steel, the shoring is available
in four sizes spanning 21.5 to 105 inches and weighing 15 to 32 pounds. A variety of extensions and end attachments enable the user to shore practically anything encountered. 888/413-8100; www.prospanshoring.com.

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Highway department rehabilitates

culverts during polar vortex

By Craig Mandli

Internal joint seals solve problem without excavation

Problem:

Problem:
In January and February 2014, one of the coldest winters in history,
the Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Infrastructure contracted
with Winnipeg-based MuddRuckers Inc. to complete a culvert rehabilitation project. The project consisted of four large culverts in separate locations. One was a round, 5-foot-diameter, 130-foot-long pipe. The other
three were arched, about 80 feet long, with one 72 inches wide and 42
inches tall, and two that were 102 inches wide and 72 inches tall. All were
corrugated metal and the two largest had deep indentations. All were failing; they were badly rusted, some sections of invert were rotting out and
some culvert sections were misaligned.

Solution:
MuddRuckers bid was based on a Centripipe centrifugally cast pipe
rehabilitation system from AP/M PERMAFORM the department had used
for previous culvert rehabilitation projects. The cost-effective process utilizes a precisely controlled spincaster to apply multiple thin layers of highstrength cementitious grout, creating a brand-new concrete pipe within the
old pipe or sewer, while minimizing impact on flow capacity. The challenge
was completing the work in arctic-cold temperatures. A week before rehabilitation began, 350,000 Btu heaters were brought to the sites, along with
ground thaw heaters, to gradually raise culvert temperatures to about 68
degrees F, the optimum temperature for curing.
RESULT:
After rehabilitation was complete, the heaters were kept in place for
a week to facilitate proper curing. By rotating the heaters from site to
site, and working on multiple sites, the entire project was successfully
completed in six weeks. 800/662-6465; www.centripipe.com.

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A 2013 Wisconsin DOT project to reconstruct a stretch of Highway 164

in Racine County was completed by late in the year. In a wetland area, there
were settlement issues where twin 30-inch RCP stormwater culverts crossed
under the roadway. The settlement caused the RCP culvert to move, and
some joints opened up, allowing soil to migrate in.

Solution:
The DOT contacted a local rehab contractor, Visu-Sewer Inc., who contacted Cretex Specialty Products and inquired about the Cretex/HydraTite Internal Joint Seal. The seals were chosen because they could be installed
at the defective joints without digging and with easy man entry on the openended culverts. A total of four (two in each RCP culvert) 30-inch seals were
installed and the contractor performed injection grouting to stabilize the
soil around the outside of the joints.
RESULT:
The joints have remained sealed according to specifications.
800/345-3764; www.cretexseals.com.

Pipe renovation system provides structural rehab

Problem:
The City of Baltimore planned to rebuild Central Avenue, which included
a structural rehabilitation of 3,275 feet of 100-year-old brick/stone storm
drain that ranged in width between 9 to 20 feet and heights from 3.8 to 6.5
feet before lining. Low headroom posed challenges working in tight, confined spaces. Because there were areas of structural deficiency in the culvert, the storm drain rehab had to be completed before excavating the old
street pavement and putting any new loads on top of it.

Solution:
The city chose Grout-In-Place-Liner from Danby, installing 1-inch PLIIIE panels, extensive reinforcing steel and grout with thicknesses averaging 12 to 24 inches. A total of 4,400 cubic yards of grout was used for the
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RESULT:
The project was completed as planned with no incidents. Efficiency has what we need for every application without having to give
a months notice to get equipment, says Keystones general superintendent Jeff Truxton. Its on the job site when we need it and they
provide the support we need to get the job done. 800/552-8800;
www.efficiencyproduction.com.

CIPP lining system used to

line faulty culvert underneath highway
project. The 28-day test cubes consistently broke at 9,000 to 10,000 psi. The
contractor, Boyer Inc., had the reinforced steel, liner, numerous service
connections and grout successfully installed ahead of schedule.
RESULT:
The storm culvert will support current and future traffic loads. The
corrosion-resistant pipe has an increased hydraulic capacity in spite of
the reduced cross-section due to the smooth surface and is expected to
function for another 100 years. The City of Baltimore, design engineers
and the construction managers were pleased with the final product.
281/598-1126; www.danbyrehab.com.

Florida contractor utilizes shoring to

install sewer utility in wet excavation
Problem:
Contractor Keystone Excavators was low bidder to install
a heavy precast stormwater filtration vault for the City of
Dunedin, Fla., as part of the
citys President Street Drainage
Project. Throughout the project, groundwater in the excavation was an ongoing problem
that had to be managed. Keystone employed a 4-inch submersible hydraulic pump and
then a second 6-inch pump to
keep the water manageable in
the bottom of the hole.

Problem:
The Ohio Department of Transportation had an 18-inch galvanized culvert, approximately 87 feet long, running under a state highway located in
Warren County. The culvert had several holes as a result of deterioration
and was washing out. Due to its location under a highway, replacement
would have involved removal of asphalt and closure of the highway for an
extended period of time.

Solution:
A certified Flow-Liner Systems installer prepared the culvert and installed
a CIPP lining system in the 18-inch culvert.
RESULT:
The culvert was successfully lined in one day with minimal disruption to traffic. 800/348-0020; www.flow-liner.com.

Solution:
Keystone used a 349 CAT Excavator to excavate a 28- by 16- by 16-footdeep pit and set three stacked 6- by 2-foot Efficiency Production trench
boxes to shore the excavation. The trench boxes were manufactured HT8
steel trench shields with 8-inch sidewalls. Keystone also rented road plate
from Efficiency, which it used to shore the ends of the pit.

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Spray-applied liner used to restore highway culverts

Problem:
Two culverts under I-280 near Toledo, Ohio, were showing signs of deterioration after decades in service. Though the concrete bottoms and corrugated, galvanized steel arches were still structurally sound, seam bolts on
top of the arches had corroded and some steel was rusted. Advanced Rehabilitation Technology won the Ohio Department of Transportation subcontract to repair the damage. As the culverts were large (11 feet wide, 7 feet
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pipe was an 8-inch reinforced truss pipe installed in the 1970s.

Solution:
Mid-Mo decided to use a trenchless point repair system from Infrastructure Repair Systems to restore the three damaged areas with a single 7-foot
spot repair. Since the repair was within 24 feet of the near end of the manhole, owner Shawn York devised a 3/4-inch PVC pushrod to push the Logiball
carrier and liner into place.
RESULT:
The pushrod saved the time of jetting and stringing the entire 375foot line and pushed the carrier with the resin-soaked fiberglass and felt
liner in position to cover all three damaged areas. This single repair saved
the town a significant amount of money by covering three areas with one
long point repair, without digging or repaving the street. The installation
was completed in less than three hours without any disruption of service
to customers or the environment. 877/327-4216; www.irsi.net.
tall and approximately 132 feet long), a dig-and-replace solution would have
been prohibitively costly, time-consuming and disruptive to traffic.

Solution:

Fast-curing polymer lining system

rehabilitates corroded concrete pipe

Instead, ODOT specified lining the culverts with PolySpray SS100 from
HydraTech Engineered Products, a spray-applied polyurea-based system
that is impervious to chemicals and abrasion. Preparations included dewatering each pipe, diverting the water flow, and pressure blasting the surfaces with grit and water to remove debris and old coatings. The contractor
then lined the inside of each pipe with a 300-mil layer of PolySpray. The
project took less than two weeks to complete and the culverts were returned
to service the day after.
RESULT:
In 13 calendar days, for a fraction of the cost of replacement, the
Department of Transportation added 50 years to the serviceable life of
two culverts under a busy highway. 513/827-9169; www.hydratechllc.com.

Point repair system

restores three
damaged areas
in sewer main
Problem:
In June 2014, Mid-Mo Environmental of Jefferson City, Mo.,
cleaned and televised sewer mains
in the nearby Callaway County town
of New Bloomfield. Many of these
lines are under the streets and buried in excess of 10 feet deep. While
televising one such line, they
assessed a lateral crack, an abandoned tap and a bad joint all within
a 6-foot-2-inch span, causing severe
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Problem:
The SD342 Wood Street, Phase II Project from the East Bay Municipal
Utility District (EBMUD) in Oakland, Calif., included rehabilitating approximately 6,200 feet of a severely corroded 105-inch-diameter concrete pipe,
which had lost structural integrity. This pipeline conveys most of the influent flow into the 168 mgd treatment plant, which serves approximately
650,000 residents along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. It is also
used as wastewater storage for flow equalization purposes.

Solution:
Due to budget, risk and schedule concerns, the work had to be performed at night, during low flows and without bypassing. Since the pipeline runs under a residential area, the installation had to proceed without
disturbing the neighbors, keep noise levels at or below 65 dB and keep
hydrogen sulfide emissions undetectable. EBMUD and its consulting engineer, Brown and Caldwell, chose to continue the rehabilitation with the
same fast-curing Pipeline Structural Polymer Co-Lining System from Linabond that was used successfully in 2000 for Phase I.

RESULT:
The Phase II Project was awarded to J.R. Pipeline, which completed
the first section, achieving liner installation rates of up to 1 linear foot
per minute. The remainder of the project was completed in late 2014.
805/484-7373; www.linabond.com.

Plug stop enables oil refinery to continue

operation during line replacement
Problem:
An oil refinery in Baton Rouge, La., needed to repair a corroded caustic and catalyst line that
had complete joint failure.
Tight working conditions
prevented use of bulky conventional line stop equipment. The unit could not
be shut down. The 150 psi
line required a plug that
could handle 300 psi inflation pressures.

Solution:
TEAM Industrial Services purchased two custom-designed plugs (one
for backup) from Petersen
Products. The plugs were
manufactured using ballistic nylon made impermeable
and
corrosion
resistant with ethylene propylene diene monomer. TEAM coordinator
Scott Lominacs priorities included testing the plug and insertion procedure before live insertion and inflation. To perform rigorous testing in
conditions that closely simulated actual plant conditions, TEAM built a
test vessel that modeled the pipe configuration on its premises.
RESULT:
During testing, the plugs held up well, and the completed project was
a solid success. Lominac expects to keep using plugs at high pressures.
800/926-1926; www.pipeplug.com.

dams flow levels made it impossible to retrieve measurements for the packers placement. Additionally, the overflow pipe access point could only be
reached by boat and the team navigated to the repair area with equipment.
Limited sandbags and makeshift water bags were designed out of packer
protective sleeves, utilized to slow the cascading water from entering the
drainpipe and control water flow.
RESULT:
A post-repair inspection revealed that the infiltration was completely sealed off. PipePatch cured the leaking joint without excavating, pre-grouting, DEQ permitting or causing disruption within the
resort, and because of the trenchless technology, the resort was able to
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Problem:
Alpine Lake Resort in Terra Alta, W.Va., needed to rehabilitate a leaking
overflow joint. The top of the flowing pipe was compromised due to a failed
leaking overflow joint, allowing water to infiltrate the overflow pipe continuously. Thus, the lake was losing water every day beyond desired levels.

Solution:
The PipePatch cured-in-place pipe process from Source One Environmental was chosen. A Flow-Thru Packer was used because of its range within
a pipe and precise alignment for the repair. On the day of the repair, the

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Product
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Touch-screen correlator automatically
filters data to pinpoint leaks
By Ed Wodalski

he TriCorr Touch leak detection correlator from Fluid Conservation

Systems works with acoustic leak noise sensors to identify and locate
leaks in water distribution systems. Data gathered by the sensors pinpoints leaks without exploratory digging.
The tri-filter device can run approximately 55 filter combinations on
the correlation data, enabling the correlator to automatically check the
quality of the results and adjust filter settings until the clearest and most
accurate result is obtained.
With most correlators you have to filter it yourself choose a high
end; choose a low end, says Doug Sangermano, customer support manager for Fluid Conservation Systems. The TriCorr automatically does it for
you. If it doesnt find a quality leak picture within 60 seconds it will run
another filter. And it will do this continually until it locks in on the leak.
The intuitive system guides the user through the detection process.
You hit the start button and it asks for the type of pipe and size of pipe,
he says. Then it asks for the distance between the sensors.
The sensors have a magnetic base that can be attached to the mainline

Cobra Technologies sonar/video systems

Single Cable sonar/video systems from Cobra
Technologies are designed for large-diameter pipeline inspections using a single cable up to 6,000 feet
in length. Systems can be mounted on floats or large
crawler-based platforms for use in 12-inch to 200-inch
diameter pipes. The sonar sediment report provides
a graph, indicating the volume of sediment, highest
level of sediment and the percentage of sediment
blockage for all pipeline segments observed (captured) during inspection. 800/443-3761; www.
cobratec.com.

valve, fire hydrant or service line. Sound is amplified and radio transmitted
to the correlator, which digitizes the data and creates a correlation graph.
The distance measured depends on the type and size of pipe.
We test the radios at 1,000 feet, but theyll transmit farther than that,
Sangermano says. You could correlate 2,000 feet of water main, but the
problem is the leak sound doesnt travel 2,000 feet its dependent on the
type of pipe. With metal pipe the sound is going to go farther than on PVC.
Typical correlation is no longer than 800 feet.
The system can detect leaks in pipes 3/4 inches or smaller and up to
144 inches in diameter. Test distances decrease as pipe diameters increase.
The battery-powered correlator delivers six to eight hours of service before
needing to be recharged. Battery life is approximately six to eight years.
The 6.5-inch, high-visibility color VGA touch screen provides maximum
visibility and easy data entry. Weighing 4.2 pounds, the leak detection system with red and blue transmitters comes with a protective case and rear
straps to assist handling. 800/531-5465; www.fluidconservation.com.

with the docking arm mounted to a full-size reel or 2- to 4-inch lines using
a mini reel. 800/245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.

KOHLER 24 kW
standby generator
The 24RCL 24 kW standby generator from
KOHLER Power Systems has a 1,800 rpm, 2.2
liter in-line four-cylinder engine and delivers
60 Hz single-phase and 60 Hz three-phase (208,
240 and 480 volt) running on natural gas or
LP. 800/544-2444; www.kohlerpower.com.

General Pipe Cleaners Gen-Eye SD

video inspection system

Hoffman & Lamson

Next Generation Controls

The Gen-Eye SD video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners has a 10.4-inch LCD screen, builtin waterproof keyboard, integral SD recorder and
heavy-duty Pelican case. Weighing 10 pounds, the
inspection system can troubleshoot 3- to 10-inch lines

Next Generation Controls and variable-frequency drives from Hoffman & Lamson offer
20 percent annual savings in energy usage when
compared to inlet throttling. 866/238-6393;
www.hoffmanandlamson.com.

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Vermeer ride-on service plow

The PTX44 ride-on service plow from Vermeer is designed primarily for the installation
of fiber-optic cables, electrical and gas services,
and irrigation systems. Powered by a 46.8 hp
Kubota water-cooled gasoline engine, the
machine delivers 88.7 ft-lbs of torque. It has a dedicated plow with the
option to utilize a forward-mounted trencher and/or bore attachment.
The plow has a maximum installation depth of 24 inches. The optional
trencher attachment has a maximum trenching depth of 42 inches and
width of 6 inches. The optional bore attachment has a rotational torque
of 620 ft-lbs. 641/628-3141; www.vermeer.com.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions D-shaped ring

The Glyd Ring D-shaped seal from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is made from Zurcon Z13 polyurethane to resist pressures up
to 7,250 psi at both sides of the seal and temperatures up to 248 degrees F. Applications include mobile cranes, forklifts and other equipment involving mobile hydraulics. 800/626-2180;
www.trelleborg.com.

Polston multipurpose cleaning truck

The PAT 360-HD multipurpose cleaning
truck from Polston Applied Technologies has
four 8-inch hydraulic pumps (2,500 gpm each)
and delivers up to 1,100 hp. The knuckleboom crane has 49 feet of reach from the
center and 180-degree rotation. 844/7657866; www.polstonprocess.com.

Schonstedt XTpc+ pipe, cable locator

The XTpc+ multifrequency pipe and cable
locator from Schonstedt Instrument Co. features a lightweight, compact receiver and 5-watt
transmitter. 800/999-8280; www.schonstedt.com.

three constant or variable-speed pumps for

pump up (water) and pump down (wastewater) applications. The color touch screen provides on/off level control, speed control, pump
alternation, flow monitoring, data logging, alarm
logging and historical trending. Data is stored
on a downloadable SD card. Connectivity options
provide flexibility for SCADA/BAC integration as well as a plug-and-play
interface to the Web-based Pump Watch monitoring system. 844/477-4639;
www.primexcontrols.com.

PowerPrime centrifugal pump

The SiteMax centrifugal pump from PowerPrime Pumps can handle up to 3-inch solids
and is available in 4-, 6- and 8-inch sizes with
skid or trailer mount options. Powered by a
Kubota engine, the pump has an 88.5-gallon
fuel tank for 65 hours of continuous run time.
The pump has a venturi or vacuum priming system and is able to prime
and re-prime in less than 20 seconds and on long suction lengths (100
feet or more). 661/399-9058; www.powerprime.com.

Badger Meter EyeOnWater app

The EyeOnWater mobile app from Badger Meter is designed for customers of water
utilities that have implemented BEACON
Advanced Metering Analytics. The app gives
consumers direct access to their water consumption data and provides tools to help them
manage water usage. 800/876-3837; www.badgermeter.com.

Snap-on short-handle ratchet

The 3/8-inch drive short-handle flex ratchet
from Snap-on Industrial Brands comes with an
8 5/16-inch handle and 9/16-inch profile and
is 1 1/4 inches wide. Features include a sealed head to keep lubricants in
and contaminants out, alloy steel construction and nickel chrome plating
to prevent corrosion. 800/446-7404; www.snaponindustrialbrands.com. F

Bio-Microbics sodium hypochlorite generator

The SciCHLOR sodium hypochlorite generator with SciCELL technology from BioMicrobics produces as much sanitizer as needed
on site using salt, water and electricity. Designed
to replace liquid chlorine deliveries and chlorine gas tank storage in most water treatment
applications, the generator produces a strong
oxidizing solution that kills Staphylococcus
aureus and Escherichia coli organisms as well
as other harmful pathogens. 800/753-3278; www.biomicrobics.com.

PRIMEX Level View controller

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INDUSTRY NEWS

JANUARY 2015

Louis Berger acquires Leidos Water and Waste

Resource Division

Louis Berger, a $1 billion global professional services firm, acquired Leidos Engineerings Water and Waste Resource Division. The division will be
integrated into Louis Bergers U.S.-based operating company, The Louis
Berger Group.

Perma-Liner adds China affiliate

Perma-Liner of Singapore signed a partnership agreement with Pipeline

Assessment and Service Company for sewer inspection, maintenance and
municipal sewer rehabilitation programs.

ePIPE adds national, international representatives

ePIPE added representatives in Texas, California and Spain. No Sweat Plumbing of Abilene is ePIPEs seventh licensee in Texas, with installers in Dallas, Fort
Worth, Houston, San Antonio, San Angelo, McAllen and Abilene. Chris Plumbing in Beaumont, Calif., has installers in locations from Ventura to San Diego.
ePIPEs office in Salamanca, Spain, is the sixth licensee in that country.

PRIMEX names business

development manager

PRIMEX promoted Adam Conover to business development manager. He had served as sales engineer and has
worked in the water and wastewater controls industry for
10 years.

Adam Conover

ASTM releases pipeline laser profiling standard

ASTM released pipeline laser profiling standard F3080-14. ASTM F3080

provides engineers and inspectors with an internationally accepted procedure for the measurement and/or confirming of installed pipe size and/or
shape deformation.

HammerHead moves to new location

Mueller Water receives product award

Mueller Water Products received the 2014 Best Smart Water Product or
Solution Award at the inaugural Smart Water Summit. Mueller received the
award for its suite of Intelligent Water Technology solutions.
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment moved to a 19-acre, 136,500-squarefoot facility in Lake Mills, Wis. The move will enable the company to consolidate operations at one location.

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Advanced Drainage Systems opens distribution yard

Advanced Drainage Systems opened a stocking/distribution yard in Alviso,

Calif. The yard is the third California location for ADS.

APWA presents Abel Wolman Award

The American Public Works Association presented the Abel Wolman

Award to Dr. David Soll, assistant professor in the Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
The annual award recognizes the best new book published in the field of
public works history. Solls book, Empire of Water: An Environmental and Political History of the New York Water Supply, focuses on the geographical, environmental and political repercussions of the citys search for more water from
the late 19th to early 21st century.

InfoSense named tech award finalist

InfoSense is a finalist for the NC Tech Awards in the Energy and the Environment - Use of Technology category. Presented by the North Carolina Technology Association, the awards program recognizes companies and individuals
who have demonstrated excellence, innovation and leadership.

Pure Technologies names regional VP

Pure Technologies named David Burke, P.E., vice

president for its southeast region. Based in Pures
Columbia, Md., office, Burke will manage business
development in the region and work with existing clients
to develop pipeline management strategies. F
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The Durkees Run Stormwater Park in Lafayette, Ind., received the
Community Achievement Award for innovative community projects
from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.
Two Geosyntec initiatives featuring innovative environmental strategies for managing and funding stormwater projects for regional runoff treatment through natural processes earned awards from the
California Stormwater Quality Association. The Measure M Tier 2 Grant
Program supported by Geosyntecs water resources engineers and geospatial practitioners for the Orange County Transportation Authority
in Orange, Calif., earned CASQAs 2014 award for Outstanding Stormwater BMP Program. In addition, the Mill Creek Wetlands Project in
Ontario, Calif., was selected as CASQAs Outstanding Stormwater BMP
Project for 2014.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality selected
Deckerville, Port Huron Township, Sandusky, Berlin Township, Cottrellville and Marine City to receive grants through its Stormwater,
Asset Management and Wastewater Program. The money will be used
to assess, clean and map their storm and sanitary sewers in 2015.

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Jan. 15-16 Leadership Development for the Engineer, Dallas
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Feb. 25-27 HEC-RAS Computer Workshop, Manchester, N.H.
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American Water Works Association Utility Management Conference,
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March 30-April 1
American Water Resources Association Spring Specialty Conference - Water for
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Los Angeles.Visit www.awra.org.
April 12-15
American Public Works Association North American Snow Conference,
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Mich.Visit www.apwa.net.
June 7-10
American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition, Anaheim
Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. Call 303/347-6181 or visit www.awwa.org.
July 26-29
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International
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Aug. 2-6
StormCon North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Expo,
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Aug. 30-Sept. 2
American Public Works Association International Public Works Congress and
Exposition, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix.Visit www.apwa.net.
Sept. 28-30
National Rural Water Association WaterPro Conference, Oklahoma City.
Visit www.nrwa.org.
Oct. 12-16
American Water Works Association 2015 Water Infrastructure Conference and
Exposition, Bethesda, Md.Visit www.awwa.org.

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Used and rebuilt cable machines in stock:
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poSitionS available
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Every day is Earth Day.

Im fully aware of the conditions our technicians work

in, and I do consider them to be my most important
asset. Our policy is that when we walk away from
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a resolution.
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GapVax, Inc., a nationally recognized manufacturing business, is seeking a talented,

highly motivated individual to fill a full-time
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waterblaSting
Gardner Denver T-375M: Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver T450M Bare Shaft
pump. Gardner Denver TF-375M 21 gpm
@ 10,000 psi. Gardner Denver TX-450HB
21gpm @ 20,000 PSI. Gardner Denver TF450MB 52gpm @ 10,000 psi. NLB 10-200.
34 gpm @ 10,000 psi. HT-150S 25 gpm
max 10,000 psi max, Shell Side Machine,
Wheatley 165: 30 gpm @ 10,000 psi.
Wheatley 125 with aluminum bronze fluid
end. Boatman Ind. 713-641-6006. View @
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40,000 psi Sapphire Nozzles, UHP hoses
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