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Apr 11, 2019
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Report Recommends Governmentwide Adoption of Dynamic Water’s Technology for Saving Water
Dynamic Water Technologies saved thousands of gallons of water and cut operating costs at a federal building in Georgia as part of a government study to find alternative technologies to conserve energy and water. As a result, the report recommends governmentwide adoption of the company’s electrochemical process water treatment technology.
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Apr 10, 2019
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The Toro Company to Acquire The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
The Toro Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held The Charles Machine Works, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation and the parent company of Ditch Witch and several other leading brands in the underground construction market, for $700 million in cash subject to certain adjustments set forth in the definitive agreement.
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Apr 09, 2019
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IKT LinerReport 2018: Has trend for improving quality ended?
For more than ten years, the performance of CIPP liners continuously improved. But, in recent years the annual test results have sometimes been poorer. Is this a sign of a reversal in that trend?
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Apr 08, 2019
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Triple+ and Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Partner on Smart Water Leak Prevention Pilot Project
Water damage is the second most common insurance property claim in the US after hail and wind damage and billions of dollars are spent in claims and repairing damages annually. GUARD aims to reduce these costs for customers and the company through the utilization of unique end-to-end water leak damage prevention systems. Berkshire Hathaway GUARD and Triple+ have launched a pilot project that utilizes Triple+ devices powered with its cloud monitoring service.
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Apr 05, 2019
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Growing with the Government: A Guide to Bidding on and Winning Government Contracts
When it comes to landing a government contract, the bidding process is the biggest hurdle. Now you can expand your understanding of how to win government contracts with expert insights and advice. Free resource discusses how to choose, understand and write a winning bid for a government contract.
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Apr 04, 2019
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Monster 80 Metre Fatberg Found in Liverpool Sewer
A 90-tonne bung of congealed fat is set to be hacked out of a Liverpool sewer by hand. The 80 metre-long blockage of congealed fats, oils and other nasties under Birchall Street wouldn’t budge with traditional high powered water jets.
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Apr 03, 2019
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TTC Leads the Way through Comprehensive Validation of Emerging 3D Imaging - Technology for the Inspection of Manholes and Sewer Pipelines
The Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) is an industry/university/government cooperative research center. TTC has been a leader in advancing all areas of the science and practice related to underground infrastructure pipeline networks for more than 30 years including PCA (Pipeline Condition Assessment) technology.
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Apr 02, 2019
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Robbins EPB and Conveyors Complete Complex Lot 5 at Emisor Oriente
Powerful TBM proves itself in both soft ground and hard rock.
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Apr 01, 2019
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Software AG and Telstra Partner to Develop Water Management Solution for Australian Utilities
Software AG and Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications company today announced a partnership to create a solution for digital automated water management. Based on Telstra’s IOT platform and the Cumulocity IoT Solution Accelerator for Water Management, the solution will provide utilities with a quick way to gain insights from meter data to minimise costs involved with supplying water to customers.
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Mar 29, 2019
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Granite’s Water and Mineral Services Group Awarded $21 Million Joint Venture Sewer Rehabilitation Project in Atlanta
Granite announced a $21 million joint venture contract by the City of Atlanta for the Sewer Group Three Rehabilitation, Contract D project in Atlanta, Georgia. The contract was awarded to Granite Inliner, a division of Granite’s newly formed Water and Mineral Services Group, in joint venture with T&J Industries Development & Contracting Inc. Granite booked its 60 percent share of the $21 million joint venture project into its fourth quarter 2018 backlog.
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Mar 28, 2019
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Manchester City Stars Sergio Agüero, David Silva and Ilkay Gündoğan Kick Off Xylem’s ‘Closer Than You Think’ Campaign to Highlight Global Water Challenges
Premier League Champions, Manchester City and Xylem, a leading global water technology company, have teamed up to launch the ‘Closer Than You Think’ campaign to drive awareness of urgent water challenges among millions of football fans around the world.
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Mar 27, 2019
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ISA Announced as a Supporting Organization of the 2019 LIFT Intelligent Water Systems Challenge
For the second year in a row, the International Society of Automation (ISA)—through its Water and Wastewater Industries Division (WWID)—is supporting an initiative designed to demonstrate the value of intelligent water systems, smart water technologies, and leveraging data for improved decision-making.
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Mar 26, 2019
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New Study: Americans Want to Flush Less Water Down the Drain in Style
According to new consumer research conducted by Radius Global on behalf of Niagara Conservation®, creators of water-saving toilets that use Stealth® Technology, Americans place a priority on saving water with new toilets in their home, but don’t feel they should give up design in the name of water conservation. More than half (55 %) of Americans would prefer a toilet that is both stylish and conserves water over one that is only stylish, or only conserves water.
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Mar 25, 2019
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Aries Industries Makes Leap in Pipeline-Cutting Technology with Wolverine 2.0 Cutter
Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has introduced the next generation of advanced sewer rehabilitation pipeline-cutting technology with the Wolverine 2.0 Cutting System.
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Mar 22, 2019
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Granite’s New Water and Mineral Services Group Awarded $22.5 Million in Sewer Rehabilitation Projects in Canada
Granite announced that its Granite Inliner division in the Water and Mineral Services Group has been awarded a $14 million contract by the City of Hamilton, Ontario for the cleaning, inspection and structural rehabilitation of existing sewers and a $8.5 million contract by the Region of Niagara, Ontario for the Stamford Interceptor Rehabilitation project.
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Mar 21, 2019
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Electro Scan Inc. Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of The World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019
Electro Scan Inc. has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2019. The list honors companies making the most significant impact to industry and identifies those demonstrating how to thrive and grow in today's volatile business world.
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Mar 20, 2019
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Robbins Crossover TBM Completes Turkey’s Longest Water Tunnel
XRE Machine completed National Priority Water Line set to go Live in March.
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Mar 19, 2019
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Philadelphia Selects Sensus for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Upgrade
The City of Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has selected Sensus, a Xylem brand, through a competitive request for proposal process, to deliver smart water technology for its Metering and Customer Service Program. PWD provides services to more than 1.7 million people in Philadelphia.
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Mar 18, 2019
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Don't make a big investment bigger!
Minimizing cost-of-ownership is the secret to getting the most from your sewer inspection crawler. Learn how to keep your lifetime cost-of-ownership as low as possible with Envirosight's FREE resource 7 Secrets to Low Cost-of-Ownership for Sewer Crawlers.
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Mar 15, 2019
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American Water Names Kevin Kirwan Chief Environmental Officer
American Water, the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company announced Kevin Kirwan has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Environmental and Operational Excellence Officer effective.
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Mar 14, 2019
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Look Beyond Five-Year Plans, MP Tells Water Industry
The water industry needs to move beyond the five-year regulatory price review if it is to deliver for customers and the environment, Angela Smith MP told a gathering of over 200 water industry professionals at a British Water networking event.
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Mar 13, 2019
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Massive Tunnel Boring Machine Arrives In Melbourne
The first of the two massive tunnel boring machines that will build the West Gate Tunnel has arrived in Melbourne. Acting Premier James Merlino joined Acting Minister for Transport Infrastructure Melissa Horne at the Port of Melbourne as parts of the huge machine were being unloaded.
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Mar 11, 2019
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Interim pipelines in ductile cast iron are the best
Secure, economical, quick to install and reusable
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Mar 08, 2019
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Illinois American Water Invested over $122 Million in 2018 to Upgrade Critical Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Illinois American Water invested over $122 million in water and wastewater upgrades in 2018. The 2018 construction season included installing approximately 198,000 feet (more than 38 miles) of water main and approximately 3,700 feet of sewer main as well as lining approximately 3,200 feet of water main and about 21,100 feet of sewer main.
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Mar 07, 2019
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Plans for OZPIPE XIX in Full Swing
The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) announces that its spin-off event in Australasia will be called OZPIPE XIX and will showcase significant developments in the field of plastic pipe technology and industry. It also reports that a website has been launched to communicate Plastic Pipes XX, its main global Conference and Exhibition to be held next year in Amsterdam.
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