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Oct 03, 2018
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Record Setting “One Piece” CIPP Installation By US Pipelining, LLC Stretches Nearly Half a Mile Over the York River
Cured-In-Place Pipe Liner Provides Seamless and Structural Restoration Over Major Waterway.
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Oct 02, 2018
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Woolpert Completes Pilot Cityworks Implementation for City of South Bend’s Office of Sewers
Woolpert was contracted by the city of South Bend, Ind., to implement the Cityworks Asset Management System (AMS) for the Department of Public Works’ Office of Sewers.
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Oct 01, 2018
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Direct Pipe® World Record in New Zealand
For the modernization of a wastewater treatment plant near Auckland, innovative Direct Pipe® technology is in use to install a sea outfall pipeline. Over 1,930 meters, the machine is tunnelling its way through the New Zealand subsoil into the sea. That's a world record. The new sea outfall not only increases the plant's capacity, but also sets a new distance world record with Direct Pipe® technology.
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Sep 28, 2018
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Plastics Pipe Institute Issues Advisory for Substandard Plastic Pipe
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) issued a warning about substandard plastic pipe. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe that does not comply with relevant product standards has been found in the oil and gas gathering operations of the Permian and Delaware basins in Texas and New Mexico, according to the association.
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Sep 27, 2018
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Scottish Water Awards Wastewater Contracts for Housing Development
Hampshire-based WPL has won three supplier framework contracts for wastewater treatment plant and equipment with public utility Scottish Water. The contracts cover both hire and purchase agreements and the first hire plant has already been installed at Winchburgh, a fast-growing £1 billion residential development 11 miles west of Edinburgh.
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Sep 26, 2018
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Joint GRP Forces for Sustainable Stormwater System at Kraków Airport
Two powerful brands make an even more powerful solution: A combination of filament wound Flowtite and centrifugally cast Hobas pipes by Amiblu is being installed to build a new, highly efficient stormwater sewer system for Kraków Airport. The new underground infrastructure is an important cornerstone for the airport’s increasing importance in international aviation.
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Sep 25, 2018
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Xylem Named to FORTUNE “Change the World” List
Xylem is among the Top 50 companies recognized for significant social impact.
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Sep 24, 2018
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Root resistance of ductile iron pipe joints
Root resistance of push-in joints.
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Sep 21, 2018
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Mobile Communication App for PPXIX Delegates
Plastic Pipes XIX is launching a mobile conference app for registered delegates. Event organizers believe that the mobile app called Attendify will enhance communication between their 400 expected attendees. Their forthcoming event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, at the Red Rock Resort on September 24 – 26, 2018.
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Sep 20, 2018
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About-turn for "SUSE" in the Filder Tunnel
In late July the moment has come: tunnel boring machine "SUSE" (Ø 10,820 mm) has completely excavated the western tube of the Filder Tunnel. Now, in a specially built cavern, the approximately 120 meter long Multi-mode TBM from Herrenknecht is disassembled into individual parts and turned around underground. From the fall of 2018 it is due to commence excavation work in the remaining 3.4 kilometer section of the eastern tube.
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Sep 19, 2018
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Media Sponsors of PPXIX Announced
Organizers of Plastic Pipes XIX announce that INFORMED INFRASTRUCTURE is a Media Sponsor of the forthcoming conference and exhibition that will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, at the Red Rock Resort on September 24 – 26, 2018.
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Sep 18, 2018
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New CEO and CFO at REHAU
The Supervisory Board of the global REHAU Group announces that William Christensen was appointed the new CEO of REHAU.
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Sep 17, 2018
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Ditch Witch® Introduces Heavy-Duty Trencher with Purpose-Built Design Features for Superior ROI
New machine boosts productivity and power, maximizes visibility and comfort.
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Sep 14, 2018
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Leading the Way with Mecana for Low Effluent P Concentrations
Although there has been a significant reduction in the amount of Phosphorus discharged to rivers from Wastewater Treatment Works in recent years (from 21,000 tonnes in 1995 to 8,000 tonnes in 2015), Phosphorus remains the main cause of water quality failures with the primary source still being wastewater discharges. Consequently, it is expected, due to the requirements of the Water Framework Directive, that over 700 Wastewater Treatment Works will require Phosphorus removal during AMP7.
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Sep 13, 2018
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StormwateRx Introduces Purus Nitrate for Stormwater Treatment
Purus Nitrate removes soluble nitrite and nitrate from industrial stormwater runoff, protecting waterways from these pollutants and helping industrial customers meet mandatory environmental benchmarks.
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Sep 12, 2018
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New White Paper Examines the Role of GIS in Wastewater
Introductory guide helps wastewater operators understand the benefits of geospatial data in the wastewater industry.
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Sep 11, 2018
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Urban Drinking Water Challenge 2018 Announces Winners from USA, India and Bangladesh
Three winning startups from 160 applicants selected to reimagine water solutions for tomorrow’s megacities
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Sep 10, 2018
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Fluence Achieves First Commercial Aspiral™ Sale in the USA
Fluence Corporation Limited is pleased to announce the first commercial sale in the USA of its Aspiral™ Smart Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plant, based on Fluence’s innovative Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) technology.
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Sep 07, 2018
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S&P Realizes Workshop on Asset Management and Trenchless Technology Together with JSTT in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo`s drain and sewer network has an extend of about 15,000 km. More than 3,000 sinkholes appear per annum. The aging of the network requires new approaches for operation & maintenance and rehabilitation of network.
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Sep 06, 2018
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Message to Conference – Good Time to Invest in Plastic Pipes
A strong conference message will be delivered at Plastic Pipes XIX by technical experts from North America and around the world who will call for significant investment in plastic as the pipe material of choice. Organizers of the event also report that Uponor is now sponsor of one of the conference lunches. The PPXIX Conference will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, at the Red Rock Resort on September 24 – 26, 2018.
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Sep 05, 2018
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City Rail Link Starts Britomart Tunnel Excavation
In July, City Rail Link (CRL) started excavating the 14-metre-deep trench that will contain the project’s twin rail tunnels under Britomart Station and Lower Queen Street in downtown Auckland.
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Sep 04, 2018
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UK Companies Find Great Opportunities in Singapore
Companies returning to the UK from Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) say they uncovered valuable business opportunities at the event. The UK had a strong showing at SIWW 2018, with some 23 companies making the journey.
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Sep 04, 2018
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NASTT’s 2019 No-Dig Show Scholarships Available for Municipal & Public Utilities
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) - the leading association serving and promoting the North American trenchless industry - is pleased to announce municipal and public utility scholarship opportunities to attend NASTT’s 2019 No-Dig Show, March 17-21 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Sep 03, 2018
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American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water
The company demonstrates outstanding commitment to delivering superior quality drinking water to customers.
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Aug 31, 2018
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ZÜBLIN Awarded Contract for BAB 44 Highway Section Adjoining to Boyneburg Tunnel
DEGES (Deutsche Einheit Fernstraßen-planungs- und -bau GmbH) has awarded Ed. Züblin AG the contract for the approximately 6 km long third section of the BAB 44 highway between Kassel and Herleshausen.
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