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Oct 16, 2023
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Xylem Announces CEO Succession Aligned with Growth Strategy and Next Steps in Value Creation
Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced that after a distinguished decade leading Xylem, President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Decker has announced his plans to retire as CEO at the end of 2023.
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Oct 13, 2023
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Advocating for women in the industry
M. Tucker & Sons is a name to remember when it comes to celebrating female employees and providing them with a safe and fulfilling work environment. Trenchless Australasia had a chat with the star female employees at M. Tucker & Sons.
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Oct 11, 2023
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Three New Water Treatment Projects Add $8.5 M to The WTS Backlog
H2O Innovation was awarded three new water treatment projects, including drinking water, wastewater, and water reuse applications, totalling $8.5 M.
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Oct 09, 2023
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Adept delivers on Geelong infrastructure project
Adept Civil Group has successfully delivered on a sewer reticulation extension project at the Charlemont Rise estate. Located on Horseshoe Bend Road in Geelong, Charlemont Rise is a community estate with shopping, educational and community amenities, set among over 1400 residential lots.
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Oct 06, 2023
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Watts Water Technologies Inc. to Acquire Bradley Corporation
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.,– through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and solutions – today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bradley Corporation (“Bradley”) for $303 million, subject to customary adjustments.
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Oct 06, 2023
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Taxpayers should foot the bill if EU demands efficient removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewaters
Public sector should pay if EU demands efficient removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewaters, according to researchers at the Centre for Antibiotic Research, CARe, at the University of Gothenburg. Their argumentation analysis, published in the journal Public Health Ethics, raises important questions of responsibility.
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Oct 04, 2023
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Groundbreaking wastewater treatment plant: energy-positive and boosting biodiversity
In the vicinity of Pau, SUEZ is operating a facility for the decontamination of wastewater and constructing new facilities for anaerobic digestion and methanation. This project utilizes cutting-edge technology to transform the Pau-Lescar wastewater treatment unit into a positive energy plant, capable of producing 10 different resources and sources of green energy within the next two years.
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Oct 02, 2023
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Understanding EMF locators and the importance of training
A utility detection equipment specialist shares his expert tips on understanding electromagnetic field (EMF) locators, the importance of training, and how to work with manufacturers.
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Sep 29, 2023
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UIC researchers propose dual-pipeline solution for Chicago’s water supply issues
Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have proposed a “dual-pipeline” solution to address the region’s water supply issues. The system would feature one line supplying industrial sites with treated wastewater and another conveying drinking water to homes and other places requiring potable water.
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Sep 27, 2023
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New Launch: UNITRACC Module "Coding of Damage (Findings), Causes, and Consequences of Damage"!
New e-learning module of the course BE-07 Investigation and Inspection of Sewers and Pipelines now available on UNITRACC!
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Sep 27, 2023
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Report shows how leakage technology is advancing
Any water loss through leaking pipes is unacceptable in the eyes of the public, and on the launch of a deep-dive leakage report from Ovarro, technology leader for leakage solutions, Barbara Hathaway, explains how technologies continue to advance.
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Sep 25, 2023
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Saving energy: Pumping liquids should follow the heartbeat
Pumping liquids may seem like a solved problem, but optimizing the process is still an area of active research. Any pumping application—from industrial scales to heating systems at home—would benefit from a reduction in energy demands. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) now showed how pulsed pumping can reduce both friction from and energy consumption of pumping. For this, they took inspiration from a pumping system intimately familiar to everyone: the human heart.
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Sep 22, 2023
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Courtesy of Mcelroy- Mobile App goes live for PPXXI
PPXXI Conference and Exhibition welcomes McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. as the mobile app sponsor. Their sponsorship enhances networking opportunities for the delegates. Scheduled over September 25 -27, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, PPXXI is the key technical and business event for plastic pipe systems and one that only occurs every 2-years.
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Sep 20, 2023
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What’s on at Aquatech Amsterdam 2023
Aquatech is the leading water technology show in the world, with over 800 exhibitors and expecting over 22,000 visitors from over 140+ countries.
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Sep 18, 2023
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Cleveland's $3B Project Clean Lake Features Large-Scale Storage Tunnels
Designed to reduce pollution in Lake Erie by four billion gallons per year, Project Clean Lake is a 25-year plan being overseen by Cleveland's Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). When construction crews complete the $3 billion undertaking in 2036, 98 percent of flows entering the combined system will be fully treated at the agency's three wastewater treatment plants.
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Sep 13, 2023
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Mullane rehabilitates heavily deteriorated stormwater pipelines
Mullane once again proved why the company is an industry leader in pipeline solutions with a relining project on the mid north coast of New South Wales.
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Sep 11, 2023
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Pezzimenti Trenchless boasts microtunnelling capabilities
Pezzimenti Trenchless continues to showcase its position as a leading trenchless specialist by completing works on two Victorian projects.
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Sep 08, 2023
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Silvertown Tunnel under Thames - Newham to Greenwich near O2 Arena: See two massive boreholes in east London
The second of two boreholes beneath the Thames – which will together form London’s new Silvertown Tunnel – is now complete.
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Sep 04, 2023
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American Water Issues Sustainability Report
Report highlights American Water’s sustainable impact on communities across the U.S.
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Aug 31, 2023
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Anaergia Selected to Design, Build and Operate Organic Waste-to-Renewable Energy Project in San Diego County
System to provide renewable power, reduce wastewater utility costs, and cut greenhouse gas emissions for East County Advanced Water Purification facility.
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Aug 28, 2023
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Interflow’s spiral wound lining for sustainable pipe maintenance
Spiral wound lining is a sustainable method of pipe maintenance, allowing water authorities and councils to renew their critical infrastructure. Interflow is an expert in this field and has been pioneering new techniques for decades.
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Aug 25, 2023
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The unique challenges of maintaining coastal sewer infrastructure
Loader tells Trenchless Australasia that it can be hard to identify minor issues, meaning that sometimes faults are only seen when there is a system failure. “There’s a range of things that will contribute to damaging the sewer network,” says Loader.
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Aug 23, 2023
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Aqua Metro partners with Yarra Valley Water
Aqua Metro has been awarded a position on the Yarra Valley Water Pipes and Facilities Program of works.
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Aug 21, 2023
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European Commission Regulation restricting lead in PVC supports circular aims of PVC pipe manufacturers
TEPPFA welcomes the new European Commission regulation restricting lead usage in PVC products, setting a new standard in environmental responsibility and public health protection. This regulation supports the ongoing efforts of PVC pipe manufacturers to create a more sustainable circular economy.
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Aug 18, 2023
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Norwegian Utility Calculates True Cost of Sewer Ingress
Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into sewers is a constant operational challenge, but a water utility in Norway is gaining better understanding of its network with an innovative digital approach, says Marco Westergren, chief analytics officer at InfoTiles.
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