Sewer
Princeton, IL – Small City, Big Modernization Plans
For Princeton, IL, a city of 7,500 residents, the future is now as it continues to modernize itself through a program that will eventually see all overhead electrical utility cables put underground.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Ballantine
Ballantine offers a complete line of backreamers for nearly all ground conditions.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: HammerHead
The TriHawk II drill bit performs best when drilling in dry compressed soil conditions and is a good choice when drilling in hardpan, dry clay and any other compacted soils.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Ditch Witch
The Aggressive Talon Rock Bit is a multi-use bit manufactured for HDD applications in a variety of soil conditions, including sandstone, shale and chunk rock.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Horizontal Technology
The RockReamer is a versatile, cost effective hole opener for HDD – cutting downtime as easily as it cuts rock.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Vermeer
Utilizing a patented tri-cone roller bit and specialized drill head housing, the RS8 rock drilling system allows simple setup, low fluid usage, use of standard locator transmitters and excellent steering efficiency.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Melfred Borzall
The Ogre stacked plate reamer performs in hard soil conditions including shale, sandstone, caliches and cobbles.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Railhead Underground Products
Go Green with the Direct Bore featuring a box end housing with a new stronger door, designed to take the abuse of those tough condition bores.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: American Augers
The Fly Cutter is ideal for use during directional drilling operations in clay and sand soil conditions.
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: INROCK
INROCK's XTR platform utilizes an interchangeable block segment cutter (MT/TCI).
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: Sharewell
Sharewell’s heavy-duty LTX series of Lo-Torque Hole Opener is ideal for pipeline projects.
Editor's Log: Survey Surprises
This issue marks our “lucky” 13th Annual Municipal Infrastructure Survey. It allows us to connect more closely with municipalities of all sizes and from all corners of the country.Tiny towns have just as many seemingly insurmountable issues as do the large metropolises. Yet, many of the concerns and issues are identical.
Study Confirms Long Life Expectancy For PE Pipe In Muni Water Systems
The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) announced an ongoing study by Jana Laboratories confirms 100-plus year life expectancy for pipe made from polyethylene (PE) when used in municipal potable water systems.
December Rehab News: Inland acquires tech group, Grout Boot Camp Jan. 26 and more
<a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/december-rehab-news-inland-acquires-tech-group-grout-boot-camp-jan-26-and-more?page=2#nu">Nu Flow enters exclusive distribution partnership with Flow-Liner</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/december-rehab-news-inland-acquires-tech-group-grout-boot-camp-jan-26-and-more?page=2#edina">Edina, MN, solves age-old manhole problem</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/december-rehab-news-inland-acquires-tech-group-grout-boot-camp-jan-26-and-more?page=3#aqua">Aqualiner’s New Pipe Lining Product Receives NSF 61 Certification</a>
Tarlton Diverts 96-inch Pipe in St. Louis Wastewater Project
A team from Tarlton Corp. installed a temporary diversion around a portion of a 96-inch influent pipe--believed to be only the second 96-inch diversion yet completed in the United States.
RehabZone Goes ‘Live’
For the first time in its nine-year history, demonstrations will be part of the RehabZone at the 2010 UCT Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition, better known simply as UCT.
$10.4 Million Los Coyotes Reclamation Project Awarded
The County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, California, has awarded a contract to SAK Construction of CA LP for the Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Plant Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation Phase II project.
2009 Large Directional Drilling Rig Census
When horizontal directional drilling (HDD) professionals discuss the size of an HDD rig, they usually refer to the maximum pullback force the unit can develop.
New York Times notes sewer overflow issues
In the underground construction industry, the fact that American sewers are overtaxed and given to overflows that endanger public health is no secret. But raising public awareness is a problem, and we're happy to see items in the general interest press like Sunday's New York Times article focusing on the issue: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/us/23sewer.html?_r=2&hp (free registration many be required).
UCT RehabZone® Goes Live In 2010
The RehabZone will be hosting live product and technology demonstrations at the Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) in Tampa, FL, on Jan. 19-21, 2010.
Fisheye Cameras Another Giant Leap For Pipeline Inspection
Advances in inspection technologies have played a significant role in the ability to effectively rehabilitate underground sewer infrastructure.
Corrosive Environment Forces Innovative Solutions In Denver
The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (MWRD) of Denver, CO, successfully completed a significant manhole rehabilitation project on its South Thornton Interceptor this past summer.
JEA Takes Lead In Proactive Sewer, Water Maintenance
Most major American cities today face multiple challenges to provide basic water and sanitary services.
HydraTech Engineered Products PolySpray SS100
PolySpray SS100 is a rapid setting elastic polyurea monolithic coating.
InfrastructureUSA jumpstarts community involvement in infrastructure
InfrastructureUSA.org is a new nonprofit web site focused on generating “Citizen Dialogue about Civil infrastructure.”
August Newsline: Senate panel cuts EPA budget, update on sewer debt crisis
<a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/august-newsline-senate-panel-cuts-epa-budget-update-sewer-debt-crisis#senate">Senate panel cuts EPA budget</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/august-newsline-senate-panel-cuts-epa-budget-update-sewer-debt-crisis?page=2#oversight">Oversight panel sought to end sewer debt crisis</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/august-newsline-senate-panel-cuts-epa-budget-update-sewer-debt-crisis?page=3#epa">EPA admonishes Ohio to fix sewer overflows</a>
2009 Rehab Selection Guide
View the definitive listings on the companies that specialize in rehab work, from CIPP to CCTV, manholes, trenchless pipe replacements and beyond.
UCTA Presents WaterWorks 2009
The Underground Construction Technology Association (UCTA), formerly known as the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association, invites you to join a group of expert speakers from across North America who will share their knowledge and insight into the critically important water infrastructure market.
Underground Tools Inc. directional drilling pipe
Underground Tools Inc. offers a selection of premium quality directional drilling pipe for nearly every make and model of drill rig on the market.
Organic “High-Build” Spray-in-Place Liners – An Emerging Class of Rehabilitation Methods
As the water distribution infrastructure continues to deteriorate across North America, there is a continued need to develop pipeline rehabilitation methods that are cost effective and minimally disruptive, while also minimizing the time a pipe must be taken out of service.
- Three Houston workers killed by hydrogen sulfide leak during sewer repair
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Is the Boring Company tunneling blind in Nashville? Experts warn rock tests fall short
- MTA awards $1.97 billion tunnel-boring contract for subway expansion