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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.

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.

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.

Pezzimenti Trenchless boasts microtunnelling capabilities

Pezzimenti Trenchless continues to showcase its position as a leading trenchless specialist by completing works on two Victorian projects.

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.

American Water Issues Sustainability Report

Report highlights American Water’s sustainable impact on communities across the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Brief History of Pipe Materials

Sewer systems have been around in one form or another for thousands of years. As technology advanced, pipeline materials have changed, improving durability and functionality.

Water independence for Daru island, Papua New Guinea

A solar powered power plant reduces high costs of diesel fuel and carbon footprint. This water treatment plant helps Daru Island, Papua New Guinea, achieve water self-sufficiency.

BAMI-I will present the Inaugural Global Buried Asset Management Congress (GBAMC) on September 28-30, 2023 in the southern region of Chicago

Barhale to install concrete lining in London water main as protection from HS2 tunnelling works

Barhale has been awarded a contract by Thames Water to reinforce a 70m long section of the Thames Lee Tunnel running across the route of HS2 in Camden, North London. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

Aquana Announces New Remote Shutoff Valve for Water Utilities

Economical AVS Valve Approved to Operate with Itron AMI Networks

American Water and the City of Camden Celebrate New Parkside Water Treatment Plant in Camden, N.J.

System improvements designed to continue safe and reliable water service to Camden community

How to clean large diameter pipes full of water and debris

AquaTeq’s longstanding experience developing and producing different types of ejectors has helped the company develop a cleaning nozzle equipped to service the trenchless industry.

Rethinking Wastewater Treatment

There are exciting emerging technologies that can bring costs down while also improving discharge quality.

Full ‘at scale trial’ of technology to cut NO₂ emissions of a WWTP

Suez announces its partnership with Severn Trent Water in the multimillion Net Zero Hub set to start in September in the latter’s Strongford Sewage Treatment Works in Staffordshire, UK.

Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades with Penetron Concrete Waterproofing Technology

Construction work on the renovated and expanded Fort Atkinson (Wisconsin) wastewater treatment plant was completed in June 2023. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was used to protect all repaired and new concrete structures of the new plant from the aggressive environment of the effluent.

Orbis and VODA.ai partnership boosts leakage offering

Water technology company Orbis Intelligent Systems and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist VODA.ai have entered into a strategic partnership offering a combined skillset to support US utilities and municipalities with their leakage strategies.

OptionX launches AdaptX Mini, set to revolutionise trenchless technology

A key player in the drilling, tunnelling, and boring industry recently unveiled the AdaptX Mini at Bournedrill’s Archerfield workshop in Queensland.

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Urban Utilities commits to net-zero by 2032

Urban Utilities has committed itself to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by the time Brisbane hosts the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.