The Silent Threat Just as high blood pressure silently damages the human body, leading to potentially fatal consequences like heart attacks, unchecked water pressure within our networks poses a similar threat. Ignoring elevated pressure in a water distribution system is akin to neglecting a critical health issue, risking catastrophic bursts, substantial water loss, and compromised…
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For water utilities and councils, ensuring the integrity of wastewater infrastructure is essential for protecting both public health and the environment. Aging networks, rising demand, and the increasing unpredictability of extreme weather events pose constant challenges. However, advances in technology—specifically in predictive maintenance powered by wastewater level monitoring—offer a proactive approach to managing these…
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An accurate condition assessment of a pipeline empowers utilities to make the best use of their resources, but it’s important to use the right technology for your asset type. Information is the key to success in asset management. With finite resources at their disposal, utilities need to ensure that they can allocate their time and…
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The Mounting Costs of Inaction Water pipe bursts are becoming an alarmingly frequent occurrence, disrupting communities and placing immense strain on water utilities and councils. While the immediate image is of gushing water and flooded streets, the true cost of these failures extends far beyond the visible damage. We delve into the multifaceted consequences of…
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Water utilities and councils face a dual challenge in managing reticulation water pipelines: ensuring the quality of potable water and maximising the lifespan of infrastructure assets. One of the most insidious threats to both goals is biofilm formation within pipelines. Biofilms, while invisible to the naked eye, have a profound impact on water quality, public…
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Severe weather events, fueled by climate change, are placing unprecedented stress on water infrastructure worldwide. From floods and cyclones to prolonged droughts, these events disrupt water supply systems, jeopardise water quality, and can damage pipeline and associated assets. For water utilities and councils, acting swiftly and strategically to address these impacts is no longer optional—it…
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Reliable water infrastructure is essential to ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations. Water is a critical resource for many mining processes, and any disruptions caused by asset failures can lead to significant financial and operational setbacks. This is why it is crucial for mining companies to proactively assess and monitor their water assets. Regular assessments and…
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Water utilities play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of clean, safe water to communities. A vital component of this process is the use of water quality monitoring systems and sensors, which provide real-time insights into water health. However, maintaining these systems comes at a significant cost. From routine cleaning to calibration, the ongoing…
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Trenchless technology is critical in checking already-buried pipes and keeping them operating and properly maintained. Detection Services is changing the game when it comes to assessing the condition of pipelines worldwide using Australian-designed and developed technology. With projects across Australasia, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the company specialises in multi-discipline pipe solutions…
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Water utilities increasingly rely on bulk water transfers to meet the growing demand for clean, safe water. These arrangements, where one utility purchases water from another, provide a lifeline in regions prone to drought or seasonal supply shortages. However, they also introduce significant challenges, particularly in maintaining consistent water quality across the supply chain. Contaminant tracing…
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