The relentless Australian sun, while often celebrated, casts a long shadow over our vital water infrastructure, particularly during prolonged dry spells. As many regions grapple with water restrictions, the impact extends far beyond parched gardens and shorter showers. Beneath our feet, the very network that delivers this precious resource – our water pipelines –…
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Proactive Pipeline Protection The silent vulnerability of ageing sewer rising or forced mains poses a significant threat to water utilities worldwide. These critical assets, often hidden from view, are susceptible to a multitude of failures – pressure surges, joint leakage, and insidious corrosion, both internal and external. The consequences of such failures are devastating,…
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For engineers tasked with maintaining our vital water infrastructure, the choice of cleaning method is critical. We’re not just looking for efficacy; we need solutions that align with our commitment to sustainability, minimal environmental impact, and responsible resource management. In this context, a comparison between NO-DES and ozone cleaning reveals significant advantages for NO-DES, particularly in…
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Australia is no stranger to the ferocity of flood events that ravage its regions cyclically. As stunning as its geography may be, the country grapples with the sobering reality of the impact of these floods on its intricate water networks, posing multifaceted challenges to water utilities and significantly affecting end consumers. This document aims to…
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Sydney, 26th February 2025 – Detection Services, a leader in water infrastructure solutions, has partnered with New Zealand-based AquaWatch to bring robust, scalable water quality monitoring hardware to Australian utilities, councils, and industries. This collaboration introduces AI-enhanced cameras, floating sensor arrays, and fully integrated telemetry systems, delivering continuous, high-resolution environmental insights. As AquaWatch’s Australian channel…
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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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