inflow and infiltration

Simplifying Inflow and Infiltration Investigations with Smart Sensors

Inflow and infiltration (I&I) in wastewater networks pose significant challenges for water utilities and councils across Australia and New Zealand. Traditional methods of detecting and managing I&I are often time-consuming, costly, and require substantial manpower. However, advancements in technology offer more efficient solutions. By creating mini-catchments and deploying smart sensors, utilities can revolutionise their approach…

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Pump optimisation

Proactive Approaches for Pumping System Reliability

Tackling Maintenance Headaches: Maintaining large water pumping systems presents a unique set of challenges for asset managers in industries such as water, wastewater, mining, and power generation. These systems are crucial for delivering clean water, managing wastewater, and ensuring continuous power generation.   However, they are also prone to various maintenance headaches that can lead to…

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wastewater level monitoring

Reducing I&I through Smart Wastewater Level Monitoring Solutions

Inflow and infiltration (I&I) are persistent challenges for wastewater utilities, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. When excess water enters sewer systems through cracks, faulty pipes, or illegal connections, it not only inflates treatment costs but also strains infrastructure, leading to operational inefficiencies. Utilities are constantly seeking ways to reduce these impacts, and smart wastewater…

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Pressure Transients

Mitigating Pressure Induced Pipeline Fatigue

Water distribution is a complex process and pressure transients – often referred to as water hammer – pose significant risks to infrastructure integrity and operational efficiency. These transient pressure surges can result in catastrophic failures, leading to costly repairs, water loss, and service disruptions.   For water utilities in Australia and New Zealand, proactive management…

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pipeline condition assessment

Uncertainty to Clarity: p-CAT Nexus Pauses Pipeline Replacement for a Queensland Utility

In the pursuit of optimising infrastructure management and ensuring the reliability of its water supply network, a leading water utility in Australia had initiated a comprehensive pipeline rehabilitation and replacement project on what it described as “one of the most critical assets in their entire water network.” This approach, while straightforward, often leads to unnecessary…

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water pipeline failure

Water Pipeline Failures in Mining: Costs and Consequences

Water pipelines play a crucial role in sustaining mining operations, essential for extracting and processing minerals like coal, gold, copper, silver, lead, zinc, cobalt, and lithium. Pipeline failures can severely impact both operational efficiency and financial stability. We dig into the repercussions of water pipeline failures for mining organisations and highlight the critical need for…

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mains cleaning

Detection Services Announces the Return of NO-DES to New Zealand

[Auckland, 1st July 2024] – Detection Services is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of NO-DES services to New Zealand after successfully completing numerous projects in Australia over the past couple of years. The NO-DES Solution, known for its innovative water pipeline cleaning capabilities, has been instrumental in servicing councils and water utilities along…

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p-CAT

p-CAT™ Wins Prestigious ‘Large Diameter Pipeline Technology Award’ at The Pipe Industries Guild 2024 Technical Awards

Manchester, England – June 17, 2024 – Detection Services and Hydrosave UK are thrilled to announce that their innovative pipeline condition assessment technology, p-CAT™, has been awarded the ‘Large Diameter Pipeline Technology Award’ at The Pipe Industries Guild 2024 Technical Awards. The awards ceremony took place on the 13th June at the renowned Science and…

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I&I Investigations

Case Study: Australian Utility – I&I Investigation

A progressive utility in Australia has been facing challenges related to Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) in its wastewater network. These issues not only lead to unnecessary strain on the system but also pose environmental concerns. In response, Detection Services Group (DSG) initiated a comprehensive project to identify and address I&I hotspots. The project employed cutting-edge…

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