Echologics To Discuss Asbestos Cement Pipe Condition Assessment At Regional No-Dig Conference

Atlanta, GA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Marc Bracken, Vice President and General Manager of Echologics, will discuss the latest acoustic methods for asset management of asbestos cement (AC) water mains during the 8th Annual Western Regional No-Dig Conference & Exhibition (WESTT). The presentation will take place on Monday, Oct. 29th at the Ayres Hotel and Suites in Ontario, Calif.

Bracken, a recognized leak detection and pipe condition assessment expert, will educate water utilities on how to efficiently prioritize repair and replacement projects by non-invasively pinpointing leaks on AC pipe and measuring remaining pipe wall thickness.

Bracken has more than 18 years of experience in acoustical and vibration engineering and has presented numerous technical papers on leak detection and pipe condition assessment. His engineering expertise has helped Echologics become a leader in helping utilities reduce water loss and efficiently prioritize water system repairs and replacement.

Echologics, a division of Mueller Co., is a developer and leading provider of acoustic-based technologies for water loss management, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. Echologics and Mueller Co. are subsidiaries of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA), a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of products and services that are used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water.

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About Echologics

Echologics is a manufacturing, service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary, environmental and health costs to the communities. Echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. Echologics, LLC is an affiliate of Echologics Engineering which was founded in 2003 and is based in Toronto. For more information about Echologics, visit www.echologics.com.

About Mueller Water Products, Inc.

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water. Our broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure™. The piping component systems produced by Anvil help build connections that last in commercial, industrial and oil & gas applications. Visit us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.

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