Wachs Water Services Awarded Multiple Water Main Leak Detection Contracts; Helps Utilities Manage Impact Of Burst Water Mains And To Conserve Water

Wachs Water Services recently announced that it has recently been awarded several multi-year contracts to inspect up to 4,000 miles of critical water mains for leaks in Connecticut and Texas. The contracts have a combined value of approximately $1M and further strengthen Wachs Water Services position as a leader in advanced leak detection solutions.

The prolonged drought conditions in many parts of the United States over the summer have resulted in critical water pipelines bursting in record numbers around the country, causing significant repair backlogs, service interruptions, business and road closures. Soil surrounding buried water pipelines dries and shrinks in the summer, and freezes and expands in the winter, which can cause water pipes to shift and develop leaks. If the water main is old or in a structurally deficient condition, the changing ground conditions make the water main even more susceptible to leaks or failures.

To help utilities manage the increase in water main breaks and to conserve water resources, Wachs Water Services will deploy a variety of leak detection solutions including correlator listening devices and the Investigator in-line condition assessment technology for small diameter distribution mains, and the LDS1000 in-line acoustic/CCTV system for large diameter water transmission lines.

"We are creating a cost-effective portfolio of proven leak detection technologies that offer solutions for utilities of all sizes when dealing with water main breaks and water loss," said Cliff Jones, Vice President of Business Development, Wachs Water Services. "We are helping utilities nationwide to develop proactive water pipeline management programs that reduce repair and replacement costs, and significantly minimize the impact of water main leaks."

Many water industry experts believe that North America is entering an infrastructure replacement era which will require massive investments despite challenging economic conditions. The EPA estimates that over the next 20 year period, nearly $334B will be required to update water infrastructure.

Wachs Water Services is uniquely positioned to help utilities overcome current and future water pipeline reliability challenges by offering a full range of services required to cost-effectively manage these assets, including pipeline condition assessment, leak detection, CCTV of pressurized mains, valve management, hydrant services and GIS/CMMS mapping solutions. Wachs Water Services has also established several key partnerships recently to expand its service offering, including;

• A strategic alliance with the Pipeline Inspection and Condition Analysis Corporation (PICA) which deploys specialized pipeline inspection technologies to provide accurate assessments of the remaining service life of metallic water mains. This allows utilities to extend budgets by identifying and only replacing pipes at the greatest risk of failure.
• A memorandum of understanding with Veritec Consulting Inc., a Miya Group Company who provides specialty services to utilities, including water efficiency audits, water loss management programs, pressure monitoring and hydraulic modeling. Improving the operation of a water network can significantly reduce capital and maintenance costs by extending the life of critical water assets.
• An exclusive technology representation agreement with JD7 Pipeline Services Ltd., a leading global developer of advanced pipeline condition assessment technologies including the Investigator and LDS1000 which have revolutionized the industry by offering simultaneous acoustic, visual and tracking capabilities while the pipeline remains in service. Utilities benefit from these advanced technologies as they can get an accurate picture of the condition of a water pipeline to help determine the most cost-effective repair or replacement option.

About Wachs Water Services
Wachs Water Services is the leading provider of water distribution system solutions that significantly improve efficiency and network control. Our specialized approach combines condition assessment and rehabilitation services with the capture and integration of critical water distribution system GIS information. We provide the expertise, equipment and personnel to locate, assess, operate and document any water asset.

The Wachs Water Services experience is results-driven, allowing utilities to "do more" with limited budgets. We set the standard for accurate operational intelligence, bringing an uncompromising commitment to delivering on our fastrack2renewal brand promise.

SOURCE: Wachs Water Services