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THE PIPELINE  |  MARCH 2020
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WATERWORLD -March 2020

Working to ensure adequate funding for safe, affordable water

As the nation’s water and wastewater treatment systems of pipes, pumps, and plants reach the end of their intended lifespan, investing in water infrastructure has dominated the utility landscape. In its most recent report card (2017), the American Society of Civil Engineers gave water infrastructure in the United States a D grade and the nation’s wastewater infrastructure a D+.  

According to the US Water Alliance, 85 percent of Americans support increasing federal investment to rebuild our water infrastructure, yet there remains a significant funding gap between the amount of federal funds available and how much utilities and municipalities will need to ensure public health and safety in the coming years. In fact, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) estimates drinking water systems need to invest $1.7 trillion in infrastructure over the next 40 years, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) needs survey estimates the United States will require $271 billion for wastewater and stormwater needs over the next 20 years.


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HydraTech engineered products are helping water utilities for a fraction of the cost of repairs after sinkholes occur. Learn more at HydraTech's website.


Market
Drinking-Water
Challenge
The aging cast iron water main’s deteriorating joints were threatening water quality and exfiltration. Previous repair methods had been employed but a more permanent solution was required to make the water supply system more efficient, reliable, and clean. Trench repair would have disturbed the museums, galleries, cultural centers, community organizations and trees that are above the water main. Most of the water main was 30” or 36” but there was a point in the main where a 24” pipe intersected the water main. This intersection required 24” seals and an abandoned 12” connection had to be blocked a seal. Multiple unused service taps had to be covered with seals as well.
Engineered Solution
The mechanical Internal Joint Seal HydraTite was selected for the many needs of the water main. Seals of different diameters and differing thicknesses were employed for this project. Backing plates were used with the seals to cover the abandoned connecting 12” pipe and service taps.
Scope
The pipe had a low section that required dewatering.  Over 800 seals were installed throughout the entire water main. These were used to seal joints, unused service taps and abandoned connecting pipes. Several seals were installed with backing plates.
Solution
The HydraTite seals eliminated infiltration at all joints. The HydraTite Solution enabled a trenchless repair at a fraction of the cost of alternatives. None of the above trees or facilities were affected by the water main rehabilitation The HydraTite seal proved to be an economical in situ repair solution making the operation of the water main pipe more cost-effective
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For more information about HydraTite, including technical data sheets, product literature, case studies, photos and videos, visit http://hydratechllc.com/hydratite-internal-pipe-joint-seals/, or call 513.827.9169.

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