Location and Leak Detection

Development is progressing on a drone designed to inspect sewer tunnels.This past week, the latest prototype of the robotic aerial unit was...

A utility locating technician is a magician of sorts, slowly waving a wand through the air to determine the precise location and...

Cape Breton uses Hydro-Guard HG-8 to improve water qualityIn the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, an estimated 10 million gallons of...

A utility has a number of different technologies and tools at its disposal for water loss management, each with its advantages and...

Situated 20 miles north of Detroit, the city of Troy, Michigan, is no stranger to awards and accolades. In fact, just last...

The new StreamWatch from SmartCover Systems provides real-time river and stream level data, integrating it with collections system level and flow data...

When the residents of Anchorage, Alaska, turn on their faucets, it’s a good bet that they have little understanding of the challenges...

The Teletube Urinal Auger from General Pipe Cleaners gets through urinals where other snakes can’t. The specially designed spring has the toughness...

A clogged church kitchen sink prompted a routine call for drain cleaning help.But New York City plumbing pro Sylvan Tieger discovered more...

Now with easily interchangeable drums, the Speedrooter XL from General Pipe Cleaners clears tough clogs in 3- to 10-inch lines – up...

Even drain cleaning pros need a little break every now and then. How will you enjoy your Labor Day weekend this year?Always...

The city of Minneapolis is experimenting with a unique method for detecting problem areas in its collections system — drones.This fall, when...

Question: I’m ready to upgrade to a new sewer inspection camera. I’m sure there’s a lot of new stuff out there. What should...

The city of Amsterdam, New York, is the first in the state to take advantage of a new funding program that targets...

A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing a robot that could one day be commonplace in utilities’ water distribution...

Who needs high-tech equipment to detect water leaks when you can enlist the services of a dog and its highly sensitive nose?A...

The Colorado city of Durango is famed for year-round recreation and a popular tourist train. But when it comes to upgrading municipal...