In the early 1970s, local lakes in Pierce County, Wash., began experiencing water-quality problems. The area faced a moratorium on building, but...
Manholes and Catch Basins
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Manhole Rehabilitation System Solves Toughest Lining Jobs
The Perma-Liner Manhole Rehabilitation System is made to fit all manholes. Relining chimneys or full-depth manholes has never been easier. The unique...
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Hydrophilic End Seal Prevents Water Tracking
The Perma-Liner End Seal guarantees a uniform, watertight seal with patented technology. The Perma-Liner End Seal is a seamlessly molded seal that...
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Lighting The Way
Wilmington, Del., was the first permanent Old World settlement in the Delaware River Valley. Discovered by the Swedes in 1638, it became...
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Gas-Fueled Auxiliary Engine Offers Economical Alternative
Vac-Con Inc. recently announced the addition of an exciting new option to enhance its venerable two-engine design combination machine — a gasoline...
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Recycle Your Rig
If you’re in the market for a new vacuum truck, hydroexcavator or combination unit, but also have a tight budget, refurbishment might...
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If You Like Your Truck, You Can Keep Your Truck
You make a big investment when you purchase a vacuum truck, hydroexcavator, jetter or combo truck. After about five to 10 years,...
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Back to the Future
The Town of Glastonbury, Conn., recently decided completely refurbishing their 1998 Vac-Con catch basin cleaner would be more suitable — and more cost...
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Industry News - January 2014
Trelleborg acquires cryogenic technologyTrelleborg’s Industrial Solutions business area acquired SBM Offshore’s cryogenic hose system technology. The acquisition will enable the company to...
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Pipeline Rehabilitation and Relining
Pipe bursting and cured-in-place pipe lining are proven methods for renewing aging and deteriorated pipes. Here are several systems and tools that...
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Setting Examples
This issue of MSW includes three profiles on progressive municipal utilities finding new ways to make their systems more efficient. Louisville Water...
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Continuous Improvement
For a decade and a half, Louisville Water Co. invested between $8 and $10 million a year cleaning, relining or replacing old...
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Trenchless Technology Demos and Premier Golf Tournament Slated for November
Perma-Liner Industries LLC, a trenchless repair solutions manufacturer, announces its latest Technology Showcase is scheduled for Nov. 5-8 in St. Pete Beach,...
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No Shovel Required
Hydroexcavation has been popular in Canada for 50 years, but it only started gaining traction in the U.S. about 15 years ago....
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Share the Message
Amid all the ongoing talk of the $16 trillion national deficit, the soft economy and high unemployment rates, there comes another number...
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Holistic Approach
Like many American cities, Lynchburg, Va., faces a combined sewer overflow problem. By following a strategy of performing the least costly work...
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SWEMA to Continue and Accelerate Initiatives to Provide Clean Water Act Guidance
The board of the Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) announced that the organization’s 2013-2014 initiatives will focus on expanding its outreach program...













