We've all had reclamation or revegetation projects that have had issues. The plants don't seem to grow well and the soil washes away again. Rainwater sits on the surface and won't soak in, causing a muddy mess or stuck vehicles. Whatever issues you've run into, did you know that you could avoid them through soil testing? Here's a quick look at the PS3 soil test and how it can help ensure that your next project goes smoothly.
When you're working on dewatering a location, it can be a tough, but very important, process. But why is it so important, how does it take place and what are some of the best items to use to make it happen faster and more effectively? Here's a quick look at these questions and more to help you through the process.
When you're trying to move water, there are a number of options available, but water in your sewer system requires special handling. Because of the potential solids, bacterial load and similar concerns, when you need to get your greywater from point A to point B, you need an effluent pump, which is used to move water with limited solids. Here's a quick breakdown of what you should know to get started with effluent pumps and how to keep your pumps operating effectively through proper management.
When it's time to upgrade your culverts, have you considered polyethylene? With a strong, corrugated exterior that provides superior strength and a smooth interior that improves hydraulic flow, polyethylene culverts and drain pipes provide you with a good option to improve stormwater management in your water utility. But what do you need to do to properly install this type of material? Here's a quick glance at the overall process.
Corrosion can be a serious issue for a waterworks utility.
Corrosive gases and acids form in wastewater systems, creating an environment that can e extremely harsh on assets like pipes. Fortunately, epoxy coating for rehabilitation is an excellent option that creates a protective barrier between your assets and their environment. This epoxy rehab service is available for both potable and non-potable applications. Here's a quick look at the problem in wastewater and how it's solved with epoxy coating.
When you've got a new project coming up, how much time do you waste trying to trace your supply lines or mains? This type of work can make a project significantly more expensive than it needs to be while ignoring this type of work can create a dangerous situation when heavy equipment accidentally severs gas, water, power or communications lines. Fortunately, there's an easier way to find your pipes without wasting a lot of precious time: adding tracer wire to your pipes as you lay them in place.
With Old Man Winter setting solidly in for the season, your water utility is probably facing some serious problems. However, one of the most life-threatening issues that your utility can face is frozen hydrants. Instead of simply being an inconvenience for your customers, it can be a real problem that can threaten lives when a fire breaks out. But that doesn't mean that you can just hit your hydrants with anything to get them to thaw when they're frozen. Using the right techniques ensure that your hydrants can be thawed in a safe, damage-free manner. Here's how:
With water quality standards receiving a stronger level of focus and environmental regulation on the forefront, water runoff has become a hot topic for engineers, water utilities, industrial companies and municipalities around the country. But what if you're having to deal with potential issues involving zinc and dissolved metals in your roof runoff? What solution can you bring to bear that will reduce your levels to below action levels? If this is an issue that you're facing, the Zinc-B-Gone line of rooftop runoff filtration products may be a strong contender for a solution. Learn more about these issues and how these stormwater filtration products can provide great options for your needs.
When you need to get through your task list, having the right tools for the job can make a huge difference in your productivity. Poor-quality tools can make your work crews spend forever in the field, frustrated while trying to get the job done. Team EJP has partnered with Reed Pipe Tools & Vises to provide our customers with some of the highest-quality tools on the market, specifically developed for the water utility industry. Here's a quick look at some of our favorite tools from this exceptional manufacturer.
Written By: Pete Hanrahan, CPESC, Everett J. Prescott, Inc.
In 2016, Adam Lovell, Executive Director of Water Services of Australia, was quoted saying, “We lead the world in [water resource management] except having stormwater properly incorporated into the urban water cycle.”
