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Michels Installs Record Crossing
to the massive equipment and support required to install it, but mix that in with the length crossed and you... of schedule.” Quick drill One month later, the record breaking pullback was complete. Pullback... to the entry point safely and without incident. Michels Drill Superintendent Jack Edmunds said, “During pullback, the idea was to maintain a consistent pace so that ballasting, drill fluid removal...
Study Shows How U.S. Utilities Can Help Improve Water Resources
and users of water – can take advantage of opportunities to become more efficient and sustainable... technologies and forward-looking practices, will not only be good for the environment and society, but can...,” the report also examines how companies can apply best practices and new technologies to reuse... to treat wastewater effectively as a resource. Ultimately, the companies that can reduce freshwater usage...
Xylem: Improving Infrastructure Can Make Cities More Resilient
to withstand variability, cities can proactively protect members of their growing populations for years... of these vital systems can help cities reduce losses, ensure operational continuity and save lives. Driving response and recovery – Taking action to drive response and recovery efforts can lessen the severe..., diligent emergency services, and innovative reconstruction efforts – communities can save...
Instructor Hopes Students Can Help Solve Lead Pipe Issue
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee instructor hopes his students can help find a solution for Milwaukee’s lead water pipes. William Kort told WUWM-FM (http://bit.ly/2iWxiAX... standard.” Kort said he believes Milwaukee can become a water policy model, and he hopes his class can help achieve that goal. ...
Court Says Flint Residents Can Sue Michigan Over Bad Water
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A federal appeals court says Flint residents who used lead-contaminated water can pursue constitutional claims against Michigan and city officials. In a 3-0 decision, the court overturned decisions by a federal judge who said the claims weren’t allowed under water law. The court said Friday it’s not judging the merits of the lawsuits, but it’s allowing...
Judge Says Part of Flint Water Crisis Lawsuit Can Proceed
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A judge has refused to dismiss portions of a sweeping lawsuit against state and local officials in the Flint water crisis. Residents who drank lead-tainted water can continue to press ahead with their claim that their right to “bodily integrity” was spoiled by the disastrous decision to distribute water that wasn’t treated to reduce corrosion. Federal Judge...
Manhole and Pipe Coatings: Equipment Spotlight
; Quick Set Repair; Bench Mix; Strong-Seal Ring Sealant; and dependable and high output application.... A typical 7-foot deep manhole can be completed in approximately one hour. SpectraShield Liner comes... The Strong Company The Strong-Seal System is a fast, cost effective solution for stopping infiltration... family of Strong-Seal engineered products. They include: MS-2A – Portland cement-based structural...
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools: HammerHead
The TriHawk II drill bit performs best when drilling in dry compressed soil conditions and is a good choice when drilling in hardpan, dry clay and any other compacted soils. Configure the bit mount nozzle for a variety of drilling conditions. Unlike flat plates, there are no mounting bolts to re.... A front high torque square drive spline means tooling can be changed quickly. Install bits or bit mount...
CETCO
utility contractors to quickly and efficiently drill through various soil types by simply adding the appropriate product. They can be mixed and matched even in alternating ground. The plastic pouches... in all sorts of tough ground: POWER-BASE, POWER-CLAY, POWER-SAND and POWER-TERGE. Non-bentonite...
Feds Say Everyone in Flint Can Drink Filtered Tap Water
of bottled water can relieve a significant burden on themselves because they don’t have to deal... is improving but it’s not known when Flint can drink unfiltered tap water. Micah Ragland of the EPA said...
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both a safety and mix-component aspect,” said Britt N. Babcock, P.E., president of Avanti. “For over... AV-100 bags safely and successfully. “Using decreased weight of any of the mix materials can change... available exclusively in 50-lb. bags. However, as the need for higher-strength mix concentrations... reactive gel that can travel anywhere water can travel, and cures to create an effective, long-lasting...
Michigan city officials: ‘flushable’ wipes can back up sewer system
(UC) -- Officials in Tecumseh, Michigan, are echoing a warning given by community leaders across the country: wipes labeled “flushable” should not be flushed, as they can cause sewage blockages. The city has recently experienced two instances of sewage backing up into homes because of wipe-induced clogs, the Daily Telegraph reported. "So we’re trying to get the word out there that these wipes...
Judge: Pipeline can operate on Indian reservation amid reroute work
the company can continue to operate the line on the reservation until its relocation project is finished...
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-Ben is one of only five top bentonite producers. The clay’s unique properties allow Wyo-Ben... Rock River. It is an aluminum silicate clay, with unique properties that were said to transform... and mud baths. The clay’s greatest commercial utility at that time may have been in manufacturing, where it improved the quality of casting molds. Oil and water drillers, who at first used the clay...
Directional drilling: DDURT construction tackles treacherous ground conditions to connect rural communities
the Vermeer dual-rod drill is designed for working in rock, DDURT Construction can get by with a utility size that can be hauled on the same trailer as the rest of its drill fleet. “We find the D23x30DR S3... drill. As these projects started blowing up, we went from four of us to eight and then 12. Now we... poles, so you have these long spans. When they have two propel line crossings, we bring in the drills...
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