The High Cost of Water Main Breaks
A Trenchless Technology Supplement
The High Cost of Water Main Breaks: Strategies for Prevention & Renewal
The United States and Canada experience 260,000 water main breaks annually, representing $2.6 billion in annual repair costs. This digital supplement exposes the financial impact of water main breaks while offering actionable solutions. A great resource for water and sewer utility owners who want to embrace proactive strategies that enhance the longevity and reliability of their systems.
What’s Inside:
Water Main Breaks: U.S. & Canada
For all the out-of-sight, out-of-mind infrastructure we talk about in the water utility sector, water main breaks may be one of the more visible events that remind the public about the consequences of infrastructure failure.
By Andrew Farr
Raising the Grade: Modernizing America’s Buried Infrastructure
Three key opportunities stand out as game-changers for the future of water pipelines: scaling asset management adoption, narrowing the funding gap, and bolstering resilience through predictive maintenance. Explore opportunities for modernizing America’s buried infrastructure in this article from Xylem’s @Pure Technologies team.
By Logan Fesenmair Black
Large Diameter Concrete Water Main Failures
Water system owners have long known that certain vintage pressurized concrete pipes can break at a moment’s notice. These same owners are keenly aware of the importance of condition assessment in preventing catastrophic problems.
By Mike Kezdi
The SIPP Advantage: A Cost-Effective Defense Against Water Main Deterioration
With aging potable water infrastructure reaching critical points, municipalities seek cost-effective and long-lasting solutions. Among the most promising solutions is SIPP.
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