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Pipe Inspection Warning Signs

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What are the top three warning signs to watch for in a pipe inspection? Stephen Mercer, Founder and General Manager of Empipe Infrastructure Group, highlights some of the top things he looks for from a rehabilitation standpoint to get the pipe back to a structurally sound condition. Learn more at empipe.ca.

A Closer Look at ANSI/NSF/CAN 61 Standards for Trenchless Pipe Repair

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is responsible for establishing general guidelines for public safety across a wide breadth of focus areas — among them, standards for Drinking Water System Components. Developed in conjunction with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and updated with Canadian requirements by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), these standards are … Read more

Every Sewer Repair Begins with an Evaluation

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As Canada’s infrastructure ages, the odds of municipalities, commercial property owners, and individual homeowners being faced with sewer damage increases. Identifying the true source — and even the precise location — of underground infrastructure problems is challenging without the right technology. Now, methods like closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections, smoke tests, and precision cleaning are taking … Read more

An Overview of Polymeric SIPP Coating Materials

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Aging wastewater infrastructure faces no shortage of challenges. From fat, oils, and grease (FOG) buildups to corrosion caused by hydrogen sulfide (H2S), to the damage evoked by inflow and infiltration (I/I) incidents and outsized flow rates, there’s continuous need for repair and rehabilitation. The rise of trenchless repair solutions has made it possible for repair … Read more

Water and Wastewater Lagoon Liners: Exploring Your Options

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Constructing and maintaining a wastewater lagoon or other retention pond demands special attention to its most fundamental component: the liner. Lagoon liners are the foundational structure of the lagoon and the first line of defense against environmental contamination. There is no one-size-fits-all liner material, and it’s critical to consider all the material options before choosing … Read more

Spraying To Rebuild: Structural Linings To Replace Host Substrate

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The aggregate age of municipal sewer systems in cities across Canada is creeping higher with each passing year. Failing wastewater infrastructure is crumbling away below the streets of otherwise modern districts. But digging down to replace corroded pipes or missing masonry often isn’t feasible, which is why more cities are turning to trenchless repair methods. … Read more

Structural Classification of Pressure Linings

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Water infrastructure is under constant stress. To protect new water utilities and extend the life of existing infrastructure, municipalities are increasingly relying on internal spray-on linings. These linings are formulated to safeguard against corrosion, reinforce infrastructure, and prevent buildup formation. With a variety of spray-on liners available, choosing the best option begins with understanding their … Read more