Water Management

WATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION: Wachs Water Services JV Receives Contract Extension in Atlanta

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

Wachs Water Services, a leading provider of solutions for the management of aging water infrastructure in North America, announced that it has been awarded a $9.4-million contract extension to continue supporting the City of Atlanta, Ga., in its efforts to assess, test and survey thousands of valves and fire hydrants throughout the water network.

WATER TREATMENT: Layne Water Technologies Group Opens Center of Excellence in Phoenix

WATER TREATMENT: Layne Water Technologies Group Opens Center of Excellence in Phoenix

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

Layne Christensen Company announced in August the opening of its ?Center of Excellence? Facility in Phoenix. With a 130-year commitment to the water industry, this newest addition to the company?s footprint is strategically positioned to provide sustainable and economical water treatment solutions for both industrial and municipal applications.

BUSINESS: RJN Group Inc. Expands with Opening of Memphis (Tenn.) Office

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

RJN Group Inc. has expanded its Southern operations with the opening of a Tennessee office to service clients in the area.

Jefferson County (Ala.) Seeks to Avoid Bankruptcy

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

Jefferson County, Ala., mired in a financial crisis that could lead to bankruptcy proceedings, came one step closer to a resolution on Sept. 16 when the County Commission approved an agreement that included debt concessions and sewer rate hikes.

Taking Desalination to the Next Level

Taking Desalination to the Next Level

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

Earth: the Blue Planet. Its nickname is derived from the fact that about 70 percent of its surface is covered by water.

Lean Water Operations:

Lean Water Operations:

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

In today?s economy, finding ways to ?do more with less? extends to virtually every business, government and educational institution.

Prestressed Pipe Deterioration Prompts Large Utility to Seek Effective, Cost-efficient Approach

Prestressed Pipe Deterioration Prompts Large Utility to Seek Effective, Cost-efficient Approach

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

While North America faces the ?pay now or pay later? challenges of rehabilitating aging underground pipe infrastructure, another issue ? unrelated to age ? is lurking beneath the surface.

Unique Design-Build Engineering Partnership Helps Launch Southern Delivery System Construction

Unique Design-Build Engineering Partnership Helps Launch Southern Delivery System Construction

October 12, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

Major construction of the Southern Delivery System (SDS) has now commenced.

2011 Water Market Review: Industry Consolidation

September 1, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

In the last issue of UIM we outlined the key trends and developments taking place in the water market ? including the recent surge of interest by investors looking to gain a foothold in the sector. In this issue, we take a closer look at other issues shaping the water market, namely ownership changes and industry consolidation.

Godwin Pumps Assists in Irene Relief Efforts

Godwin Pumps Assists in Irene Relief Efforts

September 1, 2011 at 12:00 am 0 comments

Godwin Pumps, manufacturer of the Dri-Prime automatic self-priming, dry-running pump continues to support emergency relief efforts throughout the East Coast after Hurricane Irene.