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INSIDE:
pipeline inspection, surveying and mapping
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22
Features
Sewer: For the Common Good
A municipal utility agency and an energy company share multiple benefits
from collaboration on pipeline inspections.
By Suzan Marie Chin

Sewer: One for All

Five Wisconsin villages save money and enhance their inspection service by
22 jointly purchasing sewer cameras and sharing equipment and expertise.
By Erik Gunn

28 Better MOuSetrApS: Clear-Cut Improvement

New gasoline-powered diamond chain saw helps water district crews make
quicker work of cuts on a variety of pipe materials.
By Scottie Dayton

10 34 wAter: Leak Hunters

New digital detection technology helps a Georgia water authority get
proactive about leaks — and pays for itself with the first leak.
40 By Katharine Gammon

40 teCHnOLOGy teSt DrIve: while It’s Still running

A full-profile insertion flowmeter is designed to be easily inserted into a
28 pipeline without leakage while it is still under pressure and in service.
By Doug Day

columns
8 FrOM tHe eDItOr: How efficient Can you Be?
San Diego’s experience should inspire any municipal department to look
again at its practices and see how much its workers can truly accomplish.
cover: By Ted J. Rulseh
Jeff Jones, clayton county Water authority leak
detection and repair foreman, leads an initiative that 44 tHe HuMAn SIDe: Cleaning House
has spent $1.2 million on leak detection since 2000, By standardizing cleaning procedures, training and equipment, San Diego
and returned $4.32 in savings for each dollar invested. wastewater officials cut sewer overflows and expenses while boosting efficiency.
(photography by collin chappelle) By Ken Wysocky

48 CASe StuDIeS: pipeline Inspection, Surveying and Mapping

By Scottie Dayton

52 Industry news
54 product news
Product Spotlight: Flat Trap Scoops Debris from Manhole Bottoms
By Ed Wodalski

57 worth noting
Learning Opportunities; Calendar

34 58 nASSCO COrner: trends in trenchless

A look at the trenchless industry shows opportunities to expand the business
in three critical dimensions.
By Ted DeBoda, P.E.

60 prODuCt FOCuS: pipeline Inspection, Surveying and Mapping

coming in July 2011 By Scottie Dayton
Pipe Bursting/Horizontal Directional Drilling
F Sewer: CMOM program in Hayward, Wis.

JUNE 2011
F Water: Acoustic leak detection in New Orleans, La.
F Better Mousetraps: Marsh-McBirney Flo-Dar flowmeters in Big Bear City, Calif.
F The Human Side: Dealing with difficult conversations

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Sekisui SPR Americas, LLC ......................... 57
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TV Ferret, Inc. ................................................ 52
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How EfficiEnt
can You BE? FROM THE EDITOR
San Diego’s experience should inspire any municipal Ted J. Rulseh
department to look again at its practices and see
how much its workers can truly accomplish

M
y father, who was chief engineer of shock therapy helped employees reach
at a small manufacturing com- toward their true potential.
pany, had a favorite saying:
“Work expands to fill the avail- a positive way
able time.” We read a lot these days about cutting the
His point was that as people we always seem cost of government, and it usually involves lay-
to feel busy, no matter how much or how little ing off public employees or cutting their com-
work we actually have to do. His axiom is true pensation. Here’s a city that did it differently,
only up to a point, as anyone who has ever suf- and much more positively — and most likely to
fered through an exceptionally slow work week much greater benefit.
can attest. It surely wasn’t pleasant for these workers to
And yet, a corollary to dad’s theory is that face the threat of essentially losing their jobs to letting government workers act in an entrepre-
even though we feel busy, we can always
take on more work (again, up to a point). We read a lot these days about cutting the cost
All that is interesting when looked at of government, and it usually involves laying off or government units’ own policies.
in light of this month’s “Human Side”
article about San Diego’s Public Utilities
public employees or cutting their compensation. if the
Department, Wastewater Collection Here’s a city that did it differently, and
Division. That team of workers didn’t much more positively — and most likely
know how inefficient they were until to much greater benefit.
faced with a stiff challenge: Having to
compete for work on a cost basis with private- private contractors unless they stepped up
sector companies in a specially designed bid- their performance. But in the end the city’s
ding process. policy challenged Rosenberg and his team to
All of a sudden, the team under principal find out just how efficient and effective they
water utility supervisor Mike Rosenberg found were capable of being.
ways to get a lot more done per day, better than The results were nothing short of inspiring.
before, and with fewer people. It seems this bit Of course it didn’t happen overnight or by
magic. To make the
improvements, the city
had to invest, espe-
cially in equipment
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can’t do their best
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smarter, and in ways
they know are effec-
tive and so make their jobs more satisfying. It’s
a win all around, for the city leadership, for the
taxpayers, and for the workers themselves. So
this is a great story.
Making them partners
But there seems to be a logical next step
here, which San Diego hasn’t taken, and that
very few if any public agencies take. And that’s
to incentivize public employees with more than
the right to save their jobs. The whole idea of
neurial fashion seems to be taboo, and
may even be proscribed by union rules
What am I talking about here? What
members of a city crew were
informed about their department’s
total budget and were challenged to
find ways to improve efficiency, in return
for which the team would share, say,
10 percent of the annual savings, in the first
year and going forward?
Part of the deal might have to be that their
requests for better equipment and more train-
ing would be heeded — and so maybe costs
wouldn’t go down right away. But in the long
run there likely would be savings, because peo-
ple tend to do what is in their best economic
interests. That’s why capitalism succeeds where
other economic systems fail.
Isn’t this approach — tapping the expertise
of people on the front lines and making them
full partners in productivity — a better approach
to cutting costs than simply slashing budgets?
resentment. The former empowers, motivates
and energizes.
I’m tempted just to sigh and say, “Well, not
in my lifetime.” But let me ask you readers who
know an awful lot more about this than I do:
Am I off my rocker? Or does this approach have
some merit? Please drop a note to editor@msw
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mswmag.com June 2011 9
 FOCUS: SEWER
FOR THE
COMMON
GOOD
A municipal utility agency and an energy
company share multiple benefits from
collaboration on pipeline inspections
By Suzan Marie Chin
T
he Metropolitan Sewer
District of Greater Cin-
cinnati (Ohio) and
Duke Energy have
formed a unique part-
nership that helps them carry out
pipeline inspections in ways that
are efficient, cost-effective, and
mutually beneficial.
Duke Energy has an ongoing
effort to replace aging gas lines,
and in doing so, it must avoid bor-
ing any new lines through sanitary
and storm sewer mains and later-
RLA Utilities CCTV operator Adam Houston uses a als. Meanwhile, MSDGC routinely
RD7000 Radiodetection device to locate a CCTV robot inspects its sewer system and needs
during a mainline and lateral inspection of the Cincinnati
sanitary sewer system. (Photography by Mark Lyons) high-quality data on the condition
and location of its buried assets.
To serve their needs, the two
PROFILE: organizations have combined re-
sources, using specified inspections
Metropolitan sewer district contractors, sharing data, and split-
of Greater cincinnati (Ohio) ting duties that often had been
duplicated. Through partnership on
OWNERSHIP: Owned by Hamilton county, a streamlined work plan, MSDGC
operated by the city of cincinnati gets enhanced information about
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Tony parrott its system, and the gas company
CUSTOMERS: 850,000 completes its projects faster, more
efficiently, and safely. Both enti-
SERVICE AREA: 290 square miles
ties can control costs and make
EMPLOYEES: 607 sure contractors do quality work.
INFRASTRUCTURE: 3,000 miles of sanitary and combined
sewers, 120 pump stations Finding common goals
ANNUAL BUDGET: $196 million Duke Energy is in the tenth
WEBSITE: www.msdgc.org year of a 16-year program to replace
S
70 to 85 miles of gas mains annu-
ally. As part of each project, the
company has its contractors per-
form pre- and post-rehabilitation
CCTV inspections of nearby sani-
tary and storm sewer lines to
ensure that they have not been
penetrated by gas lines. The com-
pany then provides the survey
data to MSDGC for review.
District personnel saw an
opportunity to combine efforts on
inspections and other data collec-
tion — so long as video footage
was compatible with the district’s
needs. “It was a question of econ-
omy of scale,” says Jerome Weimer,
wastewater collection supervisor
for MSDGC. “We have expertise
in televising, tracking and review-
ing CCTV inspections of the sew-
ers, while Duke has expertise in
trenchless installation and in
checking for breaches in the sew-
ers with the gas lines.
“We both had the same goals
of serving our customers reliably
and in the safest way possible. By
having each side focus on its core
specialty and share knowledge
and data, we could both get what
we wanted to achieve for our indi-
vidual systems.”
Supervisors from both agencies
met numerous times, and it took
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From left, laborer Brian Heglin,
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and RLA laborer Andy Linnit
display the CCTV robot after a
mainline and lateral inspection to
determine whether a Duke Energy
gas line replacement may have
penetrated the sewer.

about a year for them to set final pro-

cedures and begin working together.

Setting standards
The two agencies set physical
and financial responsibilities based
on making the best use of each
party’s skills. MSDGC has several
pipe inspection units assigned to
routine maintenance work and
emergency response, and those
teams have kept that focus.
For work involving the part-
nership, inspection contractors are
hired. Any contractor needs to be
acceptable to MSDGC and Duke
Energy, must meet specific crite-
ria, and must accept a negotiated
set of prices, terms and conditions if they are qualified. In many cases, “We have expertise in televising, tracking and
for specific services performed. qualified contractors were already reviewing CCTV inspections of the sewers, while
Gas line installers are allowed on both agencies’ approved lists.
to do their own CCTV inspections At a minimum, all inspection Duke has expertise in trenchless installation and in
contractors must have two years’ checking for breaches in the sewers with the gas lines.
experience. They must have main- We both had the same goals of serving our customers
line inspection and lateral-launch-
reliably and in the safest way possible.”
ing equipment as well as pushrod
cameras for house lateral inspec- Jerome Weimer
tions and electronic locating
equipment. Their pipe survey soft- the service,” says Weimer. “A gas fied company from the list will be
ware and inspection operators must line installer who isn’t happy with assigned to assist with the camera
be certified under the NASSCO the service received from an inspections.”
Pipeline Assessment and Certifi- inspection contractor can call the
cation Program (PACP). district and request a different Capturing to collaborate
“Because we established the provider. If they need additional For each gas line replacement
standards and unit pricing for the camera inspection resources, they project, Duke Energy must com-
The RD7000 locator from camera inspections, the contrac- can make a similar call to the dis- plete a series of data acquisitions
Radiodetection. tors were able to focus solely on trict or Duke and another quali- before and after construction. In the

Hands-Off apprOacH
When duke Energy and the Metropolitan sewer district of Greater
cincinnati established their partnership, they knew they shared a
number of resources, most notably a pool of qualified contractors. Many
of duke Energy’s gas line installers performed ccTV inspection or had
worked with many of MsdGc’s sewer inspection and cleaning service
providers.
The two agencies decided early on to establish unit cost rates for the
approved contractors. The pricing structures were established collabora-
tively, with input from all stakeholders, to ensure complete buy-in.
In addition, duke Energy and MsdGc adopted a managerial “sidelines”
position, allowing contractors to work together directly, select work
teams, and establish their own relationships, methods and schedules. The
understanding was that the utilities would always be available for help or
guidance when needed.
This hands-off approach and flat pricing structure created an environ-
ment of cooperation and enhanced productivity for everyone. “We were a
bit apprehensive about the collaboration at first,” says Tim plurien,
assistant operations manager for rLa Utilities, a local contractor that has
worked on utility installation and ccTV work for both agencies.
“Our experience when working with multiple utilities on a project was
that the arrangement could cause delays and production issues. In this
case, we’ve been very pleasantly surprised. The communication and
teamwork between the two entities has been excellent, making our job as
a contractor much smoother and easier than we anticipated.”

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A lateral trench for a Duke Energy gas
connection from a new mainline is dug
in Cincinnati. Later, a crew will conduct
a mainline and lateral inspection of the
sanitary sewer system.
pre-construction phase, the Duke
Energy contractor must inspect all
sanitary and storm sewer main-
lines, manholes and laterals all
the way to the right-of-way or the
construction limits.
Construction limits apply where
the gas line or gas service line has
been installed by trenchless tech-
nology beyond the road right-of-
way. In those cases, the inspection
of any neighboring assets must go
physically beyond where the gas
line is laid to prove that it has not
breached the sewer or any other
wastewater collection system assets.
Before construction, all utility
assets must be electronically located,
and depths must be indicated on
the survey and physically marked
on the street. The pre-inspection
phase is used to identify any prob-
lems in the sewer assets that might
affect installation of the new gas
line, and to pinpoint the location
of all buried sewer facilities.
If any obstructions such as
break-in taps are located during
the video inspection, the contrac-
tor takes a snapshot using the pipe
survey software and provides the
image to MSDGC for review. The
contractor is presumed to have
permission to do what is needed
to remove the obstruction.
The pre-installation data is
submitted to MSDGC’s Engineer-
ing Department for review and
approval. The inspection data and
Andy Linnit (foreground), Adam Houston (center), and Brian Heglin retrieve
the RapidView IBAK LISY 150.1M inspection camera. location coordinates are imported
14 June 2011 mswmag.com
Norw
into MSDGC’s CCTV database
through the PipeTech Access Por-
tal from Peninsular Technologies,
OH
and is updated in the Cincinnati
Bard
Area Geographic Information Sys-
tem (CAGIS) program on ArcView
by Esri.
Once the replacement project
is installed, an inspection crew
must perform a post-installation
PA
survey before energizing the sys-
Law
tem, using NASSCO PACP and
Lateral Assessment and Certifica-
tion Program (LACP) standards.
As in pre-construction, all assets
must be inspected to the right-of-
way or construction limits. The
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demanding requirements of the
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post-inspection make it essential
for approved contractors to have
the right tools.
“Having standards established
for the contractors was vital, as
this project had some special
• Sio
requirements, such as providing
WA
all surveys in MPEG1 format, pro-
viding mainline and lateral inspec-
tions as separate files, and locating
utility assets precisely,” says Tim
Plurien, assistant operations man-
ager for RLA Utilities, an approved
City
contractor for Duke Energy gas
• Po
line installations and MSDGC
inspection and cleaning. “Know-
ing this, we could be fully pre-
pared with the most effective tools
to get the job done.”
RLA uses RD7000 locators
Cen
from Radiodetection for elec-
tronic locating and reporting and
PipeLogix software for pipe sur- OH
vey data collection. “The lateral
module within PipeLogix has
been very helpful for this project
because of its ability to create sep-
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arate clips during the mainline
inspection,” Plurien says. “That
eliminates the need for us to • Sio
inspect twice to provide MSDGC
and Duke Energy with the sepa-
rate video surveys they require.
We can generate both files off a
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single inspection run, making
things much more streamlined
and efficient for our crews.” Cou
Once the final inspections are
submitted and no issues are found,
an affidavit is generated for Duke
Energy, indicating that no breaches
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have occurred with any MSDGC
assets, and that the project can be
considered successfully installed. MI •
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 Duke Energy’s recordkeeping capa- sets of information, so that each
bilities. “One of the biggest advan- entity receives the information it
tages of our agreement with MSDGC needs to process invoices correctly.
is recordkeeping — they’re spe- Schuler and Weimer consider
cialists in stored information,” this accounting issue a small chal-
says Dan Schuler, senior engineer- lenge. The partnership has gone
MANHOLE & WETWELL RESTORATION ing technician for Duke Energy. better than anticipated, and both
“All the information we capture attribute the successful collabora-
during the inspection and location tion to three things: communication,
phases is now implemented into communication and communication.
their mapping system. “We included in our year of
“This benefits Duke in cases planning the camera contractors,
when a customer is experiencing a the installation contractors, the sur-
problem. We can call MSDGC and veyors, Duke Energy and MSDGC
have videos checked if nearby util- employees — all of them in a num-
ities have been inspected recently. ber of types of meetings: big groups,
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The UEMSI Predator Advantage
mainline tractor-mounted camera
is shared between the villages of
Belgium, Cedar Grove, Fredonia,
Oostburg and Adell. (Photography
by Katie Gardner)
FOCUS: SEWER
ONE FOR ALL
Five Wisconsin villages save money and enhance their inspection service
by jointly purchasing sewer cameras and sharing equipment and expertise
By Erik Gunn
A
t about $300,000, the
Wisconsin village of
Belgium’s entire pub-
lic works budget is
less than the salary of
the President of the United States.
“Usually we don’t have much
of a budget for buying new equip-
ment,” says Daniel Birenbaum,
director of public works. Capital
expenditures for the entire village
were zero in 2009 and 2010. For such
a tiny community, even a modestly
priced sewer camera would seem
beyond reach, especially since it
wouldn’t get used every day.
Yet since the late 1990s, Biren-
baum has had access to a pair of
camera units from UEMSI just
about whenever he has needed
them. His community, along with
the villages of Adell, Cedar Grove,
Fredonia and Oostburg in She-
boygan and Ozaukee counties,
has pitched in to purchase the
cameras, pay for their mainte-
nance, and share their use.
22 June 2011 mswmag.com
It has been an ideal way for
the five to get access to advanced
sewer inspection technology at an
affordable cost, and now they’re
looking at a possible upgrade.
Previous experience
The five villages, populations
from about 500 to 2,000, are all
six to 12 miles apart in an area just
west of Lake Michigan and about
an hour’s drive north of Milwau-
kee. This isn’t the first time they
have shared equipment. In the
late 1980s, Birenbaum recalls, Bel-
gium got a call from Cedar Grove
suggesting the joint purchase of a
valve-exercising unit. Adell and
Oostburg kicked in as well.
And the communities have a
long history of working together
just to swap tips and share prob-
lems, especially in public works
matters. “We talk among each
other because we’re all small com-
munities,” says Birenbaum. “We
deal with the same problems.”
Birenbaum recalls that getting says Birenbaum. “We just got
a sewer camera was his idea, as the together and thought, if everybody
villages grappled with the need to would go together on the pur-
do a more cost-effective job of chase that way and bring the cost
locating blockages and leaks in down, then we’d have a camera.”
sewers. Contractors weren’t an
ideal alternative. “There are only Step-by-step upgrades
three contractors around that do At first, Adell wasn’t part of
camera work, so the price is up the deal. Belgium bought the first
“We talk among each other because we’re all small
communities. We deal with the same problems.”
Danny Birenbaum
there,” says Jeff Kreutzinger, pub- camera in the mid-1990s and was
lic works director for the Village reimbursed by the other commu-
of Adell. “Plus, the last time I nities for their shares. “We started
checked, they’re backed up six to out with a black-and-white one on
eight months before you can get a push reel with a 100-foot cable,”
them out.” says Birenbaum. That unit, a Chaser
For emergencies, contractors from UEMSI, cost about $3,600.
are not really an option. And with In 1998, the communities up-
prices starting at about $10,000, graded, trading in the unit for a
for just one village to buy a camera reconditioned color Predator 2
was out of the question. “For one camera unit from UEMSI for
community that’s a lot of money,” about $8,500. That included a

Crews from the five villages can use the camera system on demand for
routine inspections or spur-of-the-moment events. Users include Village
of Belgium general laborer Pat Wester (right) and director of public works
Danny Birenbaum.
new push-reel cable.
In 2000, the communities up-
graded again, getting a Predator
Advantage with an FNR-Trax trac-
tor for $13,400 and a 500-foot
cable and a power rewind unit.
That’s also when Adell bought in
to the program.
A year or two later they spent a
few hundred dollars more for a
second camera head, allowing
them to have separate camera
heads for the tractor and the old
push reel. “Then we didn’t need to
keep switching camera heads,”
Birenbaum says.
The current unit is pretty basic
— it doesn’t have pan-tilt-zoom
capability, for example. But the
villages did get a light-head kit for
larger pipes, and the tractor unit
can be used in pipes from 6 to 12
inches.
The purchases didn’t include
a dedicated truck. Instead, the
cameras are interchanged with a
portable control and monitor unit
with a VCR to tape inspections.
Paperwork-free
Birenbaum recalls that the
participating communities signed
a simple written agreement when
the program was put in place.
Beyond that, the arrangement runs
with informality that befits small-
town America. The cameras are
stored in Cedar Grove, chosen as
the central location.
There’s no formal checkout
system or documentation. If one
community needs a camera, “Typ-
ically they’ll give a call to make
sure it’s here,” says Cedar Grove
public works director Paul Dekker.
“They’ll come and pick it up, and
as soon as they’re done with it,
bring it back. If someone else has
it, they call that community. It’s all
verbal.”
Usage can vary. “Sometimes
it’s out two or three times a week,”
says Dekker. “Other times it will
be here for a month at a time.”
Everyone understands about
priorities, as Al Neumann, public
works director for Fredonia, can
attest. A couple of years ago, “Oost-
burg had the camera lined up to
do some storm sewer work, and we
had a sewer backup that became an
immediate need,” says Neumann.
Fredonia called Cedar Grove
and learned that the camera was
in Oostburg. So Neumann called
his Oostburg counterpart, who had
the camera transported to Fredo-
nia. “We all know each other, and
Danny Birenbaum, director of
public works, Village of Belgium.
Al Neumann, director of public
works, Village of Fredonia.
Jeff Kreutzinger, director of public
works, Village of Adell.
Sharing
MakeS SenSe
equipment sharing arrange-
ments go beyond inspection
cameras for the villages of adell,
Belgium, Cedar grove, Fredonia
and Oostburg.
“You couldn’t share a
backhoe,” says Jeff kreutzinger,
public works director for adell.
That’s because too often a
backhoe is needed in an emer-
gency. But for equipment that can
be scheduled, sharing works.
“We own a street sweeper
with Fredonia,” he says. “and we
share a leaf vacuum trailer. We do
leaves one day and Fredonia does
them another day.” What makes it
work? “We’re close, we’re small,
and we work well together.”
and that’s not all, adds al
neumann, public works director
for Fredonia. “Most communities
around here are very cognizant
that equipment sharing is a big
benefit for all involved. You’re able
to get either a better piece of
equipment or a bigger piece of
equipment, or a more technologi-
cally advanced piece of
equipment.”
That’s especially true for
equipment only needed at select
times of the year. “if you’re using
it 20 hours a year, renting it or
contracting it in is the only other
alternative to joint purchases with
other communities,” neumann says.
“There are only three
contractors around
that do camera work,
so the price is up
there. Plus, the last
time I checked, they’re
backed up six to eight
months before you
can get them out.”
Jeff Kreutzinger
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we’ve had excellent working rela-
tionships,” says Neumann.
When it comes time for repairs,
Belgium’s Birenbaum takes the
lead in lining that up, and the bill
is split five ways.
Convenience and savings
The five communities all report
typical jobs for the camera, and
nothing especially exotic. They
use it to inspect laterals and diag-
nose blockages. They hunt for
leaks, especially those that con-
tribute to inflow and infiltration
to the sanitary sewers.
“We have found cracks and
“We have found cracks
and offset joints and
root intrusion. Once we
actually used it in a new
house that had blockages
and we found some old
rubber gaskets wedged
crosswise in the pipe
there. We’ve seen a
lot of things.”
Al Neumann
offset joints and root intrusion,”
says Neumann. “Once we actually
used it in a new house that had
blockages and we found some old
rubber gaskets wedged crosswise
in the pipe there. We’ve seen a lot
of things.”
Kreutzinger, of Adell, says the
push camera can be useful to
point out problems to homeown-
ers with clogged or broken later-
als. And universally, the officials
point out the obvious but impor-
tant benefit of televising sewers,
especially to identify a problem:
“It allows workers to pinpoint a
problem and decide exactly where
to dig, so we can avoid unneces-
sary excavation.”
A downtown Adell rehabilita-
tion project benefited greatly from
using the camera to inspect the
sewer lines first. “We took measure-
ments off where the laterals were,”
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where the laterals were that went
into people’s houses, so when you
were excavating for the street proj- The jointly owned tractor-mounted mainline camera gives all five villages
ect, you didn’t hit them.” access to high-quality inspection equipment at an affordable cost.
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you can use to find your problems Looking to upgrade it’s really nice to have when you
without digging the whole street up.” Birenbaum says the five com- need to use it,” he says. “It makes
munities are talking about upgrad- no sense for all five of us to own a
ing the camera, especially because camera when it would get limited
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FOCUS: WATER
Leak
HunteRs
New digital detection technology helps
a Georgia water authority get proactive about
leaks — and pays for itself with the first leak
By Katharine Gammon
A
t the beginning of
2000, the Clayton
County (Ga.) Water
Authority discovered
it had some signifi-
cant water loss issues. A six-year
leak detection scan of its entire
1,456 miles of water main found
the system was losing a substantial
amount of its water.
“Our board realized the costs
associated with water losses and
started looking for solutions,” says
Jeff Jones, leak detection and repair
foreman. “In examining the water
loss, our board began summing it
up in dollars and cents rather than
a percentage.
“When we started to look at it
that way, the loss was way up in the
millions of dollars per year. Our
board said, ‘Look, if this was a
public company, we couldn’t oper-
ate losing that kind of money.’”
At that time, the county’s water
loss was over 20 percent. In an
increasingly water-scarce environ- CCWa leak detection and repair PROFILE:
ment, that didn’t make sense. Today,
after a three-pronged approach to
foreman Jeff Jones uses a laptop
computer in a truck loaded with
Clayton County (Ga.)
water leak detection using acous- itron network software to track the Water Authority
tic technology, water loss is around readings from the numerous mLoG
leak detection sensors.
10 percent. In December 2010, it estabLisHed:
was 10.3 percent. 1955
T he aut hor it y ha s spent producing the next thousand gal-
PoPuLation seRved:
$1,237,700 on leak detection since lons of water over a 10-year period).
270,600
2000, for everything from salaries
to equipment. Every dollar spent has Right technology aRea seRved:
led to $4.32 in production savings. The authority, which serves 143 square miles
All told, the team has located 270,600 people, started by check- CustomeRs:
and fixed some 600 leaks, saving ing all customers’ meters for leakage 76,000
more than $4.7 million in produc- and then turned to the distribu-
tion cost (using the IWA/AWWA tion system. emPLoyees:
method of calculating the cost of “You can leak detect one street 370
today, but then you have to create infRastRuCtuRe:
a routine where you’re doing it all 1,456 miles of distribution
Water service mechanic albert the time,” says Jones. The goal was mains
barber heads into the field to fix
the leaks found by the CCWa to develop an all-inclusive, afford- Website:
detection technologies. (Pho- able leak detection program that www.ccwa.us
tography by Collin Chappelle) would survey the entire system,

members of the CCWa repair crew work to stop a leak on a 2 1/4-inch main
in Jonesboro, outside atlanta.
instead of looking at just 250 miles
of pipe per year, as in the past.
The board began researching
options for leak identification
and prevention and found some
advanced weapons. As its first
tool, Clayton County chose the
DigiCorr digital correlator, made
by Itron. The device uses comput-
erized acoustics to pinpoint leaks
by analyzing the pressure waves
caused by leak turbulence inside
pressurized pipes.
“Our main system is made up
of a laptop computer and two
units,” says Jones. “We can put the
units on any two parts in the water
system. The laptop listens between
the two and gives you a measure-
ment.”
The DigiCorr units can assess
up to one mile of pipeline in about
15 minutes. The system uses syn-
chronized vibrations between two
points to pinpoint leaks to within
about three feet. Itron also cre-
ated digital images of maps and
street plans in the authority’s ser-
vice area. The entire water system
is available, digitally overlaid on
the maps.
When the DigiCorr units made
a big difference, the authority also
purchased ZCorr digital correlat-
ing loggers (Itron). These units
work during the night to isolate
the exact locations of leaks in a
single surveillance. Utility staff
members place the loggers 400 to
4,000 feet apart, usually on valves
and fittings, to pinpoint the exact
locations of any leaks with the
defined coverage area.
Permanent system
The third part in Clayton
County’s leak repair program got
rolling in 2008 with the MLOG
system from Itron, a network of
smart leak-detecting sensors installed
on customer service lines before
the box, at about every tenth
meter. Data from the sensors is
collected daily and sent to a Web
interface, where the numbers are
interpreted and added to histori-
cal records to track leakage and
the fixes.
The acoustic sensor technol-
ogy and sophisticated sound anal-
ysis software gave Clayton County
a permanent, maintenance-free
leak detection solution across the
entire water distribution system
all year long, eliminating the need
for walking surveys.
“The sensors have a little con-
troller, and when we drive by the
unit, it reads the information and
uploads it back to the computer,”
says Jones. “If you’ve got a leak
anywhere, it will tell you.” The
authority has placed the sensors
an average about 500 feet apart all
“When we started to look
at it that way, the loss was
way up in the millions
of dollars per year. Our
board said, ‘Look, if this
was a public company, we
couldn’t operate losing
that kind of money.’”
Jeff Jones
the recorded data from a leak
located using the digiCorr software
and correlator is displayed on a
Panasonic computer.
Is ThAT A Creek?
Water leaks detected by acoustic technology in Clayton County Water
Authority come in all shapes and sizes. Leaks range from tiny pinhole
drips to large broken mains that had gone unnoticed for long periods.
At one place in the county’s network, a major leak went unde-
tected for years — until the digital system found it. The line in ques-
tion crossed a 15-acre tract of land. Investigation found two dead-end
streets with an empty tract between, where a waterline had broken
and the land had become overgrown.
Looking still deeper, the team found that the land was for sale and
was advertised as having a running creek — which actually came from
the broken line.
“It was the funniest thing,” says Jeff Jones, leak detection and repair
foreman. “The banks were there just like a creek, just like a natural
spring.” The team repaired the waterline, “probably lowering the prop-
erty value in one day,” says Jones.
across certain parts of the system. lets us find a leak before it gets
They can be read every day, every big,” he says. “Before, it took us
week, or every month, and it takes about six years to go through the
no special training to read them. system, touching every line. With
Jones sees many benefits to the the MLOG, we could do it every
constantly updating system. “MLOG day if we wanted.”
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 In reality, the authority usually
surveys the system about every two
weeks. “We do a drive-by where
we read the MLOG data and then
put the leaks on the list to get
repaired,” Jones says.
The system sets up a historical
database where the pipes have rat-
ings that are stored permanently.
“We can go back and see the day
the leak started and the day it was
fixed,” says Jones. That way, the
county can track how frequent
and severe leaks are in different
parts of the system.

dedicating resources
The leak detection system
practically paid for itself on the
very first day it was in place. “We
Water service mechanic
actually found a leak right in front crew leader Henry Gleaton
of a home that belonged to some- prepares to use several
one on the board of directors, and smith-blair repair clamps to
it was a big one,” says Jones. “On fix a leak recently detected
with the itron digiCorr iii
average, we are finding about 70 correlator and mLoG sensors.
leaks per year.”
Jones believes no technology

“MLOG lets us find a leak before it gets big. After the initial 585 sensors
Before, it took us about six years to go through were deployed in the 2008 MLOG
system, they helped identify leaks
the system, touching every line. With the MLOG, totaling 54,662,400 gallons per year,
we could do it every day if we wanted.” at a cost of about $40,996.80 (again
Jeff Jones using the IWA/AWWA method of
calculating).
works without the right people leak detection has to be the way of Jones sees more work ahead.
using it. “Our manager, Herbert the future. “I think a lot of water “We have a few more MLOGs to
Etheridge, was adamant that we systems are getting on in age, and put out — we’re hoping to put
needed to dedicate people to do as water goes higher in price, it’s them out in the next months,” he
leak detection, and only leak going to be that much more says. An additional 950 MLOG
detection,” he says. “We started important to get involved in leak units are being deployed this year
the itron mLoG sensors are
and the board of directors was 100 detection,” he says. in Jonesboro and Forest Park,
placed on a customer service line
percent behind it.” Six people now Clayton County lends a hand parts of Clayton County with some before the meter at about 500-foot
work on the system: two in leak to smaller communities that want of the oldest infrastructure. When intervals.
detection, and four in leak repair. to get on board with leak detec- all the sensors are in place, the
There aren’t many young water tion, and Jones gives talks on how authority will be able to do a com- ally creep back up as a percentage
systems in American towns and to use the digital systems to be plete leak study twice a month. of production.”
cities, and Jones says dedicated proactive about leaks. Jones says the meter reading Still, the ability to use digital
technology is changing from a man- technology to find pinhole-sized
ual reading system to an automated leaks before they turn into gush-
meter reading drive-by system. ing breaks continues to shape the
He believes it’s a good thing future of water and in a time of
when the public sees water offi- supply constraints it’s the right thing
cials taking readings, because to do for future sustainability. F
people then are more likely to call
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TECHNOLOGY TEST DRIVE
While
it’s still
Running
A full-profile insertion flowmeter is designed to
be easily inserted into a pipeline without leakage
while it is still under pressure and in service
By Doug Day
T
here are many kinds of
flowmeters and different
ways of installing them.
It is now possible to install
a flowmeter without cutting the
pipe or even shutting down the line.
The FPI Mag full-profile insertion
flowmeter from McCrometer mea-
sures flow across the entire flow
profile and is easy to install using a
hot tap installation process.
“You can walk up to a pipe
and, without shutting it down, do
a hot tap and insert the sensor
while the pipe is under pressure
and water is still flowing,” says Joe
Clements, applications engineer
for the manufacturer. “It avoids
shutting down the line, which is
both inconvenient and expensive.”
the fpi mag uses mccrometer’s l series converter to report data such as
flow rate and total flow. (photos courtesy of mccrometer)
40 June 2011 mswmag.com
Walk-around
There are two FPI Mag mod-
els; Model 394L measures bidirec-
tional flow and Model 395L measures
forward flow. The 394L has elec-
trodes on both sides of the sensor
and an automatic switch to match
the direction of flow. The 395L
has electrodes on only one side
but indicates if flow is reversed.
The FPI Mag is custom-built
for each installation and can be
installed in pipes from 4 to 138
inches. “It is good for applications
where there has never been a
meter, or to replace a failed full
bore meter,” Clements says. Non-
operational full-bore meters can
be left in place.
The sensor is made of stainless
the fpi mag from mccrometer has
no moving parts. the top plate and
installation rods allow the installer
to insert the sensor fully and pro-
vide appropriate tension to keep
it from being ejected by the pres-
sure in the pipe. the compression
seal allows installers to do the work
without getting wet or shutting
down the line.
steel for structural integrity and is
coated with an NSF-certified 3M
fusion-bonded epoxy. The elec-
trodes are on the surface of the
sensor, while the electromagnets
that create the magnetic field are
inside the sensor. There are no
holes in the sensor, which elimi-
nates leaking, fouling or failing.
The number of electrodes de-
pends on the length of the sensor.
There are two electrode pairs on
those from 4 to 8 inches long and
a maximum of eight for sensors
from 72 to 138 inches.
Because the FPI Mag has mul-
tiple electrodes across the length
of the sensor, it provides an accu-
TECHNOLOGY
TEST DRIVE
equipment:
FPI Mag full-profile
insertion flowmeter
manufactuReR:
McCrometer, Inc.
800/220-2279
www.mccrometer.com
location of demo:
Via Internet
demonstRated by:
Joe Clements, applications
engineer, McCrometer
list pRice:
Starts at $5,425; prices vary
with model, configuration
and material
rate calculation of the flow, accord-
ing to Clements. Each electrode
pair is positioned uniformly along
the axis of the sensor, each mea-
suring a cross-sectional area.
The FPI Mag is based on Fara-
day’s Law: A conductor (such as
water) produces a voltage directly
proportional to its velocity when
moving through a magnetic field
such as that produced by the elec-
tromagnetic coils inside the sensor.
 Clements explains that there monitoring reclaimed water and leaking any water,” says Clements. offers installation and startup ser-
is variance in flow across a pipe effluent. The FPI Mag is also use- “You tighten the top plate with vices and certified factory calibra-
diameter: “Water that is right next ful in industrial settings for meter- captive nuts onto stainless steel tion to accommodate such needs.
to the walls of the pipe isn’t mov- ing chilled, cooling, and process threaded rods and push the sensor Once the meter is in place, the
ing much, and it progressively control water. through the port and into the pipe cable from the sensor carries the
speeds up as it gets closer to the Clements says customers often until you contact the far wall.” electronic signals to a converter that
center, where you find the maxi- use the FPI Mag to help monitor The nuts are tightened another interprets and displays the infor-
mum velocity.” distribution systems which can half inch. A spring on the top plate mation in the user’s preferred units
Disturbances in the flow, such assist with accounting for water keeps the sensor firmly seated in (English or metric), typically gal-
as an elbow, can make accurate losses. “If you have two meters on the pipe and prevents it from being lons per minute or million gallons
metering difficult. A valve, even if a line, it can help determine if ejected by the pressure in the pipe, per day.
open, leaves some disturbance in there are unknown leaks between which can reach up to 250 psi. The electronic unit is housed
the pipe and can push the maxi- the meters.” The FPI Mag can be removed in a die-cast aluminum enclosure
mum velocity from the center to easily for cleaning and calibration that measures 6 inches square and
one side of the pipe. operation checks while keeping the line in 7 inches deep. The 4-20 mA out-
The FPI Mag flowmeter can By way of a PowerPoint presen- service. Removal is usually not nec- put transmits data to a recorder,
accurately measure the flow pro- tation which provided a sequence essary, although some communi- SCADA system, or control room
file in such conditions because it of illustrations, Clements demon- ties require calibration checks of display. Units are often installed
all meters periodically. McCrometer in the field where no such data
“You can walk up to a pipe and, without shutting it
down, do a hot tap and insert the sensor while the the fpi mag is easily installed with little clearance necessary. on exposed pipes,
it is simply installed on the pipe and requires no protection from the elements.
pipe is under pressure and water is still flowing. the electronics are housed in a weatherproof die-cast aluminum case.
It avoids shutting down the line, which is both
inconvenient and expensive.”
Joe Clements
measures several points across the strated the installation process for
pipe’s diameter. the FPI Mag flowmeter. Once the
The FPI Mag sensor is designed location is selected, a manhole is
for water applications from 14 to built around the pipe, if it is
170 degrees F, and the electronic underground. The device can also
equipment is rated for environ- be installed in an existing man-
mental temperatures of -4 to 140 hole or vault. On exposed pipes,
degrees F. The converter can run the unit is simply installed.
on AC or DC power, which must The FPI Mag flowmeter con-
be specified when ordered, and is sists of the sensor and a compres-
rated IP67 for dust protection and sion seal; there are no moving
temporary immersion. The FPI Mag parts. The compression seal is
sensor is rated IP68 for submer- installed on a 2-inch full-port ball
sion and measures water velocities valve or corporation stop. “We
from 0.3 to 20 feet per second. installed a 138-inch meter and two
The FPI Mag flowmeter is of us were able to pick it up, carry
intended for use with clean water. it to the location and do the instal-
While it will not clog from expo- lation,” says Clements. “It’s light
sure to sand and grit, it is not enough to be handled easily.”
appropriate for applications with The process starts with weld-
solids such as paper or grass in the ing or clamping a 2-inch nipple
water. Those materials can wrap onto the pipe wall. A 2 inch full-
around the sensor and prevent the port ball valve is then screwed into
sensor from accurately measuring the nipple and the hot tap process
the flow. is then completed on the wall of
Drinking water applications the pipe. The compression seal is
include measuring flow in distri- attached and the FPI Mag pre-
bution lines, wells, and pump and calibrated sensor is then inserted.
booster stations, for filter balanc- “As soon as you have the end of
ing and backwashing, and as dos- the sensor in the compression seal
ing meters for UV disinfection. and engaged a couple of inches,
Wastewater applications include you can open the valve without

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TECHNOLOGY TEST DRIVE 2 Great Events!
“If you have two meters on a line, it can help determine SAVE THE SAVE THE
if there are unknown leaks between the meters.” DATES! NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DATES!
WASTEWATER TRANSPORTERS, INC.
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hookup is possible, and in such cases
the display is checked manually.
The FPI Mag uses the McCrom-
eter “L Series” converter, which
displays several real-time and total
measurements, including:
• Flow rate
• Total flow (forward & reverse)
• Flow direction
• Flow speed
• Alarms (high and low flow flowmeters, but they are all single-
rates, empty pipe, and other
fault conditions)
observer comments
The need for recording flow is
increasing every year for regula-
tory compliance and performance
full-bore meter, yet yields compa-
rable data and accuracy.
Installing such a meter without
getting wet or shutting down a line
is an attractive feature and seems
to be a straightforward process for
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purred by the threat of staff reduction, to 93 full-time provide the services. editor@mswmag.com.
privatization and a federal employees from 121. (Fewer than Also in 2006, the city entered
government mandate to five people lost their jobs; the an agreement with the U.S. EPA to
drastically reduce sewage department achieved most of the achieve zero overflows — no small Rosenberg hired a consultant,
overflows, San Diego wastewater reductions by not filling vacant feat for a system that once saw 44 Steve Tilson from Connecticut-based
officials decided to clean more jobs or moving employees to other in a month. Motivated by those Tilson & Associates, to develop
than just the sewer lines. departments.) factors, the division first hired tem- standardized training and operat-
They also cleaned house by porary staff to help thoroughly ing procedures. Now, all crews attend
addressing a jumble of inconsis- Competition on the horizon clean the city’s 3,000 miles of an annual Operator Academy to
tent cleaning processes and a “We were living in the Stone sewer lines in two years. receive training certification. Each
mish-mash of inferior equipment, Age in terms of how we did busi- “Our goal was to touch every employee must sign a document
both of which contributed directly ness,” Rosenberg says. “We started pipe and catalog them all, then attesting that they completed the
to the overflows. The results are to approach things like a real busi- put them on a regular mainte- training and agree to follow stan-
dramatic: Through across-the-board ness does, becoming more efficient, nance schedule based on how dirty dard operating procedures.
standardization of employee train- holding people accountable and each pipe was,” Rosenberg says. “We wanted remedial training
ing, cleaning techniques and equip- dedicating ourselves to continuous Then the division looked at every year, not so much because
ment, sewer overflows dropped to improvement. Overall, it wasn’t all equipment. Crews were using a there’s so much new equipment
41 in 2010 from a peak of 365 in that difficult. We just had to get wide array of nozzles and hoses, as acquired annually, but just to
2002, says Mike Rosenberg, princi- everyone on the same page — well as inferior equipment, and make sure everyone is always on
pal water utility supervisor in the basically go into survival mode.” training was just as inconsistent. the same page,” Rosenberg says.
Wastewater Collection Division of While that may sound like In some instances, crews were
the Public Utilities Department. hyperbole, it wasn’t. Several years using 35-degree fixed nozzles to Pockets of resistance
“Only 10 of those overflows were ago, San Diego residents approved clean sewers instead of 365-degree The changes didn’t come eas-
maintenance-related,” says Rosen- a managed competition agree- rotating nozzles. “They were just ily. There was pushback from
berg. The rest were caused by con- ment that required all city depart- getting to the top of the pipe and employees and the union that rep-
leaving most of the debris still on resented them, and morale suf-
“A few years ago, we were fat and ripe for the picking. the bottom,” Rosenberg says. fered. On a personal level, operators
were upset when they learned the
Now we’re setting the standard. I feel very confident that
Training overhaul way they had been doing things
it would be difficult for anyone to come in and compete Then employee training came for years suddenly wasn’t good
on cost by providing the same level of service.” under scrutiny. There were no enough. On a larger level, the
uniform cleaning standards, so union filed grievances because,
Mike Rosenberg
results were inconsistent. “Every- for instance, it wanted input into
tractors installing new pipes, main ments to compete with the private one had a different way of doing the kind of equipment that divi-
breaks, or vandalism. In addition, sector to provide services. The things, and it may not have been sion officials selected.
the department reduced its bud- policy took effect until 2010, when the best way to do them,” Rosenberg “We said no, that we’d selected
get by 34 percent, to $42 million, city officials reached an imple- says. “Then they’d train another proven technology and felt com-
from a high of $64.5 million in mentation agreement with two guy how to do things, and con- fortable that it was the best, and
2007, largely through reduced labor major unions. tinue the bad habits. we wanted everyone to use the
costs and less overtime for emer- Under the agreement, city depart- “If you use inferior equipment same equipment to get the same
gency responses to sewer spills. ments must submit sealed annual without standardized, effective pro- result,” Rosenberg says. “Hose repair
It also boosted sewer cleaning budget bids and compete with pri- cesses, you’re not achieving any- was a big issue, too. We were pay-
production by about 27 percent, vate firms. If a private firm’s bid to thing. This directly contributed to ing big money for a vendor to
to 2,600 feet per day from 1,900 provide the same services comes overflows. Sometimes we’d have repair hoses, and we wanted to do
feet in 2008. That increased effi- in at least 10 percent lower, that spills right after pipes were cleaned. it in-house. The union was con-
ciency then led to a 23 percent firm wins a five-year contract to That’s no way to do business.” cerned about the safety of doing

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CASE STUDIES PiPeline insPection, surveying and MaPPing
Map-based project coordination
Problem
The City of Baltimore managed its water and sewer projects by poring
over spreadsheets at long meetings, then followed up with emails and
phone calls that often led to additional meetings. “We had too many
meetings and static data with no way to visualize what was happening in
specific locations,” says Margaret B. Martin, P.E., division chief III in the
Department of General Services.
Solution
A colleague introduced Martin to the Envista R2 2010 map-based
project coordination program from Envista Corp. The software enables
the city to map its infrastructure projects and manage them in a dynamic,
Web-based environment. The online map lets engineers see where each
project is planned or where repairs are being made and immediately
identify conflicts with other entities in the public right-of-way.
By mapping and coordinating its projects, the city can avoid overlap-
ping street work that could lead to multiple street cuts and costly paving.
With the application’s public view capability, the city can post project
maps on its website with street closures and detours to alleviate conges-
tion and improve public service.
Result
Based on an analysis of key factors such as conflicts and opportuni-
ties, the city realized $390,000 in paving cost savings to date and proj-
ects a total cost savings of more than $900,000 per year. 978/232-6300;
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Management suite improves
production, efficiency
Problem
The Cucamonga Valley Water District in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.,
used paper atlases and file cards to manage assets, but the makeshift sys-
tems were not conducive to smooth, efficient operations. “We wanted a
system that leveraged GIS data, while being the most useful to our field
employees,” says Darron Poulsen, customer services officer. “Since all the
staff would use the program, we made sure everyone was involved in its
selection.”
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By Scottie Dayton
Solution
The Cityworks suite contains Desktop, Anywhere, Server AMS,
Designer, and Storeroom. Cityworks Desktop, an easy-to-use, map-based
work management tool, enables maintenance and operations personnel
to capture and respond to customer concerns, create and track work
orders, and conduct inspections and tests on assets.
Cityworks Anywhere incorporates the Esri ArcGIS engine, embed-
ding common GIS tools in a light, portable framework. It is suited for
field, remote, and mobile users. Cityworks Server AMS, a browser-based
system, manages assets, issues service requests and work orders, performs
inspections, and manages customer needs.
Designer allows administrators to configure and customize the soft-
ware. With Storeroom, users can manage material, supplier, and requisi-
tion information including issuing, receiving, transferring, auditing, and
searching transactions.
Result
The district implemented the application in 2008 to manage waste-
water collection, backflow prevention, water distribution, water meters,
reservoir storage, buildings and facilities. Field crews use it to route
and manage work more efficiently. They submit service requests and
work orders to foremen via BlackBerry phones, facilitating inspections
and maintenance while management easily views their progress. “City-
works helped organize the workload, making our employees more effi-
cient and productive,” says Todd Corbin, assistant general manager.
801/523-2751; www.cityworks.com.
Improved records management
Problem
The City of Olympia, Wash., has an extensive stormwater manage-
ment program. Staff manually entered inspections into databases and
archived the reports. Managing the paperwork was laborious and time
consuming. David Kuhn, GIS business manager, wanted to move into a
Web-based workflow that seamlessly tied inspection data to GIS features
for mapping and visualization.
Solution
Kuhn chose VUEWorks software, enabling the city to query the
stormwater assets to be inspected. City staff developed customized work
order forms for city and private storm system assets. Workers visit sites
based on a logical inspection route map and use cellular data connec-
tions to complete inspection work orders in the field.
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INDUSTRY NEWS JUNE 2011
Simple Solutions Adds Odor Control Dealer
R.C. Worst & Company Inc. has joined Simple Solutions Distributing
as a dealer for the Wolverine Brand of odor control products. Idaho-
based Worst is a third-generation, family-owned business serving the
water and wastewater industries.
Director, Engineer Join Midwest Mole
Randy Marra has joined Midwest Mole Inc. as director of business
development and Brent Hofer has joined the company as project
engineer and estimator. Marra brings 30 years experience in under-
ground construction experience to his position, while Hofer has 10
years experience in the construction industry.
HOBAS Pipe USA Receives ISO Certification
HOBAS Pipe USA obtained ISO 14001 certification for environmen-
tal management. Certification was granted after audits by TUV SUD
Management Service GmbH. HOBAS also is ISO 9001 certified.
JDV to Provide Baleen Filter in U.S.
JDV Equipment Corp. will supply the Baleen Filter to the U.S.
market. Inspired by the baleen whale, the system can screen from 500 to
100 microns through a combination of high-pressure, low-volume sprays
that dislodge material from the filter screen media, while sweeping away
material for collection.
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Suomi Joins Gorman-Rupp
as District Manager
Chris Suomi joined Gorman-Rupp Co. as
central district manager-Engineered Systems.
Based in Wisconsin, he will cover North and South
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Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska,
Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and
Tennessee. Suomi has 15 years experience in the municipal market.
Wachs, Veritec Sign Memorandum
of Understanding
Wachs Water Services and Veritec Consulting Inc. signed a memo-
randum of understanding in the use of advanced LDS 1000 and
investigator pipeline condition assessment services for inline leak
detection, non-revenue water loss programs, accurate hydraulic model-
ing and flow and pressure inspections. The alliance will include joint
field training and cooperative marketing throughout the U.S., Canada,
Mexico and the Caribbean.
Hydro International Expands into Mexico
Hydro International expanded its sales territory into Mexico
through a relationship with Soluciones Hidropluviales, S.A. de C.V.
Hidropluviales will be the exclusive distributor of Hydro International’s
portfolio of stormwater products in Mexico.
Liqui-Force to Install SpectraShield in Canada
SpectraShield Liner Systems named Liqui-Force Services, Kingsville,
Ontario, the exclusive licensee and installer for the SpectraShield
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PRODUCT NEWS JUNE 2011

Product Flat Trap Scoops Debris

Spotlight from Manhole Bottoms

By Ed Wodalski

T
he Flat Trap debris cleaner from Southland Tool Mfg. has a flat bottom for
scraping debris from the bottoms of manholes and catch basins. Made of a steel
alloy, the debris cleaner has 3/8-inch holes, enabling the liquid to drain out.
The tool is available with a 6-, 8-, 10- or 12-inch-wide reinforced mouth. The Flat Trap
6- and 8-inch tools measure 6 inches high and 13 inches long, while the 10- and 12-inch debris cleaner
tools are 8 inches high and 15 inches long. The 6-inch-wide cleaner weighs 3 pounds and from Southland
Tool Mfg.
the 12-inch tool weighs 6 pounds. The tools have a quick-connect fitting that attaches to a
fiberglass or wooden pole set — available in 6-foot lengths — with a spring-loaded pin that
locks the trap and handles in place. The poles can be connected for any length required.
“A lot of people buy sets of 24 feet, four poles,” says David Pryor, company president and
inventor of the tool. You can go as deep as you want.” The flat-bottom catcher enables crews to
remove debris quickly without bringing in a combination vacuum unit.
“When you look down a manhole, you see the invert going from one side to the other; it’s a round,
half-moon invert,” Pryor says. “You can put a round basket on the downstream side, and set it against the
wall of the inlet, and it catches debris. It’s a nice tool, called the Debris Catcher, and we make those also. But
when you take the tool out, a lot of the material has accumulated on the flat part of the manhole on either side of the round invert.”
“A lot of the guys who use the combination units don’t want to put a suction hose down there, because there’s not much debris. They don’t want to
put all the tubes together. They just want to jet, and if there’s debris down there, get it out.” 714/632-8198; www.southlandtool.com.

T&D Introduces Handheld
Wireless Data Collector
The RTR-500DC handheld wireless data collector
from T&D Corp. can monitor and download data from
224 separate loggers and store up to 256,000 readings
that can be uploaded to a PC via a USB connection.
The unit has a graphical display with zoom function. It
includes a search mode for locating data loggers and
signal strength indicator. Transmission distance is up
to 500 feet line of sight, which can be extended with
wireless repeaters. The pocket-size unit weighs 4.4
ounces and operates for 100 hours on two AAA batteries. 518/669-9227;
www.tandd.com.
Gradall Introduces
All Excavate
aircraft-quality aluminum for extra strength and mounted high on the
chassis to reduce damage from debris. Features include CANbus
intelligent control system, multistage filtration and hydro boom at the
rear of the chassis. 800/382-8302; www.vacallindustries.com.
Badger Meter Introduces
High-Pressure Control Valve
The HP-60 60,000 psi high-pressure control
valve from Badger Meter is engineered for use in
high-pressure chemical applications. Featuring 17-4 ph
alloy (chromium-copper precipitation hardening
stainless steel) and solid Stellite Innervalve assembly,
the valve can withstand intense pressure and provides a
moderate level of corrosion resistance. The valve can be
used for both flow control and as a Class IV shutoff valve.
800/876-3837; www.badgermeter.com.

Hydroexcavator
The Vacall All Excavate
hydroexcavator from
Gradall Industries Inc.
features a dedicated system for excavating around water, sewer, gas and
utility lines. The unit’s high-pressure water system has a hydraulically
driven variable-speed system with rheostat control to minimize water
usage and refill time. The system powers a wand that delivers a high-
pressure stream to break up material. Water pumps are available in 10,
15 and 20 gpm with 3,000 to 3,500 psi. To protect from freezing, the
water system, wand, control panel, tools and worker apparel are
enclosed in a heated compartment. The water tank is fabricated from
Spectrom Introduces
True Union Ball Valves
True Union Ball Valves from Spectrom
Parts are available in 1/2-, 1-, 1 1/2-, 2- and
3-inch sizes. The valves are made of Georg
Fischer PVC or CPVC (other materials
available) with threaded or socket connections
(valves up to 2 inches come with both socket and threaded ends).
Each valve has an option of EPDM or Viton seals. 909/512-1261; www.
spectromparts.com.

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 Denso Introduces Rock 1 1/2- to 4-inch lines and negotiating 2-inch plastic
P-traps and 1/2-inch 90-degree bends is available. The
Shield Pipeline Protection pro has an 8.4-inch monitor, built-in 320 GB hard drive,
Rock Shield pipeline protec- 8X zoom and 200 feet of 1/2-inch pushrod. 800/833-1212;
tion from Denso is a protective www.electriceel.com.
polyethylene diamond mesh made to protect a pipe’s coating from
protrusions and abrasions, rock backfills or where pipelines are con-
structed through rocky terrains. The mesh comes in 100-foot rolls or
custom pads and remains flexible in extreme weather conditions. Rycom Introduces Stick Locator
888/821-2300; www.densona.com. The Stick locator from Rycom Instruments Inc. features
frequency flexibility and recessed keypad. It is designed to
withstand years of field use without the need for periodic calibra-
tion, adjustment or repair. Knobs and
RIDGID Introduces View-Only exposed controls prone to cracking and breakage
Inspection Camera have been eliminated. 800/851-7347; www.rycom
The micro CA-100 view-only inspection instruments.com.
camera from RIDGID, part of the Hand-
Held Diagnostic and Inspection product
line, has a 3.5-inch display and pistol-grip Shark Introduces Cold-Water
design with one-hand controls. The rotation
function enables the image to be positioned for Pressure Washers
best readability in tight locations. The unit has Aluminum Series,
four adjustable LEDs in a 3/4-inch, 17-mm aluminum camera head on gas-powered, cold-water
a flexible, waterproof 3-foot cable. The cable can be expanded to a pressure washers from Shark
maximum of 30 feet with available extensions. 800/769-7743; www. Pressure Washers feature a
ridgid.com. foldable handle and lightweight
design, making them easy to push or
pull through grass, gravel or mud.
Keith Huber Made of 1 1/4-inch tubing, models
Introduces Baron range from 2.5 gpm at 2,700 psi to 3.8 gpm at 3,500 psi. 800/771-1881;
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Vacuum Truck
The Baron industrial
vacuum truck from
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the safety and deep Anniversary Washer
vacuum power of a Water Cannon Inc. celebrates its
liquid ring pump with high airflow and quiet operation. The truck 30th anniversary with the 4,200 psi
offers high power with innovative vacuum and filtration technology in pressure washer. The unit has an
an operator-friendly package that is conservatively priced. The liquid aluminum frame with 13 hp Honda
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 NASSCO CORNER
TRENDS IN TRENCHLESS
A look at the trenchless industry shows opportunities
to expand the business in three critical dimensions
By Ted DeBoda, P.E.

T
he 2011 trade show Cutting-edge equipment is only an the minimum standards required
season was a tremen- asset when it’s running. The equip- throughout the country. The invest-
dous showcase for the ment suppliers who have survived ment manufacturers and service Demographics. The trenchless
positive changes in this economic downturn have providers are working to improve industry is becoming more diverse,
trenchless technolo- done so through effective mainte- technologies and extend service which helps to extend the market
gies. From improved tools and nance of the equipment they sell, which will expand market share dramatically. This year, for exam-
methods for more effective CIPP and by providing training for the and make trenchless technologies ple, the NASSCO board appointed
lining to state-of-the-art equip- proper use of their equipment. more accessible and appealing than its first female president, Kathy
ment for cleaning large-diameter CCTV contractors are working ever before. Romans. Kathy brings a passion
pipes, the trenchless research, harder than ever to make sure Besides product and service en- for a solid strategic plan to man-
development, and products being that data is PACP-compliant and hancements, I have noticed other age resources and energies appro-
introduced are cutting edge. can be effectively incorporated major trending shifts in the indus- priately, and her appointment will
Since part of NASSCO’s mis- with technologies such as laser try, namely geographic opportu- work to attract other women and
sion is to assure the continued profiling and sonar to provide nities, demographics and psycho- minorities to seek more prevalent
graphics. roles in the trenchless industry.
The investment manufacturers and service providers are Geographic expansion. While Psychographics. As we move
working to improve technologies and extend service which trenchless technologies are estab- from the Baby Boomers to the
lished in eastern European coun- future generations, our values and
will expand market share and make trenchless technologies tries, there is still vast geographic attitudes are progressing from a
more accessible and appealing than ever before. opportunity for expansion. NASSCO good-old-boy network to a team of
has joined forces with the Cana- sophisticated professionals who
acceptance and growth of trench- owners with the information they dian Standards Association (CSA) develop their business models on
less technologies, we are pleased need to develop an effective reha- to provide PACP in Canada. Mex- proven methods of corporate
to see the industry stepping up. bilitation plan. ico and South and Central Amer- goals, sales objectives, strategic
One trend that seems to be Pipe lining and pipe bursting ica also present huge new business marketing, and formulas for busi-
catching on is excellent service. contractors are working to increase potential. ness success.
In order to attract and retain
these qualified professionals in
this industry, NASSCO’s Jeffrey D.
Ralston Memorial Scholarship is
awarded each year to a qualified

Step up up
Step
candidate. This year it went to two
young people: Kevin Cira from
Kent State University and Kristi
take a standtake
for better
a standand
for better and Steiner from Virginia Tech. Our
higher quality CIpp installations.
higher quality CIpp installations. industry creates these opportuni-
ties to support young profession-
Complete Nassco’s two-day
Complete Inspector
Nassco’s Training
two-day Certification
Inspector TrainingProgram
Certification Program
als and encourage students to
(ITCP) and expand
(ITCP)your
andknowledge
expand yourof CIPP technology,
knowledge the technology,
of CIPP fastest- the fastest-
growing methodgrowing
for sewer pipeline choose the underground pipeline
method for rehabilitation.
sewer pipeline rehabilitation.
industry as a viable career choice.
Why is this training
Whyimportant? Because
is this training it’s critical
important? to everyone
Because involved
it’s critical to everyone involved All in all, this is an exciting
in CIPP design in and inspection.
CIPP design and Consulting
inspection.engineers knowengineers
Consulting their repu-know their repu- time for our industry. We are
tation depends tation
on successful
dependsinstallations,
on successful and municipalities
installations, andcan relax
municipalities can relax expanding in every direction, and
when they hire when
an ITCP-trained
they hire anexpert, knowingexpert,
ITCP-trained the jobknowing
will be properly
the job will be properly as we grow it is more important
inspected. But inspected.
most importantly,
But mostwithimportantly,
NASSCO’swith ITCP, the industry’s
NASSCO’s ITCP, the industry’s than ever to keep our eyes fi xed
most rigorous andmostwell-respected training programs,
rigorous and well-respected everyone
training wins by
programs, everyone wins by on setting standards for the assess-
improving standards for higher
improving quality
standards forCIPP
higher installations.
quality CIPP installations. ment and rehabilitation of under-
ground pipelines. ✦
Please call or visit our website
Please for our
call or visit training dates
website for training dates
and registrationand
information.
registration information.
Ted DeBoda is executive director
of NASSCO. He can be reached at
director@nassco.org. NASSCO is
NASSCO, Inc. NASSCO,
(410) 486-3500 www.nassco.org
Inc. (410) 486-3500 www.nassco.org located at 11521 Cronridge Drive,
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PRODUCT FOCUS

PIPElINE INSPECtION,
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By Scottie Dayton

Inspection CUES, in partnership with

IBM Maximo, has released a
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municate with the
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tiate and close work orders.
diagnostic and control information on a large color touch screen. The
Asset information is simulta-
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neously synchronized with GIS for spatial and attribute asset data precision.
presented to the user, reducing confusion and increasing productivity.
800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.
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unit that can infiltrate surfaces nation machine, trailer- or truck-mounted. Users can inspect while clean-
such as soil, clay, concrete and ing and immediately determine if the pipe needs further evaluation or
brick. Using a touch screen oper- repair. The control unit has a 10.4-inch color LCD monitor and a built-in
ating system and a range of DVR that records to a CF card.
antenna frequency options, it The mountable reel supplied with the system holds 600 feet of video
integrates a complete imaging cable and has a motorized rewind and controller for rewinding. The
system in a portable unit. nozzle body assembly includes a special nozzle that houses the Pro Eye
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through a variety of media, the light to televise up to 27-inch pipe. A variety of skid sizes are included.
system can display an image of The nozzle jets are specifically drilled for the flow and pressure of the
the subsurface on the operator interface. Users can set a variety of param- users’ jetter. 800/666-0766; www.uemsi.com.
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range. 732/566-2035; www.usradar.com. Public Works Man-
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utilities and contractors to execute a comprehensive CMOM manage- on-site installation and
ment program. The software is fully supported for Windows 7 and Esri handles service requests,
ArcGIS v10. It uses software-based compression to capture video in MPEG real-time dispatching, GPS
I, II and IV, eliminating specialized hardware components. This also tracking, supplier/contract
allows all editions of Granite XP to run in the Windows 7 environment management, time tracking and more. The MODIS terminal can display
and on virtually any vehicle. employees’ job lists with comments and instructions that pop up by location.

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 Dispatchers can track progress in real time and view work comple-
tion, open/closed service calls and damage reports on Google Earth.
Preventive fleet maintenance is managed by creating and tracking vehicle
repair work orders; end of day vehicle inspections are entered on the
MODIS terminal before the driver parks and exits the service vehicle,
automatically creating new repair work orders for the garage as needed.
888/986-7372; www.operasoft.ca.
Self-contained
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landscape disturbance and noise.
The unit is powered from a self-contained roof-mounted solar panel,
charge controller, battery system and power inverter that makes it virtu-
ally silent. The video system is housed in a lightweight aluminum box
containing camera control panels, cable reels, crawlers and tools. It is
available with any type of Image camera system or combination of compo-
nents. 403/287-1053; www.image-inspect.com.
Panomorphic camera
The OMNI Eye 360 panomorphic
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single-conductor inspection tool com-
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mainline inspection systems and can
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conductor systems. With its continuous 360-degree
image capture, it is designed for inspection in lined
6-inch and larger diameter lines up to 2,500 feet long.
Post processing and review can be accomplished in the field or in the
office. The captured images are linked with a software package that
identifies defects and features. Data capture features include accurate
measurements from X- and Y-axis for precision lateral, joint and crack
measurement; simultaneous view of forward and unwrapped footage;
and auto measurement and distance recognition for optimal observation
and defect coding. 800/767-1974; www.rstechserv.com.
Survey software
with GIS
GIS capabilities in sur-
vey software from Pipelogix
helps locate specific pipe
defects. By adding the GIS
module to ArcMap, users can
view all surveys performed
on an asset. The toolbar
filters survey data in the master database to highlight pipes with problems
and lets users select the condition from an exported layer and jump the
associated movie to the condition for viewing.
Seeing the problem and where it exists can make it easier to schedule
repair and cleaning crews. The Condition export can be performed to a
feature class in a geodatabase or to a shape file. Surveys can be created
from ArcMap by selecting pipes and creating a project of inspections in
the Pipelogix Database for the CCTV inspector to complete. The system
is compatible with ArcGIS 9.3 and soon ArcGIS 10.0. 866/299-3150;
www.pipelogix.com.
GIS mapping
module
The WinCan GIS
module for WinCan V8
pipe inspection and asset
management software
from Pipeline Analytics
helps manage water,
stormwater and sewer
infrastructure using GIS data. Users simply click-and-drag or query a
map to create entire WinCan projects with prepopulated section data;
automatically create linked map elements from observations; dispatch
inspection and repair crews; and augment GIS data with more infrastruc-
ture detail.
Users can filter, report, browse media, track progress and create work
orders through one intuitive map interface and geo-located observations
in a GIS business process. The GIS module supports feature extraction
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and photos), revision detection (highlighting differences between GIS
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ware, creating pipe-specific repair strategies using observation data, and
mission planning (using the GIS to create subsets of data for pipes to be
inspected). 877/626-8386; www.pipelineanalytics.com.
Lateral inspection
Aries Industries has expanded
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BLOWERS
New Roots 27” 1021 PD blower. In stock,
ready to ship or install. www.Vacuum
SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-
8648). (M06)
VFC200P-5T, FUJI Pumps,
Regenerative Blowers, Ring Compressors.
All models, accessories. Authorized distribu-
tor. Authorized parts and repair center. Call
888-227-9822. www.carymfg.com (MBM)
BUSINESSES
Well-Established and Profitable Texas
Septic, Sewer & Installation Business
For Sale. PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED.
Grossing in excess of $600,000 annually,
customer list of nearly 2,000 accounts and
430 contracted customers. Includes nice late
model equipment, most are 2007, 2008 model
years. Owner retiring after nearly 40 years in
business. Real estate available upon request.
Reduced to $450,000. E-mail jeffb@colepub
lishing.com or call 800-257-7222 and ask for
Jeff Bruss for more details. A B2 Business
Brokerage Listing - www.BTwo.biz.
(MBM)
Amarillo, Texas sewer, drain & plumb-
ing business established in 1976. Owner
wants to retire, so take the keys to a 2004
Sprinter outfitted with all of the equipment
you’ll need to run this business. Price includes
real estate with 80x100 shop/office on two city
lots. Good gross, good profit, financials avail-
able with signed non-disclosure. Offered at
$495,000. E-mail jeffb@colepublishing.com
or call 800-257-7222 and ask for Jeff Bruss
for more details. A B2 Business Brokerage
Listing - www.BTwo.biz. (MBM)
Successful business with a large amount
of equipment and inventory. Profitable
sewer and septic business in central Penn-
sylvania. Increasing revenue over the past 3
years and a large amount of equipment and
inventory. Equipment is a mix of old and new,
but all is working and making money. Selling
price $349,000. E-mail jeffb@colepublishing.
com or call 800-257-7222 and ask for Jeff
Bruss for more details. A B2 Business Bro-
kerage Listing - www. BTwo.biz. (MBM)
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Area Sewer/
Rehab Business For Sale. Drain Cleaning,
TV inspection, Pipeline & Manhole Rehab/
Relining, Municipal Cleaning and Mainte-
nance business for sale. Excellent opportu-
nity to expand or start your own business.
Good revenue history and priced to sell. In-
cludes all equipment to get started. Offered
at $195,000. E-mail jeffb@colepublishing.
com, visit www.Btwo.biz, or call 800-257-
7222 and ask for Jeff Bruss for more details.
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Chicago-Area Biosolids, Land Applica-
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Business. Established in 1985, owner is
retiring. Reputable business includes real
estate servicing the entire Chicagoland
area with sludge and biosolids disposal and
treatment services. Real estate and shop
included with sale valued at $750,000, busi-
ness grosses in excess of $3 million annually,
$6.3 million in equipment and assets includ-
ing several TerraGators, Vac Trailers, dump
trailers, loaders and much more. Offered at
$4,900,000 - huge potential, good profit and
priced right. Non-Disclosure Agreement re-
quired, all P&L statements, list of assets, and
financials available to qualified buyers. E-mail
jeffb@colepublishing.com or call 800-257-
7222 and ask for Jeff Bruss for more details.
A B2 Business Brokerage Listing - www.
BTwo.biz. (MBM)
CATCH BASIN CLEANER
2008 American La France Condor with a new
VacAll VS10DC, 10-yd. debris body, dual
steer dual sweep street sweeper and catch
basin cleaner. (Stock #1791V) www.Vacu
umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-
8648). (M06)
JET VACS
1990 Ford L8000 S/A Vac: 7.4L diesel,
jetter, 1,021 hours on unit, 59K miles, A/T,
Vactor 2110 body, Model 4-764-180, s/n:
90-9-4016, 4000 cfm, 60 gallons gtm @
2000 psi. .....................................$39,500
715-546-2680 WI MBM
1999 Sterling cab and chassis with a Vactor
2100 combination vacuum loader and high
pressure sewer cleaning system. (Stock
#2129V) www.VacuumSalesInc.com,
(888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (M06)
1996 Ford F800 w/Vactor 2103: Cum-
mins @ 175 hp, Fuller FS5306A, 177"
WB, 9,000/17,500 axles, Vactor 2103-16
mini-vac 1600 cfm, s/n: 96-01V-5720.
....................................................$29,500
715-546-2680 WI MBM
JET VACS
2008 Sterling LT7501 with a VacAll AJV1015,
10-yd. debris body, 1500 gal. water, combi-
nation vacuum/jetting unit. (Stock #13366)
www.VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-
UNIT (822-8648). (M06)
1988 Ford L8000 Vac: Ford @ 210 hp,
A/T, 81K miles, 6K hours, spring susp.,
spoke wheels, Vac-Con body, Cummins
showing 1,292 hrs., s/n: V290T-0488186.
....................................................$22,500
715-546-2680 WI
2003 Sterling Vac-Con 316THA: C-12
CAT, HD4560 Allison, 46K rears, 20K
front, 52,000 miles. Municipal truck.
814-696-1000 PA CP06
2004 Vac-Con: 3-stage fan, hydrostatic
drive, 10’ boom, 50 gpm/3000 psi water
pump, 1000 gal. water capacity. Unit
mounted on 2004 IH 7400, MD3060P
auto trans., 28K miles. Ex-city unit; well
maintained.
Mike at 800-294-0149 CO
www.williamseqpt.com C06
1999 International 4900 Combina-
tion Jet/TV Truck: 1000 ft., sewer jet
600 ft., 1000 gal. tank. Everything you
need to go to work! ................... $49,000
440-585-5757
lcsc@lakecountysewer.com M06
JETTERS: TRUCKS
2006 GMC TC6500 cab and chassis with
Pipe Hunter trunk mounted jetting unit, 3000
psi @ 50 gpm with a 1,000 US gal. water
tank, rear mounted hose reel with JET EYE
camera system. 6,800 original miles, like
new. $129,000 sale price. (Retails for
$210,000) (Stock #13234V) www.Vacuum
SalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-
8648). (M06)
1992 Ford L8000 cab and chassis with an
enclosed Sewer Equipment Co. jetting unit
with a Myers D-65 hydraulically driven water-
cooled pump. (Stock #1505C) www.Vacu
umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-
8648). (M06)
PIPELINE REHABILITATION
MBM 4” Percussion Milling Cutter Enz Golden Jet
for 3/4” - 1” hose version 14.100. LIKE NEW
- used on one job! $3,500. Plumbing Anytime,
Inc. 307-733-3534 WY. (MBM)
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
SALES REPS WANTED: Check details on
our website www.gapvax.com or send re-
sume to betty@gapvax.com. (M07)
Southeast Sales Manager Position.
Seeking experienced individual to represent
distributor of high quality nozzles and acces-
sories to municipals and contractors. Would
suit person with existing customer route. Sal-
ary, benefits and strong commission structure
for proven individual. Email resume to sales@
nctnozzles.com. (C06)
PUMPS
Buy & Sell all makes and models, new &
used vacuum pumps & high pressure water
pumps, and good used replacement parts.
Call for an inventory sheet and save. www.
VacuumSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT
(822-8648). (M06)
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Liquid vacs, wet/dry industrial vacs, combi-
nation jetter/vacs, vacuum street sweeper &
catch basin cleaner, truck & trailer mounted
jetters. All available for daily, weekly, monthly,
and yearly rentals. VSI Rentals, LLC, (888)
VAC-UNIT (822-8648) www.vsirentalsllc.
com. (M06)
SEPTIC TRUCKS
1998 Mack RD6885 with a 3200 US gal-
lon stainless steel vacuum tank unit. (Stock
#6653V) www.VacuumSalesInc.com,
(888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (M06)
3200 US gallon stainless steel vacuum
tank. (Stock #0488V) www.VacuumSales
Inc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648).
(M06)
 SEPTIC TRUCKS
1978 Mack Vac Truck: Mack diesel,
M/T, 10,500/19,040 axles, camelback
susp., spoke wheels, 22.5 tires. .$24,500
715-546-2680 WI MBM
1993 Volvo Septic Truck: Detroit se-
ries 60 @ 350 hp, Fuller 13-spd., engine
brake, 273K miles, walking beam susp.,
air up/down pusher axle, spoke wheels,
22.5 tires, PTO, Masport pump. .$24,500
715-546-2680 WI MBM
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SEPTIC TRUCKS
2010 Peterbilt 348 with new Presvac 3600
US gal. aluminum vacuum pressure tank with
Masport HXL400WV vacuum pressure pump.
(Stock #8808) www.VacuumSalesInc.
com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648). (M06)
SERVICE/REPAIR
Dynamic Repairs - Inspection Camera
Repairs: 48-hr. turn-around time. General
Wire, Ratech, Ridgid, Pearpoint, Electric Eel,
Gator Cams, Insight Vision, Vision Intruders.
Quality service on all brands. Rental equip-
ment available. For more info. call Jack at
973-478-0893. Lodi, New Jersey. (MBM)
SHORING
Manufacturer Offering Modular Aluminum
Shoring, Lightweight Steel or Aluminum
Trench Boxes, Aluminum Slide Rail Systems,
and OSHA Training. www.americanshoring.
com. 1-800-407-4674. (M08)
TANKS
3200 US gallon stainless steel vacuum
tank. (Stock #0488V) www.VacuumSales
Inc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-8648).
(M06)
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TV INSPECTION VACUUM LOADERS
Used and rebuilt color and black & white cam- 1999 International with a Guzzler Ace 27” HG
era kits. Ridgid SeeSnakes, General, Gen- wet/dry industrial vacuum tank loader. Demo/
Eye, Pearpoint. The Cable Center. 1-800- Rental unit. (Stock #7390) www.Vacu
257-7209. (CBM) umSalesInc.com, (888) VAC-UNIT (822-
8648). (M06)
New Cyclops Electronics Valu-Pac IV
Standard Model P&T color camera, heavy
duty transporter, all-in-one controller for VACUUM TRAILER
camera, lights, reel and transporter, 15” LCD
monitor, DVD rec/player, keyboard data sys-
tem with on-screen footage, motorized reel
with 500’ TV/tow cable. All for only $32,700.
Call 830-249-9756 and talk to the guys that
build ‘em. (M06)
1995 Vandura GMC Van, 190,000 miles.
Equipped with Ques system. Consisting of In- 2007 Ring-O-Matic 750 High CFM
spector General System and tractor camera. Vac Trailer: Cat 3024 @ 50 HP, 696
$9,000. Call 601-373-3736 MS. (C06) hours, liquid-cooled, 750 gallon cap., 850
CFM lobe style blower, 20,860# GVW.
Spartan cameras, used. 1 full size color reel; .................................................. $29,500
1 monitor with VCR; 3 mini camera kits. The 715-546-2680 WI MBM
Cable Center, 1-800-257-7209. (CBM)
Mytana cameras, used. 3 full size reels, 6
color camera heads, 2 mini reels, 3 monitor WANTED
packages. The Cable Center, 1-800-257-
7209. (CBM) WANTED TO BUY: Any make/model GapVax.
Email inquiry@gapvax.com or call 888-442-
TV Ferret: Complete used, pan & tilt system, 7829. (M07)
600 ft. cable, 6” crawler. More turn-key sys-
tems. Starting at $20,000. www.tvferret.com.
518-399-2211. (CBM)
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