A recently ruptured sewer pipe that carries 10 million gallons of sewage every day continues leaking human waste into the Oleta River even after emergency work to build a bypass failed. The large break in the pipe continues to grow and local contractors are racing to repair in order to lift the “no swim” advisory. Debris needed to be removed from the spot where the pipe ruptured, but as this continued the break starting growing larger. An estimated more than
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Do you pour grease down your kitchen sink drain? Do you flush wipes down the toilet? You should probably rethink both. These mindless things most people do has turned into a $3.4 million-a-year problem. More than 300 tons of wipes are pulled from wastewater pump stations and treatment plans in the Miami-Dade area every month. It cost thousands of dollars – around $225,000 each month – to repair and clear the clogged sewer lines. Wipes — wet wipes, Clorox wipes,
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Sewer systems in Miami are getting clogged due to those so-called flushable wipes. After being flushed, the journey of your wipe starts with the pipes under your home, where Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) crews use tiny robot cameras to get in and look for problems. When the wipes are flushed they come into contact with grease in the pipes, which creates, in all reality, a rag. Rags are classified by WASD as items that do not break down
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There are numerous examples throughout the state of Florida that have to do with sewage spills. And these sewage spills are causing more problems that include failing wastewater systems, which, in turn, forces problems with the state’s aging infrastructure. But the biggest problem: no clear solutions for a funding fix. Since the early 200s, deteriorating sewers have released 1.6 billion gallons of wastewater, much of it polluting the state’s estuaries and oceans, according to a recent analysis of state environmental
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A pair of environmental bills aimed at improving water quality regulations began moving in the Florida Legislature with bipartisan support as lawmakers work to address the algae problems that have plagued the state. One bill would result in fines for municipalities after sewage spills, while the other would increase regulations on the spreading of human waste left over from the municipal sewage treatment process. Algae blooms such as red tide can feed off of the nutrients in human waste. The
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Benderson Development, headquartered in University Park, Fla., recently teamed with Kimil Construction on a lining project at Hopkins Square Plaza in Williamsville, N.Y. The project lined 100’ of 4” main sewer line under the building slab at Hopkins Square Plaza. The cast iron main sewer line had deteriorated with age compromising the bottom of the pipe. This resulted in frequent sewer backups for several tenants in the plaza. The lining was performed, and five tenant laterals were reinstated using the
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Perma-Liner Industries, LLC. to Hold Live Cured-In-Place-Pipelining Demonstration Days and Educational Sessions Open House will be held in Anaheim, Cali. on July 18 – 19 ANAHEIM, Cali. – With state-of-the-art technology options, it is not necessary to dig up aging or failing pipes to repair them. There is an efficient and cost-effective way to repair these pipes called the Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) method. Perma-Liner™ Industries, LLC. (“Perma-Liner”), the leading manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and materials in North
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Perma-Liner™ Industries, LLC. (“Perma-Liner”), the leading manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and materials in North America, is introducing a new high-performance epoxy vinyl ester resin called Perma-Liner™ Vinyl Ester. The resin is Bisphenol-A Epoxy-based dissolved in styrene and is available now for purchase. “We are excited to introduce our newest resin into our already broad spectrum of products,” said Jerry D’Hulster, president of Perma-Liner Industries, LLC. “The high-performance epoxy vinyl ester resin offers an excellent balance of
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There are many variables threatening America’s water from pollution issues and aging infrastructure to raising costs and droughts and rainfall patterns as the climate changes. The U.S. used to be a leader when it came to water infrastructure and management. Now, the U.S. is lagging behind receiving D ratings for dams, drinking water and wastewater. It’s time to start focuses on possible solutions to curb these issues – the U.S. can get A ratings and below are some of the
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The city of Miami has been investing in viable options for sewer repair and replacement of pipelines in a state of disrepair. For years, Miami has been a positive reference for other cities when it comes to learning the best method of keeping water infrastructures operating at a superior level. The city’s efficiency for maintaining the sewer system has not gone unnoticed. Equipped with a comprehensive master plan, Miami’s capital improvement program is in full effect and while hundreds of
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