Trenchless Making Inroads in Water Market
Author: James W. Rush
Source : http://trenchlessonline.com
Excerpt from Trenchless Technology's May 2009 Featured article:
Trenchless lining in combination with conservation practices is one possible solution to reducing water loss. “Any type of conservation measures are always a positive thing,” Fulford said. “However, it is important to not lose sight of the main causes of water loss in the first place — leaking pipes. According to the ASCE, over 7 billion gallons of clean treated water is lost daily due to a deteriorating pipeline infrastructure.
The U.S. Geological Survey says this costs us $2.6 billion a year. What is the point of re-using and recycling water if it only leaks out of pipes on its way to the customer? Leakage needs to be addressed first. Only then can we effectively save water using other methods.”
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