New Technology Solves Water Utility Problems

Moline, Ill., implements the country’s first application of dry abrasive water pipe cleaning in an ongoing effort to do more for less.
New Technology Solves Water Utility Problems
Members of the Moline Water Division team include (front row, from left) water distribution mechanic Roel Martinez, water distribution mechanic Nick Simpson, water distribution mechanic Randy Moritz, water distribution mechanic Roel Martinez, water distribution mechanic Joe Sammon, water distribution worker Rich Garnette, utility plumber Pat Newell, water distribution manager Tony Loete and water distribution operator Bobby Cantu. Back: water distribution operator George Porumb and water distrib

Like many utilities, the Public Works Department of the City of Moline, Ill., is investigating new technology to address old problems. In fall 2013, the utility took on the challenge of cleaning a tuberculated water main and lining it in a single day, with only a 12-hour...

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