Water utilities and councils face a dual challenge in managing reticulation water pipelines: ensuring the quality of potable water and maximising the lifespan of infrastructure assets. One of the most insidious threats to both goals is biofilm formation within pipelines. Biofilms, while invisible to the naked eye, have a profound impact on water quality, public…
DetailsAs water stress become increasingly frequent across Australia and New Zealand, the importance of water conservation has never been more critical. Municipalities, councils, and water utilities are on the frontlines of managing this precious resource, often implementing water restrictions to safeguard supplies. However, the traditional methods used for water mains cleaning—such as air scouring, ice…
DetailsWater utilities and councils across Australia and New Zealand face the ongoing challenge of maintaining clean and efficient water distribution systems. Traditional methods like flushing, air scouring, pigging, and ice pigging have been mainstays, but an innovative technology called NO-DES (Neutral Output Discharge Elimination Solution) is emerging as a superior option. Why is NO-DES a game-changer…
DetailsIt’s been a little more than 10 months since the Detection Services NO-DES unit rolled out of the Morayfield workshop of Brisbane Isuzu. Since then, it has worked its way across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, working with various utilities to clean and disinfect water mains of various sizes.
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