Inflow and infiltration (I&I) are persistent challenges for wastewater utilities, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. When excess water enters sewer systems through cracks, faulty pipes, or illegal connections, it not only inflates treatment costs but also strains infrastructure, leading to operational inefficiencies. Utilities are constantly seeking ways to reduce these impacts, and smart wastewater…
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In the pursuit of optimising infrastructure management and ensuring the reliability of its water supply network, a leading water utility in Australia had initiated a comprehensive pipeline rehabilitation and replacement project on what it described as “one of the most critical assets in their entire water network.” This approach, while straightforward, often leads to unnecessary…
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Brisbane, June 30, 2024 – Detection Services is proud to announce a significant milestone in its mission to enhance water quality and operational efficiency with the award of a three-year contract from Seqwater. This agreement is set to revolutionise the maintenance of treated water reservoirs through an innovative sediment cleaning program, encompassing the meticulous cleaning of…
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Water distribution is a complex process and pressure transients – often referred to as water hammer – pose significant risks to infrastructure integrity and operational efficiency. These transient pressure surges can result in catastrophic failures, leading to costly repairs, water loss, and service disruptions. For water utilities in Australia and New Zealand, proactive management…
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Water pipelines play a crucial role in sustaining mining operations, essential for extracting and processing minerals like coal, gold, copper, silver, lead, zinc, cobalt, and lithium. Pipeline failures can severely impact both operational efficiency and financial stability. We dig into the repercussions of water pipeline failures for mining organisations and highlight the critical need for…
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[Auckland, 1st July 2024] – Detection Services is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of NO-DES services to New Zealand after successfully completing numerous projects in Australia over the past couple of years. The NO-DES Solution, known for its innovative water pipeline cleaning capabilities, has been instrumental in servicing councils and water utilities along…
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Manchester, England – June 17, 2024 – Detection Services and Hydrosave UK are thrilled to announce that their innovative pipeline condition assessment technology, p-CAT™, has been awarded the ‘Large Diameter Pipeline Technology Award’ at The Pipe Industries Guild 2024 Technical Awards. The awards ceremony took place on the 13th June at the renowned Science and…
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Introduction A progressive utility in Australia has been facing challenges related to Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) in its wastewater network. These issues not only lead to unnecessary strain on the system but also pose environmental concerns. In response, Detection Services Group (DSG) initiated a comprehensive project to identify and address I&I hotspots. The project employed cutting-edge…
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As a water utility, mining company or council responsible for managing extensive water networks, maintaining the integrity and functionality of your pipelines is absolutely crucial. Australian designed and developed, Pipeline Condition Assessment Technology (p-CAT™) offers a sophisticated method to evaluate the condition of your pipelines, helping you make informed decisions about maintenance, repairs, and replacements.…
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Water 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…
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