Turning Toward Trenchless

Horizontal directional drilling gains momentum for sewer and water installation as municipal managers learn the technology and begin to appreciate the advantages
Turning Toward Trenchless
Horizontal directional drilling is gaining favor for pipe replacement when examined in a “whole project” context that includes the costs of surface disruption and subsequent repair. (Photos courtesy of Vermeer Corp.)

Municipalities have long embraced open-cut as the method of choice for installing water and sewer systems, but a growing number of officials are now abandoning the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality.

Leading the movement to challenge open-cut is horizontal directional...

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