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InfraMAP software uses a GIS platform and a simple architecture designed to make it easy for mobile crews to inspect, locate, document and report

A training module now available online is a useful tool for professionals who want a better understanding of pipeline assessment

The WinCan GIS Module from Pipeline Analytics maps pipe inspection findings to enable better asset management and project planning

A spincast epoxy-coating system restores pressure and flow in mains for a water department in northeast Indiana

Adapt-a-Valve Inspection Chamber from Mainline Backflow Products

Kleen-Vue system combines jetting and inspection in a single tool, allowing a general assessment of pipe condition during the cleaning process

Smaller communities should take a gradual, methodical approach to deploying GIS technology in water distribution systems

PACP trainers and users need to be aware of new requirements for renewing certification and budget time and dollars accordingly

In a small city with a big I&I problem, an all-out education program led the city council and residents to support system rehab and in-house equipment upgrades

Ingenuity helps an Arizona city achieve compliance with U.S. EPA stormwater regulations at low cost and with a soft touch

Infrastructure Management System (IMS) from Hurco Technologies is designed to simplify comprehensive testing and tracking of water infrastructure

An electronic asset management system helps a California water district improve efficiency and accuracy in maintaining its sewer and water systems

By taking an out-of-the-box approach to pipe cleaning and root control, a Rocky Mountain utility saves money, protects its critical infrastructure, and conserves energy

Certified software for pipe inspection must meet stringent standards, including the ability to transfer data seamlessly between programs