Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Approves Second Extension of Pipeline Condition Assessment Contract with Echologics
February 20 2017 - 5:59PM
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) has again extended
its contract with Echologics for pipeline condition assessment
services for an additional one-year term. This is the second
extension of the contract between WSSC and Echologics.
Echologics, a Mueller Technologies company, has assessed more
than 200 miles of WSSC's water pipeline since 2013. The one-year
extension, which is worth up to $2 million, will allow WSSC to
assess even more miles of cast iron, ductile iron and steel water
mains in its water distribution network.
Echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water
technologies, including acoustic-based technologies for leak
detection, pipe condition assessment and water loss management,
which allow water utilities to intelligently manage their assets.
WSSC is among the largest water and wastewater utilities in the
United States.
WSSC will deploy Echologics’ ePulse® technology. This
proprietary and patented acoustic pipe condition assessment
technology is a non-invasive solution that is designed to provide
water utilities with cost-effective and accurate measurement of the
remaining average wall thickness of a selected length of pipe. It
has the added benefit of being able to simultaneously identify
leaks.
“Our continued partnership with Echologics demonstrates our
commitment to investing in our aging infrastructure and delivering
excellent customer service,” said WSSC general manager and chief
executive officer Carla A. Reid. “By using the latest technology to
assess the condition of older pipes, we can quickly identify any
issues and take immediate action to minimize impacts to our
customers.”
By measuring the remaining average wall thickness of pipe, water
utilities can prioritize repairs and replacement of mains.
This critical information can help utilities efficiently target
capital spending, mitigate risks associated with deteriorating pipe
walls and reduce non-revenue water.
"WSSC is proactively managing its water infrastructure to ensure
that its customers continue to have access to safe, clean drinking
water,” said Marc Bracken, vice president and general manager of
Echologics. “By analyzing the remaining pipe wall thickness
of their mains, we are able to help WSSC minimize service
disruptions, operate more efficiently and reduce water loss.”
About Echologics
Echologics, a Mueller Technologies company, is a developer of
water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss
management, leak detection and pipe condition assessment.
Echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water
loss with subsequent benefits in monetary, environmental and health
costs to their communities. For more information,
visit www.echologics.com.
About Mueller Water Products
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) is a leading provider of
water infrastructure products and services used in the
transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North
America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes
engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems,
leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help
municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer
service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller
Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®. Visit
us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.
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