MUELLER INNOVATION NEWS

Gearing Up For WEFTEC In New Orleans

Mueller will be addressing some of the challenges that are facing water and wastewater facilities today in a presentation at the Product Launch Pad on the WEFTEC show floor Booth #5738 at 11:30 am Monday October 7th. We have three speakers that will discuss considerations for choosing the right valve for the right application and share the latest on Mueller’s current domestic capabilities along with plans for new product innovation to address the needs of American utilities.

Drop by the booth and find out how Mueller tailors product certification to match specific job requirements, including part numbers, job identification, and funding agency requirements. We have developed this process working closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in clarifying definitions and requirements for iron & steel products, construction materials, and other manufactured products.

Mueller offers a wide array of lead-free BABA compliant service brass products, including corporation valves, curb valves, meter valves, check valves, service saddles and fittings, as well as meter pits and meter setters.

Visit us at Booth #3453

City Of Decatur To Install Hydro-Guard^® Sample Stations And i2O^® Pressure Loggers

Since the founding of Mueller in 1857 in the City of Decatur, Illinois, Mueller Water Products and the City have worked together on many water management projects. The most recent project includes the purchase of 20 Hydro-Guard Blow-Off Sampling Stations (B.O.S.S.) and 13 i2O Pressure Monitoring Systems. This Fall, the City will be installing the Hydro-Guard Sample Stations at critical points in its water lines to improve the sample collection team’s ability to collect samples at more convenient times. Furthermore, accessible sample stations will reduce the need to set appointments with customers for collections, thus saving the City money and time associated with appointment setting and missed appointments.

The self-draining, freeze-protected, sampling solution replaces previous sampling locations that were located inside of homes and local gas stations. Using a permanent, easily accessible, Hydro-Guard sampling point assures the City can collect samples that are more representative of the infrastructure they control, from locations where sanitary conditions are under the control of the collection personnel. The City will use the sample stations to measure such water quality conditions as Chlorine disinfectant levels, Trihalomethanes (THMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and other regulated compounds in the distribution network.

The pressure loggers will be installed in strategic locations, particularly on the outer edges of the system and at critical infrastructure points, to help detect leaks and monitor pressure for the city's large industrial customers. The pressure loggers also measure temperature and will send this data to the Sentryx Water Intelligence platform. Having this data online will help the operators to troubleshoot pressure issues for the City’s large industrial customers who rely on consistent water pressure and require large volumes of water. Monitoring the temperature in the system will enable the City to be proactive with flushing when there is a deep freeze, that often results in pipe leaks or breaks.

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Next Generation EchoShore^®-TX Transmission Pipe & Leak Monitoring Now Available

Echologics has launched the newest generation of the EchoShore^®-TX Leak Monitoring System for Transmission Mains. This permanent leak monitoring system is designed specifically for critical large diameter water main infrastructure.

The EchoShore-TX Transmission Pipe & Leak Monitoring system is a game-changing solution that empowers water utility partners to gain a deeper understanding of their water networks, enabling effective management of water sources and infrastructure. With a smaller and more compact hardware design than the previous version, an impressive 5-year battery life, and integration with Mueller's Sentryx™ Water Intelligence platform, this new generation of the EchoShore-TX Leak Monitoring System sets a new standard in leak detection technology.

Leveraging advanced algorithms and a dedicated analysis team, the System is capable of detecting emerging leaks on monitored large diameter pipes. Not only is it capable of identifying leaks, but it also accurately locates them, saving utilities valuable time in their investigation and repair work. With its rapid alert system, the EchoShore-TX System can reliably detect newly forming leaks in as little as one day, helping utilities reduce leak run times, and control how they perform repairs.

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Spring Creek Ranch, WY Completes ePulse^® Condition Assessment

Located in Jackson Wyoming, Spring Creek Ranch has several miles of underground pipe in a water system that is separate from the City of Jackson. The Resort chose Echologics to survey 1.7 miles of 12-inch ductile iron pipe, utilizing the ePulse^® method to assess the condition of the over 40-year-old pipes. A unique benefit of the ePulse technology is that it can simultaneously detect and pinpoint leaks. The selected pipes were from the primary water main starting from the wellhead and going to the on-site storage tank. The mains span over 1.5 miles and climb an elevation difference of 1,200 feet through a remote trail before they reach the resort.

All the pipes tested were in moderate condition (change in wall thickness between 10% and 30% from nominal) except for one segment which was identified to be in good condition with a 9% change from nominal. However, some segments that are identified to be in moderate condition are approaching the poor condition category (greater than 30%) with changes from the nominal wall thickness of 24% and 28%. The results represent the average remaining structural wall thickness over each test segment and therefore may include smaller length pipe with greater levels of degradation within each segment.

Stephen Price is the General Manager and Owner of Spirit Dance Hotels & Resorts. Following his and the shareholder’s review of the final report, he stated “On a very positive note, no leaks were detected, and the assessment was completed in a couple of months. The technology was easily implemented without the need for external traffic control and without interruption to service or disruptions to our customers.”

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