pipe-to-manhole News
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A-LOk Premium- The first Installation of the newest A-lok watertight pipe to manhole connector
This is a story about the very first installation of the newest A-Lok product, The A-LOK “Premium”, pipe to manhole connector for stormwater and sanitary containment systems.This connector has the ability to change shape as the outside diameter of the pipe changes shape. This happens when the liquid filled core material inside the A-LOK Premium redistributes itself to maintain ...
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A-Lok premium `The New watertight connector`
A-LOK® Premium™ Designed to produce a guaranteed watertight seal between pipe and concrete, the A•LOK® Premium™ flexible pipe-to-manhole compression connector provides maximum performance on the job site. Its unique design not only saves valuable project time, but also ensures longevity and offers unsurpassed environmental benefits. A-LOK® Premium™ connectors prevent infiltration and ...
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ASTM C1619 - 11 standard specification for elastomeric seals for joining concrete structures
This specification covers the physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast concrete structures used in gravity and low head pressure applications. The seals shall be classified as: Class A; Class B; Class C; Class D; and Class E. All gaskets shall be extruded or molded in such a manner that any ...
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ASTM C822 - 11 standard terminology relating to concrete pipe and related products
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) ASTM Standards C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile Index Terms Concrete pipe; Terminology--concrete/aggregates/masomry ; ICS Code ICS Number Code 01.040.23 (Fluid systems and components for general use (Vocabularies)); 23.040.50 (Pipes and fittings of other materials) DOI: ...
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ASTM C14 - 11 standard specification for nonreinforced concrete sewer, storm drain, and culvert pipe
This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts. Pipe manufactured according to this specification shall be of three classes of nonreinforced concrete pipe identified as Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. These pipes shall conform to the strength requirements given in this ...
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$970,000 grant to Derby, Kan., for sewer improvements (KS)
EPA has awarded $970,000 to Derby, Kan., for improvements to the sewer system. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “Awarding these water infrastructure funds will help provide adequate wastewater service for current and future homes in Derby, Kan. Water infrastructure is a basic necessity to protect community health and the environment.” The purpose of the project is to ...
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Hydro-Klean acquires a-tech sewer
Des Moines, IOWA – Hydro-Klean today announced the completion of its acquisition of A-Tech Sewer, a contract sewer company. The purchase will expand the wide array of services offered by Hydro-Klean and help to better serve the needs of clients in South Dakota and the upper Midwest area. A-Tech Sewer brings with them a strong, reliable reputation and 25 years of industry experience. As a ...
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$485,000 grant to Topeka, Kan., for drinking water and sewer improvement projects (KS)
EPA has awarded $485,000 to the City of Topeka, Kan., for improvements to its drinking water and sewer systems. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2012. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “It’s always a pleasure to help provide safe, reliable and affordable water to Kansas communities. These water infrastructure funds will partially fund the ...
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ProFlex™ Styles 711/731 – Flanged/Slip-On Slope Bottom Check Valves
The Proco Style 711/731 ProFlex™ check valves are engineered for installation on pre-existing pipe lines such as manholes, outfalls and vaults where the outfall invert of the pipe is close to the floor of the manhole or outfall. When a new installation is being designed, the 711731 valves can ben engineered into the pipe layout with little concern for outfall clearance due to its “low ...
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U.S., West Virginia sue town of Fort Gay for violations of clean water and safe drinking water acts
The Justice Department and the West Virginia Departments of Environmental Protection, and Health and Human Resources have sued the town of Fort Gay, W. Va. to stop discharges of untreated sewage from pipes, manholes, and pumping stations into Mill Creek. The complaint, filed on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state agencies alleges the discharges pose a threat to human ...
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ASTM C412 - 11 standard specification for concrete drain tile
This specification covers concrete drain tile, of specific internal diameters, intended for surface and subsurface drainage. The concrete shall consist of cementitious materials, mineral aggregates, and water. The cementitious materials could be cement, fly ash, ground granulated blast surface slag, or a combination of the said materials. The physical test requirements for standard-quality tile, ...
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ASTM C412M - 11 standard specification for concrete drain tile (Metric)
This specification covers concrete drain tile, to be used for surface and subsurface drainage. Manufactured drain tile shall be of the following classes: standard-quality concrete drain tile, extra-quality concrete drain tile, heavy-duty extra-quality concrete drain tile, and special-quality concrete drain tile. The concrete shall consist of mineral aggregates, water, and cementitious materials ...
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$485,000 Grant to St. Joseph, Mo., for sewer improvements
EPA has awarded $485,000 to the City of St. Joseph, Mo., for improvements to its combined sewer system. The sewer improvement project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2014. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “The project will reduce pollution discharges to waters of Missouri and clean the water that sustains the future of St. Joseph. These water infrastructure funds ...
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$123,000 Grant to Wichita, Kan., for Storm Sewer Project
EPA has awarded $123,000 to the City of Wichita, Kan., for improvements to its storm sewer system. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2012. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “It’s always a pleasure to help provide adequate storm sewer systems for Kansas cities. These water infrastructure funds will partially fund a construction project which is ...
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Confined Space Training Companies
Looking for Confined Space Training Companies? So, you’re looking for confined space training companies. Do your staff work in confined spaces such as: vats silos hoppers tanks utility vaults sewers access shafts pipes truck rail tank cars boilers manholes storage bins manure pits Then it’s essential that confined space training is undertaken to ensure that serious ...
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ASTM C478M - 11 standard specification for precast reinforced concrete manhole sections (Metric)
This specification covers the manufacture and purchase requirements of products used for the assembly and construction of circular vertical precast reinforced concrete manholes and structures used in sewer and water works. Reinforced concrete shall consist of cementitious materials, mineral aggregates, and water, in which steel reinforcement has been embedded in such a ...
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Fort Smith, Arkansas Agrees to Upgrade Sewer System to Reduce Discharges of Raw Sewage into Local Waterways
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Arkansas announced that the city of Fort Smith, Ark. will upgrade its sewer collection and treatment system over the next 12 years to reduce discharges of raw sewage and other pollutants into local waterways. This work is expected to cost $255 million plus the cost of routine operation and maintenance. ...
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Don’t Just Replace a Check Valve, Upgrade It!
Just over 300 miles northwest of Santa Monica, CA, where the world’s first marine outfall was installed in 1910, check valves are being re-designed and engineered for outfalls all over the world. Outfalls – which are essentially discharge points of a waste stream into rivers, drains, sewers, or other bodies of water – are located in thousands of places across the planet. Many of ...
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