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SAK + Aqua-Pipe - Water Distribution System Renewal
Aqua-Pipe is a stand-alone structural liner, designed and manufactured to be cured inside 6-inch to 16-inch water mains, eliminating the need to use the more costly and disruptive `dig-and-replace` method of pipeline rehabilitation. Aqua-Pipe differs from liners used in alternative types of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology in that it was developed specifically for use in drinking water distribution systems, rather than in sewer and sanitary pipes. As a proven water-main rehabilitation trenchless technology, Aqua-Pipe is in great demand nationwide.
Aqua-Pipe is a composite of a woven textile jacked with epoxy and an inside polymeric membrane for water tightness. This trenchless technology produces low emissions of carbon dioxide when compared to traditional construction methods.
A Class IV (AWWA M28 Manual) structural liner, Aqua-Pipe was first developed by Sanexen a decade ago and has been successfully installed in more than 1.2 million feet of water mains in North America. Aqua-Pipe meets all drinking water requirements and is certified by the National Sanitation Foundation to NSF/ANSI 61.
Adds life to drinking water distribution systems. Aqua-Pipe’s proven technology provides an effective trenchless approach to resolving the breaks and leaks that plague aging water distribution systems. Aqua-Pipe benefits include increased pressure and flow capacity, corrosion resistance and regained structural capacity. Most maintenance needs are eliminated.
Can be seamlessly installed in less-accessible settings. With Aqua-Pipe, SAK can line difficult-to-access pipelines (under bridges, highways, etc.) with minimal disruption to adjacent infrastructure.
Compared to traditional open-cut repair methods, installation is safer, faster and requires less excavation. Aqua-Pipe is cured-in-place piping (CIPP) that is installed by the pulled-in-place piping method. Service connections are reinstated from within the pipe after the lining has been installed. SAK’s Aqua-Pipe installation minimizes annoying and costly surface disruptions, such as traffic detours, and the resulting community complaints.
Reduces costs. Pipeline renewal using Aqua-Pipe is 20 to 40 percent less expensive than traditional pipe-replacement methods. Aqua-Pipe also can save you money in the long run by preventing water-main breaks, reducing treatment and pumping costs, and minimizing the need for future intervention or maintenance.
