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Dam Structure Safety Installation and Repair Using Advanced Geosynthetic Technology

Dams and Spillways Are a Critical Part of U.S. Infrastructure With estimates of 84,000 structures nationwide, dams and spillways are essential for controlling flooding, water distribution and management, and providing hydroelectric power. Unfortunately, these structures cannot last forever. The average age of dams and spillways in the US is 57 years, seven years over the typical 50-year lifespan ...

The Importance of Chalk Stream Restoration

With the water crisis intensifying around the world in line with climate change, more extreme weather events, population growth, ageing infrastructure and water mismanagement, the spotlight has ...

Six new tech firms selected for United Utilities Innovation Lab 4

Autonomous vehicles that collect and analyse water samples, an app to manage valve operations and a bacterial water scanner are just some of the pioneering technologies to be selected for further development through United Utilities’ ...

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Venturi Type Jet Pumps

A simple and very effective venturi type pump that will work directly off the main jetting hose. The Harben® jet pump will handle any solids small enough to enter the inlet tube and with no moving parts there is very little to wear out. It is ideal for removing water from flooded manholes or basements and even a small van pack jetter can drive a 40mm version pumping up to 230 l/min a height ...