Valve Condition Assessment
Wachs Water Services has restored operability in nearly 90% of frozen valves, eliminating the need for costly replacement.
Wachs Water Services has restored operability in nearly 90% of frozen valves, eliminating the need for costly replacement.
Valve condition assessment services involve inspecting, operating, and assessing the mechanical condition and operational reliability of water main valves. These inspection programs can also encompass other vital water distribution system assets including hydrants, meters, pipelines, and access points. Wachs Water Services provides a comprehensive condition assessment report detailing the operability of the asset including residual life, rehabilitation or repair assessments, and recommended options.
Typical information captured:
Wachs Water Services' valve condition assessment programs incorporate proven processes to identify and prioritize critical valves within a water distribution system. Proprietary pipeline inspection systems such as the Investigator™ and LDS1000™ enable non-disruptive testing of valves and associated assets, avoiding the high cost and complexity of dewatering a pipeline, excavating buried system assets or roadway surfaces.
Recent Publication:
Posted: April 2011
TIME: The Unforgiving Enemy
Wachs Water Services is the leading provider of water distribution system asset management solutions that significantly improve efficiency and network control. Our specialized approach combines condition assessment and rehabilitation services for valves, hydrants and water mains with the capture and integration of critical water asset GIS information. We provide the expertise, equipment and personnel to locate, assess, operate and document virtually any water asset.
