Water & Wastewater Utility Survey

2006 Survey Highlights

Pipeline maintenance planned for the coming year:% of respondents
cement lining of water mains3%
grout sealing13%
internal pipe joint rehabilitation9%
pipe joint inspection repair15%
pipeline cleaning39%
root control32%
smoke generation sewer inspection23%
TV inspection53%
Safety equipment to be purchased in the coming year:% of respondents
hydraulic shoring equipment6%
safety equipment: confined space28%
safety equipment: work area29%
stationary toxic gas detectors14%
trench boxes10%
ventilation equipment16%
Chemicals and filter media current used for water/wastewater treatment:% of respondents
activated carbon22%
alum26%
anthracite23%
chlorine64%
chlorine dioxide8%
filter sand/gravel44%
polymers53%