April 2019

There are new guidelines to follow when applying for financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This week, the EPA issued these new guidelines, which highlights recent changes made to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund as a result of America’s Water Infrastructure Act from 2018. In 2018 the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) committed $2.8 billion in drinking water infrastructure loans and refinancing and distributed $2.5 billion for drinking water infrastructure to improve our nation's public health. Earlier this month, the head of the EPA...

Working in any sector of the plumbing industry, one tends to figure out what’s a go and what’s a no-no. But many don’t realize the five most common code violations. Plumbing codes help ensure the proper performance of plumbing systems. These codes make for more efficient systems while safeguarding the health and safety of the public. Many people attempt to make fixes on their own to save money or they think it will be an easy repair but in reality, it could cause more damage. That’s why...

The head of the EPA recently made a stance on what he feels the nation’s focus should be on: potable water, not climate change. In his recent interview stated that “1,000 children die every day worldwide because they don’t have safe drinking water.” The interview comes just ahead of a new international clean water program the former coal lobbyist and current agency head will soon roll out. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 2 billion people around the world use a drinking water source contaminated with feces, causing...

The EPA recently announced the development of a Water Reuse Action Plan. The plan aims to leverage the expertise of both industry and government to ensure the effective use of the nation’s water resources. The nation’s water resources are critical to all communities and the federal government has the accountability to ensure all Americans have access to reliable sources of clean water. There is constant work taking place to advance water reuse but it doesn’t seem to be happening as quickly as the EPA would like. The Water...

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterline Renewal Technologies, Inc. ("WRT"), a leading provider of engineered products used in the trenchless rehabilitation of wastewater infrastructure for municipal, commercial, industrial and residential applications, has been acquired by Behrman Capital ("Behrman"), a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco. WRT was formerly a division of Triwater Holdings, LLC. "We are extremely excited about this new chapter for WRT," said Matt Fishbune, WRT president. "By joining forces with Behrman Capital, this new partnership will allow for further expansion of our core technologies, enhancing...

As previously announced, we are opening a brand new facility in Bow, N.H. and hosting a Grand Opening Celebration April 16 and 17. Throughout the multi-day open house, company professionals and trainers will provide live demonstrations and information about Perma-Liner and the technology we are known for nationwide. Joining us at the Grand Opening will be AP/M PERMAFORM® (“AP/M”)! Since 1975, AP/M has been the industry leader in manhole renewal. The company remains committed to developing the best products for the manhole renewal industry applied consistently through...

Grand Opening of Newest facility located outside of Concord, New Hampshire CLEARWATER, Fla. – There is a new distribution warehouse coming to Bow, New Hampshire for Perma-Liner certified installers in need of onsite materials and assistance. Perma-Liner™ Industries, LLC. (“Perma-Liner”), the leading manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and materials in North America, is celebrating its newest distribution warehouse by hosting a grand opening for the public on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17. Located at 7 Tallwood Drive in units 5, 6 and 7,...

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