The Importance of Disinfecting Water Supply Pipelines

Whatever the source of water for a piped system, regular treatment and disinfection is in order to ensure safe drinking water to communities. Below are a couple of the main reasons for disinfecting your lines.

• When a pipeline is repaired, upgraded, freshly pigged or even after it is newly laid, some contamination almost always gets into the pipes from the water, mud, and soil in and around the trench or access point to the piping and form the boots or feet or the workers who are repairing or laying the pipeline.
• When the source of the water is a spring. Most all springs contain germs from latrines and animal excreta that seep into the spring even from long distances away from the water. In most cases it is difficult to pinpoint where the contamination is coming from making it necessary to disinfect much more frequently. 

Just as there are many reasons to disinfect, there are options in methods to keep water distribution systems clean.

• Chemical Disinfectant: Chemical disinfection is the primary method to disinfect. It consists of utilizing a strong solution and introducing it into the water system for a predetermined amount of time to efficiently make any microorganisms inactive. Chemical disinfectants include combined chlorine, chlorine dioxide and free chlorine. There are steps prior to and following the disinfecting process that need to be evaluated and determined to make the process successful.
• Ultraviolet Disinfection: Although its not documented in use to inactivate microorganisms in water mainlines, based on its success in many areas UV systems have the potential to be an effective point of use for water with none of the disinfectant residue that can linger. 

Keeping your water mainlines clean and disinfected is a primary goal and concern, and should be handled by trained professionals like the ones at Professional Piping Services. They have the experience and the knowledge to keep your community’s water supply safe to drink. Contact them today to talk over your options and to set up an appointment.

Pipeline Leak Detection

Pipeline networks are the safest and most cost effective mode of transporting gases, oil, water and other fluid products.  Pipelines have to maintain high demands of reliability, safety and efficiency due to the long-distance transport required of them. When pipelines are properly maintained, they can last indefinitely without leaks. Regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance can often identify corrosion, particularly at low points where moisture collects, locations of imperfection in the pipes, or at construction joints. Early leak detection can increase system reliability and productivity due to reduced inspection time and downtime. Other and sometimes more significant leaks are often a result of damage from nearby excavation, accidents, possible sabotage or other movement of the earth such as seismic activity or storms and require immediate attention.

Pipeline leak detection is used to determine if and oftentimes where a leak has occurred. The primary purpose of leak detection system is to assist those who control the pipelines localize and detect leaks. There are various methods of detection, including laser technology, infrared and hydrostatic testing.

No matter the situation, whether a suspected leak needs investigation or you would like to set up a scheduled maintenance plan, Professional Piping Services is there for you with the experience and expertise to do the job right. Contact them today to discuss the best course of action for all your piping needs.

Protect and maintain water distribution system piping

Protecting and maintaining water distribution system piping is vital to ensuring high quality drinking water. This piping carries drinking water from a centralized treatment plant or well supplies to users taps. Spanning nearly a million miles in the US alone, these piping systems are a primary challenge to maintain from both a public health  management and operational standpoint.

Recent reports suggest that water distribution systems, including piping, are a source of contamination that often is not fully addressed. These reports identify various strategies that can be considered to reduce the risks of water-quality deteriorating in the distribution systems. Specific attention is given to piping, backflow events in cross connections, and the risk for contamination of the distribution system during repairs and other construction activities.

Professional Piping Services is knowledgeable regarding the advances is detection, monitoring techniques that enable cities and communities to further reduce risks associated with drinking water distribution.Contact them today to discuss the upkeep and cleaning of your piping systems to ensure your consumers a safe water supply.

Is your piping system clean enough?

Pipelines thought to be “clean enough” rarely are, especially when it comes to preparing for an in-line inspection (ILI).

The delicate sensors on ILI tools require proper contact with the pipe walls to record accurate and high-quality information about corrosion, dents, metal loss, build-up amongst other anomalies. When contaminants, scale or debris get in the way, the sensors’ ability to do their job is compromised and often results in a failed ILI tool run with significant cost consequences. Additional runs, lost production, increased downtime, repair efforts or tool recovery all are considerable costs added to the ILI budget and schedule. 

To help prevent this sensor lift off and increase the odds of a successful ILI, operators should begin with a pre-cleaning protocol of the piping system, typically propgressive piping. This protocol is a method of running increasingly aggressive cleaning pigs in a set order until the operator’s cleanliness specifications are met.

Having the cleanest pipe possible is a first step to ILI success.. Determining the best pre-ILI cleaning approach isn’t a matter of guesswork or starting over with a clean slate. It’s best handled by trained and knowledgeable people like the one at Professional Piping Services Inc. Contact them today to discuss all your piping questions and needs.

Florida's Favorite Trees

Florida Elms, Live Oak and Southern Magnolia trees are just a few Florida favorites. They not only provide shade, add visual and financial value to your home, they can act as wind-breaks, preventing storm damage to your property.  They also offer food and homes for indigenous wildlife.

These trees, and others like them, do have a downside. When one of these large trees finally falls, it often presents a significant challenge to remove safely. During Florida's rainy season, even without a major storm, the over saturated ground can break loose, causing a failure even of a healthy tree.

In the event of an emergency related to your trees, Mid Florida Tree Service’s knowledgeable arborists are available to help you when you need it most. They provide emergency service for hazardous and storm-damaged trees that have failed and resulted in damage to your property.

Mid Florida Tree Service covers the greater Tampa Bay area, all of Hillsborough and Eastern Pasco counties and has the resources to send a crew and equipment to address the emergency needs of their clients as quickly as possible. They will take the time to properly assess the situation and recommend a plan to prevent further damage to your property and to avoid injury to anyone around. Once emergency services are complete, crews will then begin the process of clean up and repair.

Even if your trees do not show signs of obvious damage after a weather event or no immediate emergency exists, it is wise to have your property inspected by a certified arborist like the ones at Mid Florida Tree Service. They can help detect symptoms and conditions that could lead to possible problems later. 

No matter the situation, emergency or preventative, Mid Florida is the right company to handle the job for you. Contact their skilled and knowledgeable staff today at 813-986-2258 to talk.about your tree needs.