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#37 Trenchless Tech Uncovered: A Conversation with David O’Sullivan of P.W. Trenchless

Episode #37

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Who We Are

The Alliance for PE Pipe is devoted to sharing the features and benefits of smooth walled pressure pipe to benefit the municipal water and wastewater industry. The Alliance conducts roadshow events and seminars, publishes articles and assists engineers and municipalities as they plan HDPE projects.

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Why HDPE Pipe?

HDPE Pipe is leak-free, tough, flexible, fully-restrained, and cost competitive. Plus, it’s great for trenchless applications. Any one of these attributes makes it a winner, but combined, these features make HDPE pipe THE responsible infrastructure choice of the future.

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Events

29 Apr

Water Systems and HDPE Projects

April 29, 2025    
02:00 pm EDT
CALLING ALL WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATORS, SUPERINTENDENTS AND ENGINEERS? THIS ADVANCED, HDPE ORIENTED, FREE WEBINAR IS FOR YOU! The second in a series of HDPE [...]
06 May

HDPE Pipe Advanced Total Solutions Roadshow

May 6, 2025    
07:30 am EDT
$0.00
Tipp City, OH
Download Flyer CALLING ALL WATER & WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS: Municipal Water, Wastewater staff, Public Works staff, Consulting Engineers, Pipe Contractors, Utility Officers, Repair Crews & Public [...]
06 May

HDPE Video Day with Ask Me Anything

May 6, 2025    
02:00 pm EDT
Register Here Download Flyer WANT ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT HDPE? THIS HDPE ORIENTED, FREE WEBINAR IS FOR YOU! Register now for this unique offering [...]
08 May

HDPE Pipe Advanced Total Solutions Roadshow

May 8, 2025    
07:30 am EDT
$0.00
Indianapolis, IN
Download Flyer Sponsor CALLING ALL WATER & WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS: Municipal Water, Wastewater staff, Public Works staff, Consulting Engineers, Pipe Contractors, Utility Officers, Repair Crews & [...]
13 May

Installation Methods

May 13, 2025    
02:00 pm EDT
Register Here Download Flyer HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT INSTALLATION OF HDPE? THIS HDPE ORIENTED, FREE WEBINAR IS FOR YOU! This classic HDPE oriented session focuses upon [...]
14 May

HDPE Design Toolbox

May 14, 2025    
02:00 pm EDT
Register Here Download Flyer WONDER WHAT EVERY HDPE DESIGN ENGINEER SHOULD READ? THIS HDPE ORIENTED, FREE WEBINAR IS FOR YOU! Fundamental learning for the curious [...]
08 Jul

HDPE Pipe Advanced Total Solutions Roadshow

July 8, 2025    
07:30 am ADT
$0.00
Moncton, NB
Download Flyer CALLING ALL WATER & WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS: Municipal Water, Wastewater staff, Public Works staff, Consulting Engineers, Pipe Contractors, Utility Officers, Repair Crews & Public [...]

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News

Cancer-Causing Carcinogens Linked To South Idaho Water Supply

April 23, 2025

KLIX News Radio April 21, 2025 A fancy water filter and frequent tests (liquid biopsies) are ways to limit the amount of carcinogens that are seeping into Idaho’s water supply, but these steps don’t eliminate the potential for developing cancer by drinking water that exceeds state safety guidelines. Well water can be particularly harmful, and… >> Read More

What happened when Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply

April 21, 2025

PBS.org April 21, 2025 Earlier this month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to end the federal recommendation that municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water. Amid the renewed debate, William Brangham spoke with Lindsay McLaren of the University of Calgary to discuss why that community removed fluoride from its… >> Read More

Father and Son Killed After a Sinkhole Swallowed Their Car. The Son May Have Tried to Escape

April 19, 2025

By Toria Sheffield, People.com April 19, 2025 A father and his adult son were killed after their car was swallowed by a sinkhole and they were surrounded by floodwaters in northern Italy. Leone Nardon, 64, and Francesco Nardon, 21, were traveling by car in Valdagno in the region of Veneto on Thursday, April 17, when the road… >> Read More

Oconee County Searching For Cause Of Two Nearby Sewer Spills On Major Force Main Line

February 25, 2025

Lee Baker, Oconee County Observations February 25, 2025 ***Problem With Pipe Joints Seems Likely*** Oconee County experienced two major spills in the last nine months on its major force main sewer line servicing the county’s commercial hub due to problems during installation of the pipe joints or with the pipe itself, county leaders now believe…. >> Read More

Large water main break in south Louisville causes major flooding to nearby residents

February 23, 2025

WDRB February 23, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — About 10 properties are without running water after a 16-inch water main break Sunday morning in south Louisville. According to the Louisville Water Company, the main break occurred near the intersection of 3rd and W. Kenton streets around 8:30 a.m. in the Wilder Park neighborhood.  Vehicles in… >> Read More

‘$50’: Doctor says a 10-minute shower is like ‘drinking 8 glasses of chlorine.’ Here’s what you can do about it

February 22, 2025

Ljeonida Mulabazi, DailyDot.com February 22, 2025 A chiropractor on Instagram claims that taking a 10-minute shower is the same as drinking eight glasses of chlorinated water. Daniel Pompa (@drpompahealth) posted a video warning his audience about chlorine exposure, stating that it’s not just in the water people drink but also in the water they bathe in. His… >> Read More

Water Main Break Leaves The Streets Of Southwest Detroit Littered With Frozen, Flooded Cars

February 20, 2025

Lawrence Hodge, MSN.com February 23, 2025 The streets in one part of Detroit, Michigan currently look like something out of an apocalyptic climate change movie. After a massive water main broke in Southwest Detroit, vehicles all over the area were left flooded, damaged or outright totaled, some even being frozen in place. The water main broke during the… >> Read More

Richmond Water Crisis: Boil Water Advisory could extend into Saturday

January 9, 2025

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff, Local 6 News Richmond January 9, 2025 RICHMOND, Va. — The City of Richmond remains in a water crisis Thursday. Here is the latest information: There is a city-wide update scheduled for Noon on Thursday. You can watch here. Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced the city’s water system is now fully… >> Read More