Leak Sealing News
Florida Sewage Pipe Springs a Leak
A burst sewage pipe in an upmarket area of Hollywood, Florida, has caused over 20 million gallons of sewage to flow into a local canal. The pipe first began leaking last Wednesday morning, on a street just west of Interstate 95. The sewage flowed down the street, eventually reaching the C-10 Canal. The canal flows into the Intracoastal and will ultimately reach the ocean. The leak was finally stopped on Friday, but officials have discovered several hairline cracks in the pipe, which could also burst if not repaired immediately.
Read MoreBoston Skyscraper Evacuated After Water Leak
A 38-storey high-rise building in the heart of Boston had to be completely evacuated yesterday, because of a major water leak. The Sixty State Street building is home to numerous companies and thousands of employees. The fire service had to be called to deal with the problem, and the companies that have been disrupted have yet to be told when they will be allowed to return to the building.
Read MoreBurst Pipe Floods Missouri Businesses
A burst water main on Wednesday morning caused a major road in Independence, Missouri, to close, as well as sending a torrent of water into a local business and residential complex. The water forced one business to close due to extensive water damage, and two other businesses and a residential apartment suffered minor damage because of the incident.
Read MoreSealing Precautions as Flooding Threatens Bangkok
Major flooding started in Thailand during the monsoon season of 2011, with 307 reported deaths and the amount of land covered by water; it is the worst flood that Thailand has seen in decades. Heavy rain that has been on-going since the start of July is the reason behind the drastic flooding. With all their best efforts, barriers were being implemented to stop the flooding from disrupting the main city of Bangkok, walls of sandbags were being laid down to protect industrial centres from the rising water.
Read MoreBusy Connecticut Bridge Closed by Water Leak
A major water main leak caused flooding on a bridge on Route 34 in Derby, Conneticut, which forced partial closure of the busy road on Friday and Saturday. The James B. Atwater Bridge began to flood during the early afternoon on Friday, and was not reopened until Saturday morning. This meant there was only one lane open in each direction, causing considerable traffic jams heading both ways.
Read MoreMystery Water Leak at Old US Motors Plant
Over 300,000 gallons of water has been mysteriously wasted at the Old U.S. Motors plant, all in the space of two months, and attempts to locate the leak have so far been unsuccessful. The Mississippi-based plant is currently undergoing renovations to prepare it for a new tenant, and work will continue while further searches for the leak take place. Until the leak is discovered, public works officials have turned off the water supply to the factory.
Read MoreTwo Alabama Water Leaks Finally Found
Two major water leaks have been found in the main water pipe system of Centreville, Alabama. The leaks, which the City of Centreville Water Department has been searching for all last week, has left almost 900 homes without running water, while 1,900 residents have been told to boil all their water before using it. This is just a precautionary measure, but illustrates the size of the problem. However, the detection of the leaks can allow repair work to finally begin.
Read MoreSealGuard Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Mars, Pa:
SealGuard Inc. of Mars, PA today announced that they have received ISO 9001:2008 certification for the partial design and manufacture of polyurethane grouts for ground and water control. The ISO standards certify that the recipient follows industry best practices and has a system in place for continual improvement.
Massive Stretch of Reading Sewage Pipe Likely to be Replaced
Almost one month ago, we reported that a large section of sewage piping in Reading, Pennsylvania, had sprung a leak for the second time in three years. Well now the City of Reading Public Works is deciding whether to solve the problem for good, by potentially replacing a massive 600-foot of pipe that runs alongside the Schuylkill River. The pipe in question is almost 60 years old and officials are worried that it could be damaged further if it is not replaced.
Read MoreWorry Over Radioactive Water Leak
An underground pipe has been discovered by workers in Georgia leaking radioactive water beneath a nuclear power plant. The workers are in the process of discovering if the pipe is the sole cause of the leak or if there is another source that the water is also coming from.
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