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January 23, 2017 Perma-Liner Atlanta

DeKalb County’s Sewer Overflow and Smoke Testing Advisory

DeKalb County recently completed 400 miles of sewer pipe smoke testing and identified public and private lines in need of repair. The smoke testing of sewer lines is one type of required assessment outlined in the federal Consent mandate which was imposed over five years ago. The smoke testing consists of a nontoxic smoke which is inserted in a section of residential sewer pipeline. If smoke escapes through the ground, it indicates a leak in the sewer pipe. In addition, the test also detects possible breaks in homeowner’s sewer laterals, stormwater tie-ins, and any other possible outcome that allows either stormwater to get into the system, or wastewater to leak out of the system. The rehabilitation and repair of public

March 31, 2016 Perma-Liner Atlanta

Atlanta’s Memorial Park and Flooding Prevention

Flooding and sewer overflows have been an ongoing problem for Atlanta’s Memorial Park for decades. City watershed management officials are now planning to spend about $400,000 over the next three to nine months to raise five manholes on a sewer line, through the park, by approximately 2 feet in order to keep water from flowing into the sewer line and causing further damage. Additionally, plans will be expedited on more than $30 million in other repairs, including the rehabilitation of a 90-inch pipe installed in 1910 that runs beneath the park. Recently, flooding on Peachtree Creek sent sewage flowing into the playground and other areas of Atlanta’s Memorial Park located in Buckhead, leaving nearby residents in a state of concern.

January 6, 2016 Perma-Liner Atlanta

Atlanta!! This One’s for YOU: UCT Conference and Exhibition

Perma-Liner Industries cordially invites you to The UCT (Underground Construction Technology) conference right in your home town, Atlanta, Georgia! It’s taking place on February 3rd and 4th at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta and we want to see you there! There will be numerous exhibits and informative sessions on the value and affordability of the latest and greatest underground pipeline technologies and infrastructure, including trenchless, open cut, new construction and rehabilitation. Major academic and industry sponsors will offer seminars before, during and after UCT—providing attendees with a week-long option of learning possibilities. For those interested in the educational program, UCT’s main program (Feb. 3-4) qualifies for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) granted by

July 17, 2015 Perma-Liner Atlanta

Rainy Season and Sewer Drainage Systems

Many of us are experiencing a rainy season now that summer is in full swing. Along with the sunny delights and fanfare this time of year brings, there is also a need to think about the proper functioning of our drainage systems where we live. It is important to know to what extent a drainage issue is prevalent. In order to do this, a qualified fully licensed professional is needed for drain pipe cleaning. This will also maximize your awareness of the health of the pipelines in your home. Here are a few suggestions when seeking the help of an expert: 1. Get referrals from people you know. Word of mouth advertising speaks volumes on the overall satisfaction of previous