Category: Repair and Restoration
For water asset managers overseeing steel tanks and elevated towers, a failing protective coating is never a cosmetic problem. Coating breakdown exposes bare metal to moisture and oxygen, accelerating structural corrosion and threatening drinking water quality. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommends inspecting steel water storage facilities every three to five years to maintain […]
Climate change is already stressing Midwest water infrastructure, and elevated assets in storm corridors across the Southern United States and Midwest regions sit on the front line. Choosing the right protective coatings is now a core risk-management decision, not just a paint-color choice.Why Protective Coatings Matter for Storm-Ready AssetsEvery water tower and water tank in […]
AWWA and state guidance consistently show that structured inspection, cleaning, coating, and budgeting programs are what keep elevated tanks deliverable, compliant, and predictable for the long term. For water asset managers and city authorities, 2026 is a good time to tighten that playbook so every water tower rehab dollar is planned, not reactive.Inspection CadencePublic health […]
Water asset managers and city water authorities recognize the crucial importance of selecting the appropriate welding methods for water tower construction and tank welding. The welds form the backbone of structural integrity, impacting durability, leak prevention, and regulatory compliance.Due to AWWA standards and other municipal codes, welds in water tanks and towers must meet stringent […]
Water towers, a vital infrastructure asset for communities, have long-term reliability needs that depend on the health of protective coatings. For water asset managers and city water authorities, knowing how to detect early signs of coating failure can prevent costly repairs, protect water quality, and keep service uninterrupted. That can highlight five essential points to […]
When water asset managers and city water authorities strategically plan infrastructure for water storage, selecting the right water tank or tower substrate types becomes a pivotal decision. Concrete and steel are the primary materials of choice for storing city water. Each has inherent advantages and drawbacks, which significantly affect:These conditions matter most to decision-makers, empowering them […]
As water utility professionals, maintenance workers, engineers, and rural water system operators, your role in fixing a water tower leak that originates from the bottom is time-critical. It involves contacting and scheduling a team of specialized repair professionals who are certified to repair water towers using specialized techniques and strict adherence to industry regulations, particularly […]
As industries face increasingly unpredictable and severe weather patterns, the demand for robust protective coatings has never been greater. Recent advancements in materials science and engineering are setting new benchmarks for durability, adaptability, and longevity in protective coatings, ensuring critical infrastructure and equipment can withstand the harshest environments.1. Advanced Material Science: Transition Metal DichalcogenidesOne of […]