Nuflow is a well-established US based company with decades of experience and boasts with a team of highly qualified and knowledgeable staff members. In the 90’s they developed a pull-in-place repair method for pipes and placed their focus on small diameter sewer and drainpipes ranging between 2 and 12 inches. Their patented method has been licensed to many international companies in 6 continents.
According to Tom Bowman, President of Nuflow, “Lead can enter drinking water when plumbing materials that contain lead corrode, especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and fixtures. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. In homes with lead pipes that connect the home to the water main, also known as lead services lines, these pipes are typically the most significant source of lead in the water. We line pipes consisting of clay, concrete, metal, lead, iron, steel and fibreglass to name a few, by using innovative techniques. This will strengthen the existing structure and prevent harmful deposits to end up in drinking water.”
The main water supply of a city that runs below the street is connected to houses with service lines in the form of small pipes. In houses across the US, many systems or lines are made up of lead pipes. Lead contaminates the drinking water and is detrimental to public health and development of young children. Irreversible harm is caused by long-term exposure. To replace all these systems with copper pipes will have tremendous financial implications, but being innovative, Nuflow has a bespoke solution for this problem with their pipe lining technology.
Pipelining works on different materials ranging from concrete to lead, indoor and outdoor, causes minimum disruption and is referred to as the trenchless solution. This process involves no digging, destruction or interruptions. Congested and corroded pipes are explored with a camera and a thorough assessment is made of each situation before the correct solution is applied. As the pipe is cleaned the epoxy saturated flexible lining is pulled through and merges the epoxy to the sides of the pipe walls, leaving a stronger system with a longer lifespan intact. Even roots from trees will not be able to penetrate the lined pipe system.
With this non-intrusive method, there is no risk of creating more pollution or causing debris to cause further contamination. This environmentally friendly option is cost effective and saves time and labour. With specialists on site supervising during the process, a favourable outcome is guaranteed.
About Us
NuFlow, the US based innovative industry leader for small diameter pipe restoration and lining, was granted an exclusive license in 2006 by APL to utilize all technologies and patent rights. This made NuFlow the only licensed pipe and rehabilitation company, manufacturing and installing multiple technology for pressurized and non-pressurized systems. The acquisition of APL in 2007 put them way ahead of the pack. Specializing in all pipe repairs, sewer pipe repair, lead pipe replacement, pipe reclining, and internal pipe coating, with minimum disruption, Nuflow is the company of choice, completing the job speedily with well-trained staff, at competitive prices.
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