Critical infrastructures – from drinking water networks and wastewater networks to industrial applications – are coming under increasing pressure: ageing, climate change, and rising requirements for environmental and security of supply. At the same time, the expectation is growing not only to repair damage efficiently, but to identify risks at an early stage – even before failures or environmental impacts occur.
Smart solutions – monitored or with additional protection
Modern pipe systems offer an intelligent response to these challenges: monitored pipelines detect changes in condition in real time, while permeation-resistant systems ensure clean and safe conveyance of media even in difficult soil conditions. Whether in drinking water, wastewater or industrial applications – both technologies make a valuable contribution to safety, environmental protection and sustainable network operation.
egeplast solutions at a glance
egeplast offers the right level of safety for every challenge – from protection against external influences to active condition monitoring:
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Barrier Pipe SLA®
Permeation-resistant to protect drinking water and the environment
additive protective layer
certified barrier layer made of aluminum
Core pipe made of PE 100-RC
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egeSmart:Integrity DCS
Early warning system for monitoring critical infrastructure
Pipe location
Manual damage localization
SMS signal
Permanent or discontinuous monitoring
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egeSmart:Leak Control 3L
Permanent monitoring for drinking water protection
Permeation-resistant pipe system
Pipe location
Permanent leakage monitoring
SMS signal
Forwarding of messages to a control center
Remote monitoring
Location of damage
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The benefits of monitored and permeation-resistant pipe systems are particularly evident in safety-critical or environmentally sensitive areas and are therefore increasingly used for:
- Drinking water protection areas
- Industrial and chemical plants
- Critical infrastructures
- Regulatorily demanding applications
Technical content and downloads
Would you like to explore the topic in more depth? Our white papers and cheat sheets provide detailed insights, data and facts.
1. White paper: Extreme weather events as a new challenge for underground infrastructure
Read how the increase in extreme weather events can strain and damage our underground infrastructures, and what solutions modern pipe systems offer.
2. Cheat sheet – drinking water: Legal requirements & risk management in the water sector
Find out which new legal requirements water suppliers must meet – from mandatory risk management
and stricter limit values to real-time monitoring of water quality.
3. White paper: Consolidation of small wastewater treatment plants
This white paper highlights the benefits of consolidating small wastewater treatment plants, the technical and legal requirements, and specific practical examples.
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In Germany, around 1.3 billion litres of drinking water seep unused into the ground every day. That corresponds to around 473 million m³ per year, or about 5% of all drinking water, resulting in losses of almost one billion euros per year.
Source: Losses due to dilapidated pipelines: Water disaster in
Germany – drinking water seeps away for almost one billion euros.
(Focus Online, May 16, 2024)
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Thames Water lost 690 million litres per day last year due to leakages. That is around a quarter of treated drinking water and would cover the daily needs of almost 5 million people.
Source: The global costs of pipe bursts: Financial, safety and environmental impacts.
(Amex Sanivar, October 2, 2023)
30%
Estimates suggest that around 30% of available drinking water worldwide is lost during transport to the end consumer. Halving these losses could enable an additional drinking water supply for 90 million people.
Source: Methane emissions: The invisible danger.
(Klinger International, November 30, 2023)
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Every year, the USA loses 13 million tonnes of methane due to
leakages. This causes economic damage amounting to billions and places a heavy burden on the environment.
Source: Water losses threaten security of supply in London.
(Lebensraum Wasser, December 6, 2022)
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In an oil accident in Michigan, more than one million gallons of crude oil entered the Kalamazoo River. The clean-up took years and cost more than $1.2 billion.
Source: Water distribution networks of the future: Efficient and safe thanks to smart measurement technology.
(Process, February 29, 2024)
