Critical infrastructures – from drinking water networks to wastewater networks and industrial applications – are increasingly under pressure: aging, climate change, and rising demands for environmental and supply security. At the same time, there is a growing need not only to efficiently repair damage but also to identify risks early – even before failures or environmental pollution occur.
Smart Solutions – whether Monitored or with Additional Protection
Modern pipe systems offer an intelligent answer to these challenges: Monitored lines detect changes in condition in real-time, while permeation-resistant systems ensure clean and safe media transport even in difficult soil conditions. Whether in the drinking water, wastewater, or industrial sector – both technologies make a valuable contribution to safety, environmental protection, and sustainable network operation.
Egeplast Solutions at a Glance
egeplast offers the appropriate level of security for every challenge – from protection against external influences to active condition monitoring:
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SLA® Barrier Pipe System
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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SLM® DCS
Early warning system for monitoring critical infrastructure
Pipe location
Manual damage localization
SMS signal
Permanent or discontinuous monitoring
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3L Leak Control
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 advantages 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 Zones
- Industrial and Chemical Plants
- Critical Infrastructures
- Applications with Stringent Regulatory Requirements
Technical Content and Downloads
Would you like to delve deeper into the topic? Our whitepapers and cheat sheets provide detailed insights, data, and facts.
1. Whitepaper: 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 Water Management
Learn which new legal requirements water suppliers must meet – from mandatory risk management
to stricter limit values and real-time monitoring of water quality.
3. Whitepaper: Consolidation of Small Wastewater Treatment Plants
This whitepaper highlights the advantages of consolidating small wastewater treatment plants, the technical and legal requirements, as well as concrete practical examples.
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In Germany, approximately 1.3 billion liters of drinking water seep unused into the ground daily. This corresponds annually to around 473 million m³ or about 5% of the total drinking water, leading to losses of almost one billion euros per year.
Source: Losses due to dilapidated pipelines: Water catastrophe 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 liters per day last year due to leaks. This corresponds to about a quarter of the treated drinking water and would cover the daily needs of almost 5 million people.
Source: The Global Costs of Pipe Bursts: Financial, Safety-Related, and Ecological Impacts.
(Amex Sanivar, October 2, 2023)
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According to estimates, around 30% of available drinking water is lost worldwide during transport to the end consumer. Halving these losses could enable the additional drinking water supply for 90 million people
Source: Methane Emissions: The Invisible Danger.
(Klinger International, November 30, 2023)
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Annually, 13 million tons of methane are lost in the USA due to
leaks. This leads to billions in economic damage and heavily burdens the environment.
Source: Water Losses Threaten Supply Security in London.
(Lebensraum Wasser, December 6, 2022)
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In an oil spill in Michigan, over one million gallons of crude oil entered the Kalamazoo River. The cleanup efforts lasted for years and cost over 1.2 billion dollars.
Source: Water Distribution Networks of the Future: Efficient and Secure Thanks to Smart Measurement Technology.
(Process, February 29, 2024)
