Managing the integrity of critical water lines demands a structured, standards-based approach - especially in aging water networks. Accurate insights into threats like leaks, joint failures, corrosion and material degradation are key to maintaining operational safety and long-term asset performance.
Linegy applies ISO 55001-aligned asset integrity methodologies that integrate development of integrity programs, diagnostics, condition assessments, and planning of corrective actions. With advanced inspection technologies at the core, this approach supports informed decision-making across the entire asset lifecycle. The result: extended asset longevity, improved reliability, and optimized infrastructure investment.
Many water line operators face challenges in assessing pipeline conditions due to limited access for diagnostics technologies, and difficulties in detecting underground leaks. Corrosion, aging infrastructure, and complex network layouts add to the problem, requiring sophisticated diagnostic tools and techniques to accurately gauge the pipelines' integrity and prevent failures.
Our integrity management planning for water lines is a systematic approach to ensuring the long-term safety, reliability, and efficiency of water line networks. The process begins with a comprehensive assessment of the water line system, including material types, age, and operational history. This assessment identifies threats, their impact and the potential risks, such as material deteriorations, corrosion, leaks and damages.
Inspections are a significant element in extending the life of water lines. Replacing pipelines is costly, but inspections can help reduce that need by identifying potential problems early and providing valuable information on which to base repair and rehabilitation decisions. Our Innovations in inspection technology now allow water utilities to conduct long distance inspections non-destructively and without service interruption, making it easier to assess the condition of pipelines and extend their life through targeted repairs and maintenance.
We assess water line integrity following ISO, DVGW, and AWWA standards. The process involves screening, inspection and monitoring pipeline conditions, evaluating their safety and operational fitness, and estimating their remaining lifespan based on material degradation and environmental factors. Maintenance and repairs are prioritized using risk assessments and inspection reports to focus resources on critical issues, ensuring pipelines meet safety requirements and their lifespan is extended.
After our integrity assessment, we identify corrective and preventive actions to address deficiencies and enhance asset integrity. We update processes, procedures, and technologies to improve the integrity management system. Asset management plans and documentation are revised to standardize these improvements. We incorporate lessons learned into our knowledge base and share them with stakeholders. These insights help refine planning and set new integrity objectives and strategies as needed.