A 150-year-old university experienced problems with ongoing leaks and bad odours that were causing havoc in the dorms. The university needed to find a solution that would not displace the more than one thousand students, turning to NuFlow for assistance.

The students were complaining about the plumbing issues that were ongoing at this reputable eastern university. The facility had been struggling for many years with its ageing pipes, especially those in the dorm rooms. The pipes, which were in constant use, required urgent attention. Patches were used when new problems arose, though these issues continued returning.

One thousand students lived in the four buildings, making it difficult to manage the problems being faced. With the university putting plans in place to renovate the dorms, it was not in the pipeline for at least another ten years. Full pipe replacement was an expensive and disruptive option, that would cost the university close to $2 million in repairs. The main concern was keeping the dorm rooms open during the school year.

The university turned to NuFlow, hearing about their trenchless pipelining solutions. After an on-site consultation with the facilities manager of the university, decisions were made to go ahead, due to the minimal disruption the process would cause. This was an excellent choice after doing numerous presentations to the management teams. The quote for the project was half of pipe replacement, reducing the cost for the university in the long run.

This trenchless pipelining contract included more than five thousand square feet of cast iron pipe and thirty-two drain stacks, all needed to be cleaned and lined. The entire project was completed within a month and was carried out over the winter break, to ensure no disruption to the students.

Tom Bowman, the President at NuFlow, said “The trenchless pipelining solution proved to be half of the cost of pipe replacement and when the students returned to campus, there were no more complaints. Our trenchless solution creates a pipe within the existing pipe. It isn't a destructive method and takes a fraction of the time to complete when compared to traditional pipe replacement methods.”

About Us:

NuFlow is a leading drain and sewer line repair specialist company based in the United States. This well-established company was formed in 1998 and originally manufactured and installed patented trenchless drain and sewer lines for single-family homes throughout the country. Today they are a global company that developed a new method in 2000 similar to a stent used to open the arteries to the heart. NuFlow offers a unique internal bladder to repair damaged drain and sewer lines in an effective, fast and affordable manner. To find out more, visit their website at https://www.nuflow.com.