Electro Scan teams up with WRc to deliver pipeline condition assessment solutions across UK and Ireland

US-based technology firm Electro Scan and its subsidiary Electro Scan (UK) have formed a partnership with UK based environmental consultant WRc to deliver innovative services for the wastewater market in the UK Ireland.

According to the terms of the agreement signed between the two parties, WRc will work as exclusive service provider for Electro Scan.

WRc’s Assess and Address business unit will be offering Electro Scan’s next generation pipe condition assessment technology across the markets in the two countries.

WRc commercial manager Dale Hartley said: "WRc’s proven track record of partnering with innovative technology companies is central to growing our pipeline condition assessment business.

"Electro Scan’s product fits nicely into our best of breed bespoke services offering."

Electro Scan general manager Mark Grabowski said: "WRc’s leadership in innovation and consultancy was a key factor in our decision to work together.

"Given the start of AMP6 in the UK, WRc appears well positioned to help utilities optimise their CAPEX, OPEX, and TOTEX decision making."

Scottish Water had awarded the SR15 Pipeline Inspection and Condition Assessment Framework to WRc in August only for a six year period. The deal comes along with an extension option for a further six years.

UK Society of Trenchless Technology has awarded Electro Scan (UK) for the Best Project in April this year for its work with Severn Trent.

Earlier this month, Electro Scan had introduced a new leak detection technology in the form of a multi-sensor probe which can be used by water utilities for detecting and measuring water losses across pipelines.

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Image: WRc and Electro Scan UK-based low voltage conductivity service van. Photo: courtesy of Electro Scan Inc.