Severn Trent trials new technology to reline water pipes
It is expected to provide greater protection and reduce the number of leaks and bursts
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Severn Trent is trialling new technology to reline the inside of its pipes, claiming to be the first water company in the world to use this pipe renewal technology.
It has installed specialist lining material inside a stretch of pipes in Wrexham, in partnership with UK developer Aqualiner, to provide greater protection and reduce the number of leaks and bursts in the area.
The innovative design means it is quicker and cheaper to install than existing open-cut and slip lining techniques, requiring a smaller footprint on the road and resulting in less traffic management and less disruption for customers.