Servicing the Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut Shorelines
Potable Water Services
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Servicing the Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut Shorelines |
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Potable Water Services |
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Tank inspections can be accomplished by one of three methods: draining, dropping in a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), or sending in a diver. Draining The oldest method of inspecting water reservoirs is to drain them. The reservoir is taken off-line and emptied, wasting valuable water and limiting operating capacity. Workers then enter the reservoir to clean the floor and perform maintenance by hand. For steel tanks, draining can lead to damage of the interior coating. Workers walking inside a tank generate a substantial risk of contamination and are subject to confined space regulations. Concrete reservoirs often suffer structural damage from the expansion and contraction that occurs from moving large quantities of water. This method requires extended down time, and is the most expensive.
Inspections Diving Services utilizes a thorough inspection method that has been developed to detect and document all important issues and problems. Full-time, two-way voice communication with the diver is maintained and is captured on the video record of the inspection. Our specialized equipment enables the customer to monitor and participate in the inspection by giving the diver instructions while he is inside the reservoir. The video monitors are on during the entire cleaning and inspection process.
ROV inspection Remotely operated vehicles (ROV) are useful for assessing the condition of a reservoir's interior without contamination, downtime, or confined space concerns. However, ROVs cannot effectively clean, remove debris, or perform repairs. Real-time video Divers use a helmet mounted, high resolution camera system coupled with high intensity lighting to inspect all surfaces and interior fixtures. Client representatives are invited to observe the dive on live video feed and give specific instructions that pertain to their individual requirements or concerns.
Commercial Hard Hat Divers Commercial divers that use the proper equipment are the best choice for overall tank maintenance. Divers perform the work while the tank remains in service and full of water, eliminating the high cost and dangers associated with normal tank maintenance. A diver can do what ROVs cannot, like repairing cracks or coating failure, cleaning the reservoir, or replacing corroded fixtures. |
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Potable Water Services Diving Services Inc. has an extensive inventory of dedicated "potable water" inspection and cleaning equipment. Our personnel, and expertise enable us to provide a broad range of underwater services for complete potable water system maintenance. All of DSI's well trained and commercially certified diving staff and associated in-tank equipment is fully disinfected according to AWWA Standard C652-92. Our commitment to rigorous health and safety codes exceeds
the requirements of the AWWA Whether it is an on-grade, below grade, clearwell, pedestal, standpipe, or tower, Diving Services’ cleaning equipment, used solely in potable water storage systems, will remove sand, sediment, flocculated material, lime and silt from your storage system. All work can be performed while your system is full and operating in a normal manner, eliminating downtime and loss of storage capacity. Diving Services’ highly trained and commercially certified diving staff can meet all of your potable water system maintenance needs. From inspection and cleaning to repairs, both major and minor, we are New England’s potable water specialists. |
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Old and new methods
for diving in potable water systems and all of our operations are conducted in
full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Subpart T - Commercial Diving Operations
and the Association of Commercial Divers International Consensus Standards for
Commercial Diving Operations. All inspections are documented in accordance with
the applicable recognized standards from the following agencies; National
Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC),
American Welding Society (AWS), Concrete inspected to American Concrete
Institute (ACI) standards.