How Smart Cities Save Millions on Aging Water Systems

Aging water infrastructure is a global crisis. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives U.S. drinking water systems a C- grade. Leaky pipes waste 2.1 trillion gallons annually — enough to flood New York City 70 feet deep. And with 50% of pipes worldwide over 50 years old, municipalities face impossible choices: Raise taxes for replacements? Or risk disasters?

Enter Polyurea Grout: The Invisible Fix for Failing Pipes

Instead of excavating streets (cost: $1M/mile), engineers now rehab pipes from inside using polyurea:

Robotic Injection: Tiny cameras locate cracks; nozzles spray polyurea.

Instant Lining: Forms a seamless, jointless tube within the host pipe.

Zero Disruption: No road closures, no angry citizens.

Why Mayors & Engineers Sleep Better

Cost: 60% cheaper than pipe replacement.

Lifespan: Adds 50+ years to crumbling pipes.

Public Health: Prevents sewage backups into drinking water (no more Flint-style crises).

Proof That Works:

Los Angeles saved $380M by rehabilitating 14 miles of 1940s-era sewer lines with polyurea grout instead of excavation. The project finished 18 months ahead of schedule — avoiding 3,000+ traffic jams.

"Polyurea turns ‘impossible’ infrastructure nightmares into weekend projects."

— Carlos Rivera, Director of Public Works (Houston, TX)

The Future Is Here:

Stop digging. Start injecting.