Downunder Municipal Services
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Downunder Municipal Services specializes in providing a wide variety of municipal services while delivering the highest standards of quality. Complex jobs with challenging configurations present no problem, and we provide our services on a scheduled basis or in emergency situations 24/7.
DownUnder:An Established Reputation
The origins of DownUnder date back to 1952 , and the company has over 200 years of field experience among its staff, and has developed solid professional relationships with many public agencies, authorities, private businesses and federal and state departments. DownUnder is a member of the Better Business Bureau, as well as the APWA, MTA, MWEA, and the MRWA.
In addition to Manhole Rehabilitation Services,
DownUnder Services Include: Sanitary and Storm Line Cleaning
Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Investigation
Lateral Launching
Root Foaming & Grease Release
Lift Station and Wet Well Cleaning
Catch Basin Cleaning
Waste Water Treatment Plant Cleaning
and Vacuuming Services
Vacuum Excavation
Smoke and Dye Testing Services
According to the EPA, grease and
roots cause 73% of SSO events.
Ancillary Services Include: Contaminated soil, sediment, & groundwater remediation
Treatment system installation & operation
Underground storage tank removals
Abandoned site cleanup & remediation
Facility closures
Pipeline & sewer line installation
French drain installation
Erosion Control
Asbestos/Lead Paint Abatement
Boiler room and power house emergency maintenance service
Mold & fungus removal from walls, ceilings, floors and sub-flooring
Application of biocides to reduce potential re-growth of mold and fungus
Hydro-blasting up to 20,000 PSI / Ultra hydro-blasting up to 40,000 PSI
Transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Plant decontamination and decommissioning
Industrial vacuuming (wet & dry)
DownUnder is the only licensed applicator of the APM Permaform® System in Michigan
Manhole Renewal
AP/M PERMAFORM
ConMICShield®
Even today, almost 60 years after the 1945 discovery of Microbial Induced Corrosion(MIC) by C.D. Parker we continue to incorrectly refer to the corrosive deterioration of sewer pipe as “a H2S Gas Problem”
The History
ConMICShield®
The primary problem for concrete in the sewer environment is Thiobacillus thiooxidans(concretivorous) – Latin for “concrete-eating”
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion
The History
ConMICShield®
It is the sulfuric acid (H2SO4) that is produced when the Thiobacillus thiooxidans bacteria metabolize the H2S that actually corrodes the concrete
The Challenges
STEP 1:
Anaerobic bacteria, which do not require oxygen, form in raw sewage and produce hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S).
Factors contributing to rapid bacterial growth are temperature, retention time, high BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) levels, and turbulence.
STEP 2:
Turbulence from force mains, drop manholes, steep grade changes and pumping stations allow the hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) to release into the atmosphere in pipes and manholes.
STEP 3:
Sulfide gas (H2S) is converted into sulfuric acid (H2SO4) by the aerobic Thiobacillus bacteria that grow on the concrete surfaces above the wastewater flows. Only Thiobacillus can convert the H2S to sulfuric acid.
STEP 4:
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) produced by the Thiobacillusbacteria quickly corrode the concrete, resulting in severe structural damage to the pipe and manholes.
Protective coatings often delaminate, crack, develop pinhole leaks, disintegrate and allow corrosion to continue unchecked.
ConMICShield®
A simple to use liquid concrete admixture molecularly bonds to the cement particles of the concrete.
EPA registration 708712-12
ConMICShield®
The active ingredient in ConMICShield®
(Germicidal Quaternary Ammonium Salts) forms a colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer, which chemically bonds to the cement molecules.
Cell Wall
Thiobacillus thioxidans
200,000 X magnification
Cell Wall Units:
OM = Outer Unit Membrane
M = Middle Layer
I = Innermost Layer
ConMICShield®
ConMICShield®
When a single cell microorganism comes in contact with the ConMICShield®, which is bonded to the cement, the cell membrane ruptures and the organism dies.
ConMICShield®
Since nothing is transferred to the now dead cell, ConMICShield® doesn’t lose strength and is ready for the next cell to contact it.
ConMICShield®
Wash off
Chip off
Peel off
Delaminate
Pinhole
It can not…
ConMICShield®
*Test Reports are Available
Grand Rapids 8 Year Pilot Study
Force Main Turbulence
3 Types of Protection
ConShield®
Sections
Calcium
Aluminate
Cement
Densifier
ConShield® Successful After 8 Years
Calcium Aluminate
Cement Corrosion
ConShield®
Section
Densifier
Corrosion
Section Joint
ConMICShield®
Hampton, VA
Manhole comparison after one year in place
WITHOUT ConMICShield® WITH ConMICShield®
WITH ConMICShield®
WITHOUT ConMICShield®
Brief Story about Miami-Dade
Manhole # 40 Harbour DriveKey Biscayne, FL
Miami-Dade, FL Public Works had a high H2S area which was notorious for eating concrete manholes.
It would be very satisfactory to them if, in this area, a plain concrete manhole could survive a year of service. They routinely inspect this line every six months and manhole replacement is an ongoing project.
Brief Story about Miami-Dade
Brief Story about Miami-DadeRodney LovettChief of Miami Dade Water and Sewer20900 SW 117 AveMiami, FL 33177(305) 254-5871
Tom Adkins American Cast Iron PipeMiami 2-29-05
Brief Story about Miami-Dade
Rodney Lovett (MDWS) and the delegation inspect the ConMICShield® manhole.
Manhole put into service 8/2001Photo Taken 2/29/2005
The Stainless Steel Cables holding the ConMICShield® test pieces have been replaced several times. These are the original
ConMICShield® test pieces of 3 different mix designs. They are 5 years old.
There is evidence of some scouring of the concrete; but this manhole is #1 out of a force main, and has served well for 5
years in this environment.
The manhole next to #40 about 15 feet away was to have been protected by a coating.
What ConMICShield® Cannot Do
What ConMICShield® Cannot Do
ConMICShield® will not fire a magic bullet up the line and fix existing problems!
What ConMICShield® Cannot Do
What ConMICShield® Cannot Do
What ConMICShield® Cannot Do
What ConMICShield® Cannot Do
ConMICShield® will not cure existing problems in the sewer line!
Wellington Road ConMICShield® Manholes
Wellington Road ConMICShield® Manholes
Bring in the Expert
Dr. Clarence Baugh, PhD.
Dr. Clarence Baugh, PhD.
President, Director of Research and Applied TechnologyCustom Biologicals, Inc.Boca Raton, Florida
Developing customized biological products and 2nd generation bioremediation products.
Dr. Clarence Baugh, PhD.
Consultant to ASTM sub-committee charged with writing “the ASTM test standard to evaluate the resistance of concrete coatings or additives to microbial growth”.
US patent #6656919 – Decontamination of Anthrax Spores
Manhole Renewal
PERMACASTAP/MPERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
Brick Manhole Missing Mortar Joints
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
H2S Corrosion
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Power Wash Manhole Interior
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Mortar Application
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Radial Impingement
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Radial Impingement
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Finished Permacast
PERMACAST
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Cor+Gard Application
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Cor+Gard Application
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Finished Cor+Gard Application
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•Structural reinforcement
•Prevents erosion damage
•Contains sewerage
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Before
PERMACAST
After
AP/M PERMAFORM
Before
PERMACAST
After
AP/M PERMAFORM
•More effective and less expensive than point repairs
•Safe – hazardous entry avoided; Does not rely upon operator “in-hole”
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
•Flows maintained during procedure
•No excavation or surface disruption
•Quick – no traffic inconvenience
•Corrosion protected
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
•Fully conforms to Design Guide Installation Procedures
•Third Party Certified
•Compacted in place from high-speed centrifugal impact
PERMACAST
AP/M PERMAFORM
Big Rapids, Michigan
PERMACAST
Manhole Renewal
PERMAFORMAP/MPERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
Brick Manhole Missing Mortar Joints
PERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
Structural Damage
PERMAFORM
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Power Wash Manhole
PERMAFORM
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Forms are set up to line manhole
PERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
Concrete is pumped in and allowed to cure
PERMAFORM
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PERMAFORMED IN PLACE
PERMAFORM
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Forms are removed and seams are welded
PERMAFORM
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Finished Permaform
PERMAFORM
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Adaptable to different configurations
PERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
Agru Lined Permaform
PERMAFORM
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New Agru Lined Permaform
PERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
New Construction with Agru
PERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
PERMAFORM
•The plastic Lining is impervious to corrosion of both liquids and vapors
•Contaminated sewerage sealed in; Ground water sealed out
AP/M PERMAFORM
PERMAFORM
•Structurally independent
•Faster and less disruptive than excavation
•Flows maintained; No need to over pump flows
•Special interior preparation not required
AP/M PERMAFORM
PERMAFORM
•Successfully used for 40+years
•Plastic lining can be PE, PVC, PP, PVDP customized to the corrosion with different profiles
AP/M PERMAFORM
PERMAFORM
•Cost effective; Generally less than half the cost of dig and replace
•More than 5,000 installations without a single failure
•100 year design life
AP/M PERMAFORM
When you see a little problem…
PERMAFORM
AP/M PERMAFORM
…is it wise to wait?
PERMAFORM
Manhole Renewal
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AP/M PERMAFORM
Inflow Control
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Inflow Control
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Inflow Control
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Inflow Control
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Pricing / Cost Estimates
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DownUnder Municipal Services
Contact InformationCorporate Headquarters5100 West Michigan Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49006Phone: (269) 375-9595Fax: (269) 375-2830
Grand Rapids Regional Office346 River StreetCoopersville, MI 49404Phone: (616) 837-9368Fax: (616) 837-9450
Detroit Regional Office26705 Northline RoadTaylor, MI 48180Phone: (313) 363-0415Fax: (734) 941-4333
Kalamazoo Regional Office2612 Miller RoadKalamazoo, MI 49001Phone: (269) 344-0127Fax: (269) 344-1038
Atlanta Regional Office1492 N. Blair Bridge RoadAustell, GA 30168Phone: (866) 354-8963Fax: (866) 473-2996
*For after hours emergencies,
please call: (269) 344-0127
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