Wachs Utility Services is 100% focused on distribution system services that improve system operability and capture critical system information. We have integrated our services in ways to maximize the efficiency of a program and ultimately save the utility money. Many utilities compartmentalize operations and maintenance activities into different crews and departments. Wachs integration approach is to maximize every asset visit and complete as much work as possible per visit. Maximizing each asset visit eliminates a large percentage of work orders for the utility, saving money and dramatically increasing the operability of the system.

Integration example #1:
An example of Wachs’ integration approach is in our valve exercising programs. A typical initial asset visit will include most of the following activities: locate, clean out, inspection, exercising, lid replacement, raise to grade, box alignment, GPS mapping and capture of asset attribute data. Once operable, the asset does not require a second visit and that saves the utility money.

Integration example #2:
Other integration is realized by synergy of services. For example, Wachs is the leading provider of fire hydrant unidirectional flushing (UDF) programs. Most UDF programs fail due to inoperable valves. Wachs has the experience and resources to address system valves in advance of a UDF program to ensure that the flushing sequences are executable and the unidirectional flushing program succeeds.

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