downunder municipal services

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

AP/M PERMAFORM

Cor+Gard Application

PERMACAST

AP/M PERMAFORM

Cor+Gard Application

PERMACAST

AP/M PERMAFORM

Finished Cor+Gard Application

PERMACAST

AP/M PERMAFORM

•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

AP/M PERMAFORM

Power Wash Manhole

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

Forms are set up to line manhole

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

Concrete is pumped in and allowed to cure

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

PERMAFORMED IN PLACE

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

Forms are removed and seams are welded

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

Finished Permaform

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

Adaptable to different configurations

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

Agru Lined Permaform

PERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

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

I & I BARRIERAP/MPERMAFORM

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

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AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

AP/M PERMAFORM

Inflow Control

I & I BARRIER

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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