This is a sample video that will show you a Video Ray ROV inspecting a clearwell, a diver inspecting a clearwell and then we will watch a diver cleaning a welded steel potable water ground storage tank. (c) 2009 by Ron Perrin Water Technologies
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Diver inspecting underground clearwell
Since 1997 Ron Perrin Water Technologies has been a leader in potable water tank & tower inspection. We offer 3 different water tank & tower inspections. All of these inspections provide digital photos of inspection points and problem areas along with an underwater DVD so you can see the interior roof and floor of your water storage tank with no water loss or disruption in service. We take pride in offering you the most information for the least cost.
Our potable water dive team is available to clean sediment from the floor of your water storage tanks, set plugs, and offer other underwater services.
Field Tech Inspecting a water tower
Diver enters water tower.
Since 1997, we have worked for over 500 water utilities in over 8 U.S. states and Internationally in Mexico.
See my blog at www.ronperrin.wordpress.com to see list of contaminats found in potable water tanks and video of water tank inspection with an ROV & diver cleaning.
Water tank ROV – Used in public water storage tanks.
This is a Video Ray.
Remotely Operated Vehicle Water Tank Inspection (ROV)
with No Disruption in your water service. Ron Perrin Water Technologies offers experienced inspection crews with all safety climbing gear.
Our ROV was purchased for and is only used in Potable water!
See our SAMPLE VIDEO – Diver & Remotely controlled vehicle inspecting water storage tank.
The video also shows divers cleaning potable water tanks.
The Video Ray is a great inspection tool, to read more about it see our video Ray page.
http://potabletankdiver.wordpress.com/video-ray-rov/
Video Ray - Remotely Operated Vehicle
Video Ray ROV on its way to inspect a water tower
Video Ray
View From the top
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Call Toll Free 888-481-1ROV or 817-377-4899
National Fire Prevention Association
According to the National Fire Prevention Association fire prevention tanks should be inspected inside and out at least every 5 years. Ron Perrin is a registered member of the National Fire Prevention Association.
NFPA is recognized throughout the world as the leading authoritative source of technical background, data, and consumer advice on the fire problem and fire protection and prevention.
NFPA is recognized throughout the world as the leading authoritative source of technical background, data, and consumer advice on the fire problem and fire protection and prevention.
We inspect your fire protection tanks while they remain full of water.
Using underwater cameras you get the most information at the least cost,
and best of all your fire protection is never compromised.
We Save Lives
A rare look inside a water storage tank while it is being cleaned. Click the page titled “What is it ?” on the left. We also have a company documentary available at
Photo: Sediment being removed from Potable Water Storage Tank.
The Threat of Bacteria-
Countless kinds of bacteria can make their way into a public water supply. Chlorine and other treatment methods are our first line of defense. When potable water storage tanks are clean small amounts of bacteria that survive the treatment process cycle through the system undetected and harmless due to the small quantity. Sediment in the tank can capture and harbor these small amounts of bacteria. The bacteria can start to grow hidden from chlorine deep in the sediment. Chlorine can even be overwhelmed and depleted if a nitrate eating bacteria is collected. As the bacteria continues to grow in the sediment month after month and year after year the threat to public health grows.
The Threat of Cryptosporidium
The threat of cryptosporidium outbreak is even greater with sediment in the floor of a water storage tank. Again Sediment can harbor bacteria, cryptosporidium and other contaminates. The best defense to insure a protozoa like cryptosporidium will not take up residence in your water storage system may be to keep the tanks free of sediment. In the Spring of 1993 over 100 people died as a result of a cryptosporidium outbreak that was directly associated with the Howard Avenue Water Purification Plant. This was the largest water born disease ever documented in United States history. It is estimated that over 400,000 people became ill with diarrhea.
Due to the fact that cryptosporidium is a protozoa parasite with a thick outer shell it is highly resistant to disinfectants such as chlorine. The best defense to ensure it will not inhabit your water system may be to make sure your water tanks remain sediment free. This will remove and habitat that small amounts bacteria or protozoa could lodge and grow in, Preventing possible public health problem in the most simple way. Keeping water storage tanks clean.
Photo: Sediment being removed from Potable Water Storage Tank.
What is in the floor of your tank Call RON PERRIN to find out 1-888-481-1768
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Yearly inspections of your potable water storage tanks is the best way to keep up with the sediment levels in your tank. Since 1997 Ron Perrin Water Technologies have served water utility companies. They offer high tech inspections using the latest generation of remotely operated underwater cameras. Comprehensive inspections with NO WATER LOSS and NO Disruption in your service. Our underwater camera gives you a first hand look at your water quality and allows you to make an informed decision on whether the tank should be cleaned or taken out of service for other repairs. CLEAN YOUR TANKS
Keeping your water storage tanks clean may be one of the most overlooked maintenance procedures in the water industry. Out of sight and out of mind, sediment in the bottom of your water storage tanks is never seen and rarely thought of. The sediment that builds up in almost all potable water tanks can be a habitat for bacteria and other contaminates. Bacteria can get a foothold in the sediment out of reach of the chlorine entering the tank. Hidden in the sediment the bacteria can then grow and flourish creating a health risk. A nitrate eating bacteria can even deplete your chlorine levels leaving you at even greater risk. Removing the sediment and keeping your tank clean is the best way to maintain a healthy water system. Divers wearing a dry suit are sealed in their own environment, they are then washed down with a chlorine solution meeting all State and AWWA requirements. The divers may then enter the water system and vacuum out the sediment. Everything that is loose is removed, allowing the chlorine or other treatment chemicals entering the tank to effectively do its job. This is a much more effective method than the traditional buckets and shovels. We are able to remove ALL loose sediment without scraping shovels on painted surfaces. In addition thereIs minimum water loss with our method, you do not need to DRAIN YOUR TANKS. Call today to learn how we can save you water, time and money while helping you maintain the healthiest water system possible.
1-888-481-1768 Visit www.ronperrin.com and see our blog on water tank contamination at www.ronperrin.wordpress.com
Divers prepare to go into a potable water storage tank by washing down with a 200ppm chlorine solution. On this date 3 to 6 inches of sediment was removed form a 300,000 gallon tank.
The certified diver is wearing a dry suit and full face mask. The dry suit ensures that no part of the divers body touches the water. All of the equipment is purchased for and only used in potable water. Many off-shore companies have a hard time sticking to this rule when they only work in potable water tanks occasionally. RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES divers work in potable water every week. Potable water inspection and tank cleaning is #1 job.
Having your water tanks inspected and cleaned when needed is the best way to insure the health of your system.
Call us today toll free at 1-888-481-1768. Or fax a list of your tanks and sizes to 817-246-1740 for a QUICK QUOTE!
Our company is growing and we are now interviewing entry level divers.
DIVER needed to work with commercial dive crew. No paid diving experience is required however you must be a certified diver & at least 18 years old for trainee and 26 for supervisor.
Seeking Trainee and Supervisor with knolege of OSHA regulations.
If this sounds like the kind of thing you have been looking for please check out our web site at www.ronperrin.com
Applications are available for download at http://www.ronperrin.com/employment.htm
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ADC divers & Trained ROV operators are prefered
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Texas Workforce Development site for ROV training!
