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Is Your Infrastructure Data Locked in Video?
When a city experiences several pipe failures within the same part of its system, it may seem obvious that the data should hold the answer. Are the failures isolated incidents, or are they signs of a larger problem? Are the pipes connected by age, material, condition, or location? Are nearby assets showing the same warning signs? The public works director turns to the team, expecting answers. The city has years of inspection footage, maintenance records, and firsthand knowled
Aug 55 min read


I&I 101: Stop Draining Your Budget
I&I quietly inflates your treatment costs and eats your system's capacity. Here's what inflow and infiltration actually are, and how to track them down.
Jul 282 min read


How to Read a Sewer Inspection Report
Your inspection report holds the answers to your next capital project. Here's a plain-English guide on how to read it.
Jul 152 min read


Digital Twin for Sewer Systems
Here's what Digital Twin actually means for a sewer system, and why it changes how you plan, prioritize, and communicate.
Jun 292 min read


No New Software Required: A Smarter Way to Get Sewer Inspection Data Into Your GIS
No new software. No new logins. No upgrade cycles. Just clean, NASSCO-coded defect data delivered right to your GIS.
Jun 123 min read


What Ohio's AI Report Means for Your Sewer Program
Ohio's 2026 State of AI Report is out. Here's what it means for your sewer program.
Jun 43 min read


APWA Reporter: Collect, Code, Map
Reactive sewer management doesn't just cost money. It costs time, planning, and the next project on your list.
May 51 min read


Why “We Think We Know” Isn’t Enough for Infrastructure Decisions
Infrastructure decisions are too important to rest on 'close enough.'
Apr 232 min read


Newcastle's Storm Sewer Assessment Program
Managing 215,000 linear feet of storm sewer is no small feat. See how the City of Newcastle is using AI and Digital Twin technology to get ahead of infrastructure challenges one phase at a time.
Apr 72 min read


All the Ways PipeAid Doesn't Care What Equipment You Currently Use
Tired of solutions that only work if you replace your cameras, switch platforms, and overhaul your entire workflow? PipeAid fits into what you're already doing.
Mar 173 min read


Why PipeAid is Not a Passing AI
Somewhere in your sewer system, a pipe is failing. You just can't see it yet. PipeAid turns inspection videos into accurate NASSCO coded digital twins.
Mar 35 min read


Understanding the Levels of Sewer Maintenance
Most sewer systems start in crisis mode. But there's a better way. Discover how to move from reactive repairs to data-driven predictive maintenance.
Feb 165 min read


Timing Matters: Where Inspection Reporting Improvements Fit in the Capital Planning Cycle
You don’t need perfect timing. Inspection reporting improvements add flexibility across the planning cycle.
Feb 22 min read


Defensible Decisions Start with Better Structure (Not More Data)
Most utilities have the data to defend their decisions. The real challenge is structuring it so the answer is obvious.
Jan 262 min read


PipeAid Joins NASSCO
PipeAid’s NASSCO membership reinforces what’s guided our work from day one: standardized inspection data that supports clear, defensible decisions.
Jan 222 min read


How to Justify AI for Sewer Inspections to Your Boss (Without Losing Your Mind)
Selling AI to leadership doesn’t have to be painful. This cheat sheet breaks down how AI-powered inspections solve real problems.
Jan 123 min read


5 Sewer Nightmares That AI + GIS Can Fix
AI and GIS are the sewer superheroes you didn’t know you needed bringing clarity, speed, and smart planning to infrastructure management.
Jan 52 min read


Cracks, Roots, and Codes – Oh My! Why PipeAid Speaks Fluent NASSCO
PipeAid takes the complexity out of sewer inspections by automating NASSCO-compliant coding with AI, delivering consistent, accurate, and GIS-integrated results.
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Turning the Tide: EPA Announces $7 billion in WIFIA Funding
A breakdown of the EPA’s new $7B WIFIA funding and how PipeAid helps utilities leverage data-driven insights to strengthen applications, accelerate project readiness, and maximize infrastructure dollars.
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Swipe right on the best match for your pipes
This guide helps municipalities and engineers cut through the buzzwords to choose an AI sewer inspection vendor that delivers real accuracy, efficiency, and ROI without the gimmicks.
Nov 24, 20253 min read
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