Burr Ridge, IL— February 6, 2020 — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver for short-term stainless steel nuts and bolts used in pipe couplings, restraints, joints, flanges, and
Fixing an Aging Infrastructure with Minimal Disruption

Coping with service or repairs to aging pipeline infrastructure without disrupting customers is always a challenge. Chris Vazzana of Hydra-Stop has a better idea that includes the use of insertion
The Value of Innovation

How do you grow your business?The answer, in part, is innovation. Hydra-Stop’s President and CEO, Chris Vazzana, discusses why innovation is at the core of Hydra-Stop’s values and business model
Hydra-Stop Launches Insertion Valve for 20-24” Pipes

Burr Ridge, IL— July 9, 2019 — Hydra-Stop, the global leader for the manufacturing of insertion valves and line stop fittings for water and wastewater distribution systems, officially announced the
GIS For Water Systems

Just because water infrastructure is out of sight doesn’t mean it’s out of mind. The authorities responsible for building municipal pipelines also have a responsibility to maintain them, a task
Leak Detection In Underground Water Systems

Burying water mains and sewer pipes makes sense for a number of reasons. Municipalities and utilities understandably want to keep these vital systems safe and out of the way. Of
5 Reasons Why Water Mains Break

There are multiple reasons why a water main can break, but the result is always the same — disaster. Whether you’re a contractor, utility or municipality, the cleanup and potential
2018 Holiday Schedule

Hydra-Stop 2018 Holiday Schedule In observance of the upcoming Holiday Season, Hydra-Stop will be closed the following days: Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 Thanksgiving – Closed Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 Day
Top Three Reasons To Maintain Your Town’s Water Infrastructure

It’s hard to believe that having running water in your home is a relatively recent invention. Pay attention during your next trip to a history museum, and you’ll see crowds
Insertion Valves: Understanding The Basics

Water mains work hard 24/7. Thousands — if not millions — of people depend on them to keep water flowing in and out of their homes and businesses. Unfortunately, nothing